operated by cu chi tunnels mekong delta cruise can gio mangrove forest unesco biosphere reserve

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1 operated by cu chi tunnels mekong delta cruise can gio mangrove forest unesco biosphere reserve

2 Let us take you on a journey to some of the world s most significant sites. Visit the historical Cu Chi tunnels, the laidback backwaters of the lush Mekong Delta and the UNESCO-listed Can Gio Biosphere Reserve. expect local discoveries Les Rives specializes in offering authentic experiences in areas that can only be accessed via the region s scenic waterways. Cruise between verdant rice paddies and mirror-like pools along the tributaries and canals of the river of nine dragons - the Mekong Delta. Step back into Vietnam s not-too-distant past at the Cu Chi Tunnels to experience wartime life. Cruise mangrove forests off Vietnam s southern coastline and learn about the diverse flora and fauna of captivating Can Gio. Fall into the local rhythm and take time to enjoy the here and now. Connect with Vietnam s landscapes, warm people and perhaps, even yourself.

3 cu chi tunnels historical site

4 Travel like a VIP and arrive hours before the large tour groups. Your guide will introduce life along the banks of the Saigon River as your boat gracefully slips through knots of floating water hyacinths on this scenic onehour boat trip. After a short documentary, your guide will lead you through the historic Cu Chi Tunnels, dug by resourceful guerrilla fighters to provide communication and supply routes, hospitals, food and weapon caches and living quarters during numerous conflicts. A traditional Vietnamese lunch or dinner of local specialties will be served onboard after your visit to the tunnels. 7:00 am or 1:15 pm departure. tour length: 5 hours included: breakfast & lunch or dinner, unlimited refreshments and local fruit; english-speaking guide; all entrance fees and hotel pick-up and drop off. cu chi program Your guide will meet you in the lobby of your hotel and bring you by car to your boat at HCMC s central pier. Depart Saigon by boat. Within 15 minutes, the banks of the river change from city buildings to lush jungle. Fresh pastries and local fruits will be served with Vietnamese coffee on the boat as your guide explains rural traditions and aspects of riverbank life. Arrive at and explore the Cu Chi Tunnels site hours before the tour buses arrive after travelling the considerable distance by road. Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch/dinner. Depart Cu Chi for Saigon. Arrive back at Saigon s central pier. Les Rives staff will take you back to your hotel by car. what else Bring your camera, comfortable walking shoes, light clothing and a hat. (In Nov to Feb, we suggest you bring a jacket for early starts.) Les Rives will provide sunscreen, water, insect repellent and umbrellas.

5 mekong delta authentic experience

6 Enjoy a fast, scenic speedboat trip through the Mekong Delta. Departing from HCMC s central pier, you will explore areas of the Mekong Delta that few other tourists get to experience. Key cultural stops include a Cao Dai Temple, a riverside market, local workshops, a pagoda and other historical sites. Enjoy countless opportunities to capture amazing photos, spend time at a family homestead, where you ll be invited to enjoy refreshing, freshly cut coconuts and fiery Mekong whisky. Later our chef will prepare many Vietnamese dishes, such as fried elephant ear fish a Mekong Delta specialty served at a local pagoda or school for underprivileged children. 7:30 am departure. tour length: 7 9 hours included: breakfast, lunch, unlimited refreshments and local fruit, englishspeaking guide, entrance fees and hotel pick-up drop off. mekong program Your guide will meet you in the lobby of your hotel and bring you by car to your boat at HCMC s central pier. Leave the city via narrow canals and enter the verdant green tributaries of the Mekong Delta. Enjoy a brief stop at a local pagoda. Breakfast of light pastries, local fruit and Vietnamese coffee served on the boat. Visit a bustling local riverside market as local producers buy and sell rice, fish and colorful fruits and vegetables. Visit a local Mekong Delta village and stroll through terraced rice paddies and sugarcane fields. Stop at a traditional wooden house. Visit a local crafts workshop and view Bonsai tree pottery. Travel along small canopy shaded canals in the Thu Thua area. Enjoy lunch at a local pagoda prepared by our private chef. Visit a colorful Cao Dai Temple. Depart Mekong Delta for Saigon. Arrive back at Saigon s central pier. Les Rives staff will take you back to your hotel by car. what else Bring your camera, comfortable walking shoes, light clothing and a hat. (In Nov to Feb, we suggest you bring a jacket for early starts.) Les Rives will provide sunscreen, water, insect repellent and umbrellas. When visiting pagodas and temples it is respectful, but not mandatory, to cover exposed skin.

7 sunset cruise hcmc & canal tour

8 Explore the waterways in and around Saigon to see what life is like for people living and working in this amazingly diverse and rapidly developing city. In minutes, leave the urban metropolis behind to emerge along scenic jungle-fringed canals and minor tributaries where locals still observe traditional ways of life not far from the city center. A light dinner of vietnamese dishes will be served during your two-hour tour. Return to Saigon just after sunset to see the city s ever-changing skyline and bridges lit up spectacularly at night. 4:00 pm departure. tour length: 2 hours. included: light dinner, english-speaking guide, hotel pick-up/drop off. wine and canapés can be arranged with 24 hours notice. sunset cruise: hcmc & canals tour program Your guide will meet you in the lobby of your hotel and bring you by car to our boat at the central pier. Depart Saigon s central pier on your speedboat to observe this rapidly developing city from the water. Enter small lush jungle canals and riverbank setting akin to the Mekong Delta yet still within the city limits. Enjoy a light traditional Vietnamese dinner served on the boat. Arrive back at Saigon s central pier. Les Rives staff will take you back to your hotel by car.

9 can gio mangrove forest unesco biosphere eco-adventure

10 Our latest experience an eco-adventure to the mangrove forests of Can Gio, journeys through scenic canals, briefly entering the Mekong Delta at a local riverside market where you can absorb all the colors, sounds and aromas of this fertile region. Once we leave the leafy palms behind be enveloped in a dusky twilight world. Spot monkeys and gibbons swinging through the trees at Vam Sat. Feed the crocodiles at the crocodile reserve and paddle around the still waters of the bat lagoon in a small wooden boat. See villagers hand-knotting nets before spreading them out to dry in the sun at a local fishing hamlet. A breakfast of pastries, fresh fruits and Vietnamese coffee will be served as we depart Saigon, and Vietnamese specialties on-board for lunch. departure: 7:30 am. tour length: 7-9 hours. included: breakfast, lunch, unlimited refreshments and local fruit, english-speaking guide, all entrance fees and hotel pick-up/drop off. can gio mangrove forest program Your guide will meet you in the lobby of your hotel and bring you by car to our boat at the central pier. Enjoy breakfast and Vietnamese coffee served on the boat. Leave the city via narrow canals and within 30 minutes; enter the verdant green tributaries of the Mekong Delta. Stop at a local riverside market at the gateway to the Mekong Delta. Experience a dramatic change in surroundings as you depart the lush jungle canals of the Mekong Delta and enter Can Gio s tall mangrove forest. Visit a local fishing village. See monkeys at Vam Sat; feed the crocodiles at the crocodile reserve; and paddle around the bat lagoon. Enjoy lunch at a private riverside location. Depart Can Gio for Saigon. Arrive back Saigon s central pier. Les Rives staff will take you back to your hotel by car. what else Bring your camera, comfortable walking shoes, light clothing and a hat. (In Nov to Feb, we suggest you bring a jacket for early starts.) Les Rives will provide sunscreen, water, insect repellent and umbrellas.

11 private charters Chartering one of our speedboats is the best way to create a truly bespoke experience on the waterways of Vietnam. Every Les Rives boat has been designed with comfort in mind: our lounge-seating configurations allow an intimate, luxurious experience for smaller groups. Whether your private cruise is for business or pleasure; whether you re looking to create a unique team building event or you just want to feel that the journey and vessel is truly yours, Les Rives is at your service. Opt for one of our scheduled itineraries or ask our knowledgeable staff to create a new tour to any local destination accessible by water. For a special experience that will impress a client or wow your loved ones, why not plan a cruise to one of Vietnam s outstanding restaurants on the river? Whatever your idea, just let us know. Inclusive: Crew, hotel pick-up/drop off, nonalcoholic beverages and fruits. Food and beverage packages can be arranged with 24 hours notice. For private tours please contact: info@lesrivesexperience.com

12 operated by contact details add: les rives kiosk, bach dang pier (opp. majestic hotel saigon) district 1, ho chi minh city, vietnam tel: (outside vietnam) (inside vietnam)