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The
best way of getting around town is by Xe Honda Loi, basically a motorcycle
pulling a wagon. Most trips within town can be negotiated for 10,000 dong
or less. For trips into the surrounding villages, Can Tho boasts a taxi company
(Tay Do Taxi, tel: 824824). Sample fare, round trip to Phong Diem with an
hour wait, is 200,000 VND ($14 USD).
Boats
(motorized or paddle) can be hired on the waterfront for as little as
30,000 VND per hour ($2 USD). Folks will offer a trip to Phong Diem
(4-5 hours) or Phung Hiep (6-7 hours) for around $25 USD. Be warned
that it's a long time to spend on a boat in the hot Mekong Delta sun,
and despite what they tell you, the markets are really not worth visiting
much after 7 am. We recommend driving to Phong Diem or Phung Hiep and
hiring a boat locally.
For guests staying at the Victoria, a complimentary shuttle boat service between town and hotel operates on demand. The trip takes about 5 minutes.
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