Explore the Mekong Delta on a 2-day tour from Ho Chi Minh City. Visit the Mekong River (My Tho), the Cai Rang floating market, and the scenic tributaries of the lower Mekong.
Strengths
- Discover the Mekong Delta on a 2-day tour departing from Ho Chi Minh City.
- Explore the Cai Rang floating market and discover how vermicelli noodles are made.
- Enjoy a boat trip on the scenic tributaries of the lower Mekong.
- Visit to the Cai Rang floating market, one of the largest floating markets.
- Overnight stay in a hotel in Can Tho.
Full description
DAY 1: SAIGON – MY THO – BEN TRE – CAN THO (Lunch, Dinner)
Morning: The bus and guide will pick you up from your hotel near Ben Thanh Market between 7:30 and 8:30 AM. You will then begin your journey to the Mekong Delta (My Tho – Ben Tre).
• In My Tho, tourists stop at the Mekong Rest Stop. You can buy snacks and use the restrooms there.
• You will then arrive at Vinh Trang Pagoda, built by Mr. and Mrs. Bui Cong Dat in the 19th century. Vinh Trang Pagoda is an architectural and artistic treasure, ranking third among all types of pagodas in southern Vietnam. The pagoda was built in harmony with European and Asian architectural styles.
• Next, visitors will travel to the My Tho cruise port and then board a boat to the Tien River, where they can admire the four islets of Long, Lan, Qui, and Phung. The boats pass alongside floating fishing rafts, allowing visitors to learn about local fish farming practices and catch a glimpse of the Rach Mieu Bridge.
• On Thoi Son Island (Lan Island), you will walk along the village road, visit local houses and orchards, take souvenir photos, and then visit a bee farm and enjoy honey and lemon tea.
• Afterward, you will listen to the melodies of Don Ca Tai Tu Xu Dua, a traditional folk music of southern Vietnam, and enjoy complimentary fruit. Following this, visitors will take rowboats to navigate the small canal and admire the two rows of natural coconut palms and the simple garden landscape. Continue walking along the village road to the coconut candy factory, learn how to make sweets, and discover some handicrafts made from coconut palm.
Midday: The guide will take you to a restaurant for lunch (set menu). Afterward, you can relax, try crocodile fishing, visit the monkey bridge, relax in a hammock, or cycle along the village roads.
Afternoon (2:30 PM): Return to My Tho by boat and depart for Can Tho city. Upon arrival in Can Tho (2-3 hour drive), you will check into your hotel in the city center.
Evening (6:30 PM):
The bus will take you to your hotel to rest.
Morning: The bus and guide will pick you up from your hotel near Ben Thanh Market between 7:30 and 8:30 AM. You will then begin your journey to the Mekong Delta (My Tho – Ben Tre).
• In My Tho, tourists stop at the Mekong Rest Stop. You can buy snacks and use the restrooms there.
• You will then arrive at Vinh Trang Pagoda, built by Mr. and Mrs. Bui Cong Dat in the 19th century. Vinh Trang Pagoda is an architectural and artistic treasure, ranking third among all types of pagodas in southern Vietnam. The pagoda was built in harmony with European and Asian architectural styles.
• Next, visitors will travel to the My Tho cruise port and then board a boat to the Tien River, where they can admire the four islets of Long, Lan, Qui, and Phung. The boats pass alongside floating fishing rafts, allowing visitors to learn about local fish farming practices and catch a glimpse of the Rach Mieu Bridge.
• On Thoi Son Island (Lan Island), you will walk along the village road, visit local houses and orchards, take souvenir photos, and then visit a bee farm and enjoy honey and lemon tea.
• Afterward, you will listen to the melodies of Don Ca Tai Tu Xu Dua, a traditional folk music of southern Vietnam, and enjoy complimentary fruit. Following this, visitors will take rowboats to navigate the small canal and admire the two rows of natural coconut palms and the simple garden landscape. Continue walking along the village road to the coconut candy factory, learn how to make sweets, and discover some handicrafts made from coconut palm.
Midday: The guide will take you to a restaurant for lunch (set menu). Afterward, you can relax, try crocodile fishing, visit the monkey bridge, relax in a hammock, or cycle along the village roads.
Afternoon (2:30 PM): Return to My Tho by boat and depart for Can Tho city. Upon arrival in Can Tho (2-3 hour drive), you will check into your hotel in the city center.
Evening (6:30 PM):
The bus will take you to your hotel to rest.
9:30 PM: The yacht will dock, and you will be free to explore Can Tho city at night. You will then return to your hotel on your own.
DAY 2: CAN THO – FLOATING MARKET – MY KHANH ECO-TOURIST VILLAGE – TRUC LAM MONASTERY – SAI GON (breakfast, lunch)
Morning (7:30 am): Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, then take the bus to Ninh Kieu Pier for a cruise on the Can Tho River. Visit Cai Rang Floating Market, one of the largest floating markets in the Mekong Delta. Visit the Hu Tieu craft village.
Afterwards, arrive at My Khanh Tourist Village, where you’ll visit the My Khanh Fruit Garden, My Khanh Flower Garden, and an ancient house over 100 years old.
Lunch at My Khanh Tourist Village. Free time to relax.
Afternoon: Depart to visit the Coffee – Can Tho Purple House film studio (entrance fee not included).
5:30 pm: Return to Ho Chi Minh City
Included
Night at the hotel
Transport in an air-conditioned car
English-speaking guide
Transport by rowboat
Lunch on day 1 and day 2
Fresh fruit and honey tea
Entry fees
Other meals not mentioned in the itinerary
Advice
Single room supplement if you are travelling alone.
Drinks.
Supplement for public holidays in Vietnam (New Year, Lunar New Year, Labour Day, Independence Day, New Year’s Eve).