Journey through the Mekong Delta from Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh. Visit floating markets, coconut islands, Cham villages, Tra Su Forest, and travel by speedboat to Cambodia’s vibrant capital

Itinerary

  • 2 pickup location options:

    243 Đ. Đề Thám, District 1

  • Bus/coach

    (2 hours)

  • Mekong River Delta

    Photo stop, Visit, Shopping, Sightseeing, Walk (5 hours)

  • Bus/coach

    (2 hours)

  • Can Tho

    Overnight stay

  • Cai Rang Floating Market

    Photo stop, Shopping, Sightseeing, Walk (3 hours)

  • Bus/coach

    (3 hours)

  • Chau Doc

    Overnight stay

  • Tra Su Melaleuca

    Photo stop, Visit, Sightseeing, Walk, Scenic views on the way, Wildlife viewing (6 hours)

  • Chau Doc

    Overnight stay

  • 2 drop-off locations:

    District 1, 243 Đ. Đề Thám

    Highlights

    • Cruise the Mekong Delta by boat through canals, islands, and villages
    • Visit Cai Rang, the Mekong Delta’s largest floating market by boat
    • Explore Tra Su Forest with peaceful rowing boat and wildlife scenery
    • Discover Cham culture, floating fish farms, and local river communities
    • Travel by speedboat from Chau Doc to Phnom Penh via Mekong River
    Full description
    Mekong Delta to Phnom Penh 4 Days 3 Nights
    (My Tho – Ben Tre – Can Tho – Chau Doc – Phnom Penh)

    Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City – My Tho – Ben Tre – Can Tho (Lunch)

    07:30 AM: Pick-up from your hotel or office in District 1, then depart for My Tho.
    Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, the largest and most famous pagoda in the Mekong Delta. Continue with a boat trip on the Mekong River, passing floating houses and fish farms. Transfer to a hand-rowed sampan to cruise through peaceful coconut-lined canals, escaping the bustle of the city.
    Arrive at a coconut island in Ben Tre to learn about the coconut candy-making process and enjoy samples. Continue by boat to Unicorn Island (Con Thoi Son), where you will ride a motor cart to enjoy traditional Vietnamese folk music and taste seasonal tropical fruits. Visit a bee-keeping farm and enjoy honey tea.

    12:30 PM: Enjoy lunch with Vietnamese specialties served under the shade of fruit trees. After lunch, relax, stroll around the village, or take a short bike ride.
    In the afternoon, travel by ferry and bus to Can Tho, the heart of the Mekong Delta.

    18:30 PM:
    Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant at your own expense, followed by free time to explore Can Tho’s nightlife or relax at the hotel. Overnight in Can Tho.

    Day 2: Can Tho – Cai Rang Floating Market – Chau Doc (Breakfast, Lunch)

    06:30 AM: Breakfast, then take a motorboat to visit Cai Rang Floating Market, the largest and most colorful floating market in the Mekong Delta. Visit a rice noodle-making workshop and enjoy fresh pineapple tasting on the boat.

    Continue to explore a local traditional market in the city center, then visit Truc Lam Phuong Nam Zen Monastery, a peaceful and impressive Buddhist complex.
    12:00 PM: Lunch at local Restaurant. After lunch, enjoy free time to rest or explore the tourist village.
    13:30 PM: Depart Can Tho for Chau Doc by local bus ( no guide ). Overnight in Chau Doc.

    Day 3: Chau Doc – Floating Village – Cham Village – Tra Su Forest (Breakfast, Lunch)

    07:45 AM: Boat trip to visit the floating fish farm village, learning about daily life and river-based livelihoods.
    09:30 AM: Visit a Cham minority village to learn about local culture, traditions, and Islamic architecture.
    11:00 AM: Return to Chau Doc to explore Chau Doc Market.
    11:30 AM: Lunch at a local restaurant.
    12:30 PM: Visit Ba Chua Xu Temple (Lady Temple), one of the most important pilgrimage sites in southern Vietnam.
    13:30 PM: Travel to Tra Su Cajuput (Melaleuca) Forest. Take a motorboat ride through the flooded forest, home to over 70 bird species, including rare storks, followed by a peaceful rowing boat through narrow green canals.
    17:00 PM: Return to the hotel. Free time in the evening.

    Day 4: Chau Doc – Boat to Phnom Penh (Breakfast)

    06:00 AM: Breakfast at the hotel.
    06:30 AM: Transfer to Vinh Xuong border gate to complete Cambodian immigration procedures.
    07:00 AM: Board the speedboat to Phnom Penh, arriving around 1:00 PM. End of the tour.

    Includes

    Air-conditioned bus transfer

    English-speaking guide

    Entrance fee.

    Meals: 3 Breakfast at hotel, 3 Lunch with Vietnamese food

    Boat trips as mentioned, Hand-rowing boat ride, Motor car ride

    Traditional Vietnamese music performance, Seasonal tropical fruit tasting

    Bee-keeping farm visit / Honey tea

    Visit to a typical Mekong house, Pineapple tasting

    Hotel accommodation in Can Tho and Chau Doc

    Tips, personal expenses.

    Drinks during meals,

    Meals outside the itinerary.

    Cambodia visa fee (40 USD ).

    And any other costs not mentioned in the program…

    Not suitable for
    • People with mobility impairments
    • Wheelchair users
    Important information

    What to bring

    • Comfortable shoes
    • Hat
    • Camera
    • Sunscreen
    • Water
    • Insect repellent
    Not allowed
    • Smoking in the vehicle
    • Alcohol and drugs
    • Alcoholic drinks in the vehicle
    Know before you go
    • Please bring your passport valid for at least 6 months after travel
    • Cambodia visa fees and border crossing expenses are not included
    • Pickup is available from hotels in Ho Chi Minh City District 1 only
    • The speedboat to Phnom Penh depends on weather and river conditions
    • Some transfers are by local bus and may not include a tour guide
    • Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for boat trips and walking
    • Vegetarian meals are available upon request before departure
    • Bring sunscreen, insect repellent, sunglasses, and a hat if needed
    • Hotel rooms are based on double or twin sharing occupancy
    • Personal expenses, drinks, tips, and travel insurance are not included

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