Discover lively traditional villages, the Cai Reng floating market, a coconut candy workshop, the Cham village and the Tra Su forest, and enjoy boat trips, bike rides, local cuisine and unforgettable experiences on the Mekong.

Itinerary

  • 6 pick-up location options:

    District 1, 243 Đ. Đề Thám, Ben Thanh Market, Dragon Sea Travel, District 4 and District 3

  • Bus or coach

    (2 hours)

  • Mekong Delta

    Sightseeing, Shopping, Tourist Route, Walk (4 hours)

  • Bus or coach

    (3 hours)

  • Châu Dôc

    Overnight stay

  • Châu Dôc

    Photo break, Visit, Sightseeing tour (4 hours)

  • Bus or coach

    (3 hours)

  • Cần Thơ

    Overnight stay

  • Cai Rang Floating Market

    Photo break, Visit, Shopping, Sightseeing tour

  • Bus or coach

    (4 hours)

  • District 4, Dragon Sea Travel, District 3, Ben Thanh Market, District 1 and 243 Đ. Đề Tham

    Strengths

    • Mekong River cruise, sampan ride and coconut workshops in My Tho and Ben Tre
    • Visit the Cham village and the Tra Su forest, and enjoy magnificent views of the delta’s natural beauty.
    • Explore the Cai Reng floating market and discover the authentic morning activity of the traders.
    • Active cooking class and tasting of local dishes with Mekong flavors
    • Discover local life, culture and countryside landscapes over 3 days

    Full description

    Mekong Delta Floating Market: 3 days/2 nights
    (Ho Chi Minh City – Mon Tho – Ben Tre Four Islands – Chau Doc – Tra Su Forest – Can Tho – Cai Reng Floating Market – Return to Ho Chi Minh City)

    Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City – Mon Tho – Ben Tre – Chau Doc (lunch)

    7:30 am: Pick-up from your hotel in the city center. Departure for My Tho in the Mekong Delta.
    Upon arrival, you will visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, the largest and most famous pagoda in the region. Continue with a cruise on the Mekong River, passing floating houses and fish farms.
    Transfer to a traditional hand-oared sampan and navigate through narrow canals shaded by coconut palms in Ben Tre. Visit a local coconut candy workshop to learn about the traditional production process and sample fresh products. Continue to Unicorn Island to taste seasonal tropical fruits and listen to traditional music from southern Vietnam.

    Visit a local bee farm, taste honey tea, observe a large python, and take unforgettable photos.
    You will have lunch at a local restaurant. Afterward, relax, stroll through the village, or explore the island by bicycle.
    In the afternoon, depart for Chau Doc. You will arrive around 6:00 PM and check in to your hotel.
    Overnight in Chau Doc.

    Day 2: Chau Doc – Cham Village – Tra Su Cajuput Forest – Can Tho (Breakfast, Lunch)

    7:00 AM: Enjoy breakfast served at the hotel.
    9:30 AM: Visit a Cham minority village, home to the Cham Muslim community. Discover their unique culture, traditional stilt houses, and daily life, and visit a local mosque.

    Continue your journey to Tra Su Cajuput Forest, one of the Mekong Delta’s most beautiful ecological reserves. Enjoy a motorboat ride along tranquil waterways surrounded by lush cashew trees. Soak up the serene atmosphere while observing various species of wildlife and birds, including rare storks.

    Return to Chau Doc for lunch at a local restaurant serving regional Mekong Delta specialties.
    2:00 PM: Depart for Can Tho, the largest city in the Mekong Delta, renowned for its vibrant river life.
    You will arrive around 6:30 PM and check into your hotel. Overnight in Can Tho.

    Day 3: Can Tho – Cai Reng Floating Market – Cooking Class – Ho Chi Minh City (Breakfast, Lunch)

    6:30 AM: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, then depart by motorboat to visit Cai Reng Floating Market, the largest and most vibrant in the Mekong Delta. Be amazed by the lively spectacle of early morning commerce, where local vendors sell fruits and other goods directly from their boats.
    Continue with a visit to a traditional rice noodle-making workshop to learn about the local production process. Afterward, stop on a local boat to sample fresh tropical fruits while experiencing daily life. Visit a local market in the city center. Then, explore the Truc Lam Phuong Nam Zen Monastery.

    12:00 PM: Participate in a hands-on Vietnamese cooking class, where you will prepare local dishes under the guidance of a chef. Enjoy the dishes you have prepared for lunch.
    After lunch, relax and take a short walk in the countryside.
    Departure from Ho Chi Minh City. Arrival around 5 p.m. End of the visit

    Included

    Private transport (in an air-conditioned vehicle)

    All entrance fees to the sites mentioned in the itinerary

    Meals: 3 lunches and 2 breakfasts (at the hotel)

    Boat trips, bike rides, tasting of tropical fruits, honey tea and coconut sweets

    Two nights’ accommodation (air-conditioned room, double bed or 2 single beds)

    English-speaking tourist guide

    Bottle of mineral water

    Meals not mentioned in the program

    Personal expenses (laundry, drinks, telephone, etc.)

    Single room supplement for solo travelers

    Cannot participate

    • People over 95 years old

    Important information

    Take away

    • Passport

    Prohibited on site

    • Alcohol and drugs

    Good to know

    • Hotel rooms are for double occupancy (2 adults). A triple room for 3 adults is available upon request, at no extra charge.
    • No supplement for solo travelers. A supplement only applies to bookings for an odd number of participants (e.g., 3, 5, 7…) requiring a single room.
    • Optional hotel upgrade: 4-star accommodation available for an additional USD 50.
    • If you are arranging your own accommodation, we recommend booking in the city centre for convenience.
    • Note: As this is an overnight excursion, you can bring your luggage, but please ensure it is not too bulky (just enough for your needs).
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