Ho Chi Minh city – My Tho, Ben Tre & Can Tho (Lunch)
Mekong River - At 8:00AM. You will be collected from your hotel in District 1, Ho Chi Minh city and head to Mekong Delta, enjoying the scenic journey along the way lined by green rice fields. Upon arrival in My Tho, we stop by Vinh Trang pagoda the biggest pagoda in the Mekong Delta to learn about the Religious of the region. After that we take a boat trip to cruise along the Mekong River. Get on the rowing boat to explore the small canals to see the locals going about their day.
Continue cruising to Ben Tre, get off and enjoy a walk around the village. Stop at a local family home to enjoy tropical fruit, taste the honey tea and honey wine and listen to Vietnamese traditional music performed by the villagers. Check out the coconut candy shop and learn how to make candy, and see handicrafts made from the coconuts and so much more.
Take your time snapping photos and enjoy the natural scenery before we head to the local restaurant. Lunch is set with special Vietnamese food. After lunch, enjoy your time relaxing, walking around the village.
In the afternoon, Head to Can Tho, arrive at 6:00PM check in the hotel then enjoy your free time.
Cai Rang Floating Market – Tra Su Bird Sanctuary – Chau Doc
Cai Rang Floating Market - At 6:00AM. Check out the hotel then take a leisurely boat trip to explore the picturesque tributaries of the Lower Mekong River and then proceed to Cai Rang floating market which is the biggest floating market in the region. The unique features and main characteristics of the famous market are the trade in fruits and other specialties of the Mekong Delta.
Then go and see how Vietnamese vermicelli is made, take a walk around the village and meet the friendly locals. Experience crossing a monkey bridge, made from a single stem of bamboo. Visit an orchard garden and take a break for lunch.
In the afternoon, Head to Chau Doc to discover Tra Su Bird Sanctuary, where you will visit the wild bird sanctuary on the small boat traveling along the network of canals deep into the forest, observing tropical birds.
After that, we proceed to the hotel in Chau Doc for checking in
Stay overnight in Chau Doc
Chau Doc Back to Ho Chi Minh city
- English-speaking tour guide
- 2 nights at a 3-star hotel, upgradeable to 4 or 5 stars
- Complimentary hotel pickup in District 1
- Included meals: 3 lunches and 3 breakfasts
- Comfortable transfers by air-conditioned van/bus
- Tip (optional)
Begin your journey in Ho Chi Minh City and optionally finish it in Phnom Penh. Experience the sublime natural splendor and vibrant culture of the Mekong Delta region by visiting Cai Rang floating market, the largest of its kind in the Mekong Delta, during its peak and most lively time. Revel in the serene ambiance, tranquility, and the untouched beauty of the wetland forest at the Tra Su Bird Sanctuary.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
