The Lush of Mekong Delta

The Lush of Mekong Delta
Overview
  • Travel style: Multi - Actives
  • Duration: 03 Days
  • Start from: Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
  • End at: Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
  • Visit: Ben Tre - Can Tho - Chau Doc
Highlights

Shaped over thousands of years by the legendary Mekong River, this land is rich in history and river culture, offering a truly captivating destination for travelers. Our 3-day, 2-night "The Lush of Mekong Delta" program is designed to give you an unforgettable experience—featuring boat trips along scenic waterways, visits to traditional craft villages, explore floating market, warm interactions with the local people, and the chance to immerse yourself in the region’s stunning natural beauty.

  • Boat/sampan boat trip on Mekong River systerm
  • Coconut and brick work-shop
  • Tuktk/biking through the lush garden
  • Cai Rang floating market
  • Tra Su mangrove forest
  • Cham people cummunity
  • Interracting with friendly local people
  • Nature beauty
Itinerary Expand All
  • Day 1 : Ben Tre - The Kingdom of coconut

    Depart from Ho Chi Minh City, drive 2 hour to Ben Tre - the coconut kingdom, located in the heart of the lush Mekong Delta. 
    Meet your friendly local boatman to start a typical boat trip on the intricate river system. Visit a coconut workshop with many stages from selecting, separating coconut meat, making coconut oil and burning coconut charcoal... 
    Follow the flow of the sightseeing journey on winding canels by boat before have a rest at a riverside coffee, enjoy tropical fruits and try making products such as coconut candy, souvenirs from coconut shells. 
    You will be continue with local guide on his tuktuk ride through the lush green gardens or leisurely cycling. Great opportunity to interact with the locals and learn about their daily lives.
    Enjoy lunch at local restaurant while soak in the natural beauty and fresh air.
    After a wonderful blending of relaxation, culture, and adventure day, we meet our driver again for a relaxing drive to your hotel in Can Tho. Free to explore the city on riverside. 

  • Day 2 : Explore Cai Rang Floating market and Tra Su forest

    We start early today, departing at 6:00 AM to witness the Cai Rang Floating Market, the largest and most vibrant market on the Mekong Delta. Your driver and guide will take you from the hotel to the pier to embark on a scenic boat tour through this lively waterway.

    Immerse yourself in the colorful atmosphere as many of sampans (wooden boats) float by, loaded with rice, tropical fruits, vegetables, and handmade goods — all sold directly from the boats in this unique riverside marketplace.

    Enjoy an authentic breakfast on the boat, or choose to return to the hotel for your included breakfast and coffee.

    Optional: If you're interested in the local fishes trade, take a short visit to the bustling An Binh Fish Market before heading back to the hotel.

    Say ferrawel to Can Tho, relax as you travel through the fertile landscapes of the Mekong Delta en route to Chau Doc.

    Upon arrival, explore the remarkable Tra Su Forest, a biodiversity spot known for its rich ecosystem and dense indigo forest. This nature reserve is also a well-known bird sanctuary, home to a wide variety of resident and migratory bird species.

    At the end of the day, check in to your hotel near the Vietnam–Cambodia border.

     

  • Day 3 : Floating Fish farm and Cham's village

    Start your day with a  breakfast at the hotel, then set out to explore Chau Doc, a unique border city known for its floating communities and cultural diversity.

    Hop on a boat and cruise to the confluence of the Chau Giang and Hau Rivers, where you’ll witness the scene of colorful floating houses and traditional fishing practices that define daily life on the water.

    To add on your cultural experience, we’ll visit a nearby Cham village (Chau Phong village), where you’ll learn about the Cham people’s distinct way of life. Discover their ancient weaving techniques, explore local temples, and gain insight into their rich spiritual and cultural traditions.

    After the visit, enjoy a scenic journey through the Mekong Delta, passing through lush rice paddies, national parks, and fruit orchards — a final glimpse of the Delta’s beauty before returning to Ho Chi Minh City in the late afternoon.

    Note: If you wish to continue your journey into Cambodia, a high-speed boat to Phnom Penh is available from Chau Doc at 7:00 AM (advance arrangements required).

Inclusions
  • Service of a private driver and air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Service of boats trip, tuktuk/bike in Mekong Delta
  • Service of an English-speaking guide.
  • Entrance fees for all mentioned sights.
  • Bottled drinking water and wet tissue.
  • Meals as mentioned on the itinerary
  • Accommodation in Can Tho and Chau Doc
Exclusions
  • Flights into and out Vietnam.
  • Accommodation in Ho Chi Minh city
  • Meals and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Tips for tour guide and driver.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Vietnam Visa.


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