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Viet Nam

The Mekong’s Heartbeat: Mekong Delta Tour and Cai Rang floating market

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Tour Itinerary

DAY 1: JOURNEY INTO THE DELTA'S HEART | Ho Chi Minh City → My Tho → Ben Tre → Can Tho (-/L/-)
DAY 1: JOURNEY INTO THE DELTA'S HEART | Ho Chi Minh City → My Tho → Ben Tre → Can Tho (-/L/-)

Morning

Enjoy Breakfast at your hotel.

Around 07:30 - 07:45: Your guide will pick you up from downtown Ho Chi Minh City to begin your journey south.

As we leave the city behind, watch the scenery transform into the endless green rice fields of the Mekong Delta.

Our first stop is the magnificent Vinh Trang Pagoda in My Tho. Explore one of the most beautiful, ancient, and significant temples in the region, a stunning blend of architectural styles.

Next, your trip continues with a motorized boat trip on the Tien River, cruising to the beautiful islets known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Qui.

Afternoon

Walk into a local village, where you can visit a fruit garden and enjoy fresh tropical fruit while listening to Southern Vietnamese folk music.

Afterward, experience a highlight of the Mekong Delta. Board a hand-rowed sampan for a peaceful ride through a small canal, fully covered by the cool shade of water coconut palms.

The boat then cruises to Ben Tre province, famously known as "The Land of Coconuts."

Here you’ll visit a coconut candy-making shop to see how local products are made and taste the fresh, sweet candy.

Lunch will be served at a local restaurant. After your meal, you will have time to relax in a hammock or take a leisurely bike ride around the village.

Later in the afternoon, we head to Can Tho, the heart of the Mekong Delta region.

Evening

Check into your hotel in Can Tho. The evening is free for you to explore the city at your own pace.

Dinner is on your own.

DAY 2: THE FLOATING MARKET & DELTA FAREWELL | Can Tho → Ho Chi Minh City (B/L/-)
DAY 2: THE FLOATING MARKET & DELTA FAREWELL | Can Tho → Ho Chi Minh City (B/L/-)

Morning

Start your day early by boarding a boat to visit the famous Cai Rang Floating Market.

The market is at its most vibrant in the early hours. Witness the hustle and bustle of countless boats selling fruits, vegetables, and various local products.

During your boat tour, you can make a pit stop at one of the boats selling vermicelli and coffee for an optional local breakfast on the water.

Our tour continues to a Rice Noodle Factory.

Here, you can witness the traditional, fascinating process of how rice noodles are made by hand.

We’ll also take some time to explore a bustling local market on land, where colorful stalls are brimming with fresh produce, spices, and vegetables. After the morning's activities, we return to your hotel for check-out and to enjoy Breakfast.

Afternoon

After freshening up, we begin our journey back to Ho Chi Minh City.

En route, we will make a special stop at the 10 Vo ancient house.

Explore this historic Vietnamese house, learn about its architectural details, and gain insights into local traditions.

Here, you will also have a hands-on experience trying to make traditional Vietnamese pancakes, known as "bánh xèo."

Lunch

will be a delicious local meal served at the ancient house.

If you have the energy, you can also take a leisurely bike ride around the area to explore the picturesque surroundings.

After a full day of exploration, we make our way back to Ho Chi Minh City.

Evening

You will be dropped off in downtown Ho Chi Minh City, concluding your immersive Mekong Delta adventure.

Tour Highlights

  • Discover the vibrant, bustling atmosphere of the Cai Rang Floating Market, the largest in the Mekong Delta.
  • Visit the magnificent Vinh Trang Pagoda, one of the most beautiful temples in the region.
  • Take a serene, hand-rowed sampan ride through picturesque coconut canals.
  • Experience local life with visits to a coconut candy workshop and a rice noodle factory.
  • Enjoy a hands-on cooking experience, learning to make traditional "bánh xèo" pancakes at an ancient house.

Frequently Asked Questions

Important Note:
  • For any modification of itinerary, the prices can be revised.
  • Please note that all the above services & tours have yet to be booked, they are proposed for your information only and we will not make any reservations before we receive your confirmation to do so.
  • If one or some proposed service(s) is (are) not available at the moment of booking, we will try to find other possibilities/options or other similar service(s) in order to avoid changes to the program.
  • Should dress modestly by covering from shoulders to knees in the public places like a temple, pagoda, HCM mausoleum
  • Should bring the necessary things such as : cash, cell phone or camera, raincoat/ umbrella ,sun block …( depending on the weather)
  • The rates quoted above do not include compulsory fees for special events, peak season such as Christmas and New Year or Gala Dinners etc.
  • Prices are subject to change at any time as a result of VAT, Fuel Excise or other tax and sightseeing fee increases and USD currency fluctuations.

Durations

multi-days trip

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