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Viet Nam

The Mekong’s Green Soul: Ho Chi Minh – Ben Tre – Vinh Long – Tra Vinh

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Tour Itinerary

DAY 1: THE COCONUT KINGDOM | Ho Chi Minh City → Ben Tre (B/L/D)
DAY 1: THE COCONUT KINGDOM | Ho Chi Minh City → Ben Tre (B/L/D)

Morning

Enjoy Breakfast at your hotel.

Your guide will pick you up from downtown Ho Chi Minh City to begin your journey into the Mekong Delta, departing for Ben Tre via the modern expressway. Enjoy the scenery of endless rice paddies and lush greenery along the way.

Upon arrival, you will embark on a river cruise on the scenic Ham Luong and Ben Tre Rivers. Experience the sustainable eco-tourism of the "Coconut Capital," where every activity is tied to the land and the river.

Afternoon

Your cruise will be filled with fascinating, hands-on activities:

  • Witness local fishermen at work and see their traditional shrimp traps.
  • Participate in riverside nipa palm harvesting and learn to create dishes with this unique ingredient.
  • Join in on planting coconut or nipa palms, contributing to the region's environmental protection.
  • Stroll through serene countryside villages and visit a coconut candy factory to savor freshly made sweets.
  • Learn the process of chocolate making, from bean to bar.
  • Enjoy a performance of Southern Vietnamese folk music while sipping herbal tea and sampling local fruits.
  • Experience a traditional wooden boat (sampan) ride through the narrow canals and take a hand-pulled cart through picturesque riverside villages.

A rustic Lunch will be served on board your boat as you cruise down a tranquil part of the river.

After returning to the dock, you will proceed to your hotel to check in and relax.

Evening

Indulge in a delicious Dinner of local specialties reflecting the rich flavors of the "coconut land."

Your meal will feature unique dishes like coconut salad, beef with coconut milk sauce, and coconut-braised catfish.

DAY 2: ISLAND CRAFTS & ORCHARD EXPLORATION | Ben Tre → Vinh Long → Can Tho (B/L/D)
DAY 2: ISLAND CRAFTS & ORCHARD EXPLORATION | Ben Tre → Vinh Long → Can Tho (B/L/D)

Morning

Enjoy Breakfast at your hotel before checking out. We depart for Vinh Long to visit some of the region's most unique artisan homes.

Our first stop is the incredible Tu Buoi Pottery House. Discover a traditional Southern Vietnamese house where all the decorative patterns are meticulously crafted from ceramics.

Next, we travel to the Vinh Long Passenger Terminal and take a tourist boat across the Co Chien River to An Binh Islet. Here, you will explore:

  • A Traditional Southern Vietnamese Coconut House, a complex constructed with over 4,000 unique old coconut trees.
  • A sticky rice, coconut candy, and fruit preserves facility to watch the traditional making process and enjoy various sweets.
  • A seasonal fresh vegetable garden, where you can see how local produce is grown.

Afternoon

Lunch will feature Vinh Long specialties served in impressive coconut bowls.

Taste unique local dishes like fish steamed in vinegar, a specialty of the Co Chien River, and crispy fried fish cakes from a craft village with centuries of history.

After lunch, we depart for Can Tho along the new expressway and check into the Cantho Eco Resort, a refreshing and natural oasis.

Later, you will experience a journey to "Immerse in the Fruit Ecosystem in the Orchard."

Gently glide on sampan boats or ride in local xe lam vehicles to explore a lush fruit orchard, where you can harvest and enjoy the sweet taste of ripe fruits right from the tree.

Evening

Enjoy Dinner at the resort and a peaceful evening surrounded by nature.

DAY 3: THE FLOATING MARKET & DELTA FAREWELL | Can Tho → Ho Chi Minh City (B/L/-)
DAY 3: THE FLOATING MARKET & DELTA FAREWELL | Can Tho → Ho Chi Minh City (B/L/-)

Morning

Enjoy Breakfast before an early start. Today, you will take a boat trip on the Can Tho River to visit the famous Cai Rang Floating Market. Witness a unique market held at the river intersections of the Mekong Delta, a National Intangible Cultural Heritage.

See boats laden with colorful fruits, vegetables, and local goods, and experience the lively trading atmosphere that has existed here for generations. Returning to the resort, you will have leisure time to enjoy the fantastic amenities:

  • Relax by the largest saltwater swimming pool in Can Tho.
  • Explore the vibrant flower gardens or the traditional games area.
  • Capture unique photos reflecting the rustic charm of the Mekong Delta.

Afternoon

After checking out, we depart for the Phi Yen Eco-tourism area. Enjoy your final Lunch in a serene countryside setting. After lunch, we begin our journey back to Ho Chi Minh City via the expressway, admiring the impressive My Thuan Bridge along the way.

Evening

You will be dropped off back in downtown Ho Chi Minh City, concluding your immersive journey through the Mekong's green soul.

Tour Highlights

  • Cruise the scenic Ham Luong River in Ben Tre, the "Coconut Capital of Vietnam."
  • Engage in unique hands-on activities like nipa palm harvesting and coconut planting.
  • Discover the process of chocolate making and taste freshly made coconut candy.
  • Experience a traditional sampan ride through serene coconut canals.
  • Visit unique artisan houses in Vinh Long, including a stunning ceramic house and a traditional coconut house.
  • Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the Cai Rang Floating Market, a National Intangible Cultural Heritage.
  • Relax and unwind at a beautiful eco-resort in Can Tho with lush orchards and modern amenities.

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.

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Durations

multi-days trip

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