Overview
Experience the Mekong Delta's sights and rhythms on a relaxed journey that offers an authentic glimpse into Vietnamese rural life. Immerse yourself in the peaceful tranquility of the countryside and discover the cottage industries that drive the region's economy. Our tour will take you on a leisurely exploration by boat, vehicle, and bicycle. With plenty to offer, this amazing tour is perfect for anyone looking to discover the beauty and richness of the Mekong Delta.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City – Cai Be – Can Tho
Morning
- The tour will commence with a pick-up from your hotel at 8:00 AM, and the transfer will take more than two hours.
- You will then head to Cai Be dry market to discover and purchase local products. Afterward, you will board a wooden boat and navigate through the Mekong Delta to relish the awe-inspiring views of the surroundings.
- During the tour, you will have the opportunity to visit a local family factory and observe the production of several local products, including coconut candy, rice paper, pop rice, jackfruit wine, banana wine, and souvenirs. You will even get the chance to purchase some of the products to take home with you. You will learn how the products are made.
- Afterward, you will board a sampan to Cu Lao Tan Phong, where you can immerse yourself in Don Ca Tai Tu, a traditional music genre of Southern Vietnam. You will also have a chance to try tropical fruits at a local house and learn about the local culture.
Afternoon
- For lunch, you will visit a local restaurant called Mr. Vo's ancient house, situated in a beautiful ancient house. The restaurant is renowned for its elephant ear fish, also known as fried giant gourami, which is a famous dish in the Mekong Delta.
- Lastly, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Can Tho by car. This tour provides an authentic Mekong Delta experience, including local culture, cuisine, and stunning scenery.
Night
- Relax at a hotel in Can Tho.
- You can enjoy some night markets there and taste various local food.
Meals: Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Can Tho
Day 2: Can Tho – Cai Rang Floating Market – Chau Doc
Morning
- Leave Can Tho to visit Cai Rang floating market early in the morning
- 8:00: Reach Cai Rang, and see bustling activities along the riverbanks as well as how local people transport passengers and goods by the waterway
- Arrive at Cai Rang floating market, you will be surprised by the way the sellers advertise products by hanging them on a pole.
- Then move to Binh Thuy Temple, it is the 135-year Binh Thuy House. The next stop is Tra Uoi village to see the craftsman making and knitting bamboo baskets, and bamboo fishing nets.
Afternoon
- Have lunch at a local restaurant
- After lunch and relaxation time, you will explore a crocodile farm in Long Xuyen City. Take the boat trip to discover a floating village where they grow fish underneath the houses.
- Cross the river and walk to the land-based Cham village where we see the houses on stilts and Signs in Arabic on the walls. It is also a great way to find out some weaving co-operatives that produce beautiful handmade scarves and sarongs in a cotton and silk mixture
- Stop at the Muslim temple and the Arabic class for children to study interesting and new cultures and the life of local people.
Night
- Stay overnight in Chau Doc
- Refresh your body and mind after an energetic day in your hotel accommodation.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Chau Doc.
Day 3: Chau Doc – Phnom Penh
Morning/Afternoon
- 6:45: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel during the early hours of the morning.
- Afterward, take a brief stroll through the nearby market before being collected at the river banks to visit the fish farms and floating villages in the vicinity.
- Finally, the service will end and you will continue your journey by speedboat, arriving at the Sisowath tourist dock in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: N/A
