3 Day Mekong Delta Tour Floating Market and Local Culture

3 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Explore the vibrant Mekong Delta on a 3-day, 2-night adventure that immerses you in local culture and stunning countryside scenery. Visit the bustling Cai Rang Floating Market, marvel at the Vinh Trang Pagoda, and enjoy boat trips through serene waterways. Experience authentic local life as you make Vietnamese pancakes, tour a rice noodle factory, and cycle through charming villages. With extra time to soak in the beauty of the delta, this tour offers a relaxed pace and unique activities that highlight the region's rich traditions and culinary delights.

- 3 days of exploration in the Mekong Delta with a small or private group
- Visit Cai Rang Floating Market and Vinh Trang Pagoda
- Enjoy local cuisine and hands-on experiences like pancake making
- Transportation, meals, and accommodation included for a hassle-free trip

What's Included

Lunch (Optional[3])
Lunch
Breakfast (Optional[2])
Breakfast

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

On the way back, we can drop you off at the museum or another convenient location along our route if you prefer. Otherwise, we will drop you off at the pick-up location.

OR
Meeting point

Please wait at the entrance of the alley; a guide wearing pink will come to pick you up (the guide will usually contact you via WhatsApp or phone about 20 minutes beforehand).

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Discover the Heart of the Mekong Delta

    3 stops
  • 1
    My Tho

    Explore the peaceful beauty of the Mekong Delta with a motorboat cruise along the river and a relaxing sampan ride through narrow canals. Visit local workshops, taste fresh tropical fruit, and enjoy traditional Vietnamese folk music with a local family.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Vinh Trang Temple

    Discover Vinh Trang Pagoda, a beautiful 19th-century temple known for its unique blend of Asian and European architecture. Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese set lunch in a charming riverside setting.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Can Tho

    Continue to Can Tho, the heart of the Mekong Delta. After arriving at your accommodation, enjoy a relaxing evening or experience a traditional dinner at your homestay.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • Day 2

    Floating Markets & Hidden Nature

    3 stops
  • 4
    Cai Rang Floating Market

    Rise early for a boat trip to Cai Rang, the Mekong Delta’s largest floating market. Watch local traders exchange fresh produce, then explore village paths, a noodle-making workshop, and tropical fruit gardens.

    4 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Tra Su Bird Sanctuary

    Journey through the lush Tra Su Cajuput Forest, a peaceful natural reserve rich in wildlife and birdlife. Take a boat through the green waterways and enjoy one of the Delta’s most beautiful natural landscapes.

    4 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Sam Mountain

    Travel to Chau Doc and visit Sam Mountain, where you can enjoy panoramic views across the surrounding countryside toward Cambodia. Check in to your hotel and relax for the evening.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • Day 3

    Heritage, Culture & the Journey Home

    2 stops
  • 7
    Ba Chua Xu Temple

    Visit Ba Chua Xu Temple, an important spiritual site at the foot of Sam Mountain dedicated to Ba Chua Xu, a revered local goddess.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 8
    Long Xuyen

    Leave Chau Doc and begin the journey back to Ho Chi Minh City. Stop at a local village for lunch and experience a glimpse of rural Mekong Delta life before concluding the tour at your drop-off point.

    5 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by ACE TRAVELS

Tags

Multi-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Car Tours

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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