Two-Day Experience Mekong Delta - Private Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Ho Chi Minh - Cai Be - Vinh Long - Can Tho
5 stops
1
Ho Chi Minh City
You will be collected from your hotel at 8:00am ready to begin our amazing adventure.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
2
Our first stop is the Cai Be Pier along the mighty Mekong River. Sit back and relax as our sampan (a traditional motorized boat) takes you along the serene canals. These hidden waterways are engulfed in lush vegetation and local villages where you can admire the colors and culture alike.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
3
Next up we get back on dry land of the Tan Phong island. After a quick stop-off at a tasty fruit orchard, we will experience the enchanting music of Vietnam as guests of a local performance and take a guided bicycle tour of this marvelous island. Along the way we will visit native families and learn how these locals use the land to craft everything from delicate rice paper to the sturdy roofs of their homes. A local family will treat us to Mekong delicacies for lunch which include freshly made spring rolls, fried pumpkin flower, and beautiful braised pork soaked in coconut juice
2 hours • Admission ticket included
4
After our special Mekong lunch, we’ll transfer back to our boat and into the smaller canals of the delta. Here we can get up close and be a part of the daily life of local people and farmers. We will see the handicraft of local merchants preparing delicious coconut candy, rice-wine, unique hand-crafted pottery and bricks made from scratch. Then we’ll head to the Vinh Long Pier and market where you can see even more of the specialties Mekong has to offer.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
5
Can Tho
Finally we will head to Can Tho to reach your accommodation. We’ll have the chance to relax and explore the beautiful nightlife and tasty cuisine of the night market in this spectacular town during your overnight stay.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Cai Rang Floating Market - Vinh Trang Pagoda - Ho Chi Minh
4 stops
6
Cai Rang Floating Market
On day two we’ll get up early and head straight out to make the most of the day. We’ll board our own private boat to head to Cai Rang, the biggest floating market in the whole of Asia. You will get to experience local produce being sold first hand from boat to boat. You’ll get the chance to buy produce of your own and you can even sip your morning coffee at one of the awesome floating coffee shops.
2 minutes • Admission ticket included
7
Can Tho
After the market we will head back to the hotel for some well-deserved breakfast.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
8
Vinh Trang Temple
Having checked out, we’ll head to My Tho to visit the breathtaking Vinh Trang pagoda. Here your guide will show you around the incredible five acre site. They will explain the history of the temple and show you the unique architecture and sculpture.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
9
Ho Chi Minh City
After what promises to be an interesting and enjoyable day, we’ll head back to Ho Chi Minh City and drop you back to your accommodation.
2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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