Incredible Mekong Delta Tour 3-day from Ho Chi Minh City

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Sai Gon – Ben Tre Town – Can Tho
4 stops
1
Asiana Link Travel
Our guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel, and drive two hours to Bến Tre Town. We will stop along the way for refreshments and toilet.
Admission ticket free
2
Mekong Delta
Upon arrival, we board a motorboat to cruise the canals of the Mekong River, enjoying the scenic views. We stop at a brick kiln to observe traditional brick-making and then visit a workshop to learn about coconut candy production and sample the candy. A visit to a local family allows us to see traditional mat-making and enjoy fruits and tea while interacting with the locals. We also experience hand-rowing a sampan along a breezy canal and take a motor cart or cycle ride through shady roads, passing green fields and vegetable plantations to learn about tropical culture from the villagers.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
3
Ben Tre
Lunch will be served at a riverside restaurant with a Vietnamese 5-course set menu. Please request in advance if you have a food allergy, you are a vegetarian, or you observe Halal.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
4
Can Tho
Drive to Cần Thơ, the capital city of the Mekong Delta. Upon arrival, we check in to a rustic homestay. Take a rest and enjoy a peaceful time within the authentic village. Tonight, you will join a cooking class guided by your local host and enjoy your wonderful dinner. Overnight in Cần Thơ.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Can Tho – Cai Rang Floating Market – Tra Su Bird Santuary - Chau Doc
3 stops
5
Cai Rang Floating Market
Get up early; then have breakfast before taking a motor-boat along the river to Cái Răng floating market, the largest of its kind, where colorful boats carrying juicy fruits and vegetables gather for daily exchanging. We continue the cruise and walk on a quiet country road to take in the magnificent scenery and get close to the residents as they go about their daily routines. Visit a flea market, a noodle factory, and tropical fruit gardens like papaya, mango, pineapple…
4 hours • Admission ticket included
6
Tra Su Bird Sanctuary
After that, we leave for the Tra Su Bird Sanctuary (Cajuput Forest). Located just around 10km from the Việt Nam – Cambodia border, Trà Sư is a national reserve and home to numerous types of fauna and flora. The forest has 106 colonies of water birds, bats, and various rare and endangered animals and reptiles, several of which have been listed in the Red Book, and over 140 flora species. We can take a boat trip and enjoy floating in one of the most beautiful landscape in the Mekong Delta.
4 hours • Admission ticket included
7
After that, we drive to Châu Đốc border town; lunch is served on the way. Upon arrival, we climb up to Sam Mountain and enjoy the fantastic views into Cambodia. Check-in at your hotel and free evening at your leisure. Overnight in Châu Đốc.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Chau Doc – Ho Chi Minh city
3 stops
8
Breakfast is served at your hotel, then start to explore the border town. In the morning, visit to the temple of Ba Chua Xu, a protector goddess, was constructed in 1820 at the foot of Sam Mountain, to the west of the town of Chau Doc.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
9
Thoai Ngoc Hau Tomb, also known as Son Lang, is a well-preserved architectural work from the Nguyen Dynasty, located at the foot of Sam Mountain in the South. This site serves as both a mausoleum and a temple honoring Thoai Ngoc Hau, a revered Nguyen Dynasty official known for his significant contributions to the An Giang region, including land reclamation and the construction of strategic canals. The tomb is noted for its serene and dignified atmosphere, surrounded by meticulously maintained greenery. The local people of Chau Doc hold the site in high regard, reflecting their deep gratitude for Thoai Ngoc Hau's legacy.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
10
Leaving the city of Châu Đốc, we drive back to Hồ Chí Minh City, stopping at a local village along the way for lunch. You'll have the chance to enjoy a delicious meal at a local home where your host will showcase a cooking demonstration. You'll also have the opportunity to challenge yourself by learning how to cook a traditional Vietnamese dish before indulging in a wonderful meal. Afterward, you can choose to either relax at the house or embark on a 30-minute cycling tour around the village, which offers an excellent opportunity to immerse yourself in the local way of life. The tour concludes with a return to your pickup point.
5 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby

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