4 Day Fabulous Mekong Tour from Ho Chi Minh to Phomphenh

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4 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

This isn’t just a sightseeing tour—it’s a hands-on journey into the heart of Southern Vietnam, ending with a seamless overland transfer to Cambodia.

You’ll make traditional Mekong cakes with locals and taste tropical fruits fresh from the garden on Son Islet, a community practicing ecotourism in harmony with nature. Glide by boat through peaceful canals—far from the tourist crowds.

Cruise to the vibrant Cai Rang Floating Market, enjoy breakfast on the boat, and watch how locals still handcraft rice noodles and cocoa using age-old techniques.
Step into history at the Cu Chi Tunnels, and paddle deep into the Tra Su flooded forest, home to hundreds of bird species and stunning wetland landscapes.
We keep our groups small, work with trusted local guides, and take care of every detail—from boat rides to cross-border support—so you can simply enjoy the journey.
Perfect for families and travelers seeking genuine connection, cultural depth, and travel done right.

What's Included

Private transportation
Entrance fee
Lunch (Optional[4])
Lunch
Dinner
Bottled water
Breakfast
English speaking tour guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off in the center of Ho Chi Minh city
Expenses not included in the section.
Driver and tour guide tips
Accommodation

Meeting and pickup

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

We will contact and show the location, for example the gate and board name to pick up you.

OR
Meeting point
Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon

Our car will come to pick up you in this place when you have no hotel address

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Ho Chi Minh - Cu Chi Tunnels - Ho Chi Minh

    6 stops
  • 1
    Ho Chi Minh City

    08:30 am: Our tour guide will pick you up at a hotel or the meeting point in HCM city then head to Cu Chi Tunnel. We will arrive at Cu Chi tunnels after a drive of 1,5 hours. On the way our tour guide will show you the peaceful rural area of HCMC, which tourists mostly don’t see in the center of the city.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Cu Chi Tunnels

    10:30 am: Listen to Cu Chi Tunnels’ Stories and Watch Documentary Video. Our tour guide will give you an overview of Cu Chi and its legendary history. A documentary film about the tunnels will explain you about the tunnels' histories and how fierce the war was in the area.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Cu Chi Tunnels

    11:30 am: See Hoang Cam Smokeless Kitchen You will explore the Hoang Cam Smokeless Kitchen where you can understand how VC hides smoke.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Cu Chi Tunnels

    12:15 pm: Play Firing Range and Try Tapioca You will have a chance to play Firing Range (Bullets Fee Is Not Included) and then try Tapioca (The Food Vc Ate During The War).

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 5

    12:45: Have lunch at restaurant

    1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Ho Chi Minh City

    02:00 pm: Back to Ho Chi Minh after 1 day explore Cu Chi Tunnel

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Ho Chi Minh - Can Tho

    6 stops
  • 7
    Ho Chi Minh City

    08:00 am: Pick-up from Ho Chi Minh City and head to Can Tho

    4 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Can Tho

    12:00 pm: Arrive in Can Tho and have lunch at the local restaurant

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Can Tho

    01:30 pm: Check in hotel and start the Son Islet tour on Hau River (it is an eco-tourism-based community destination) with tour guide.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Can Tho

    02:15 pm: Experience the local life and traditional cuisine on Son islet Visiting Tropical fruit orchards (seasonal), where you can pick fruits directly and try eating them right in the orchards because it is organic. Making local cakes guided by local chefs.

    1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 11
    Can Tho

    03:30 pm: Explore a unique fish farm and the picturesque of Mekong River Walking around the authentic islet, visiting many fish ponds which are made by local people. Unique experience of watching snakehead fish fly. Surely you will be surprised by the extremely interesting "jumps" of the fish. Having a chance to visit a floating fish farm on the Hau river and enjoy watching the sunset on the Mekong river.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 12
    Can Tho

    05:00 pm: Going back to the hotel in Can Tho.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Can Tho - An Giang

    7 stops
  • 13

    05:30 am: Early starting to catch the fabulous views of Mekong Delta river. Our tour guide will pick you up at your hotel. It takes around 40 – 45 minutes to arrive at the Cai Rang floating market. On the way, you will have a chance to watch the sunrise on the Mekong River.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 14
    Cai Rang Floating Market

    06:15 am: Getting closer to local’s lives in floating market. You will arrive at Cai Rang floating market. Our boat driver will drive the boat slowly around the floating market so that you can enjoy observing how local people trade products on their boats and enjoy the bustling atmosphere. You will experience sitting on boats and having breakfast on the floating market which is a must-do when you visit the floating market.

    1 hour 5 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 15
    Cai Rang

    07:20 am: Experience traditional rice noodles factory. You will keep boating over to a local noodle house where you make your own rice paper and noodles guided by local people.

    1 hour 10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 16

    08:30 am: Immerse yourself in the beauty of small canal. Heading to authentic small canals. Our boat driver will stop driving, but paddling slowly so that you can immerse yourself in nature. You will see many fruit orchards along the canals and local houses where local people are living.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 17
    My Khanh

    09:30 am: Get to know about Cocoa farm and how to make chocolate by hands. Arriving at the HANDMADE chocolate farm immersion. After small canals, we will walk 10 – 15 mins to the cocoa plantation. There is one only man in Vietnam who makes chocolates with his own technique and recipe which will definitely impress you.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 18
    Can Tho

    11:00 am: Check out the hotel. Having lunch, then head to An Giang.

    4 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 19

    04:00 pm: Go up to Sam mountain to enjoy the view in Chau Doc, visit Ba temple - the most sacred temple of An Giang province.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
    • Day 4

    An Giang - Ho Chi Minh

    6 stops
  • 20
    Tra Su Bird Sanctuary

    08:00 am: Tra Su cajuput forest. A 40-minute car ride takes you to the magical Tra Su Bird Sanctuary, nestled in the heart of the Mekong Delta. This sanctuary is a haven for a diverse array of colorful birds and other wildlife, offering a truly immersive experience.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 21
    Tra Su Bird Sanctuary

    08:40 am: Explore the sanctuary by motorboat, getting up close to the wildlife and natural beauty.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 22
    Tra Su Bird Sanctuary

    09:40 am: Expert rowboat ladies will ferry you through the flooded cajuput forest, offering a unique perspective.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 23
    Tra Su Bird Sanctuary

    10:30 am: A 15-minute trek leads you to a bird watching tower, offering panoramic views of the entire forest with birds perched on branches.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 24
    Tra Su Bird Sanctuary

    11:00 am: Savor an authentic Vietnamese lunch in the heart of Tra Su cajuput forest.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 25
    An Giang Province

    12:00 pm: Your adventure concludes, and we make our way back to Ho Chi Minh city.

    5 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Availability for shows cannot be checked without making a booking. Credit cards will only be charged upon confirmation of show availability
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