Exploring Mekong Delta daily life, the natural beauty and the rich culture of the vibrant southern Delta region

Boating down the river to experience the local life, fishing port, fishing floating house

Enjoy the local folk song music and seasonal fresh fruit

Explore the local floating market at its nicest time and most exciting of the day.

Mekong Delta – My Tho – Ben Tre 2 Days 1 Night

Day 1: HCMC – My Tho – Ben Tre – Can Tho (Meal: L,D)

 

07:30 – 08:00: Pick up at your hotel In District 1 in Ho Chi Minh city and start the trip to My Tho.

Upon arrival, boarding the sampan and cruising around four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands.

Stop over at Unicorn Island, go walking in the village paths to contemplate orchards, enjoy tropical fruits, and Vietnamese folk music performed by the local people. Visit the fruit plantation.

Be rowed in a small sampan through the Thoi Son canal and treat yourself to the beauty of the countryside, visit the family business & bee-keeping farm, enjoy honey tea and coconut candy workshop.

Have lunch at the local restaurant. Break time.

The afternoon is time for cycling around the Tan Thach village, meeting the local people to experience their daily life in the Mekong delta. Relaxing on hammocks to enjoy the cool breeze is for those do not want to join the cycling trip. Proceed to Can Tho. Your leisure.

Overnight in Can Tho (centrally located hotel/countryside-homestay)

 

Day 2: Can Tho – Cai Rang floating market – HCMC (Meal: B, L)

 

Breakfast at the hotel/homestay.

Take a leisure boat trip to explore the picturesque tributaries of the Lower Mekong River (Bassac River) then visit to Cai Rang floating market which is the liveliest one in the whole of region.

Walking trip to visit the fruit plantation and local noodle factory.

Visit Binh Thuy communal house and Munir Ansay Pagoda – a Khmer pagoda, renowned for its unique structure.

Have lunch and return to Ho Chi Minh City.

17:30: Arrive the hotel in HCM city. Trip ends

 

A/c van/bus pick up (centrally located hotel), transfer & sightseeing as per program.

Boat trip in the Mekong delta.

English speaking guide (guidespeaking other languages upon request)

All entrance fees

Meals as indicated in the program (B= breakfast, L = Lunch)

Accommodation:

– Hotel 3*(twin/double share): Hau Giang hotel, Anh Dao Mekong hotel, Saigon Can Tho

Return International flight into and from Vietnam

Travel Insurance

Personal expenses

Visa for Vietnam

Tip for tour guide & driver

Others not clearly mentioned in program

Extra charge in peak season: Christmas, New Year, public holidays

Children policy:

Child under 5 year old: free charge

Child from 5 to 9 year old: 75% of adult

Child above 9 year old: full charge

 

NOTES:

If you want to travel with opposite route, please advise!

If you want to upgrade into 4 or 5 star package, please advise!

If you want to travel as Private tour, please advise!

You want to extend your trip, please advise !

Itinerary can be changed upon the uncontrolled weather conditions

 

What to bring:

Please bring the lightweight, quick-dry clothing on summer, sun-cream, sun-glasses, long clothes covering the knees while visiting the temple and pagoda.

Bring the flashlight, alarm clock, Insect repellent, Sun block, sport shoes, cash for personal expenses, and hat or umbrella.

Prepare footwear: Sandals, hiking shoes, walking shoes, etc.

Double check your camera and photography equipment.

Warmer comfy clothes from October to March!