Incredible Mekong Delta Tour 3-day from Ho Chi Minh City
Discover the complex maze of the Mekong Delta on this 3-day, guided tour from Ho Chi Minh City. Explore the Tra Su Cajuput Forest, Cai Rang floating market and take part in traditional workshops. Immerse yourself in stunning scenery and visit a flea market and a noodle factory. This private tour includes 2 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 1 Dinner, all boat trips and overnight accommodations.
ItineraryDay 1: Sai Gon – Ben Tre Town – Can Tho Pass By: Asiana Link Travel, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam
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.
Stop At: Mekong Delta, 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.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Ben Tre, Ben Tre, Ben Tre Province, Mekong Delta
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Can Tho, Can Tho, Mekong Delta
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.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch: Vietnamese Set Menu
• Dinner: Cooking Demonstration with host at homestay
Accommodation included: Can Tho Homestay
Day 2: Can Tho – Cai Rang Floating Market – Tra Su Bird Santuary - Chau DocStop At: Cai Rang Floating Market, 46 Hai Ba Trung Near Cai Rang Bridge, Can Tho 900000 Vietnam
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…
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Tra Su Bird Sanctuary, Reserve de Tra Su, An Phu, Chau Doc Vietnam
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.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Sam Mountain, Vietnam
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast: At homestay
• Lunch: Vietnames Set Menu
Accommodation included: Chau Doc 3-star hotel
Day 3: Chau Doc – Ho Chi Minh city Stop At: Ba Chua Xu Temple, P. Nui Sam, Chau Doc Vietnam
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Thoai Ngoc Hau Tomb, Vinh Te Commune, Nui Sam Ward, Chau Doc Vietnam
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Cai Be, Cai Be, Tien Giang Province, Mekong Delta
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.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast at hotel
• Lunch: Vietnamese Set Menu
No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Wheelchair accessible"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"Stroller accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Transportation is wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Children must be accompanied by an adult"
"Infant meals not included"
"Vegan and vegetarian options are available"
"Minimum 2 adults per booking"
"Dress code is smart casual"
"Comfortable walking shoes are recommended"
"A current valid passport is required on the day of travel"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Hora de Inicio:
08:00 AM
Duración: 3 Days
Lugar de comienzo: Mekong River Tours [Asiana Link Travel], 60 Tôn Thất Đạm, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh 700000, Vietnam
Traveler pickup is offered
We'll reach out to you one day prior to re-confirm the pick-up details.
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
If you cancel at least 4 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
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