Highlights
- Cruise the Mekong River and explore authentic river life by boat
- Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda and traditional coconut candy workshops
- Enjoy a rowing boat ride through coconut-lined canals in Ben Tre
- Travel to Chau Doc, a riverside town near the Vietnam–Cambodia border
- Travel by speedboat from Chau Doc across the Cambodia border to Phnom Penh
Description
Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City – My Tho – Ben Tre – Chau Doc (Lunch)
7:30 AM
Begin your journey with a convenient pick-up from 243 De Tham Street or your hotel in central District 1. Travel to My Tho by air-conditioned tourist bus, enjoying scenic countryside views and lush green rice paddies along the way. Upon arrival, visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, the largest and most iconic Buddhist temple in the Mekong Delta.
Continue with a boat cruise on the Mekong River, passing floating houses and fish cages that reflect daily river life. Transfer to a small hand-rowing boat and glide through peaceful canals shaded by coconut trees, offering an authentic glimpse of local village life.
Disembark on a coconut island in Ben Tre to visit a traditional coconut candy workshop, learn about the handmade production process, and enjoy freshly made samples. Continue to Unicorn Island by motor cart to enjoy traditional Southern Vietnamese folk music (Đờn ca tài tử) while tasting seasonal tropical fruits. Visit a bee-keeping farm, enjoy natural honey tea, and explore a typical Mekong Delta house. They have a small crocodile area where you can enjoy crocodile fishing (at your own expense).
12:30 PM
Enjoy a Vietnamese lunch in a garden setting. After lunch, relax, stroll around the village, or enjoy a short bicycle ride through quiet countryside paths.
Afternoon Transfer to Chau Doc:
In the afternoon, return by boat to My Tho, then transfer by private car (no guide) for a scenic 4-hour drive to Chau Doc, a quiet riverside town near the Vietnam–Cambodia border.
Overnight in Chau Doc. Free time in the evening to enjoy dinner on your own.
Day 2: Chau Doc – Border Crossing – Phnom Penh (Breakfast)
6:00 AM
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, then transfer to the boat station.
7:00 AM
Board a fast boat for your journey along the Mekong River, crossing the border into Cambodia and continuing to Phnom Penh.
Around 12:30 PM
Arrive in Phnom Penh. Tour ends.
Includes
Air-conditioned car/van, bicycle, and boat for Mekong Delta exploration
English-speaking guide
1 breakfast, 1 lunch
All necessary entry tickets for attractions
Overnight stay in Chau Doc hotel (3-star)
2 bottles of Aquafina water per person
Excludes
Single room
Cambodia visa 40$
Drinks during meals beer, soft drinks
Other personal expenses
Important Information
- Hotel rooms are based on double occupancy (2 adults). A triple room for 3 adults is available upon request at no additional cost
- No surcharge for solo travelers. A supplement applies only when booking an odd number of guests (e.g. 3, 5, 7…) requiring a single room
- Optional hotel upgrade: 4-star accommodation available for an additional 50 USD
- If arranging your own stay, we recommend booking in city center for convenience
- Note: Since this is an overnight tour, you may bring your luggage, just ensure it is not too large (just enough to use)
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
