Highlights
- Explore the Mekong Delta's rivers, canals, and lush countryside
- Visit the vibrant Cai Rang Floating Market by boat
- Enjoy a sampan ride and taste local specialties
- Try your hand at making Vietnamese pancakes
- Enjoy your free time in the evening to explore Can Tho City at your own pace
Description
Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta (overnight in Can Tho)
At around 7:30 to 8:00AM, we will pick you up from central hotels in Ho Chi Minh City or meet at a meeting point then travel to the picturesque Mekong Delta, passing through lush rice paddies and rural villages along the way. Stop to visit the beautiful Vinh Trang Pagoda.
Continue to My Tho for a boat trip along the Mekong River, where you can enjoy the tranquil scenery and escape the busy city. Cruise through the coconut-lined canals of Ben Tre by sampan, then visit small local workshops to learn how coconut candy and other regional specialties are made. Meet friendly local families, sample fresh tropical fruits, honey tea, and listen to traditional Southern folk music performed by villagers.
After a delicious Vietnamese lunch, continue your journey to Can Tho, the heart of the Mekong Delta. Check in to your hotel and enjoy free time in the evening to explore the vibrant night market, riverside promenade, or local cafes.
Day 2: Floating Market - Ho Chi Minh City
At 6:00am, wake up to visit the famous Cai Rang Floating Market. Experience the lively morning trade as boats loaded with fruits and vegetables gather to sell their goods. Continue to a rice noodle factory to observe the traditional noodle-making process and visit a colorful local market nearby.
Return to your hotel for breakfast and check-out before heading to the 10 Vo ancient house, a beautiful riverside home showcasing local architecture and traditions. Try your hand at making Vietnamese pancakes (bánh xèo) and enjoy a tasty local lunch.
After lunch, take an optional bike ride through the peaceful countryside to explore the daily life of the locals. In the afternoon, travel back to Ho Chi Minh City, arriving at approximately 4:45pm.
Includes
Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
English-speaking tour guide
All entry fees and all boat trips
Meals: 2 lunches (vegan options available) and 1 breakfast at your hotel
Hotel accommodation (if option selected)
Pickup and drop-off from centrally located hotels
Excludes
Tips & gratuities
Additional meals
Important Information
- For every 2 adults in one booking, you will be accommodated in 1 room. If there are 3 adults in one booking, you may request a triple room at no additional cost
- No extra fee for solo travelers, the cost is already included. A supplement only applies if you book an odd number of guests (such as: 3, 5, 7, ...) and need a single room
- Hotel supplement: 20 USD for 3-star, 50 USD for 5-star
- For self-arranged stays, we recommend booking hotels near Ninh Kieu Wharf in Can Tho City
- Since this is an overnight tour, you can bring your luggage with you
- If your accommodation is outside our pickup area, please kindly make your way to the meeting point (Vietnam Adventure Tours office) by 7:30AM at: 123 Ly Tu Trong Street, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
