Highlights
- Experience real Mekong Delta life with quiet canals and local village visits
- Arrive early at Cai Rang Floating Market to see it at its most active time
- Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda and learn about its unique cultural architecture
- Choose private travel or hotel/no-hotel options for comfort and flexibility
- Watch a rice noodle making demonstration and enjoy authentic local meals
Description
Discover the authentic culture of the Mekong Delta on this relaxed 2 day tour from Ho Chi Minh City. The itinerary focuses on real local life, peaceful waterways and an early visit to Cai Rang Floating Market, without shopping stops or staged activities.
Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City – My Tho – Ben Tre – Can Tho (Lunch)
Start your journey with a visit to Vinh Trang Pagoda, a temple known for its impressive blend of Vietnamese, Chinese and Khmer architecture. Continue to My Tho and board a traditional boat to explore quiet branches of the Mekong River. Enjoy a short sampan ride through small shaded canals and walk along a village path to learn about daily life in the Delta. Taste seasonal fruits and enjoy a Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant.
After exploring the Mekong Delta, head to Can Tho and settle into your hotel for the night.
+ If you selected the With Hotel package:
Your hotel in Can Tho will be arranged by us according to the category you selected (3*/4*/5*).
+ If you selected the No Hotel package:
You will check in to your own accommodation in Can Tho (hotel is not included).
After settling in, enjoy free time in the evening. You may explore Can Tho Night Market, stroll along the riverside promenade, walk around the main streets, or choose your own restaurant for dinner.
* Tip for No Hotel option: We recommend staying near Ninh Kieu Wharf, as it is convenient for the early pick-up and boat departure the next morning.
Day 2: Cai Rang Floating Market – Ho Chi Minh City (Breakfast/Lunch)
Depart early to reach Cai Rang Floating Market before sunrise. This schedule ensures you see the market at its most active time while traders sell fresh produce directly from their boats.
Continue along small canals and visit a noodle making site where you can watch a simple demonstration of traditional rice noodle production. Afterward, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before returning to Ho Chi Minh City. The tour ends in the late afternoon.
Please note: The itinerary may be adjusted slightly due to weather, traffic, or local conditions — but all key highlights and inclusions remain the same.
Includes
Pickup & drop-off (central District 1)
Air-conditioned transport
English-speaking guide
1-night Can Tho hotel (3★/4★/5★ if option selected)
No Hotel option: accommodation not included
2 lunches + 1 breakfast
Mekong river cruise + sampan canal ride
Boat trip to Cai Rang Floating Market
Fruit tasting & local treats
Entrance fees
Optional bicycle ride (or free time)
Bottled water
Excludes
Accommodation in Can Tho (No Hotel option)
Holiday surcharges (see Important Information)
Important Information
- No Hotel option: We recommend staying near Ninh Kieu Wharf for easy Day 2 meeting and boat departure
- Dinner: Dinner is not included. You are free to choose your own dinner at your own expense
- Rooms are assigned by the provider. Single room or upgrades are subject to availability (contact operator)
- Additional surcharges may apply depending on the package and travel date. A surcharge of 450,000 VND per person applies for 3-star, 4-star, and 5-star hotel options during peak periods, including 31 Aug –02 Sep, 23–25 Dec, 30 Dec – 01 Jan 2027, and 03–11 Feb 2027. All surcharges are payable on-site
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
