Mekong Delta Insight Tour 3N2D 2024

Entry ticket
Transfers
Accomodation
Flights
Meals
Tour guide
Visa

Included destination(s): Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong Delta, Cai Be floating market, Tan Phong island, Can Tho, Phong Dien floating market, Cai Rang floating market, Chau Doc, Sam Mountain

Start from: $159 /person

Request this tour

Your name:

Contact email:

Phone:

Nationality:

Number of participants:

Start day:

Special note (optional)

4 days 3 nights

Save to wishlist

About the Tour

Witness the two faces of Vietnam as you travel from the skyscrapers of Ho Chi Minh City to the floating villages of the Mekong Delta Insight Tour 3N2D of southern Vietnam. Discover the “rice bowl” of Vietnam through zigzag canals, winding roads and floating markets with our best Mekong Delta Tour.

Highlights of Mekong Delta Insight Tour

Relax on a boat trip in Mekong Delta River
Try to make mat-weaving products to understand more about local industries
Enjoy a lunch at a riverside restaurant with local specialties
Board a sampan for a relaxing trip along the narrow canals

Detailed Itinerary

Depart: Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday

Day 1

Ho Chi Minh - Cai Be - Can Tho (L)

07:30: Hotel pick-up in Ho Chi Minh City, then depart for Cai Be. Upon arrival, take a boat ride and explore on the Tien River. Experience the area's diversity and lush orchard gardens, known as the fruit basket of the Lower Mekong River.
Venture through charming villages, discovering ancient houses and indigenous culture. Visit a family business producing coconut fudges and crispy rice popcorn. Taste fresh fruit, enjoy Southern Vietnamese folk music, and paddle through scenic canals in the Upper Mekong Delta.
Lunch offers a chance to prepare and relish Vietnamese specialties amidst a local garden, engaging with the community. Cycle through orchards, interact with islanders for insights into daily life, and visit Ba Kiet’s ancient house. Return by boat to Cai Be, then commence the journey to Can Tho City for an overnight stay.

Day 2

Can Tho – Cai Rang Floating Market – Tra Su Forest – Chau Doc (B/L/D)

06:00: Start the day with breakfast at the hotel, followed by a leisurely boat ride to explore the scenic tributaries of the Hau river and a visit to the lively Cai Rang Floating Market. Embark on a walking tour of a local noodle factory and visit the Munir Ansay Pagoda, a renowned Khmer temple known for its unique architecture.
Next, travel by boat to the Con Son tourist area to tour the fruit plantation and indulge in seasonal fruits. Enjoy lunch before departing for Chau Doc. Visit the Tra Su Forest, an intriguing destination in An Giang known for its diverse flora and fauna within a vast mangrove forest. Experience a rowing boat journey through the lush green forest with breathtaking views of the surroundings.
Explore the Ba Chua Xu Temple, a popular pilgrimage site, before checking in and relaxing at the hotel.
End the day with a delightful dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 3

Chau Doc – HCMC (B/L)

06:00: Check out from your hotel and enjoy breakfast. Visit the vibrant floating village and the Cham Village to learn about the cultural heritage shared between the Cham people and the Mekong Delta region.
Optional: Passengers departing for Phnom Penh will stop the tour at the boat meeting point.
Next, immerse yourself in the bustling atmosphere of Chau Doc Market, a vibrant hub of local life. Witness the colorful array of fresh produce, handcrafted goods, and unique Cambodian imports. Savor the enticing aromas of local delicacies and soak in the authentic atmosphere.
Continue your adventure with a captivating exploration of Hang Temple, a hidden gem nestled within Sam Mountain. Ascend the mountain path, surrounded by lush greenery, and discover the serene sanctuary within the cave. Marvel at the intricate Buddhist sculptures and immerse yourself in the tranquil ambiance.
Pay your respects at Ba Chua Xu Temple, a sacred site deeply revered by the locals, and offer prayers for good fortune.
Depart for Long Xuyen City. Enjoy a leisurely lunch at a local restaurant.
After lunch, return to Ho Chi Minh City, concluding your unforgettable journey.

Please note:

Drop-off time is subject to traffic, weather…so the finished time could be later than expected.
The order of the attractions in the program may change depending on the actual situation, but all the main attractions will still be covered.

Inclusions

A/c van/bus pick up (central District 1 except Tan Đinh and Da Kao Ward), transfer & sightseeing as per program.
Boat trip in the Mekong Delta.
English-speaking guide.
Meals as indicated in the program (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner: 2 breakfast at the hotel, 3 lunch and 1 dinner with a set menu and Vietnamese cuisine at a local restaurant.
Accommodation is based on twin or double share basic with 3-star at Can Tho City (West hotel or similar) and 3-star local hotel at Chau Doc Province (Paris Hotel or similar).

Exclusions

Other meals are not mentioned in the program.
Travel Insurance
Personal expenses.
Tip

Special Notes

Pick up at the meeting point at 07:30 AM. If you are not staying outside central District 1, please make your own way to the meeting point.
The exact pickup time in the above-prescribed ranges varies according to the position of the customers’ hotels or the pickup points required. Because of the traffic rule, the hotels/accommodations located in the alley will not serve the pickup service. We are not responsible for your lateness.
Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat and the tour inclusions. Please advise the supplier if you have 1 infant at the time of booking.

Entry ticket
Transfers
Accomodation
Flights
Meals
Tour guide
Visa

Included destination(s): Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong Delta, Cai Be floating market, Tan Phong island, Can Tho, Phong Dien floating market, Cai Rang floating market, Chau Doc, Sam Mountain

Start from: $159 /person