Cai Rang Floating Market, Ben Tre Coconut Land & Hidden Canals

05:00 – Hotel Pick-up in Saigon (District 1)
Rise early and get ready for an unforgettable day in the Mekong Delta. Our guide and private air-conditioned vehicle will pick you up directly from your hotel in central Ho Chi Minh City. Along the way to Can Tho, enjoy a light breakfast and watch the urban landscape gradually shift into serene countryside.

07:30 – Explore Cai Rang Floating Market – Can Tho
Arrive in Can Tho and hop on a local boat to explore Cai Rang Floating Market – the largest and most iconic floating market in the Mekong Delta. Witness the lively morning trade as boats brim with tropical fruits, vegetables, and steaming bowls of noodle soup served on the water. This is a true window into the river-based culture of southern Vietnam.

08:30 – Canal Cruise & Dragon Fruit Orchard Visit
Cruise deeper into the peaceful narrow canals, away from the main river. Visit a family-owned dragon fruit orchard where you can walk among the lush trees and taste fresh seasonal fruits right on the spot.

09:30 – Visit a Local Rice Noodle Workshop (Hu Tieu)
Experience how hu tieu – a traditional southern Vietnamese noodle – is made. At this small, authentic workshop, watch the process of steaming, drying, and cutting the noodles. You’ll also have the chance to taste fresh noodles straight from the source.

11:00 – Transfer to Ben Tre – The Coconut Kingdom
After exploring Can Tho, drive to Ben Tre, a peaceful province known for its endless coconut palms and riverside charm. Enjoy a delicious Mekong-style lunch at a local restaurant featuring regional specialties.

13:30 – Ben Tre River Cruise & Local Handicraft Villages
Begin your journey on the Ham Luong River aboard a small boat. Stop at traditional workshops to learn about the making of coconut candy, bricks, and coconut charcoal – all part of the vibrant local economy.

14:30 – Tuk Tuk Ride & Tropical Fruit Garden Visit
Continue your exploration with a relaxing tuk tuk ride through the countryside. Visit a tropical fruit garden, sip fresh honey tea, and enjoy live traditional folk music performed by local artists.

15:30 – Sampan Rowing through Water Coconut Canals
Cap off your day with a quiet sampan ride, hand-rowed by locals through water coconut-lined creeks. It’s the perfect way to absorb the tranquil beauty of the Mekong before returning to the city.

16:30 – Return to Ho Chi Minh City
Begin your comfortable drive back to Saigon, with a short rest stop en route.

19:30 – Drop-off at Your Hotel
Arrive back in the city and be dropped off at your hotel. Tour ends with unforgettable memories of the Mekong’s life, flavors, and culture.