DAY 1: FROM SAI GON TO MEKONG DELTA (L, D)
Ben Tre - the home of coconut trees in the Mekong Delta
7:30 am, pick up from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City by a professional English-speaking tour guide.
The minivan will transport you to Ben Tre – known as the home of coconut trees in the Mekong Delta.
Upon reaching the pier, embark on a mesmerizing journey along the enchanting Bến Tre River, immersing yourself in the vibrant tapestry of life that unfolds along its banks. Witness the hustle and bustle of fishing endeavors and the graceful transfer of water, painting a vivid picture of the river's vitality. As you cruise, marvel at the age-old artistry of brick making, where skilled hands mold and bake bricks in a traditional style that stands the test of time.
Visit the age-old artistry of brick making
Venture into the heart of local industry by visiting one of the numerous coconut processing workshops lining the canal, each a testament to the region's rich heritage. Navigate through natural scissor creeks, where the waterways gradually narrow, leading you to quaint villages. Take a leisurely stroll to a family workshop, where artisans skillfully craft sleep mats, and indulge in the flavors of fresh fruits and tea.
For a more immersive experience, hop on a motor cart (xe lôi) or a bike, traversing shaded pathways that wind through lush green rice fields and vegetable plains. Engage with the rhythms of real life and uncover the secrets of tropical culture from the perspective of local peasants. A delightful lunch at a local house offers a taste of authentic flavors, setting the stage for an afternoon of exploration.
Hop on a motor cart (xe lôi) or a bike
11:30 am Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.
Continue your adventure by gliding on a sampan along the tranquil canal, allowing the beauty of the surroundings to unfold. Conclude this captivating journey with a boat ride back to the pier, where the echoes of your experiences will linger. As the day draws to a close, depart for Can Tho city around 6:00 pm, carrying with you the indelible memories of a day spent immersed in the charm and authenticity of the Mekong Delta.
Gliding on a sampan along the tranquil canal
Around 5:30 pm Check-in at a beautiful hotel in the city and enjoy your incredible cuisine
Have a lovely night at this peaceful place
DAY 2: FLOATING MARKET AND CHAM CULTURE (B, L, D)
Visit Cai Rang Floating Market
5:30 am Visit Cai Rang Floating Market
The biggest livelihood floating market of the Mekong Delta is waiting for you to explore. Here you are able to listen to the origin of the floating market as well as the big crocodile legendary and experience the crowded floating market with traders passing their products from boat to boat. Having breakfast by a bowl of yummy rice noodle soup, enjoy Vietnamese coffee.
7:00 am Visit the rice noodle factory to learn how people make these wonderful ingredients, and taste wonderful pizza noodles
8:00 am Boat trip to creep into the small canals to reach some local farms
The beautiful small canal of the countryside
Dragon Fruit Farm: Hand-picking the fruit and try it right away, experience the fresh, yummy dragon fruits.
Minivan bring you to the beautiful lotus land for the next wonderful experience
Experience plowing with water buffaloes
At 11:30, indulge in a local lunch sourced from naturally cultivated produce, while taking a break on an eco-friendly stilt house amidst the fields.
Explore the agricultural tool exhibition, immersing yourself in the nostalgic memories of the ancestors who ventured into Dong Thap Muoi's wilderness. Enjoy traditional pastries, experience and savor lotus-based dishes with farmers, and engage in activities like plowing with water buffaloes, fishing, and net casting. Prepare and dine in the Southern cuisine amid a nostalgic, culturally rich environment for a serene and tranquil evening.
Learn how to make traditional Cake
Rest and sleep on a stilt house amidst lotus fields, embracing the value of rural sounds, listening, and feeling the breath of Mother Nature.
Overnight at the peaceful eco-friendly stilt house
Enjoy your lovely dinner and stay overnight at the peaceful eco-friendly stilt house.
DAY 3: DAY OF NATURE (B, L, D)
Enjoy the sunrise at the beautiful conservation park
5:00 am, Dong Thap province, beautiful conservation
We make a morning tour of wonderful land with authentic nature, National Park, and enjoy the sunrise
Upon arrival, surprisingly enjoy the rural landscape; take the boat trip cruising on the long narrow channels. The park shows its charming beauty with a lively green color of plants, the featured color of water bringing itself alluvium to enrich our homeland. From December to June every year, you are able to watch birds gathering in this area.
Enjoy a wonderful breakfast with a local traditional menu
Witness the sunrise on the serene farm and back to the homestay to enjoy a wonderful breakfast with a local traditional menu.
Lunchtime!
For lunch, savor a local menu sourced directly from the farm's clean and fresh produce. Take a midday break on the stilt house amid the pristine green fields. This is a journey into the heart of nature, where the simplicity of farm life unfolds, creating a peaceful and rejuvenating experience.
Retire for the night on the ecological stilt house amidst the lotus fields, embracing the value of rural sounds and immersing yourself in the harmonious symphony of nature. Listen attentively and feel the gentle breath of Mother Nature, creating a profound connection with the essence of the countryside.
DAY 4: FROM LOTUS FLOWER LAND TO HO CHI MINH CITY (B, L)
Capture memorable photos with lotus flowers
Witness the sunrise on the serene farm and have breakfast with a local traditional menu.
Experience making and indulging in traditional pastries, capture memorable photos with lotus flowers, freely sense the space of natural, chemical-free fields, and don't forget to check in on the long wooden bridge traversing the green fields with pink lotus flowers, and the vibrant multicolored grass of Dong Thap Muoi.
Lunch at the beautiful stay and around 12:00 noon, from Dong Thap, a private car will pick you up to depart Ho Chi Minh city. It might take you almost 3 and a half-hour drive.
As the day draws to a close, depart for Ho Chi Minh around 2:00 pm, carrying with you the indelible memories of a day spent immersed in the charm and authenticity of the Mekong Delta.
Goodbye Mekong Delta with a great memory and unforgettable trip ever with us. End the amazing Mekong Delta tour with unforgettable memories and incredible experiences. Saying ‘hen gap lai’ (see you again)