DAY 1: CAI RANG FLOATING MARKET (B, L, D)
Cai Rang floating market
5:30 am. Our friendly tour guide will meet you at the lobby of the hotel in Can Tho downtown, by minivan, we will be transferred to the pier and board a boat, to visit the largest Cai Rang floating market. Amazing! By boat, we tour around to capture all the beautiful moments of local traders who are starting their daily trading on boats. Joining the hustle and bustle of this market on the river is a unique experience.
Noodle Workshop Adventure
The colorful rice noodles
Embark on a visit to a local homemade rice noodle workshop. Dive into the art of crafting traditional noodles and even become a rice noodle expert! Don't miss the chance to savor the delightful Noodle Pizza – a unique culinary experience.
8:30 am: Explore Mekong Delta's Charm
Sail along small, green, and shady waterways
Sail along small, green, and shady waterways, immersing yourself in the enchanting charm and beauty of the Mekong Delta.
9:00 am: Dragon Fruit Garden Exploration
Wander through a local dragon fruit garden and uncover the fascinating cultivation process of this super fruit. From planting to harvesting, relish the opportunity to taste fresh fruit and capture stunning photographs.
A local dragon fruit garden
DAY 2: MOTORBKE TOUR - MEKONG CRUISE (B, L, D)
Have early breakfast at the homestay and be ready for the motorbike tour to visit the Zen Monastery and the ficus tree
You then stopped by some of the most local attractions as Can Tho Ancient Market, Ong Pagoda, Khmer Pagoda, and Can Tho wet market. Binh Thuy ancient house.
11:00 am transport to the pier to get on board of the cruise to start your amazing cruising trip along the Mekong River, which gives you more unique experiences and relaxing on the big cruise.
11:30 am. Boarding at Can Tho at Ninh Kieu pier. Welcome drink, introduction to the ship and crew, check into the cabins. Departure downstream of the Hau river. Lunch on board while en route. Turning into the Nicolai canal, towards the Mang Thit and Co Chien rivers. Rest on the upper deck in the scenery of rice fields, sugar cane, woods on the near banks.
By mid-afternoon, the cruise casts anchor for a visit on shore past the first tree line, quiet discovery of the peaceful life in the delta's countryside, of rice fields, fruit trees, and the welcoming inhabitants or at your option, short cycling tour of the surrounding area. Boarding back, complimentary drink as a welcome back on board. Rest on the deck or around the bar enjoying the sunset. The crew serves dinner while the cruise is cruising to Mang Thit river towards her anchorage point for the night. The cruise sets anchor for the night on river Mang Thit.
DAY 3: CAI BE – SAI GON (B, L)
Cruise tour
Get up at around 06:00 to enjoy the sunrise moment and then depart towards Cai Be. You will then have breakfast at 7:00 while enjoying the scenery on the banks. The cruise crosses Co Chien river then branches into Cho Lach canal for 30 minutes through the traffic of sand and rice barges, in a scenery of fruit drying facilities and wooden shipbuilding yards. After all, you will arrive near Cai Be, check out and transfer to a rowing boat for a quiet visit through a small canal if the river tide. Rendez-vous with a local boat, which will take you to shore for a visit of Cai Be's handicraft.
10:00 am The cruise is stopped by the pier where your car/van is waiting to depart for Saigon, the distance is almost 120km what takes you less than 2 hours to arrive at your hotel in Saigon if without the heavy traffic. End your 3 days Mekong on a cruise trip with amazing memories and incredible experiences.