A short journey from Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc Island via the Mekong Delta promises a truly unforgettable holiday. Experience the charm of rural Vietnam as you travel through lush landscapes, glide gently along narrow canals in a hand-rowed sampan, visit fruit orchards, chat with friendly locals, enjoy authentic Vietnamese cuisine, and witness the bustling early-morning floating market.

Summary itinerary:

1/ JOINING GROUP TOUR

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City – My Tho – Ben Tre – Can Tho

At 07:30 AM, depart from Ho Chi Minh City. On the way, we stop at Mekong Rest Stop, where you can stretch your legs and admire a beautiful bonsai garden.

Upon arrival in My Tho, visit the historic Vinh Trang Pagoda, the largest and most unique pagoda in Southern Vietnam. Its impressive architecture blends Vietnamese, Khmer, and European influences, creating a remarkable cultural symbol.

Afterward, transfer to the pier and board a motorboat for a scenic cruise along the Tien River. Enjoy the refreshing breeze and peaceful riverside life.

Crossing Rach Mieu Bridge, we arrive at Thoi Son Islet (Phoenix Island). Take a pleasant walk along village paths, visit a local home and fruit orchard, and enjoy seasonal fresh fruits accompanied by traditional Southern folk music.

Continue to a honeybee farm where you can taste fragrant honey tea with lemon—famous for its health benefits. For adventurous travelers, there is also a python farm where you may hold and take photos with pythons.

Then, board a hand-rowed sampan to drift through serene coconut-lined canals, a signature landscape of the Mekong Delta.

Return to the motorboat and cruise to Ben Tre, famous for its coconut products. Visit a coconut candy workshop to see the traditional handmade process and sample delicious sweets.

Continue to Unicorn Island, visit a crocodile farm, and see the unique remains of the Coconut Religion.

Enjoy a traditional lunch in a lush orchard garden. Don’t miss the famous Elephant Ear Fish, a specialty of the Mekong Delta.

After lunch, enjoy a leisurely walk through the village to breathe in the fresh countryside air and witness rustic daily life.

Return to the pier and board the bus to Can Tho City. Along the way, the guide will introduce you to local culture, cuisine, and popular attractions in Can Tho.

Arrive in Can Tho and check-in at a comfortable hotel with hot shower, towels, minibar, air-conditioning, TV, Wi-Fi, and other amenities.

In the evening, enjoy free time to explore Tay Do Night Market, Ninh Kieu Wharf, or try delicious regional dishes.

Day 2: Can Tho – Cai Rang Floating Market – Phu Quoc Island

After breakfast at the hotel, depart at 07:00 AM for Ninh Kieu Wharf. Along the way, stroll past the lively morning street market, where locals sell fresh fruits, vegetables, homemade snacks, and traditional cakes — a wonderful glimpse into daily Mekong life.

Board a boat and cruise along the river to visit Cai Rang Floating Market, the largest and most vibrant floating market in Southern Vietnam. Watch the lively trading scene as boats of all sizes exchange goods, with fresh fruits and local produce hanging from poles to signal items for sale. The unique trading style on the water is truly fascinating and unforgettable.

Continue your journey by boat to visit a local workshop and learn how rice vermicelli noodles are made — a staple in Vietnamese cuisine.

Around 09:00 AM, return to the pier and travel by road to Rach Gia.

Arrive at the harbor around 12:00 PM, then board the high-speed express ferry to Phu Quoc Island (departure: 13:10, arrival: 15:30).

Upon arrival in Phu Quoc, the tour concludes.
End of services.

✅ Tour Price Includes

• Air-conditioned transportation for pick-up, transfers, and sightseeing as per itinerary

• High-speed express boat ticket: Rach Gia → Phu Quoc

• Mineral water on bus (1 bottle per person per day)

• English-speaking tour guide

• Boat trips in the Mekong Delta

• Hand-rowed sampan experience

• All entrance fees

• Seasonal fresh fruits & honey tea tasting

• Traditional Southern folk music performance

• Meals:

  • Lunch & dinner on Day 1

  • Breakfast at hotel on Day 2

• Accommodation in a clean and comfortable hotel (double/twin sharing basis)

• Transportation from Can Tho → Rach Gia

❌ Tour Price Excludes

• Travel insurance

• Personal expenses

• Single supplement:

  • US$15/person (3-star hotel)

  • US$25/person (4-star hotel)

• Drinks & meals not mentioned in the itinerary

• English-speaking guide for the transfer from Can Tho → Rach Gia

2/ PRIVATE TOUR

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta – Overnight in Can Tho

(Meal: Lunch)

At 08:00 AM, our guide will pick you up at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City and depart for Cai Be. On the way, stop at the Mekong Rest Stop to relax and enjoy the peaceful bonsai garden.

Upon arrival in Cai Be, board a motorboat to cruise along the Tien River. Observe local traders selling fruits and other goods directly from their boats — a traditional river-market lifestyle unique to the region.

Continue your journey by walking through quiet village lanes to visit fruit orchards and plantations.

Cruise onward to Vinh Long via picturesque narrow canals, discovering the rustic charm of the Mekong Delta. Visit family-run workshops to see how coconut candy, rice paper, rice wine, and crispy puffed rice are hand-made using traditional methods.

Arrive at An Binh Island and enjoy a delicious lunch featuring fresh river specialties served in a lush garden setting.

After lunch, relax on a hand-rowed sampan as you glide through tranquil canals shaded by water coconut palms — a perfect moment to soak in the serene river scenery.

Return to the pier and drive to Can Tho (approx. 2 hours).
Enjoy free time in the evening. Overnight in Can Tho.

Optional: Homestay Experience in Can Tho

(Meal: Dinner)

Instead of a hotel stay, you may choose to stay at a local homestay. Meet your warm host family and experience authentic Mekong hospitality. In the late afternoon, walk around the village, visit orchards, chat with friendly locals, and learn about their rural lifestyle.

Enjoy a home-cooked dinner with traditional Mekong flavors. Overnight at the homestay.

Day 2: Can Tho – Cai Rang Floating Market – Rach Gia – Phu Quoc Island

(Meals: Breakfast, Lunch)

At 06:00 AM, board a motorboat to explore the lively Cai Rang Floating Market. Along the riverbanks, witness busy morning river life — fishing, transporting goods, and daily activities of local residents.

As you approach the market, admire the fascinating trading scene where vendors display their produce on long bamboo poles and exchange goods using the traditional “offering pole” — a unique trading custom of the Mekong region.

Return to the hotel for breakfast, then depart for Rach Gia.
Arrive at the pier and board the express ferry to Phu Quoc (13:10 – 15:30).

End of services.

Hotel list

Standard: KP Boutique hotel, Kim Tho hotel

Homestay: Hung homestay, Mekong Farmstay

Deluxe: Ninh Kieu Riverside hotel, Wink Can Tho hotel

Luxury: Charmant Suites hotel, Sheraton Can Tho hotel.

✅ Tour Price Includes

• Private air-conditioned transportation for pick-up, transfers & sightseeing as per itinerary

• High-speed express boat ticket: Rach Gia → Phu Quoc

• Hotel pick-up & drop-off service

• Mineral water (1 bottle per person per day)

• English-speaking tour guide

• Private boat trips in the Mekong Delta

• Private hand-rowed sampan experience

• All entrance fees

• Seasonal fruits & honey tea tasting

• Traditional Southern folk music performance

• Meals as specified in the itinerary

• Hotel accommodation (double/twin sharing)

• Homestay option available in a clean, comfortable & safe local house

❌ Tour Price Excludes

• Travel insurance

• Personal expenses

• Single room supplement at hotel

• Drinks & meals not stated in the program