General
Day 1: Con Dao Island – Soc Trang – Mekong Delta
- 12:00 PM: Pick-up from your hotel in Con Dao and transfer to Ben Dam ferry to board the express boat to Soc Trang (1:00 PM – 3:30 PM).
- Upon arrival at Soc Trang, meet your tour guide and driver for the transfer to Can Tho city.
- 6:00 PM: Arrive in Can Tho. Check-in to your hotel for overnight stay.
Day 2: Cai Rang Floating Market – Tra Su Forest – Can Tho
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- 6:30 AM: Pickup from your hotel and transfer to Ninh Kieu Wharf for a motorized boat ride to Cai Rang Floating Market. On the way, enjoy the vibrant activities along Can Tho’s riverbanks and witness local fishing practices as well as the transportation of goods by waterway.
- Arrive at Cai Rang Floating Market, where you can experience the traditional trading method of using “offering poles” to exchange goods.
- 8:30 AM: Return to Ninh Kieu Wharf and proceed to Chau Doc. On the way, visit the Binh Thuy Ancient House village, known for its historical charm and French-style architecture.
- Continue the journey to Tra Su Cajuput Forest, a nearly untouched sanctuary for flora and fauna. Board a boat through the forest to immerse yourself in its natural beauty, listening to the soothing sounds of birds, insects, and wildlife. From the observation post, enjoy panoramic views of the forest, which spans nearly 900 hectares and is home to many species, including rare birds.
- Relax on a hammock or try the Monkey Bridge experience, a local tradition.
- 5:00 PM: Return to Can Tho. The tour ends at your hotel around 6:00 PM.
- Enjoy your leisure evening in Can Tho. Overnight stay in Can Tho.
Day 3: Can Tho – My Tho – Ben Tre – Ho Chi Minh City
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- 8:00 AM: After breakfast, depart for My Tho. After a 2-hour drive, arrive at My Tho town and visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, one of the oldest and most famous pagodas in Southern Vietnam. The architecture is a unique blend of Vietnamese, Khmer, and European influences.
- Transfer to the pier for a boat ride on the Tien River. Enjoy the fresh air and observe the peaceful life of the locals, passing by stilt houses, fishing farms, and the four islands of the region (Dragon, Phoenix, Tortoise, Unicorn).
- After crossing the Rach Mieu Bridge, disembark at Thoi Son Islet on Phoenix Island. Wander through the village paths, visit local homes and orchards, and sample seasonal fruits while enjoying traditional Southern folk music.
- Visit a honey bee farm and taste honey tea with lemon, known for its health benefits. Adventurous visitors can take photos with pythons at a local farm.
- Take a ride on a hand-rowed sampan through the creeks, passing the iconic water coconut trees of the Delta.
- 12:00 PM: Return to the motorized boat for a ride to Ben Tre province, where you will visit a coconut candy workshop and learn how these traditional candies are made by hand.
- The highlight of the day is a peaceful ride through the countryside on a horse-drawn cart, exploring the tranquil villages.
- Continue to Unicorn Island to visit a crocodile farm and learn about the remains of Coconut belief.
- Enjoy lunch at a riverside restaurant. Don’t miss tasting the dried Ear Elephant fish, a local delicacy of the Mekong Delta.
- After lunch, take a leisurely walk through the village paths to observe rural life.
- 3:00 PM: Board the bus for the journey back to Ho Chi Minh City.
- 4:30 PM: Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City and drop off at your hotel.
This 3-day tour takes you on an immersive journey through the heart of the Mekong Delta, combining cultural heritage, nature exploration, and local experiences, ending with a return to the bustling Ho Chi Minh City.
Price is in USD per person | ||||||
Hotel grade | 2 people | 3 people | 4 – 5 people | 6 – 7 people | 8 – 9 people | Single supplement |
Superior *** | 399 | 303 | 256 | 232 | 212 | 35 |
Deluxe **** | 434 | 336 | 305 | 267 | 237 | 60 |
Luxury***** | 498 | 401 | 370 | 317 | 292 | 110 |
Hotel list
Superior: KP Boutique hotel, Kim Tho hotel
Deluxe: Ninh Kieu Riverside hotel, TTC Premium Can Tho hotel, The Wink hotel
Luxury: Sheraton Can Tho hotel
The tour price includes:
- Private air conditioned transport for pick up and transfer as per program
- Express boat ticket: Con Dao – Soc Trang (Economy class)
Optional: Flight ticket Con Dao – Can Tho (plus US$40/person)
- Hotel picking up and drop off service
- English speaking tour guide
- Mineral water on transport (1 bottle/ person/ day)
- Private motorized boat trip in Mekong Delta
- All entrance fees
- Seasonal fruits, honey tea
- Southern folk music
- Private hand – rowed sampan, horse cart riding
- Daily breakfast at hotel
- Meal as per indicated in the tour program
- Hotel accommodation base on two people share a double or twin room
Tour price excludes:
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses.
- Drinks & other meals not mentioned in the program
- Personal expenses