DAY 1: SAI GON - CU CHI - CAN THO (L, D)

7:00 am minivan and guide pick you up at your hotel to explore the incredible tunnels (L, D)

Cu Chi tunnels

The tour itself is great choice for those who would like to experience themselves about the Vietnamese War to get know more the hardest times of local people with their strong spirit who lived underground to fight for their peace and independence. And exploring how local people are surviving the war by getting more and more developments but still keeping their traditional living style. The travel distance from Saigon downtown to Cu Chi tunnels is 85km which takes you almost 1 and half hour drive to reach there. Please not that your travel time might takes longer time as traffic jam is the most command issue in Saigon.

8:30 am time to experience and learn what made the human spirit strongest ever

The tunnels were used as hiding spots during combat, as well as serving as communication and supply routes, hospitals, food and weapon. Learn more about the courage & ingenuity of the inhabitants of the Cu Chi tunnels. Get a great insight into the tenacity and resourcefulness of Vietnamese people. Please do not surprise when you suddenly hear the gun shooting sounds in the middle of Cu Chi Tunnels as there is gun shooting sport next to your position. you can stop to experience, otherwise you can skip it to continue your exploration. After up and down into these incredible tunnels system underground, you will then depart for Mekong Delta. 11:30 am you will stop at local beautiful restaurant to have lunch with typical dishes cooked in traditional way of Mekong Delta region.

1:00 pm Depart minivan brings you to Can Tho city, check in at a beautiful hotel in Can Tho to enjoy great services there.

5:30 pm, explore the incredible Can Tho nightlife

Discover the city at night

6:00 pm, meet you again at the hotel, we will discover the city at night not only seeing views but also tasting tons of food on a city tour on an electric car. Some of them are steamed Chinese herbal chicken, fried paper, mango salad, deep-fried shrimp cake, hollow doughnuts, etc. Visit famous places in the city such as Old Market, Ong Pagoda, Ninh Kieu Quay, and Night Market. Afterwards, back to the hotel at 9:00 pm. Have a great night before exploring river life for the next day.

DAY 2: BEAUTIFUL MORNING LIFE ON RIVER (B, L)

Cai Rang floating market

5:00 am Pick up at the hotel and board the boat for your river excursion. On a lovely sampan, we cruise on the Mekong River and visit the Cai Rang floating market at its busy time. What a fantastic feeling to see how traders keep balance while trading agricultural products on their boats. Visit a local noodle-making base to learn the process of making rice noodles in the traditional way. Then the wooden boat will head to small, long, and narrow canals to explore the countryside and the local lifestyle of people around.

Visit a dragon fruit garden to learn about the fascinating cultivation process of this super fruit, from planting to harvesting, as well as have the opportunity to savor fresh fruit and take a lot of wonderful pictures. 

10:00 am Discover rustic Mekong life on a motorcycle

Rustic Mekong life on a motorcycle

Your journey is continued by a nice motorcycle trip. Crossing the river on a local ferry, we start exploring the local daily activities of people living far away from the crowd of Can Tho city. Enjoy a peaceful moment when your guide is riding through a small village on the magnificent path.

1:00 pm End your tour and get back to Saigon downtown

Have lunch with delicious Mekong food offered at a nice restaurant. The private car picks you up and departs for Saigon downtown. The drive lasts about 3 and a half an hour depending on traffic and you are dropped off in Sai Gon at around 5:00 pm