DAY 1: FROM SAI GON TO MEKONG DELTA (L, D)
Ben Tre – known as the home of coconut trees
After a brief introduction to the itineraries, you will go straight to Ben Tre – known as the home of coconut trees in the Mekong Delta. (around 3 hours by car)
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.
Marvel at 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.
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.
Lunch at the beautiful stay and around noon, from Ben Tre, a private car will pick you up to depart back for Can Tho city - known as the capital of the Mekong Delta. It might take you almost 3 and a half-hour drive.
Around 4:00 pm check at your hotel in the downtown
Enjoy your incredible local special food for dinner (with grilled meat with vegetables). Have a lovely night at this beautiful hotel
DAY 2: CAI RANG FLOATING MARKET (B, L)
Experience the unique morning in the floating market
5:30 am Visit Cai Rang Floating Market
The biggest livelihood floating market of 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.
Visit the rice noodle workshop
7:00 am Visit 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.
Stay overnight at the peaceful eco-friendly stilt house
Enjoy your lovely dinner and stay overnight at the peaceful eco-friendly stilt house
DAY 3: SAY GOODBYE MEKONG DELTA (B)
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.
Enjoy the tasty food with lotus
Lunch at the beautiful stay and around 12:00 noon, from Dong Thap, a private car will pick you up to depart back for Ho Chi Minh. It might take you almost 3 and a half-hour drive.
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)