4 Days in the Mekong Delta: Discovering Local Gems and Traditions

Summary

Day 1 - Ho Chi Minh City to Can Tho


Destination: Can Tho
Inclusions: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2 - Can Tho


Destination: Can Tho
Inclusions: Breakfast

Day 3 - Can Tho Exploration


Destination: Can Tho
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 4 - Return to Ho Chi Minh City


Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Inclusions: Breakfast

Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City to Can Tho (L, D)

  • Transfer: Drive from Ho Chi Minh City to Cai Be (110 km; 2.5 hours).
  • Activities:
    • Embark on the Song Xanh Sampan Cruise.
    • Cruise along the river, observing daily life and visiting cottage industries (coconut candy, puffed rice).
    • Visit a historic house in Dong Hoa Hiep village and a clay pot factory.
    • Enjoy lunch on board while cruising.
    • Visit a Cao Dai temple.
    • Anchor for the evening, savoring the sunset.
  • Overnight: Onboard the Song Xanh Sampan Cruise.
    Inclusions: 🥘 Lunch, 🍗 Dinner

Day 2: Can Tho (B)

  • Morning:
    • Early cruise to Cai Rang Floating Market, experiencing local produce and breakfast on board.
  • Activities:
    • Disembark at the city’s main pier and visit Binh Thuy Ancient House.
    • Drive to your hotel in Can Tho (check-in at 14:00).
  • Afternoon: Free at leisure.
  • Overnight: In Can Tho.
    Inclusions: ☕ Breakfast

Day 3: Can Tho Exploration (B, L)

  • Morning: Relaxed time, then depart at 11:30.
  • Activities:
    • Wooden boat cruise to a lush tributary with a traditional Vietnamese lunch served on board.
    • Visit a Khmer temple with monks and a grand reclining Buddha.
    • Enjoy a leisurely bicycle ride (approx. 10 km) through countryside and villages.
  • Afternoon: Return to the main pier or hotel pier.
  • Overnight: In Can Tho.
    Inclusions: ☕ Breakfast, 🥘 Lunch

Day 4: Return to Ho Chi Minh City (B)

  • Transfer: Depart Can Tho for Ho Chi Minh City (200 km; 4 hours).
  • Overnight: In Ho Chi Minh City.
    Inclusions: ☕ Breakfast

Included

Accommodation shared in Twin/Double room with daily breakfast

Tour guide: English speaking guide during the tour

Meals as mentioned in the itinerary

All transportation stated in the itinerary

All sightseeing tickets

Water and tissues on coach

Excluded

Hotel early check-in (before 2pm) & hotel late check-out (after 12pm)

Beverage

Travel insurance

Personal expenses, tips and gratuities

Vietnam visa stamping fee.

Others not mentioned above

Surcharge for Lunar New Year (Tet), Independence Day, Liberation Day, Christmas and Peak season …