Three-day Mekong Delta Private Tour

Itinerary

DAY 01 – HO CHI MINH – CAI BE – CHAU DOC

You will be collected from your hotel at 7:30 am ready to begin our amazing adventure. Our first stop is the Cai Be Pier along the mighty Mekong River. Sit back and relax as our ‘sampan’ (a traditional motorised boat) takes you along the serene canals. These hidden waterways are engulfed in lush vegetation and local villages where you can admire the colours and culture alike.

Next up, we get back on the dry land of Tan Phong island. After a quick stop off at a tasty fruit orchard, we will experience the enchanting music of Vietnam as guests of a local performance and take a guided bicycle tour of this marvellous island. Along the way, we will visit native families and learn how these locals use the land to craft everything from delicate rice paper to the sturdy roofs of their homes. A local family will treat us to Mekong delicacies for lunch.

After our special Mekong lunch, we’ll transfer back to our boat and into the smaller canals of the delta. Here we can get up close and be a part of the daily life of local people and farmers. We will see the handicraft of local merchants preparing delicious coconut candy, rice-wine, unique hand-crafted pottery, and bricks made from scratch. Then we’ll head to the Vinh Long Pier and market where you can see even more of the specialities the Mekong has to offer.

Finally, we will board our car/bus to drive to Chau Doc to reach your accommodation. Once we arrive we can head out for an optional dinner at a local restaurant or you can have some time to relax at your chosen hotel.

✔ Accommodation: None of all (We are happy to assist with arranging you accommodation upon your request)

✔ Guide: English-Speaking Guide

✔ Meals: Lunch

✔ Transport: Private Car/Bus, Boat, Bicycle

DAY 02 – CHAU DOC – CAN THO

This morning we will check out early, ready for a scenic boat trip to visit the floating village, floating fish farm and the village of Cham ethnic people. We also do the boat ride on Vinh Te canal where you can see house-on-still on the two sides, and go deeper into the local living area.

Check out your hotel, we then get on our private bus to visit the impressive Ba Chua Xu temple set at the foot of the Sam Mountain. We then do a scenic drive to the amazing Tra Su Bird Sanctuary. At this peaceful, tranquil location we will pass through canals in the forest, to observe wading birds. Prepare to be dazzled by this enchanting place, filled with mossy green waterways lined with beautiful cajuput trees. Keep your eyes out for some of the amazing wildlife that abounds here including birds of paradise and storks.

After Tra Su, we will head to Can Tho for our overnight stay. Once we arrive here we will drive you to your chosen hotel. If you’re still energetic enough to see and do more, we’ll take a visit to a local night market!

DAY 03 – CAN THO – HO CHI MINH

On day three we’ll get up early and head straight out to make the most of the day. We’ll board our own private boat to head to Cai Rang, the biggest floating market in the whole of Asia. You will get to experience local produce being sold first-hand from boat to boat. You’ll get the chance to buy products of your own and you can even sip your morning coffee at one of the awesome floating coffee shops.

After the market, we will head back to the hotel for some well-deserved breakfast. Having checked out, we’ll head to My Tho to visit the breathtaking Vinh Trang pagoda. Here your guide will show you around the incredible five-acre site. After what promises to be an interesting and enjoyable day, we’ll head back to Ho Chi Minh City.

✔ Transport: Private Car/Bus, Boat, Bicycle

✔ Accommodation: None of all (We are happy to assist with arranging you accommodation upon your request)

✔ Guide: English-Speaking Guide

✔ Meals: None of all

✔ Transport: Private Car/Bus, Boat