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Mekong Delta 2 Day Tour Floating Markets and Cultural Experiences

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Length

2 days

Itinerary

2 days planned

Group

Private

Guides

German, Japanese

Overview

Explore the Mekong Delta's vibrant culture and stunning landscapes on this 2-day tour. Start with a visit to Vinh Trang Pagoda and a boat cruise on the Tien River, discovering floating fish farms and the scenic Four Sacred Islets. Participate in local activities such as making coconut candy and enjoy seasonal fruits while listening to traditional Southern music. On day two, experience the lively Cai Rang Floating Market and learn how to make rice noodles. This immersive journey offers insights into the unique river-based lifestyle of the Southern Vietnamese people.

- 2-day guided tour with hotel stay in Can Tho

- Visit iconic sites like Vinh Trang Pagoda and Cai Rang Floating Market

- Engage in cultural activities including coconut candy making and noodle workshops

- Explore stunning rural landscapes via boat and electric cart rides

Day by day itinerary

  1. 1DAY 1: SAIGON – MY THO – BEN TRE – CAN THO (Meals: -/Lunch/-)⌄

    07:30 AM – Pick-up at the meeting point or The Sun Tourist Office (203 De Tham, District 1) and depart for the Mekong Delta. Morning – Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, then take a boat along the Tien River, passing the Four Sacred Islets. Explore Thoi Son Islet with visits to fruit orchards, a honey farm, and a local home. Enjoy Don Ca Tai Tu, seasonal fruits, and a sampan ride through nipa palm canals. Afternoon – Visit a coconut candy workshop and try making traditional candy. Enjoy lunch at a local tourist site, with optional activities such as cycling, horse-drawn carriage rides, or crocodile fishing at your own expense. Late Afternoon – Cruise back to the pier and transfer by vehicle to Can Tho City. Evening – Check in at your hotel and enjoy free time to explore Can Tho by night. Overnight in Can Tho.

    Meals: Lunch

    Overnight: 3-Star Hotel

  2. 2DAY 2: CAI RANG FLOATING MARKET – CON SON ISLET – SAIGON (Breakfast/Lunch/ -)⌄

    Morning – Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, then transfer to the pier for a boat trip to Cai Rang Floating Market, one of the Mekong Delta’s largest floating markets. Visit a rice noodle workshop, taste local specialties, and learn about traditional noodle-making. Continue with a fish massage, local snacks, a fruit orchard visit, and tastings of traditional cakes and thac lac fish cakes. Afternoon – Depart Can Tho for Ho Chi Minh City. Arrive and conclude the tour. Note: The itinerary may be adjusted depending on local conditions, but all scheduled attractions will be visited.

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch

What's included

  • ✓Transportation by private air-conditioned car
  • ✓Entrance fees
  • ✓Lunch
  • ✓Bottled water (500ml/person/day)
  • ✓One night in a 3-star hotel (based on double occupancy; triple room provided for groups of three)
  • ✓English-speaking guide
  • ✓Breakfast
  • ✓Fresh fruits and honey tea

Not included

  • ✕Tips for the tour guide and driver
  • ✕Dinner on Day 1

Good to know

Starts: Address: 23 Phan Chu Trinh, Bến Thành, Hồ Chí Minh Ben Thanh Market's West Gate The tour guide will contact you by phone, and we will provide you with the vehicle number and specific pickup time.

Ends: Address: 23 Phan Chu Trinh, Bến Thành, Hồ Chí Minh Ben Thanh Market's West Gate The tour guide will contact you by phone, and we will provide you with the vehicle number and specific pickup time.

Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels