3-Day Mekong Delta Tour with Cai Rang Floating Market and Homestay
Highlights
Ho Chi Minh, Vinh Long, Can Tho, Bến Tre
Locations Covered
Ho Chi Minh, Vinh Long, Can Tho, Bến Tre
boating, rural, cultural
Group Tour
3 Days
Easy
English
Description
Discover the vibrant life of the Mekong Delta on this 3-day tour from Ho Chi Minh City. Cruise along the Mekong River and narrow canals, visit the iconic Cai Rang Floating Market, and explore traditional villages, fruit orchards, and local handicraft workshops. Enjoy sampan rides, cycle through peaceful countryside, and immerse yourself in authentic culture with a homestay experience in Ben Tre. Learn about local traditions, taste regional specialties, and witness the daily rhythm of rural Vietnamese life.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City – Vinh Long – Can Tho
- 07:30 – 10:30 | Transfer to Vinh Long: Departure from Ho Chi Minh City to Vinh Long. Along the way, enjoy scenic views of rural landscapes, rice fields, fruit orchards, and the canal system typical of the Mekong Delta.
- 10:30 – 12:00 | Mekong River Boat Trip: Cruise along the Tien River by traditional boat. Visit a local brick kiln, stop at a fruit orchard to taste seasonal fruits, and enjoy honey tea while learning about riverside life.
- 12:00 – 13:30 | Lunch at Local Restaurant: Enjoy a traditional Mekong-style lunch featuring local specialties such as caramelized clay-pot fish, sour soup, and garden vegetables.
- 14:00 – 16:30 | Transfer to Can Tho & Check-in: Continue to Can Tho, the largest city in the Mekong Delta. Check in at the hotel and relax.
- 18:00 – 20:00 | Dinner & Riverside Walk: Dinner at a local restaurant followed by a leisurely walk along Ninh Kieu Wharf, overlooking the Hau River at night.
Overnight: Hotel in Can Tho
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Day 2: Can Tho – Cai Rang Floating Market – Ben Tre
- 05:30 – 07:30 | Cai Rang Floating Market: Early morning boat trip to visit Cai Rang Floating Market, one of the largest and most iconic floating markets in Vietnam. Experience the lively trading atmosphere on the river and enjoy coffee or noodle soup served directly from boats.
- 08:00 – 09:30 | Small Canal Cruise & Village Visit: Continue cruising through narrow canals and visit a riverside village to observe local daily activities.
- 10:30 – 12:00 | Transfer to Ben Tre
- 12:00 – 13:30 | Lunch with Coconut Specialties: Lunch featuring dishes made with coconut, a signature ingredient of Ben Tre Province.
- 14:00 – 17:00 | Ben Tre Countryside Experience: Visit a traditional coconut candy workshop, enjoy a sampan ride through coconut palm waterways, and cycle through peaceful countryside villages.
- 18:00 – 20:00 | Homestay Dinner with Host Family: Dinner with the host family at the homestay, offering an opportunity to interact with locals and learn about their lifestyle.
- Overnight: Homestay in Ben Tre
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Day 3: Ben Tre – Ho Chi Minh City
07:30 – 09:00 | Village Walk & Local Market: Morning walk around the village and visit a local market to experience the daily rhythm of Mekong life.
09:00 – 12:30 | Return to Ho Chi Minh City: Transfer back to Ho Chi Minh City. End of the tour.
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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| 1 to 10 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 10 | /person |
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This is a group tour |
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