Cambodia, Vietnam · Boating

Private Mekong Delta: Cai Be, Can Tho and Chau Doc 4 Days Tour from Saigon

4 Days Round trip from Pickup service provided in Ho Chi Minh City. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the Mekong Delta on a private 4-day journey from Ho Chi Minh City
  • 02 Cruise past house boats and a floating market in Cai Be
  • 03 Visit the Cai Rang floating market and see river trading in action
  • 04 Taste tropical fruits and local tea in a fruit orchard
  • 05 Discover local culture at Cao Dai, Khmer Buddhist and mosque visits
  • 06 Walk through villages, markets and riverside towns including Can Tho and Chau Doc
  • 07 Travel by boat and sampan along canals and the Hau River waterways
  • 08 Enjoy views from Sam Mountain across the rice paddies toward the Cambodian border

Discover the Mekong Delta in depth on this private 4-day journey from Ho Chi Minh City through Cai Be, Can Tho and Chau Doc. Travel by road and boat to experience floating markets, narrow canals, riverside towns and village life, while exploring the region’s rich cultural mix through temples, workshops and local communities.

Along the way, visit Cai Rang floating market, cruise the waterways by boat and sampan, taste tropical fruits, and see everyday life unfold on the river. The tour also includes time in Chau Doc, where floating fish farms, a Cham village, and panoramic views from Sam Mountain add another perspective to this fascinating border region.

Rise early this morning and board your boat for a visit to the fascinating floating market at Cai Rang.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Can Tho, Chau Doc, Ho Chi Minh, Cai Be
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Day1 Ho Chi Minh City To Can Tho

This morning travel south into the heart of the Mekong Delta. En route, visit a unique Cao Dai Temple and pass farmers working on their fields. Arriving at Cai Be pier, board your boat for your first look at Delta life as you pass traditional house boats and a small floating market. Visit a local coconut candy workshop then continue along the narrow waterways, stopping to admire the impressive architecture of a century-old house. Stop for a local lunch and visit a nursery before disembarking and continuing onto Can Tho. After checking in at your hotel, enjoy a late afternoon walking tour including a visit to the bustling local market and the riverside Central Tourist Market. Finish the day with a cocktail by the river. Lunch included.

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Day 02

Day2 Can Tho

Rise early this morning and board your boat for a visit to the fascinating floating market at Cai Rang. See local farmers trading their produce on the water as they have done for centuries. Continue on to a fruit orchard where you can sample some of the tropical fruits grown in this region and try some local tea, then enjoy a relaxing walk through the local village of Binh Thuy where you will get a real taste of a village along one of the smaller Mekong canals. Next stop is a visit to the Khmer Temple, Pothisomrom, in the town of O Mon. This is a very impressive Sakianuni Buddhist Temple that also serves as a Buddhist academy. It is unlike any other temple in Vietnam and this is a great opportunity for you to learn more about the long history and relationship between Vietnam and Cambodia. Return to your hotel in time for lunch and enjoy the rest of the afternoon free for further exploration.

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Day 03

Day4 Chau Doc To Ho Chi Minh City

This morning board a small sampan for an exploration of the Hau River waterways. Life in this area is still dominated by the Mekong as it has been for centuries. Experience first-hand the bustling waterborne trade and commerce, houses perched on stilts above the water, and floating fish farms. Follow the river into a Cham village and visit the community's mosque, for an insight into the simple lives of these people who formerly ruled much of southern Vietnam. Disembark and return to Saigon to arrive in the late afternoon.

Day3 Can Tho To Chau Doc

This morning drive deeper into the Mekong Delta with a visit to a local village that specialises in making bamboo baskets, arriving in the riverside town of Chau Doc around lunchtime - enjoying typical rural countryside scenery en route. After lunch, take a walk around the town and visit its bustling market and finish with a visit to Sam Mountain, with its breathtaking views over the rice paddies to the Cambodian border.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Ho Chi Minh City. 4 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • 3 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast (Con Khuong resort 3 star and Chau Pho hotel Chau Doc or similar)
  • 1 guest price based on a single room, price from 2 guests are based on Twin Share basis with 2 guests per room
  • welcome drink, 03 breakfast, 01 lunch
  • Drinking water
  • Transport in air-conditioned vehicles
  • Boat trip
  • Entrance fees
  • Experienced English-speaking guide
  • Private touring

What's Not Included

Those that are not mentioned in the itineraries

Single room supplement is at USD114 per person.
Personal expenses, meals other than stated in the itinerary, or tips for local guide and driver.

Know before you go

  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Any preexisting medical conditions or special dietary requirements must be advised in advance and may not be accommodated due to limitted option

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Ho Chi Minh City.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Ho Chi Minh City.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Ho Chi Minh City..

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