Vietnam · Village Tours

15-Day Mekong Delta and Phú Quốc Private Tour from Saigon

15 Days Round trip from Ho Chi Minh City Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Discover the beauty of the Mekong Delta River
  • 02 Explore bustling floating markets and traditional craft villages
  • 03 Visit orchards and taste tropical fruits
  • 04 Experience homestay activities in local villages
  • 05 Relax in Phú Quốc, an island in southern Vietnam with many gorgeous beaches

Experience the vibrant heart of Southern Vietnam, from Saigon's historic landmarks like Reunification Palace and Notre Dame Cathedral to the bustling streets of Chợ Lớn. Cruise the serene waters of the Mekong Delta, visit Khmer villages in Trà Vinh, and explore Sa Dec's charming markets. Discover the floating market of Long Xuyen, Tra Su's lush bird sanctuary, and Ha Tien's unique landscapes. Finally, unwind on the idyllic beaches of Phú Quốc Island, a true tropical paradise.

It is possible to walk to the top of the mountain or take a motorbike taxi to enjoy the awesome sunset over the border between Vietnam and Cambodia.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 15 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Long Xuyen, Chau Doc, Ho Chi Minh, Phú Quốc, Bến Tre, Sa Dec
Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Saigon

  • Our Mozaik Voyages tour guide and driver will welcome you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel in the city center. Receive a first briefing about the country.

Overnight in Saigon.

2
Day 02

Saigon City Discovery

  • After breakfast, enjoy a full-day Saigon city tour.
  • Meet our tour guide and driver at your hotel to begin the full-day city tour.
  • Visit the Reunification Palace (or the War Remnants Museum), Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Central Post Office, inspired by Orsay Station in Paris.
  • Then transfer to Chợ Lớn District to discover its old quarter, Binh Tay Market, and the colorful Quan Am Pagoda, one of the oldest pagodas in the city. Its architecture and decorations have remained since its construction.
  • Return to Saigon city for a walk in the city center, visiting sites such as the former Catinat Street, the Opera House, City Hall, and Bến Thành Market.

Overnight in Saigon.

3
Day 03

Saigon to Bến Tre and Mekong Life

  • Our tour guide and driver will meet you at your hotel for your transfer to Bến Tre, a beautiful region in the Mekong Delta, famous for making coconut candy.
  • Arrive at Hùng Vương Pier, then take a boat trip on the Bến Tre River to discover daily local life.
  • Stop to visit a brick kiln and discover the craft methods of making bricks.
  • Next, visit the coconut factory. Here, you can attend a traditional music show.
  • Continue your boat trip on a canal to Nhơn Thạnh Village. This will be an opportunity to taste fresh fruits.
  • Take a bike ride (or tuk-tuk) on a small path through the villages and enjoy views of coconut groves, rice fields, and vegetable gardens. A lunch of elephant ear fish is served in the village.
  • A short walk will help you discover local life in depth. This is followed by a boat ride on a small canal shaded by wild palm trees.
  • For those who wish to ride a bike, you can go to Mr Sau Khanh's house to admire his collection of ancient objects, then continue through the rice fields to meet the locals and join them in their work.

Dinner and overnight in Bến Tre.

4
Day 04

Bến Tre to Trà Vinh Homestay

  • After breakfast, transfer to Chợ Lách and Trà Vinh, with a stop to visit a bonsai garden on the way.
  • Cross the Mekong River by ferry.
  • Arrive at the Cầu Kè villages of the Khmer people in Trà Vinh Province.
  • Check in to the homestay.
  • Lunch is served at the homestay, then enjoy a bike ride through Ba Mi Village.
  • Visit the surrounding area and meet the local farmers working in the gardens, whether vegetable or fruit gardens. This is an opportunity to witness local life and the hospitality of the people in this region.
  • Continue to visit the cathedral and Ba Mi School, which is closed during the summer holiday.
  • End your bike ride with a visit to a Khmer pagoda before returning to the homestay for refreshments.
  • Enjoy dinner and stay overnight at Sounsia Homestay.

(Note: There are 1-2 motorbikes for those who cannot ride a bike.)

5
Day 05

Trà Vinh to Sa Dec and Long Xuyen

  • Breakfast at the homestay. Take a bike ride through the nursery fields.
  • Continue to visit some Khmer villages - Canh Dai, Trà Khao, and Giồng Lớn - then depart by car to Huynh Ky's family house, dating back to the beginning of the 20th century, which has preserved a mixture of Oriental and Western architecture.
  • Transfer to Long Xuyen via Sa Dec, where we visit Kien An Cung Pagoda and Huynh Thuy Le's house from Marguerite Duras' novel "L'Amant - The Lover." Discover the local market in Sa Dec, rich in fruits, vegetables, and fish.
  • Continue to Long Xuyen, visiting a Cao Dai temple and a crocodile farm on the way.

Stay overnight in Long Xuyen.

6
Day 06

Long Xuyen Floating Market to Châu Đốc

  • Have breakfast, then visit the animated and authentic floating market and village in Long Xuyen on a small tributary of the Mekong River. Discover the daily activities of people living by the river.
  • Then take a short walk, or enjoy 1 hour of biking, on Cù Lao Ông Hổ Island.
  • After that, return to the car for a transfer to Châu Đốc. On arrival, visit Châu Đốc Market and enjoy a boat trip to the floating fish village and Chăm island village.
  • Return to Châu Đốc to discover Sam Mountain (287 m), with its colorful temples and pagodas, including Xu Lady Pagoda, Thoại Ngọc Hầu Temple, and Tây An Pagoda.
  • It is possible to walk to the top of the mountain or take a motorbike taxi to enjoy the awesome sunset over the border between Vietnam and Cambodia.

Overnight at a hotel in Châu Đốc.

7
Day 07

Tra Su Reserve to Hà Tiên

  • Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and transfer to Tra Su Reserve, an exceptional biodiverse ecosystem with a typical indigo forest. This is also a famous bird park, known for a variety of species.
  • Continue to Hà Tiên along the border road between Vietnam and Cambodia.
  • Arrive at a small beach in Kiên Giang and stop to visit Chùa Hang Pagoda and the ancient fairy rocks, a symbol of Hà Tiên, named "Phụ Tử" (father and son). Unfortunately, the father rock fell into the sea a few years ago.
  • Continue to Hà Tiên and check in to your hotel.
  • If time permits, visit Mac Cuu Temple, dedicated to a governor of the region in the 18th century.
  • Then continue to Thanh Van Cave.

Overnight in Hà Tiên.

8
Day 08

Hà Tiên to Phú Quốc Island

  • Breakfast at the hotel, then transfer to the pier and board a speedboat to Phú Quốc, an island located in the south of Vietnam with many gorgeous beaches. It is a paradise for a beach vacation in Vietnam.
  • On arrival, get picked up and transferred to the resort to relax.

Overnight on Phú Quốc Island.

9
Day 09

Phú Quốc Beach Leisure Day

  • Free day to enjoy a beach break.

Overnight on Phú Quốc Island.

10
Day 10

Phú Quốc Beach Leisure Day

  • Free day to enjoy a beach break.

Overnight on Phú Quốc Island.

11
Day 11

Phú Quốc Beach Leisure Day

  • Free day to enjoy a beach break.

Overnight on Phú Quốc Island.

12
Day 12

Phú Quốc Beach Leisure Day

  • Free day to enjoy a beach break.

Overnight on Phú Quốc Island.

13
Day 13

Phú Quốc Beach Leisure Day

  • Free day to enjoy a beach break.

Overnight on Phú Quốc Island.

14
Day 14

Phú Quốc Island to Saigon

  • Free day until your transfer to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon).
  • On arrival, get picked up and transferred to your hotel in the city center.

Overnight in Saigon.

15
Day 15

Saigon Departure

  • Enjoy your last moments in the most vibrant city in Vietnam before your transfer to the airport for your flight to your next destination or your flight home.

Tour ends.

Long Xuyen floating market, Tra Su Reserve indigo forest, Phú Quốc beaches

Where this trip takes you

Long Xuyen floating market, Tra Su Reserve indigo forest, Phú Quốc beaches

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Ho Chi Minh City 6 cities · 15 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Accommodation as mentioned in a double room
  • Meals as mentioned (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
  • Transfers by private car as per program
  • Ships and boats depending on the program
  • Speedboat: Hà Tiên - Phú Quốc
  • Domestic flight: Phú Quốc - Ho Chi Minh City
  • Visit entrance fees
  • English- or French-speaking guide

What's Not Included

  • International flights and airport tax
  • Visa on arrival in Vietnam
  • Insurance, drinks, phone calls, and anything not clearly mentioned in the inclusions

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
Tour start
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 15 days finish where they began, in Ho Chi Minh City.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $2,190.00 — $2,580.00
Double Sharing $2,190.00 — $2,580.00

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