What You'll Do

Discover the idyllic rural life of the Mekong Delta on a 3-day tour that takes you by boat along the river and the region’s natural canals. Visit villages and markets and marvel at the natural wonders and wildlife.

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh – My Tho – Ben Tre – Can Tho

You’ll depart Ho Chi Minh City, enjoying the scenic journey along the National Highway bordered by green rice fields. On arrival at My Tho, visit Vinh Trang pagoda, take a leisurely boat ride along the river, and take in the views of stilt houses, fruit plantations, and fishing villages along the riverbank. At Tortoise islet you’ll stop for lunch at an orchard garden.

Next you’ll take a boat to An Khanh, a less touristy destination, enjoying a cruise by hand-rowed sampan under the shade of coconut trees along the natural canals. Enjoy seasonal fruits and honey tea to the sounds of southern Vietnamese folk music performed by locals.

Visit a family business that epitomizes the idyllic rural lifestyle, taste delicious coconut candy, and roam through the fruit plantations and villages. Proceed to Can Tho, where you’ll spend the night. Free time will be available to visit the bustling Can Tho market.

Day 2: Can Tho – Cai Rang – Chau Doc – Tra Su Cajuput Forest

Take a leisurely boat trip to explore the picturesque tributaries of the Lower Mekong and then proceed to Cai Rang floating markets (Phong Dien is optional), which are the liveliest in the region. See how Vietnamese vermicelli soup is made and then take a walk around the village and meet the friendly locals. Experience crossing a monkey bridge, made from a single stem of bamboo. Visit an orchard garden and take a break for lunch.

From Chau Doc the tour continues to Tra Su Cajuput forest, where you’ll visit the wild bird sanctuary by small boat. Travel along the network of canals deep into the forest, watching storks,cranes, and other tropical birds. On the way back you’ll stop to visit Sam Mountain and the cave pagoda (time permitting). Overnight in Chau Doc.

Day 3: Chau Doc – Phnom Penh

After breakfast you’ll enjoy a boat trip through a floating village to visit a fish farm. See how the local people raise fish in their floating houses. Stop to visit the Cham minority at their traditional weaving village, and visit a local mosque. Transfer to the pier for the final part of the journey to Phnom Penh, arriving at the Sisowath tourist dock in Phnom Penh. The boat to Phnom Penh departs from Chau Doc at 07:30.

What's Included

Transportation by air-conditioned tourist bus, English-speaking guide, Motor boat and row boat rides, 2 nights’ accommodation on a twin-sharing basis (either in a hotel, hotel and homestay, or hotel and bungalow, depending on the option chosen), Breakfast (on the second and third days), Lunch (on the first day, or lunch and dinner, depending on the option chosen), Fresh fruit, honey, and tea, Entrance fees, Boat ticket to Phnom Penh (slow or fast boat depending on the option chosen)

What's Not Included

Vietnamese entry visa, Meals not mentioned as included, Personal expenses