Mekong Delta Discovery 3 Days Group Tour from Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Duration3 days
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesVietnamese, English
Group sizeUp to 25 travelers
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Overview

Mekong Delta Discovery 3 Days from Ho Chi Minh City – Group Tour for an authentic and well-balanced journey into Southern Vietnam’s river life. In just three days, you will explore vibrant floating markets, peaceful canals, lush fruit orchards, and the unique cultural blend of Vietnamese and Khmer communities. The tour combines boat trips, cycling, local workshops, and nature experiences such as Tra Su Forest, offering both cultural insight and scenic beauty. With professional guides, comfortable accommodation, included meals, and a convenient departure from Ho Chi Minh City, this group tour delivers excellent value while ensuring a rich and memorable Mekong Delta experience.

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Mekong Delta Discovery 3 Days Group Tour from Ho Chi Minh City

Pickup included

Option Go To Phnompenh

Option Go To Phnompenh
Pickup included

What's included

  • Fast boat or bus ticket to Phnom Penh (dependent on real-time availability) with option to phnompenh
  • 1 bottle of water per person/day
  • Entrance fees
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • English-speaking guide
  • Breakfast
  • 1-nights hotel in Can Tho, 1-nights hotel in Chau Doc
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips & personal expenses
  • Extra meals & drinks
  • Cambodia visa fee (for Phnom Penh option)
  • Holiday surcharge

What to expect

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City → Cai Be → Can Tho (L)
  1. 1h 30m
    07:00 – 07:30
    Pick up from hotels in District 1 and depart for Cai Be, beginning your journey into the heart of the Mekong Delta.
  2. 3h
    Late Morning – Cai Be Exploration
    Upon arrival, embark on a scenic boat cruise along the Mekong River. Visit the lively Cai Be floating market area, explore a traditional ancient house, and stop by a local coconut candy workshop to learn about this regional specialty.

    Enjoy fresh tropical fruits while listening to traditional Southern Vietnamese folk music.

    Continue with a relaxing sampan ride through narrow, shaded canals, offering an authentic glimpse into daily river life.
  3. Can Tho
    3h
    Lunch & Local Experience
    Savor lunch at a charming garden house restaurant. Join a short cooking class to learn how to prepare a local Mekong specialty.

    After lunch, cycle through peaceful village paths and visit Ba Kiet’s ancient house to discover more about traditional Mekong architecture and local culture.

    Afternoon
    Transfer to Can Tho city. Check in at your hotel and enjoy free time at leisure. Overnight in Can Tho.
Day 2: Can Tho → Cai Rang Floating Market → Tra Su Forest → Chau Doc (B, L, D)
  1. Can Tho
    3h
    Start your day with breakfast at the hotel before heading out for a morning boat excursion to the vibrant Cai Rang Floating Market – one of the largest and most colorful floating markets in the Mekong Delta. Witness the lively trading activities as local vendors sell fresh fruits and agricultural products directly from their boats.
  2. 3h
    Continue to a traditional noodle factory to learn about the handmade rice noodle production process and sample local specialties. Then visit Munir Ansay Khmer Pagoda, an impressive Khmer-style temple showcasing unique architecture and cultural heritage.

    Explore the Con Son community tourism area, where you can stroll through lush fruit orchards and experience authentic local life along the river.

    Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Can Tho before departing for Chau Doc.
  3. Chau Doc
    2h
    In the afternoon, visit Tra Su Cajuput Forest. Glide gently through the serene waterways by rowing boat, surrounded by lush greenery and diverse birdlife – a highlight for nature lovers.

    Dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight at your hotel in Chau Doc.
Day 3: Chau Doc - Ho Chi Minh or Chau Doc to Phnom penh(cambodia)
  1. Chau Doc
    5h
    Option 1: Chau Doc → Phnom Penh (B)
    06:30: Breakfast & hotel check-out.
    07:00: Depart by speedboat or bus to Phnom Penh (approx. 5 hours).
    End of services in Phnom Penh.

    Option 2: Chau Doc → Ho Chi Minh City (B, L)
    06:30: Breakfast at hotel.
    Morning visits: floating village, Cham village, Chau Doc Market, Hang Pagoda & Ba Chua Xu Temple.
    Lunch en route at local restaurant.
    Afternoon: Drive back to Ho Chi Minh City.
    17:30 – 18:00: Arrival in HCMC. End of tour.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Our bus will pick you up at lobby with your name

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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