Incredible Mekong Delta Tour 3-day from Ho Chi Minh City

Family with young kids visit Tra Su forest

Exploring the Mekong countryside village

a boat vender selling drinks on the floating market

a boat vender selling fruit on the floating market

Duration3 days

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover the complex maze of the Mekong Delta on this 3-day, guided tour from Ho Chi Minh City. Explore the Tra Su Cajuput Forest, Cai Rang floating market and take part in traditional workshops. Immerse yourself in stunning scenery and visit a flea market and a noodle factory. This private tour includes 2 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 1 Dinner, all boat trips and overnight accommodations.

Options

Small-group Tour Option

Accommodations including: 1 night at homestay & 1 night at Chau Doc Hotel
Join-in Group Tour: Maximum 12 pax per group
Pickup included

Private Tour All inclusive

Including: 1 night at homestay & 1 night at Chau Doc Hotel
Transfer by private vehicle
Flexibility timing & schedule
Pickup included

Private Tour exclude Hotel

Accommodations are NOT include: giving guests the flexibility to book a hotel based on their personal preferences.
The evening activity: of cooking and having dinner with the host at the homestay is not available for this option.
Transfer by private vehicle
Flexibility timing & schedule
Pickup included

What's included

Bicycle ride
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Drinks (2 bottles of 500ml/Person)
Lunch
Breakfast
Vietnamese English-speaking guide
1 night accommodation at a homestay (2 guests/room)
Snacks (fruits, honey tea, candy.
Transfer by air-conditioned car or minivan
1 night accommodation at a 3-star hotel (2 guests/room)
All boat trips (motorboat & hand-rowed boat)

Personal expenses
Drinks
Tips and Gratuities (recommended)
Travel insurance

What to expect

Day 1: Sai Gon – My Tho – Can Tho

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We pick up guests from several hotels. Please be ready at 8:30 a.m.. Meet your guide and enjoy a 1.5-hour drive to My Tho, with a short rest stop to stretch your legs and use the restroom.
My Tho
3h

Upon arrival, you’ll be welcomed by the Mekong Delta’s gentle rivers, peaceful pagodas, and lush greenery—offering a warm first glimpse of its timeless charm before you begin exploring its cultural and scenic highlights.

● Cruise the Mekong River by motorboat and enjoy the calm beauty of its winding waterways
● Drift on a hand-rowed sampan beneath shady water-coconut trees
● Visit traditional workshops producing coconut candy, rice paper, or rice wine
● Enjoy folk music and fresh fruit at a friendly local family home
Vinh Trang Temple
1h 30m · Admission ticket included

● Explore Vinh Trang Pagoda, a 19th-century architectural treasure blending Asian and European styles
● Enjoy a flavorful 5-course Vietnamese set menu at a charming riverside restaurant. Please request in advance if you have a food allergy, you are a vegetarian, or you observe Halal.
Can Tho
2h

After lunch, we will drive another 2 hours to Can Tho and drop you off at your accommodation. For guests who choose the rustic homestay option, dinner will be served by your host. All other guests will have a free evening at leisure. Overnight in Can Tho.

Day 2: Can Tho – Cai Rang Floating Market – Tra Su Bird Santuary - Chau Doc

Cai Rang Floating Market
4h · Admission ticket included

Get up early; then have breakfast before taking a motor-boat along the river to Cái Răng floating market, the largest of its kind, where colorful boats carrying juicy fruits and vegetables gather for daily exchanging.

We continue the cruise and walk on a quiet country road to take in the magnificent scenery and get close to the residents as they go about their daily routines. Visit a flea market, a noodle factory, and tropical fruit gardens like papaya, mango, pineapple…
Tra Su Bird Sanctuary
4h · Admission ticket included

After that, we leave for the Tra Su Bird Sanctuary (Cajuput Forest). Located just around 10km from the Việt Nam – Cambodia border, Trà Sư is a national reserve and home to numerous types of fauna and flora. The forest has 106 colonies of water birds, bats, and various rare and endangered animals and reptiles, several of which have been listed in the Red Book, and over 140 flora species.

We can take a boat trip and enjoy floating in one of the most beautiful landscape in the Mekong Delta.
Sam Mountain
30m

After that, we drive to Châu Đốc border town; lunch is served on the way. Upon arrival, we climb up to Sam Mountain and enjoy the fantastic views into Cambodia. Check-in at your hotel and free evening at your leisure. Overnight in Châu Đốc.

Day 3: Chau Doc – Ho Chi Minh city

Ba Chua Xu Temple
30m

Breakfast is served at your hotel, then start to explore the border town. In the morning, visit to the temple of Ba Chua Xu, a protector goddess, was constructed in 1820 at the foot of Sam Mountain, to the west of the town of Chau Doc.
Thoai Ngoc Hau Tomb
30m

Thoai Ngoc Hau Tomb, also known as Son Lang, is a well-preserved architectural work from the Nguyen Dynasty, located at the foot of Sam Mountain in the South. This site serves as both a mausoleum and a temple honoring Thoai Ngoc Hau, a revered Nguyen Dynasty official known for his significant contributions to the An Giang region, including land reclamation and the construction of strategic canals. The tomb is noted for its serene and dignified atmosphere, surrounded by meticulously maintained greenery. The local people of Chau Doc hold the site in high regard, reflecting their deep gratitude for Thoai Ngoc Hau's legacy.
Long Xuyen
5h

Leaving the city of Châu Đốc, we drive back to Hồ Chí Minh City, stopping at a local village along the way for lunch. The tour concludes with a return to your pickup point.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

End point

Pickup details

We'll reach out to you one day prior to re-confirm the pick-up details.

Additional information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Infant meals not included
Vegan and vegetarian options are available
Minimum 2 adults per booking
Dress code is smart casual
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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