From Ho Chi Minh City 3-Day Mekong Tour via Tra Su to Phnom Penh

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Duration3 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 24 travelers
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Overview

Travel through the heart of the Mekong Delta on a 3-day journey from Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh. Explore My Tho, Ben Tre, Can Tho, Tra Su Cajuput Forest, and Chau Doc.

Cruise rivers and canals, visit floating markets, discover local crafts, and enjoy authentic Vietnamese cuisine before crossing the border into Cambodia by boat.

• Cruise the Mekong River and explore local islands and villages
• Visit Cai Rang floating market, the largest in the Mekong Delta
• Glide through Tra Su Cajuput Forest by boat and rowing sampan
• Experience authentic Mekong Delta culture and countryside life
• Travel by boat from Chau Doc to Phnom Penh

What's included

  • BOAT TRIP
  • Entrance fee
  • Lunch
  • Public transportation
  • Breakfast
  • 2 NIGHTS AT HOTEL
  • Single Room
  • Visa Cambodia
  • Gratuities
  • Personal cost

What to expect

Day 1: DAY 1: HO CHI MINH CITY – MY THO – BEN TRE – CAN THO (Lunch)
  1. My Tho
    4h
    07:30 AM – Pickup at your hotel or meeting point in District 1.
    Depart for My Tho City by air-conditioned vehicle.

    Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, the largest and most famous pagoda in the Mekong Delta.

    Continue to My Tho for a boat cruise on the Mekong River, passing fish farms and floating houses along the riverbanks.

    Transfer to a small hand-rowing boat to explore peaceful canals and observe daily life along the creek
  2. Ben Tre
    4h
    Visit a coconut island in Ben Tre and learn about the coconut candy-making process at a local workshop.

    Continue to Thoi Son (Unicorn) Island, where you will enjoy seasonal tropical fruits and listen to traditional Vietnamese folk music. Visit a bee-keeping farm and taste honey tea.

    12:30 PM – Enjoy a Vietnamese set lunch at a riverside restaurant under the shade of trees.

    After lunch, relax or take a short bicycle ride around the village on the island.

    Continue by ferry and road to Can Tho City, the center of the Mekong Delta.
  3. Can Tho
    2h
    At 6:30 PM,
    Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant at your own expense, followed by free time to explore Can Tho’s nightlife or relax at the hotel. Overnight in Can Tho.
Day 2: DAY 2: CAN THO – CAI RANG FLOATING MARKET – TRA SU FOREST – CHAU DOC (Breakfast, Lunch)
  1. Cai Rang Floating Market
    2h
    Enjoy your breakfast at 6:30am then start journey .

    7:15 AM. Embark on a motorboat adventure to witness the bustling Cai Rang Floating Market, known for its vibrant colors and lively atmosphere in the Mekong Delta.

    Following the market exploration, stroll through a charming village where you'll encounter a rice noodles making shop.

    Continue the journey with a delightful boat ride to savor fresh pineapple, adding a sweet touch to your experience.

    The adventure continues as the group explores a traditional market along the shores of the local city center.

    10:00 AM –We trasfer by Private Car Depart Can Tho for Chau Doc, stopping for lunch along the way.
  2. Tra Su Bird Sanctuary
    5h · Admission ticket included
    Upon arriving at Tra Su Cajuput Forest, we are greeted by its serene beauty.

    Here, we will embark on a motorboat journey to explore a habitat that is home to over 70 bird species, including two rare species of Indian stork, Mycteria leucocephala.

    17:30 PM: We back to your hotel, free time at night! Over night Chau Doc.
Day 3: DAY 3: CHAU DOC – BOAT TO PHNOM PENH (Breakfast)
  1. Chau Doc
    5h
    6:00 AM: Have a quick breakfast at the hotel.

    06:30 AM – Transfer to Vinh Xuong Border Gate to complete Vietnam–Cambodia immigration procedures.

    7:30 AM: Fast boat departs from Chau Doc to Phnom Penh. Arrival in Phnom Penh around early afternoon.
    Tour ends upon arrival

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The tour guide will contact you one day in advance and pick you up at the hotel lobby,
wearing a red shirt with the company logo.

End point

Victoria Hotel - 01 Le Loi, Chau Doc Ward, Viet Nam

Pickup details

The tour guide will be picking up you at the hotel lobby.

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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