Mekong Delta Explorer: 2-Day 1-Night River Experience

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh - Cai Be - Can Tho (L/D)

1. Ho Chi Minh City
   2h
   In the morning our car will pick you up at the lobby hotel in District 1 then move you to Cai Be.
2. Cai Rang Floating Market
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Cai Be Floating Market has a rich history dating back to the 17th and 18th centuries. It was established to facilitate convenient transportation and trading because land transportation was limited. Gradually, the floating market became an essential hub where people gathered on boats and sampans to buy, sell, and exchange goods. Today, Cai Be Floating Market remains a vibrant trading center, showcasing the cultural and economic heritage of the Mekong Delta. It continues to attract visitors intrigued by its history, traditional trading practices, and the beauty of bustling markets on the water.
3. Tan Phong
   3h
   After exploring Cai Be, you will enjoy lunch with delicious local dishes, then rest and stroll around small villages, where you will discover the beauty of an ancient house. and learn about local culture. Visit a small family business where locals make coconut candy and crispy popcorn. Enjoy fresh fruit and feel the slow rhythm of Southern folk music - a type of music associated with the life and culture of the Mekong Delta people. Rowing through small canals – is an enjoyable experience because you can look around, relax, and immerse yourself in the wonderful atmosphere of the upper Mekong Delta. In addition, after arriving at Tan Phong island, immerse yourself in the tranquility of nature.
4. Can Tho
   10h
   Then the car and guide will take you back to Can Tho to check into the hotel and rest. You have free time to explore culture and cuisine here.

Day 2: Can Tho – Cai Rang floating market – HCMC (B/L)

1. Can Tho
   2h
   After waking up and enjoying breakfast, the car and guide will pick you up to explore the Cai Rang floating market, one of the most famous floating markets in the Mekong Delta region.
2. Cai Rang Floating Market
   4h · Admission ticket included
   Cai Rang Floating Market (or Cái Răng Floating Market) has been around for almost a century, making it one of the Mekong Delta's oldest cultural spots. The Mekong Delta Floating Market was initially created to meet the locals’ demand for trading and exchanging goods when streets and vehicles were not yet developed. At present, the road traffic networks have been extensively advanced, but the floating market still remains and develops. Cai Rang is becoming more and more alluring to travelers thanks to its huge spread of produce on sale from a fleet of brightly colored boats. From early morning, traders gather to buy fresh vegetables and fruits, handicrafts, and daily essential household goods to resell elsewhere, creating a bustling and joyful atmosphere. The most crowded time is from 5:30 to 6:30 a.m. when a great number of boats clog the waterway. From the river life at Cai Rang floating market, you will clearly feel the life and culture of the people here.
3. 2h
   At Con Son Island, you will be able to walk to visit places such as noodle factories, pagodas, and religious architectural works. And moreover, you will enjoy many different types of fruits that only this place possesses.
4. Ho Chi Minh City
   2h
   Finally, our car and guide will take you back to Ho Chi Minh City to end the 2-day 1-night journey at your hotel.

Pickup details

We will pick up at hotel/stay in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels