3 Day Mekong Delta Tour Floating Market and Local Culture

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Duration3 days
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

Explore the vibrant Mekong Delta on a 3-day, 2-night adventure that immerses you in local culture and stunning countryside scenery. Visit the bustling Cai Rang Floating Market, marvel at the Vinh Trang Pagoda, and enjoy boat trips through serene waterways. Experience authentic local life as you make Vietnamese pancakes, tour a rice noodle factory, and cycle through charming villages. With extra time to soak in the beauty of the delta, this tour offers a relaxed pace and unique activities that highlight the region's rich traditions and culinary delights.

- 3 days of exploration in the Mekong Delta with a small or private group
- Visit Cai Rang Floating Market and Vinh Trang Pagoda
- Enjoy local cuisine and hands-on experiences like pancake making
- Transportation, meals, and accommodation included for a hassle-free trip

What's included

  • Lunch
  • Breakfast

What to expect

Day 1: Discover the Heart of the Mekong Delta
  1. My Tho
    3h
    Explore the peaceful beauty of the Mekong Delta with a motorboat cruise along the river and a relaxing sampan ride through narrow canals. Visit local workshops, taste fresh tropical fruit, and enjoy traditional Vietnamese folk music with a local family.
  2. Vinh Trang Temple
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    Discover Vinh Trang Pagoda, a beautiful 19th-century temple known for its unique blend of Asian and European architecture. Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese set lunch in a charming riverside setting.
  3. Can Tho
    2h
    Continue to Can Tho, the heart of the Mekong Delta. After arriving at your accommodation, enjoy a relaxing evening or experience a traditional dinner at your homestay.
Day 2: Floating Markets & Hidden Nature
  1. Cai Rang Floating Market
    4h · Admission ticket included
    Rise early for a boat trip to Cai Rang, the Mekong Delta’s largest floating market. Watch local traders exchange fresh produce, then explore village paths, a noodle-making workshop, and tropical fruit gardens.
  2. Tra Su Bird Sanctuary
    4h · Admission ticket included
    Journey through the lush Tra Su Cajuput Forest, a peaceful natural reserve rich in wildlife and birdlife. Take a boat through the green waterways and enjoy one of the Delta’s most beautiful natural landscapes.
  3. Sam Mountain
    40m · Admission ticket included
    Travel to Chau Doc and visit Sam Mountain, where you can enjoy panoramic views across the surrounding countryside toward Cambodia. Check in to your hotel and relax for the evening.
Day 3: Heritage, Culture & the Journey Home
  1. Ba Chua Xu Temple
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Visit Ba Chua Xu Temple, an important spiritual site at the foot of Sam Mountain dedicated to Ba Chua Xu, a revered local goddess.
  2. Long Xuyen
    5h
    Leave Chau Doc and begin the journey back to Ho Chi Minh City. Stop at a local village for lunch and experience a glimpse of rural Mekong Delta life before concluding the tour at your drop-off point.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please wait at the entrance of the alley; a guide wearing pink will come to pick you up (the guide will usually contact you via WhatsApp or phone about 20 minutes beforehand).

End point

Please wait at the entrance of the alley; a guide wearing pink will come to pick you up (the guide will usually contact you via WhatsApp or phone about 20 minutes beforehand).

Pickup details

On the way back, we can drop you off at the museum or another convenient location along our route if you prefer. Otherwise, we will drop you off at the pick-up location.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • 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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