4 Day Fabulous Mekong Tour from Ho Chi Minh to Phomphenh

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Duration4 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Chinese, French
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This isn’t just a sightseeing tour—it’s a hands-on journey into the heart of Southern Vietnam, ending with a seamless overland transfer to Cambodia.

You’ll make traditional Mekong cakes with locals and taste tropical fruits fresh from the garden on Son Islet, a community practicing ecotourism in harmony with nature. Glide by boat through peaceful canals—far from the tourist crowds.

Cruise to the vibrant Cai Rang Floating Market, enjoy breakfast on the boat, and watch how locals still handcraft rice noodles and cocoa using age-old techniques.
Step into history at the Cu Chi Tunnels, and paddle deep into the Tra Su flooded forest, home to hundreds of bird species and stunning wetland landscapes.
We keep our groups small, work with trusted local guides, and take care of every detail—from boat rides to cross-border support—so you can simply enjoy the journey.
Perfect for families and travelers seeking genuine connection, cultural depth, and travel done right.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Entrance fee
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Bottled water
  • Breakfast
  • English speaking tour guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in the center of Ho Chi Minh city
  • Expenses not included in the section.
  • Driver and tour guide tips
  • Accommodation

What to expect

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh - Cu Chi Tunnels - Ho Chi Minh
  1. Ho Chi Minh City
    2h
    08:30 am: Our tour guide will pick you up at a hotel or the meeting point in HCM city then head to Cu Chi Tunnel. We will arrive at Cu Chi tunnels after a drive of 1,5 hours.
    On the way our tour guide will show you the peaceful rural area of HCMC, which tourists mostly don’t see in the center of the city.
  2. Cu Chi Tunnels
    1h · Admission ticket included
    10:30 am: Listen to Cu Chi Tunnels’ Stories and Watch Documentary Video. Our tour guide will give you an overview of Cu Chi and its legendary history. A documentary film about the tunnels will explain you about the tunnels' histories and how fierce the war was in the area.
  3. Cu Chi Tunnels
    45m · Admission ticket included
    11:30 am: See Hoang Cam Smokeless Kitchen
    You will explore the Hoang Cam Smokeless Kitchen where you can understand how VC hides smoke.
  4. Cu Chi Tunnels
    30m · Admission ticket included
    12:15 pm: Play Firing Range and Try Tapioca
    You will have a chance to play Firing Range (Bullets Fee Is Not Included) and then try Tapioca (The Food Vc Ate During The War).
  5. Cu Chi Tunnels
    1h 15m · Admission ticket included
    12:45: Have lunch at restaurant
  6. Ho Chi Minh City
    2h
    02:00 pm: Back to Ho Chi Minh after 1 day explore Cu Chi Tunnel
Day 2: Ho Chi Minh - Can Tho
  1. Ho Chi Minh City
    4h
    08:00 am: Pick-up from Ho Chi Minh City and head to Can Tho
  2. Can Tho
    1h 30m
    12:00 pm: Arrive in Can Tho and have lunch at the local restaurant
  3. Can Tho
    45m
    01:30 pm: Check in hotel and start the Son Islet tour on Hau River (it is an eco-tourism-based community destination) with tour guide.
  4. Can Tho
    1h 15m
    02:15 pm: Experience the local life and traditional cuisine on Son islet
    Visiting Tropical fruit orchards (seasonal), where you can pick fruits directly and try eating them right in the orchards because it is organic.
    Making local cakes guided by local chefs.
  5. Can Tho
    1h 30m
    03:30 pm: Explore a unique fish farm and the picturesque of Mekong River
    Walking around the authentic islet, visiting many fish ponds which are made by local people.

    Unique experience of watching snakehead fish fly. Surely you will be surprised by the extremely interesting "jumps" of the fish.
    Having a chance to visit a floating fish farm on the Hau river and enjoy watching the sunset on the Mekong river.
  6. Can Tho
    30m
    05:00 pm: Going back to the hotel in Can Tho.
Day 3: Can Tho - An Giang
  1. 45m
    05:30 am: Early starting to catch the fabulous views of Mekong Delta river. Our tour guide will pick you up at your hotel. It takes around 40 – 45 minutes to arrive at the Cai Rang floating market. On the way, you will have a chance to watch the sunrise on the Mekong River.
  2. Cai Rang Floating Market
    1h 5m · Admission ticket included
    06:15 am: Getting closer to local’s lives in floating market.
    You will arrive at Cai Rang floating market. Our boat driver will drive the boat slowly around the floating market so that you can enjoy observing how local people trade products on their boats and enjoy the bustling atmosphere. You will experience sitting on boats and having breakfast on the floating market which is a must-do when you visit the floating market.
  3. Cai Rang
    1h 10m
    07:20 am: Experience traditional rice noodles factory.
    You will keep boating over to a local noodle house where you make your own rice paper and noodles guided by local people.
  4. 1h
    08:30 am: Immerse yourself in the beauty of small canal.
    Heading to authentic small canals. Our boat driver will stop driving, but paddling slowly so that you can immerse yourself in nature. You will see many fruit orchards along the canals and local houses where local people are living.
  5. My Khanh
    1h 30m
    09:30 am: Get to know about Cocoa farm and how to make chocolate by hands. Arriving at the HANDMADE chocolate farm immersion. After small canals, we will walk 10 – 15 mins to the cocoa plantation. There is one only man in Vietnam who makes chocolates with his own technique and recipe which will definitely impress you.
  6. Can Tho
    4h
    11:00 am: Check out the hotel. Having lunch, then head to An Giang.
  7. Sam Mountain
    1h · Admission ticket included
    04:00 pm: Go up to Sam mountain to enjoy the view in Chau Doc, visit Ba temple - the most sacred temple of An Giang province.
Day 4: An Giang - Ho Chi Minh
  1. Tra Su Bird Sanctuary
    40m · Admission ticket included
    08:00 am: Tra Su cajuput forest. A 40-minute car ride takes you to the magical Tra Su Bird Sanctuary, nestled in the heart of the Mekong Delta. This sanctuary is a haven for a diverse array of colorful birds and other wildlife, offering a truly immersive experience.
  2. Tra Su Bird Sanctuary
    1h · Admission ticket included
    08:40 am: Explore the sanctuary by motorboat, getting up close to the wildlife and natural beauty.
  3. Tra Su Bird Sanctuary
    45m · Admission ticket included
    09:40 am: Expert rowboat ladies will ferry you through the flooded cajuput forest, offering a unique perspective.
  4. Tra Su Bird Sanctuary
    30m
    10:30 am: A 15-minute trek leads you to a bird watching tower, offering panoramic views of the entire forest with birds perched on branches.
  5. Tra Su Bird Sanctuary
    1h · Admission ticket included
    11:00 am: Savor an authentic Vietnamese lunch in the heart of Tra Su cajuput forest.
  6. An Giang Province
    5h
    12:00 pm: Your adventure concludes, and we make our way back to Ho Chi Minh city.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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End point

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Pickup details

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Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Availability for shows cannot be checked without making a booking. Credit cards will only be charged upon confirmation of show availability
  • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

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