HO CHI MINH CITY – BEN TRE – MY THO – CAN THO (2 Days 1 Night)
Mekong Delta River and Orchard Exploration

Departure: Daily
Duration: 2 days 1 night
Transportation: By car

The Mekong Delta has long been known as a peaceful region with friendly, genuine people and picturesque natural scenery. Traveling in the Mekong Delta is considered a wonderful experience with moments of relaxation alongside unique and impressive entertainment activities.

The Mekong Delta is the short name for the 13 provinces in the Mekong River Delta region, known for its beautiful nature and many attractive destinations, embodying the distinctive river culture originating from the Mekong River.

Main Attractions:

• Visit Thoi Son Island
• Phung Island
• Watch flying snakehead fish at Con Son
• Visit coconut candy and noodle factories
• Enjoy traditional Don Ca Tai Tu music
• Horse-drawn carriage ride through the village
• Paddle a sampan on the Tien River
• Ninh Kieu Wharf and Love Bridge
• Vinh Trang Pagoda
• Cai Rang Floating Market

Detailed Itinerary:

Day 01: HCM City – Thoi Son Island – Phung Island – Vinh Trang Pagoda – Can Tho (Lunch, Dinner)

07:00 AM: The bus and guide from Dai Nam Travel will pick up guests at the meeting point and start the tour of the Mekong Delta. Stop at Mekong Restop in Tien Giang on the way.

09:30 AM: Arrive at Chuong Duong Wharf in My Tho. Board the boat to explore the four islands: Long, Lan, Quy, Phung on the Tien River. Admire the Rach Mieu Bridge, the first cable-stayed bridge designed and built by Vietnamese engineers.

Upon arrival at Thoi Son Island, guests will learn about the process of making coconut candy and taste hot coconut candy fresh from the factory. Continue with a horse-drawn carriage ride through the countryside, visit a honey bee farm, and enjoy honey tea.

Next, visit a garden to enjoy five seasonal fruits and experience traditional Don Ca Tai Tu music. Guests will then paddle a sampan through small canals and immerse in the natural scenery under the shade of water coconut trees.

Don Ca Tai Tu music

10:30 AM : Board a larger boat to Phung Island.

Thoi Son Island ( Photo: Collection)

11:00 AM: At Phung Island, guests will learn about the Coconut Religion.

11:30 AM: Enjoy lunch with local specialties of Ben Tre. After lunch, guests can rest or explore the island, enjoying traditional activities such as crossing monkey bridges, feeding fish, or crocodile fishing (extra cost).

02:00 PM: Return to Chuong Duong Wharf.

02:30 PM: Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, one of the largest and oldest pagodas in the Mekong Delta.

Vinh Trang Pagoda (Photo: collection)

03:00 PM: Depart for Can Tho.

05:30 PM: Arrive in Can Tho, check into the hotel, and rest.

07:00 PM: Dinner cruise at a Floating restaurant. After dinner, guests are free to explore Ninh Kieu Wharf, Tay Do Market, and enjoy the night in Can Tho. Overnight in Can Tho.

Evening Dinner Cruise in Can Tho (Photo: collection)

Day 02: Can Tho – Cai Rang Floating Market – Con Son (Breakfast, Lunch)

05:00 AM: Depart for Ninh Kieu Wharf to board a boat and visit Cai Rang Floating Market, one of the most distinctive floating markets in the Mekong Delta, where guests can witness the bustling river trade and see the "Treo gi ban do" (Hang what you sell) signs. Guests can buy fruits to enjoy or take home as souvenirs.

Cai Rang Floating Market (Photo: collection)

07:00 AM: Return to the hotel for breakfast and check out. The bus and guide will take the group to the ferry terminal to visit Con Son.

• Visit fruit gardens (seasonal): At Con Son, guests can visit rambutan, longan, pomelo, mangosteen, and other fruit gardens, picking and tasting fruits directly from the trees.

• Experience the Flying Snakehead Fish Show: Watch the unique performance of flying snakehead fish jumping out of the water and visit the guava garden to enjoy fresh guavas.

Flying Snakehead Fish Show (Photo: collection)

11:30 AM: Have lunch at a restaurant on Con Son with traditional Mekong Delta dishes.

After lunch, visit the Purple House (self-pay). After the visit, guests will depart for Ho Chi Minh City.

05:30 PM: Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City and drop off at the original pick-up point. End of the 2-day, 1-night Mekong Delta tour.

Note: Depending on the current conditions and actual travel circumstances, attractions and schedules may be adjusted while ensuring all key points of the itinerary are included.

INCLUDED:

• New, air-conditioned tourist bus (16 – 19 – 45 seats)
• Professional guide throughout the tour
• 3-star hotel accommodation (2-3 guests per room)
• 3 main meals + breakfast at the hotel
• Boat tours (with life jackets), Sampan rides, fruits, honey tea, traditional music, horse-drawn carriage ride, Con Son visit, flying snakehead fish show, noodle and candy factory visits, Cai Rang Floating Market

EXCLUDED:

• Tips for the guide and local driver, VAT
• Personal expenses not included in the itinerary: laundry, phone calls, minibar, etc.

CHILD POLICY:

• Under 5 years old: Free of charge (additional expenses incurred during the tour are the responsibility of the family). Two adults are allowed to bring one child; the second child will be charged at 50% of the tour price.

• From 5 to under 10 years old: 70% of the adult tour price, sharing a room with the family. Two adults can only bring one child; any additional child will be charged as an adult.

• 10 years old and above: Full adult tour price.