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Overview

  • Visit the colorful Cai Rang floating market, glimpsing the communities that make their living here
  • Visit small-scale factories and learn about weaving skill in the region

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Tour Itinerary

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  • From Ho Chi Minh city, we will start off the trip to Ben Tre, a lovely countryside province of Mekong Delta which is 130 km away and takes 2.5 – 3 hours driving.  At Phong Nam Pier, you will take a boat ride on the river of Chet Say (Mekong’s part). 

    Before reaching the destination, you will have a chance to experience the making of traditional products. One of the most interesting workplaces you are about to visit is the coconut factory, where every single part of a coconut is used and processed into different products like coconut charcoal, candies, handicraft or hat. 

    In order to give tourists a deeper insight into the life of the locals, the boat will stop at a local village located on a small canal. When you set foot on the weaving house, you can observe how straw mats are made and you can even roll up your sleeves and pitch in weaving one. 

    Leaving the weaving workshop, you will find yourself on xe loi (a motorized rickshaw vehicle) or you can ride a bike if you like to explore every corner of the village. On the beautiful rice paddy fields and green growing lands, farmers are harvesting, plowing the soil by simple tools. Enjoy the site yourself. 

    Then, let’s take a short rest and have lunch at a local house, tasty local dishes that are cooked from elephant–ear fish, river shrimp and some glasses of cold drinks would make you pleased.

    You have enjoyed your time there, now let’s sail back to the Pier through the channels and travel to Can Tho. Dinner on your own. Staying one night at the hotel.

    • Transport:
      Car
    • Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch

    Set off on a boat at Ninh Kieu Pier, you will be taken to Cai Rang market – a vibrant and lively market that floats on the river.

    Cai Rang is a huge selling hub. By 6 am, it is already packed with boats and throbbed with businesses. People sell a wide variety of products, and fruits are the most popular item for sale at Cai Rang. You can see big boats bringing watermelons, pumpkins, cabbages, sweet potatoes and garlic from fields as far as 30 miles away.

    There is even advertising. On boats, products are hung on bamboo poles so tourists and locals can easily know which products each boat is selling. Most visitors don’t realize it at first, but once tour guides explain, they are all excited.

    During the trip, observing local simple life and their daily activities, you will fall for the plain beauty of this rustic countryside.

    Lunch at a local restaurant.

    Situated at the intersection of a tributary linking the Bassac and Mekong Rivers, Chau Doc is your next destination. The town has the diverse culture of Chinese, Cham and Khmers. Through the vast rice paddy fields, the highest mountain in the area - Sam (690 feet in height) and the Mubarak mosque appear magnificently in your sight.

    Check in your hotel. Dinner on your expense. Staying one night at the hotel.

    • Transport:
      Cruise
    • Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch

    After breakfast, hop on the wooden boat and go along Chau Doc river to visit hundreds of fish farms, which are close to the border of Cambodia. 

    Then, you will go back to the hotel to have lunch. Take a nap. 

    In the afternoon, embark on a trip to Sam Mountain and contemplate the remarkable worshipping places here. The sites consist of Ba Chua Xu Temple, Tay An Pagoda, and the Thoai Ngoc Hau Tomb, each with its own unique architectural decorations.

    Have dinner by yourself and stay one night at the hotel.

    • Transport:
      Car
    • Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch

    After breakfast, you will travel back to Ho Chi Minh City by private car. Meals at your expense.

    But your adventure to Mekong doesn't have to stop here! Customize this itienrary for FREE and travel in your own style!
     

    • Transport:
      Car
    • Meals:
      Breakfast

Include Features

  • Accommodation in a shared twin or shared double room with daily breakfast
  • Tours and transfers as mentioned by private air conditioned vehicle
  • Boat trips as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Local English speaking guide
  • Meals where mentioned (B: breakfast; L: lunch; D: dinner)
  • Entrance fees
  • Water for activities (1 bottle per person per day)

Exclude Features

  • International flight tickets
  • Vietnam visa
  • Single supplement surcharge
  • Other meals than mentioned
  • Other services than mentioned
  • Drinks, other than water on activity days
  • Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, drinks, tip...)
  • Travel insurance

Customer Review & Rating - (12) Reviews

Riverside Harmony in Mekong Delta
Rachel Hamilton
Germany
Riverside Harmony in Mekong Delta

Cruising through the Mekong Delta on a boat was a chill journey. The river had a smooth flow and the boat moved at a slow pace, which let me enjoy the dope surroundings. It was a peaceful escape that gave me a peek into the local life and the amazing beauty of the area. Exploring the Mekong Delta was a chill, laid-back experience. Many thanks, Asia Private Travels!

Floating market is very unique
Joseph Gutierrez
United States
Floating market is very unique

After watching a video of boat rides in the floating market, I decided to book this tour. It turned out even more amazing than the video. Visiting a market that literally floats on the river, navigating by boat, was a uniquely enchanting experience. It felt surreal and added an extra layer of fascination to the Mekong Delta journey.

Beyond Expectations with 4 days in Mekong Delta
Sadie Watkins
United States
Beyond Expectations with 4 days in Mekong Delta

Initially hesitant about booking this tour, APT's guidance convinced me to give it a shot, and oh godness, am I glad we did! My wife and I were thoroughly pleased with the experiences the tour provided. APT has earned our trust, and without a doubt, we'll be booking more adventures with them in the future.

so awesome in Mekong Delta 4 days
Hazel Miller
Australia
so awesome in Mekong Delta 4 days

My 4 days in Mekong Delta were fantastic, and a culinary highlight was snagging the recipe for Cao Lau from a vendor at Cai Rang Floating Market haha... Heading back home, I'm definitely trying my hand at making it. Who knows, maybe I'll open a Cao Lau restaurant in Australia hahaa

A quick exploration to Mekong Delta
Mia Simpson
United Kingdom
A quick exploration to Mekong Delta

This 4 day tour is a quick taste of Mekong Delta, good for time-strapped travelers, but not for those seeking a deep dive. All in all, tks APT for thoroughly taking care of us during the tour.

fruit paradise in Mekong Delta
Thomas Lee
Australia
fruit paradise in Mekong Delta

I stayed in the Mekong Delta for 4 days, and it was awesome! I couldn't believe how many different tropical fruits I could try and they were cheap too! I had pineapples, coconuts, bananas, and watermelons every day - it was like a fruity paradise! I wish I could have stayed longer to try even more exotic fruits. But, I'm already planning to go back with Asia Private Travels  and have another trip of fruity delights!

Mekong Delta - A boat exploration
Ryan Hall
United Kingdom
Mekong Delta - A boat exploration

Cruising along the waterways of the Mekong Delta was so refreshing! The boat ride was peaceful, and I felt like I could escape from everything. I loved seeing how simple life is along the river. The scenery was amazing, and the water was so calming. I felt like I was on a therapeutic adventure through the Mekong Delta's waterways!

highly recommend this tour!!!!!
Jake Ryan
Australia
highly recommend this tour!!!!!

We had a fantastic four-day trip in the Mekong Delta. A big thank you to Ms. Ly for her assistance throughout the tour!

local food in the Mekong Delta was tasty
Amelia Ross
Canada
local food in the Mekong Delta was tasty

During my 4-day trip, the local lunch was the bomb! The elephant-ear fish and river shrimp were so delicious. The Cai Rang market was also pretty cool. I think it would've been even better if we had a quick cooking class. That way, I could learn more about the local ingredients and make the most out of the culinary experience.

4 day mekong delta tour with my family
Sebastian Campbell
Canada
4 day mekong delta tour with my family

Our family had a blast during our Mekong Delta tour! We had super fun boat rides, checked out a coconut factory, and went for a cool xe loi ride that everyone enjoyed. Exploring the local village and weaving were definitely the highlights of our trip. We also had a yummy local lunch, and the perfect mix of culture and relaxation made it an ideal family adventure. BTW, we think it would be even better if there were more kid-friendly activities and safety measures during xe loi rides.

Tranquil retreat in Mekong Delta
Harry Young
United Kingdom
Tranquil retreat in Mekong Delta

I recently went on a tour of the Mekong Delta, and it was a wonderfully peaceful experience. The Asia Private Travels service provided by the tour guides was excellent and made the journey stress-free. During boat rides and cultural visits, the guides provided helpful and informative commentary that added to the experience. The local village had a peaceful ambiance, and the itinerary was well-curated, making it a perfect retreat. However, I felt that a more diverse lunch menu and additional cultural insights could further enhance the experience.

Exploring Mekong's essence
Lyla Tremblay
Canada
Exploring Mekong's essence

As a solo traveler, I gotta say that the Mekong Delta tour was absolutely amazing and gave me a real taste of the local life. Seeing how the coconut factory worked and getting hands-on with weaving in the village was a unique experience that I'll never forget. The bike ride through the stunning landscapes was truly breathtaking, and the local lunch was finger-licking good. Though, I feel like more information on the coconut factory products and getting to interact with the locals would've made it even better.

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