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Authentic Mekong Delta Tour 4 Days

Saigon – My Tho – Cao Lanh – Sa Dec – Can Tho

Spend the few days in the lush Mekong Delta and catch a glimpse of the fascinating way of local life in southern Vietnam.

  • Boat trip and sampan cruise on the mighty Mekong river and throughout Tra Su mangrove forest
  • Cai Rang – the largest wholesale floating market
  • Charms of bonsai garden and orchard

Itinerary

Day 1: Saigon – My Tho – Xeo Quyt – Cao Lanh (Dong Thap)

Depart from Saigon to Mekong Delta, enjoy the scenic journey along the way bordered by green rice fields. Upon arrival at My Tho, take a leisurely boat ride along the river, view stilt houses, fruit plantations and fishing villages along the river bank then stop at famous Tortoise islet, have lunch at the orchard garden. Then enjoy cruising on a hand-rowed sampan under the shade of water coconut trees along natural canalsto of Ben Tre – the kingdom of coconut, taste seasonal fruit & honey tea to the sound of “Southern Vietnamese folk music” performed by the locals. Continue your trip to Dong Thap, stop at the historical Xeo Quyt, a basement among residential place which is preserved formerly containing: underground house, store, secret tunnel… Overnight in Cao Lanh.

Tour guide: English Speaking Guide
Meals: Lunch
Saigon tour

Day 2: Cao Lanh – Sa Dec – Can Tho

After breakfast in Cao Lanh, go through the Mekong River by ferry to Sa Dec, which is well-known for its ornamental floriculture of South-west of Vietnam, visit the famous ancient house Huynh Thuy Le of Marguerite Duras, author of The Lover. The trip is followed by Sa Dec flower village having various types of flowers and numerous bonsai dating for a hundred years. Later visit Kien An Cung Pagoda which was built with a unique and sophisticated architecture. Lunch is served at local restaurant then we head to Can Tho for overnight.

Tour guide: English Speaking Guide
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Authentic Mekong Delta Tour 4 Days

Day 3: Can Tho – Chau Doc

Today you will start early in the morning to explore the busiest floating market of the Mekong Delta – Cai Rang floating market. Take in the beautiful scenery and daily activities of locals who live along the Mekong canals and you will roam through the village to visit a rice husking mill and a rice noodles making shop. The boat drops you off at Ninh Kieu Quay then get back to the hotel for breakfast and check out.
After lunch, go on to Tra Su cajuput forest which is renowned for not only its almost-untouched natural beauty but also its sanctuary of flora and fauna. Take a boat trip into the forest and harmonizing oneself with nature. The impressive pictures of cajuputs, the fragrance of flowers and the music-like noise of birds, insects and animals will definitely make travelers do not want to leave. On the way back stop by to visit Sam Mountain, the Cave pagoda. Check in hotel in Chau Doc and free time for sightseeing.

Tour guide: English Speaking Guide
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
floating market of the Mekong Delta - Cai Rang floating market

Day 4: Chau Doc - Phnom Penh

After an early morning breakfast, we will embark the speedboat trip from Chau Doc to Phnom Penh. End the Saigon to Phnom Penh tour for 4 days at Phnom Penh Boat pier at about 13h30. End of services.

Tour guide: English Speaking Guide
Meals: Breakfast
Essences of Southern Vietnam

Trip Inclusive:

  • All private transfer and transportation.
  • Accommodation shared in Twin/Double room with daily breakfast
  • Experienced local English speaking guide
  • Meals as stated in the itinerary
  • All entrance fee & sightseeing tickets
  • Water and tissues on the coach
  • Boat trips in the itinerary, bicycle

Trip Exclusive:

  • Travel insurances
  • Vietnam visa
  • Drink and meals not mention in Inclusive column
  • Personal tipping and gratuities
  • International flight tickets
  • Early check-in & late check-out at all hotel
  • Bank fees if paying by credit cards/ TT
  • Surcharges/compulsory dinner (if there is any) during Peak seasons

Price:

Category Price valid from 2024 – 2025 (per person in US dollar)
2 people 3 – 4 people 5 – 6 people 7 – 8 people Single supplement
Superior $562 $494 $408 $372 $73
Deluxe $616 $548 $462 $425 $127
Luxury $669 $601 $515 $478 $180

Accommodation:

Cities Hotel Category
Superior Deluxe  Luxury
Can Tho Iris Can Tho
Superior Executive room
Can Tho Ecolodge
Junior Deluxe room
Victoria Can Tho
Deluxe room
Dong Thap  Tri Le Hotel         Deluxe Balcony  Tri Le Hotel       Deluxe Balcony  Tri Le Hotel       Deluxe Balcony
Chau Doc Chau Pho Hotel
Deluxe room
Victoria Chau Doc
Superior room
Victoria Chau Doc
Deluxe room

Note:

* Check-in time: 02.00 pm – Check-out time: 12.00 pm

* Price is based on a minimum of 2 people sharing 1 double/ twin room. A single supplement is surcharged when one person occupies one room.

Price from:
$372 / person

    You will not be billed at this stage

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