Private Mekong Delta: Cai Be, Can Tho and Chau Doc 4 Days Tour from Saigon
Ho Chi Minh City4 days
- Free cancellation
- Hotel pickup
About this experience
The package is designed for those who would like to experience in depth the impressive Mekong Delta, from Saigon to Can Tho - the heart of the whole waterway region, to Chau Doc - where you can cross the river border to arrive in Cambodia. You will be able to see the different cultures of the local life along the way. The package will obviously include visiting the colorful floating market in Cai Rang, rowing a small boat through beautiful canals and tasting homegrowth tropical fruits. Furthermore, drive deeper to Chau Doc and enjoy the breathtaking view from Sam mountain, visit floating farm villages and many more local activities.
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What’s included
- Food and drinks
- 3 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast (Con Khuong resort 3 star and Chau Pho hotel Chau Doc or similar)
- 1 guest price based on a single room, price from 2 guests are based on Twin Share basis with 2 guests per room
- welcome drink, 03 breakfast, 01 lunch
- Drinking water
- Transport in air-conditioned vehicles
- Boat trip
- Entrance fees
- Experienced English-speaking guide
- Private touring
Not included
- Tips and gratuities
- Those that are not mentioned in the itineraries
- Single room supplement is at USD114 per person.
- Personal expenses, meals other than stated in the itinerary, or tips for local guide and driver.
Itinerary
- 1
Day1 Ho Chi Minh City To Can Tho
This morning travel south into the heart of the Mekong Delta. En route, visit a unique Cao Dai Temple and pass farmers working on their fields. Arriving at Cai Be pier, board your boat for your first look at Delta life as you pass traditional house boats and a small floating market. Visit a local coconut candy workshop then continue along the narrow waterways, stopping to admire the impressive architecture of a century-old house. Stop for a local lunch and visit a nursery before disembarking and continuing onto Can Tho. After checking in at your hotel, enjoy a late afternoon walking tour including a visit to the bustling local market and the riverside Central Tourist Market. Finish the day with a cocktail by the river. Lunch included.
- 2
Day2 Can Tho
Rise early this morning and board your boat for a visit to the fascinating floating market at Cai Rang. See local farmers trading their produce on the water as they have done for centuries. Continue on to a fruit orchard where you can sample some of the tropical fruits grown in this region and try some local tea, then enjoy a relaxing walk through the local village of Binh Thuy where you will get a real taste of a village along one of the smaller Mekong canals. Next stop is a visit to the Khmer Temple, Pothisomrom, in the town of O Mon. This is a very impressive Sakianuni Buddhist Temple that also serves as a Buddhist academy. It is unlike any other temple in Vietnam and this is a great opportunity for you to learn more about the long history and relationship between Vietnam and Cambodia. Return to your hotel in time for lunch and enjoy the rest of the afternoon free for further exploration.
- 3
Day4 Chau Doc To Ho Chi Minh City
This morning board a small sampan for an exploration of the Hau River waterways. Life in this area is still dominated by the Mekong as it has been for centuries. Experience first-hand the bustling waterborne trade and commerce, houses perched on stilts above the water, and floating fish farms. Follow the river into a Cham village and visit the community's mosque, for an insight into the simple lives of these people who formerly ruled much of southern Vietnam. Disembark and return to Saigon to arrive in the late afternoon.
- 4
Day3 Can Tho To Chau Doc
This morning drive deeper into the Mekong Delta with a visit to a local village that specialises in making bamboo baskets, arriving in the riverside town of Chau Doc around lunchtime - enjoying typical rural countryside scenery en route. After lunch, take a walk around the town and visit its bustling market and finish with a visit to Sam Mountain, with its breathtaking views over the rice paddies to the Cambodian border.
Good to know
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Languages
- British English
Know before you go
- Public transportation nearby
- Infants must sit on laps
- Personal items: toiletries, toothbrush/toothpaste, towel, and any necessary personal hygiene products.
- Clothing: light, comfortable clothes suitable for the weather, a change of clothes, and sleepwear.
- Footwear: comfortable walking shoes or sandals.
- Medication: any personal medication or medical supplies you may need.
- Electronics: phone, charger, power bank, and camera (optional).
- Travel essentials: passport/ID, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, and reusable water bottle.
- Cash: small local currency for personal expenses, as card payment may not be available.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 72 hours before the experience starts.
- Cancel within 72h of the start time: 100% charge.
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