Tourists enjoy a traditional sampan boat ride through peaceful canals in the Mekong Delta, surrounded by lush coconut palms and tropical scenery.
Local artisan cutting traditional coconut candy by hand at a coconut candy workshop in Ben Tre, Mekong Delta.
Local artisan cutting traditional coconut candy by hand at a coconut candy workshop in Ben Tre, Mekong Delta.
Traditional Vietnamese folk music performance in the Mekong Delta featuring female singers and musicians playing traditional instruments in a rustic riverside house.
Visitors enjoy a sampan ride through a lush rambutan orchard on Tan Phong Island near Cai Be, Mekong Delta.
A vendor wearing a traditional Vietnamese conical hat rows a boat filled with yellow flowers at Cai Rang Floating Market in the Mekong Delta.
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Mekong Delta 2D1N (Cai Be – Can Tho)

Code

VNI 69

Duration

2D1N

Overview

Escape the bustling streets of Ho Chi Minh City and discover the authentic charm of southern Vietnam on this Mekong Delta 2 Days 1 Night Tour. Cruise along the peaceful Tien River, explore traditional villages, visit family-run workshops, and experience local life in Cai Be and Can Tho. From cycling through fruit orchards to visiting the famous Cai Rang Floating Market, this journey offers the perfect blend of culture, nature, and unforgettable Mekong experiences.

Highlight

  • Cruise the Tien River

Enjoy a scenic boat trip along the Tien River and explore the waterways of Cai Be.

 

  • Discover local culture

Visit traditional villages, ancient houses, and family workshops producing coconut candy and crispy rice popcorn.

 

  • Experience Mekong traditions

Taste fresh tropical fruits, enjoy Southern Vietnamese folk music, and paddle a traditional sampan through peaceful canals.

 

  • Join a Vietnamese cooking class

Prepare and enjoy authentic local dishes in a tranquil riverside garden.

 

  • Cycle through the countryside

Ride through lush orchards and peaceful rural villages to experience local life.

 

  • Stay overnight in Can Tho

Spend the night in the heart of the Mekong Delta before continuing your adventure.

 

  • Visit Cai Rang floating market

Explore Vietnam’s largest floating market by boat and experience its lively trading culture.

 

  • Explore local attractions

Visit a traditional noodle factory, Munir Ansay Khmer Pagoda, and enjoy fresh seasonal fruits at Con Son Islet.

Detail

Itinerary

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City – Cai Be – Can Tho

(Lunch)

07:30 AM: Begin your adventure with hotel pick-up in Ho Chi Minh City and travel to Cai Be, one of the Mekong Delta’s most charming riverside towns.

Upon arrival, board a traditional boat and cruise along the Tien River, where you’ll visit the former Cai Be Floating Market area and learn how local trading has evolved over the years.

Next, explore peaceful villages, admire a beautifully preserved ancient house, and gain insight into the unique culture of the Mekong Delta.

Afterwards, visit family-run workshops to see how coconut candy and crispy rice popcorn are made using traditional methods. You’ll also enjoy fresh tropical fruits while listening to live Southern Vietnamese folk music.

Then, glide through narrow canals on a traditional sampan, surrounded by lush greenery before arriving at the tranquil Tan Phong Island.

Later, join a hands-on cooking experience and prepare authentic Vietnamese dishes using fresh local ingredients. Afterwards, enjoy your homemade lunch in a peaceful garden setting.

In the afternoon, cycle along quiet village paths lined with fruit orchards, meet friendly local residents, and visit Ba Kiet’s Ancient House to learn more about traditional Mekong life.

Finally, return by boat to Cai Be before continuing to Can Tho, where you’ll check in to your hotel and enjoy a relaxing overnight stay.

Day 2: Can Tho – Cai Rang Floating Market – Ho Chi Minh City

(Breakfast, Lunch)

After breakfast, set off on a relaxing boat trip along the Bassac River to visit the lively Cai Rang Floating Market, the largest and most famous floating market in the Mekong Delta.

Next, stop at a traditional noodle factory to learn how local rice noodles are produced before visiting the beautiful Munir Ansay Pagoda, an impressive Khmer temple known for its unique architecture.

Afterwards, continue by boat to Con Son Islet, where you can stroll through fruit orchards, meet local farmers, and sample fresh seasonal fruits.

Finally, enjoy a delicious local lunch before returning to Ho Chi Minh City, bringing your memorable Mekong Delta 2 Days 1 Night Tour to a perfect close.

Tour price

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Trip note

  • Pick up and transfer just for the centrally located hotel/accommodation in Dist 1, Ho Chi Minh City.
  • Infants travel free if they do not occupy a seat or use tour inclusions. Please inform us in advance if traveling with an infant.

Inclusion

 

  • A/c van/bus pick up (centrally located hotel)
  • Transfer & sightseeing as per program.
  • Boat trip in the Mekong Delta.
  • English-speaking guide.
  • All entrance fees.
  • Meals as indicated in the program (1 breakfast at the hotel and 2 lunch with a set menu and Vietnamese cuisine at a local restaurant.
  • Accommodation is based on twin or double share basic with 3-star (West Hotel) or 4-star standard hotel (Ninh Kieu Riverside Hotel)

Exclusion

  • Other meals are not mentioned in the program
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance

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