Discover Mekong Delta – 3 Days

Duration: 3 Days
Start/ End: Ho Chi Minh/ Ho Chi Minh
Tour Type: Explorer
Tour Route: Ho Chi Minh – Long An – My Tho – Ben Tre – Mo Cay – Cho Lach – Vinh Long – Can Tho – Cai Rang – Ho Chi Minh
Tour Customizable: Definitely!
Guide: Local experienced English speaking guide
Transportation: Local transport with a skillful driver

Brief Itinerary

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh – Long An – My Tho – Ben Tre
Day 2: Ben Tre – Mo Cay – Cho Lach – Vinh Long – Can Tho
Day 3: Can Tho – Cai Rang – Ho Chi Minh

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh – Long An – My Tho – Ben Tre

Start your journey at Ho Chi Minh hotel and journey through rugged off-roads to Can Duoc district in Long An province, known for its aromatic sticky rice. Pass charming villages and dragon fruit farms, reaching Cho Gao (Rice Market). After lunch in My Tho, cruise the Tien Giang River, visiting families for local honey and treats. Learn to make coconut candy before settling into homestays in Ben Tre.

Day 2: Ben Tre – Mo Cay – Cho Lach – Vinh Long – Can Tho

Your host will give you a basic breakfast before you set off on a peaceful journey to Mo Cay. You’ll take a ferry to Vinh Long province. In Can Tho, pedal another 10 kilometers to Cai Son, where you’ll experience the serene life of the area, cycling through orchards at sunset. Enjoy dinner with your host before a night cruise to see fireflies dancing around cork trees, ending the day with a good night’s rest.

Day 3: Can Tho – Cai Rang – Ho Chi Minh

Start your day with an early breakfast featuring Vietnamese coffee with milk. Then, hop on a boat for a trip to the bustling Cai Rang floating market, one of Southeast Asia’s liveliest fruit markets. Finally, head back to Saigon via the highway, arriving at your hotel in the late afternoon or evening.