Mekong delta tour 3 days
The Mekong delta tour 3 days is the combination of enjoying the beauty of nature (Narrow-leaved paperbark forest, Mekong river), exciting experiences (boating on Mekong river, exploring floating markets), discovering local people’s everyday life (visiting floating markets, handicraft workshop Chams villages). A21 tours promise to bring to you stunning, memorable experiences in The 3 day 2 night tour to Mekong river delta.
Mekong Delta life
Itinerary of Mekong delta tour 3 days
Day 1: My Tho – Ben Tre – Can Tho
After having your delicious breakfast, you will be picked up by our tour guide at your hotels to depart for My Tho (the expected traveling time is one and a half hours).
Vinh Trang Pagoda
The first place to visit if Vinh Trang pagoda – an ancient pagoda in Mekong river delta constructed with unique architect which is the combinations of Vietnamese, Khmer, European architects.
Go to the dock, catch a boat to follow Tien river to visit floating fish farms along the river, find out how the local people operate their floating fish farms.
The next stop would be Thoi Son isle. There, you could have a free walk around the village, pay a visit to local houses, be amazed by their fruitful gardens, taste the seasonal delicious fruit, and listen to traditional folk songs of the South.
The boats wriggling in the canals surrounded by coconut trees carry you to Phung isle to visit the relics of Mr. Dao Dua and crocodile farms.
After having lunch at the restaurants, you may hire a bicycle to go freely on the peaceful village roads, immerse yourselves in the local’s everyday life or rest on hammocks waved by the cool wind.
As soon as you reach Can Tho city and check-in procedures are done, the biggest city in the Mekong river delta is yours to be free to explore.
Day 2: Floating Market – Tra Su Sanctuary
After enjoying your delicious breakfast at the hotels, you will take a 35 to 40 minute for the journey on boats visiting Cai Rang floating market – the biggest floating market in Mekong river delta to observe the bustling trading activities on the river – a cultural signature activity of the Mekong people.
Cai Rang floating market
Next, visitors will pay a visit to hu tieu and rice paper production workshops. Having lunch in Can Tho city before continuing your journey in Chau Doc.
Tra Su forest
Tra Su forest Mekong delta
After catching a bus to Tra Su forest of Narrow-leaved paperbark – a typical forest which is a natural habitat for wild animals, you will get on a boat to explore the conservation area, see various rare animals by your own eyes.
From Tra Su forest, you will go back to Chau Doc’s downtown to check in at your hotels.
At night, you could enjoy your free walk to learn Chau Doc’s nightlife.
Day 3: Chau Doc – HCMC
After enjoying your delicious breakfast at the hotels, you will visit floating fish farms and Cham villages to study famous weaving and mosques where Cham children learn Arabic.
The bus will take you back to Ho Chi Minh after stopping for lunch in Can Tho. Your journey ends at 18h30
Price of Mekong delta tour 3 days
Tour Price: USD/pax (valid until April 30th 2018)
| Standard of
Accommodation |
1 pax | 02 – 03 pax | 04 – 05 pax | Group tours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homestay | 85 | 55 | 38 | 25 |
| Superior | 85 | 55 | 38 | 25 |
| 1st class | 85 | 55 | 38 | 25 |
| Deluxe | 85 | 55 | 38 | 25 |
Accommodation
Destination Superior 1st class Deluxe Can Tho 85 55 Hotel Hotel
Chau Doc Majestic cruise Bhaya Cruise Paradise cruise Hotels and cruises listed above as reference, in case of out of room, other hotel/ cruise with same standard will be selected
Tour inclusive
- Transportation in van with A/C;
- English speaking tour guide;
- Lunch/tea or coffee as mentioned in Itinerary;
- Entrance fees;
- 01 mineral water/pax;
- Boat trip;
- Short cycling trip;
- Small cooking class.
Tour exclusive
- Food and drinks, unless specified above;
- Gratuities (recommended);
- Travel insurance;
- Personal costs.
Pick-up service
For group tour:
- Free pick up if your hotel located in BackPacker areas (such as Bùi Viện Str, Phạm Ngũ Lão Street, Đề Thám street).
- Surcharge for pick up if your hotel not located outside of all area above but in central District 1 ( Lê Thánh Tôn, Nguyễn An Ninh, Lý Tự Trọng …..) $3/1-2 pax/way, $4/3-4 pax/way, $5/ 5 and above /way
For private tour: the pick-up time is up to the guest, it is customizable
Cancellation Policies
- More than 7 days before arrival: 10% of total tour price.
- Within 1 day to 7 days before arrival: 30% of total tour price.
- Within 12 hours to 24 hours before starting time: 50% of total tour price.
- Within 12 hours before starting time: 75% of total tour price.
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