MY THO – BEN TRE – CAN THO
On the 2-day, 1-night tour of the Mekong Delta, guests will travel through 3 provinces: My Tho, Ben Tre, and Can Tho, exploring local activities, experiencing traditional crafts, and the unique cultural features of the Mekong Delta. In particular, experience the bustling morning at Cai Rang floating market.
MY THO - BEN TRE - CAN THO
Duration: 2 Days 1 Night
Transportation: Seat-in-coach
Accommodation: 3-star hotel
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE TOUR
- Visit Cai Rang Floating Market.
- Explore scenic spots.
- Cruise on the Mekong River, enjoy Southern Vietnamese folk music.
- Taste local specialties from the garden.
- Vinh Trang Pagoda – one of the oldest pagodas in the
- Mekong Delta.
- Visit traditional craft villages: coconut candy workshop, bee-keeping facility, noodle-making workshop.
- Experience the unique activity of watching flying snakehead fish.
DAY 1: HCMC - MY THO - BEN TRE - CAN THO (Lunch, Dinner)
Morning 07:00
Pick up guests at the meeting point in Ho Chi Minh City. Depart for My Tho – Ben Tre.
Stop at the Mekong Tien Giang rest stop.
Arrive at Chương Dương pier in My Tho city 🡪 Board the boat for a cruise on the Tien River to admire the four islets of Long – Lan – Quy – ng 🡪 Admire the Rach Mieu Bridge, the first cable-stayed bridge designed and built by Vietnamese engineers.
Visit a coconut candy processing facility to learn about the production process and experience making coconut candy by hand 🡪 Go to Thoi Son islet to enjoy delicious longan honey tea and stroll around the garden by horse-drawn carriage.
Guests continue to paddle small boats, weaving through narrow canals, immersing themselves in the natural scenery under the shade of coconut trees 🡪 Enjoy fresh fruits and listen to the soulful melodies of Don ca tai tu.
Afternoon:
Move to Phung Islet Ecotourism Area, visit the Dua religion site.
Have lunch at the restaurant on Phụng Islet, free to stroll around the islet to admire the beautiful countryside, experience traditional games such as: walking on monkey bridges (feeding fish, catching crocodiles… – extra charge not included in the program).
Evening:
Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, home to the three largest Buddha statues in Tien Giang province, notable for its architectural style blending Asian and European influences.
Depart for Can Tho.
Check in at the hotel, have dinner on a cruise ship, and freely explore Ninh Kieu Wharf and the Tây Đô night market.
DAY 2: CAN THO - CAI RANG FLOATING MARKET - HO CHI MINH CITY (Breakfast, Lunch)
Morning:
Enjoy breakfast according to hotel standards.
Travel to the boat dock for a cruise on the Can Tho River.
Visit the Cai Rang floating market to learn about the unique cultural aspect of trading on the river in the waterway region.
Visit the noodle-making workshop, a traditional craft famous throughout the Can Tho area.
Visit the purple house (self-funded).
Visit Con Son and experience the unique activity of watching flying snakehead fish & freely explore the seasonal fruit orchards.
Afternoon:
Have lunch at a restaurant on Con Son with traditional Western dishes such as Western-style pancakes, salad with water lily stems + snakehead fish hotpot with water lily shoots.
Depart back to Ho Chi Minh City.
Return guests to their pick-up point in Ho Chi Minh City, concluding the 2-day, 1-night Mekong Delta tour.
The order of visits may change but will still ensure all points in the program are included.
Included services:
TRANSPORTATION
- New model tourist vehicles with air conditioning for sightseeing according to the program.
- Depending on the number of guests, suitable vehicles will be arranged.
- Professional driver demeanor.
- Sightseeing boats on the river (equipped with life jackets), paddle boats, fruits, honey tea, traditional music, horse-drawn carriages, visiting Con Son tourist area, flying snakehead fish, and noodle-making workshop.
ACCOMMODATION
- 3-star standard hotels: Hậu Giang Hotel, Phương Nga
- Standard: 2-3 guests per room.
- Single room surcharge for guests traveling alone (if any): 300,000 VND/night
MEALS: Lunch with 4-5 dishes – shared tables.
SIGHTSEEING POINTS
- Entrance tickets and sightseeing boats according to the program.
TOUR STAFF
- Implemented according to the noted program including: 01 tour guide/vehicle (shared tour with foreign guests)
SERVICE INSURANCE
- Travel insurance with a maximum compensation fee: 20,000,000 VND/case.
GIFT
- Each guest receives 01 travel hat, 01 bottle of 0.5L mineral water/day/guest.
Excluded services:
- Entertainment, personal services, and additional dining expenses.
- Tips for the driver and tour guide if they serve the group well.
- VAT tax.
Note:
- The tour price will vary depending on the time and the number of guests.
- For group customers of more than 20 guests, please contact the Customer Service Hotline: 0857 737479 for detailed assistance.
- The included and excluded services will also change according to the requirements for group customers to be more suitable.
Tour Policy:
- Tour Price:
– The above price does not include additional meal costs for children under 5 years old, personal expenses, meals outside the program, expenses incurred due to transportation delays/cancellations, or room upgrade (to higher category) fees. - Other Regulations:
– Check-in time is from 12:00 to 14:00, and check-out time is before 12:00. However, early check-in may be allowed if rooms are available.
– When traveling by plane, guests should bring one of the following documents: (Valid National ID Card issued within the last 15 years, or passport, or birth certificate for children).
– For customers aged 70 – 85, families/guests must ensure the traveler’s health condition. - Cancellation and Reduction Conditions:
- Payment:
– A deposit of 70% of the cost must be paid at least 15 days before departure. For individual guests, full payment (100%) is required.
– The remaining 30% must be paid after contract completion (no later than 5 days).
