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Day 1: HCMC – Cai Be – Can Tho (L) 07:30: Hotel pick-up in Ho Chi Minh City, then depart for Cai Be. Upon arrival, take a boat ride and explore on the Tien River. Experience the area's diversity and lush orchard gardens, known as the fruit basket of the Lower Mekong River. Venture through charming villages, discovering ancient houses and indigenous culture. Visit a family business producing coconut fudges and crispy rice popcorn. Taste fresh fruit, enjoy Southern Vietnamese folk music, and paddle through scenic canals in the Upper Mekong Delta. Lunch offers a chance to prepare and relish Vietnamese specialties amidst a local garden, engaging with the community. Cycle through orchards, interact with islanders for insights into daily life, and visit Ba Kiet’s ancient house. Return by boat to Cai Be, then commence the journey to Can Tho City for an overnight stay. Day 2: Can Tho – Cai Rang Floating Market – Tra Su Forest – Chau Doc (B/L/D) 06:00: Start the day with breakfast at the hotel, followed by a leisurely boat ride to explore the scenic tributaries of the Hau river and a visit to the lively Cai Rang Floating Market. Embark on a walking tour of a local noodle factory and visit the Munir Ansay Pagoda, a renowned Khmer temple known for its unique architecture. Next, travel by boat to the Con Son tourist area to tour the fruit plantation and indulge in seasonal fruits. Enjoy lunch before departing for Chau Doc. Visit the Tra Su Forest, an intriguing destination in An Giang known for its diverse flora and fauna within a vast mangrove forest. Experience a rowing boat journey through the lush green forest with breathtaking views of the surroundings. Checking in and relaxing at the hotel. End the day with a delightful dinner at a local restaurant. Day 3: Chau Doc – HCMC (B) 06:00: Check out from your hotel and enjoy breakfast. Visit the vibrant floating village and the Cham Village to learn about the cultural heritage shared between the Cham people and the Mekong Delta region. 7:00: The tour guide will take the passengers departing for Phnom Penh to stop the tour at the boat meeting point. End tour

Embark on an unforgettable 2-day adventure through the heart of the Mekong Delta, where you’ll immerse yourself in the region's rich culture, vibrant markets, scenic boat rides, and delicious local delicacies. This tour offers an authentic experience of Southern Vietnam, blending nature, tradition, and local life. Day 1: HCM City - My Tho & Ben Tre - Vinh Trang Pagoda ( Lunch ) 7:30 AM: Depart from Ho Chi Minh City, with a brief rest stop along the way. Visit the Vinh Trang Pagoda, a beautiful historical site showcasing the region’s unique architecture and spiritual heritage. Arrive at My Tho Port and board a boat to Unicorn Island (Thoi Son). Explore the lush island, and discover local crafts, including a Coconut Candy Workshop, where you can taste traditional coconut candy and coconut wine. Enjoy a tour of the tropical fruit gardens while listening to Southern Vietnamese folk music, a perfect introduction to the local culture. Take a serene rowboat ride along the small canals, visit a bee farm, and indulge in honey tea fresh from the farm. Savor a traditional Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant. Depart for Can Tho, the cultural heart of the Mekong Delta. Arrive in Can Tho, check in to your hotel. Have a self-guided dinner and enjoy a free evening to explore the local nightlife. Day 2: Floating Market - HCM City ( Breakfast/Lunch ) 7:30 AM: Set out early for a boat trip to the iconic Floating Market, one of the largest and most vibrant in Vietnam. Immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere as vendors sell fresh fruits, vegetables, and local goods directly from their boats. Watch how traditional rice noodles are made. Afterward, return to the hotel for check-out and transfer to visit a historic house. Join a hands-on cooking class to learn how to make either Bánh Xèo or Bánh Khọt, two traditional dishes of the region. Enjoy the fruits of your labor for lunch. 2:00 PM: After lunch, cycle through the village to experience local life up close. Explore the charming village, interact with friendly locals, and enjoy the peaceful rural surroundings. Finally, return to Ho Chi Minh City, concluding your adventure.

One of the most exciting highlights of the Joy Journeys Mekong Delta tour is the visit to Cai Rang Floating Market, the largest floating market in the region. Here, you'll have the chance to witness firsthand the bustling activity of vendors and shoppers as they exchange goods and haggle for the best prices. With a maximum group size of 10 people, you can be sure that you'll receive personalized attention from your guide and have plenty of opportunities to ask questions and interact with locals. Joy Journeys also places a strong emphasis on supporting local communities and promoting sustainable tourism practices. By visiting local villages and participating in cultural activities like cooking classes, travelers have the opportunity to learn about and support the rich cultural heritage of the Mekong Delta. In addition, Joy Journeys partners with local guides and service providers to ensure that a fair share of the tour fees goes back into the local community. Waking up in the early morning to start the boat ride to the floating market with the amazing atmosphere to watch the sunrise is an extraordinary experience that all of our guests enjoyed during this tour. Overnight at Bamboo Eco Village or Mekong Silt Ecolodge is also the highlight of the tour when the 'resort' is located in front of Mekong river. All of the rooms are designed with care to touch the authencity of the Mekong Delta. This is where you will have your dinner, breakfast and cooking class for 'Banh Xeo' on the second day.

ITINERARY : In the morning, Please come to the MEETING POINTS for pick up: (We will confirm your pick up point by email). 1- 162 Tran Quang Khai street: pick up time 7:45AM 2- Hanoi Opera House: pick up time 8:00A then start to visit Perfume Pagoda. 9h15 – 9h30 : Have a short break for 15-20 minutes to relax 10h15 : We arrive at Perfume Pagoda and walk to Yen wharf to get on local boat. The boat will go through Yen stream and you can enjoy beautiful landscape. 11h30 : Short trek to the main cave on the mountain summit ( 2.5km), we visit Huong Tich cave. The tour guide will help you understand about this landscape. 13h00 : Have lunch at the restaurant. 14h00 : Visit Thien Tru Pagoda for resting and if you wish, Buddhist prayer. Thien Tru Pagoda was built in the 18th century under King Le Thanh Tong dynasty. Thien Tru means a heaven kitchen, derived from the imagination of the locals in this region, of which the rock formations in this area look like chefs busily working in the kitchen. 15h30 : Back to Yen wharf and return by bus to Hanoi. 18h00 : Arrive back to Hanoi and get dropped at the meeting point. The Trip end ! NOTE: From 1st March 2025, all Toursit bus can not come to the Hanoi Old Quarter area from 6h30-8h30AM. In the morning, Please come to the MEETING POINTS for pick up: (We will confirm your pick up point by email). 1- 162 Tran Quang Khai street: pick up time 7:45AM 2- Hanoi Opera House: pick up time 8:00AM Please inform your hotel address to fix the exact meeting point and your phone number (or whatsapp number) to contact for pickup.

Discover what life is like in the Mekong Delta and explore the rivers by sampan boat. Stay at a hotel in Can Tho, and visit the largest floating market in the region. Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City – Cai Be – Can Tho (L) 07:30: Pick up at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City and start the trip to Cai Be. Upon arrival in Cai Be, have a boat ride to the remaining site of a renowned wholesale floating market on the Tien River many years ago. This site entitles you to learn something about the local trading habit that has changed due to the age of modern society when more terrestrial transportation and high techniques of agriculture have dominated everywhere. There, you can realize how diverse the area is and how rich orchard gardens are, which makes it the basket of fruit in the lower part of the Mekong River. Ramble in small villages where you will uncover the beauty of an ancient house and learn about the indigenous culture. Make a short visit to a small family business where the locals make coconut fudges and crispy rice popcorn. Savor delicious fresh fruit and feel the slow rhythms of Southern Vietnamese folk music – a kind of music entwined with the life and culture of the Mekong Delta people. Paddle through small canals – an exciting experience since you can look around, unwind, and soak up the wonderful atmosphere of the Upper Mekong Delta. Additionally, after arrival on Tan Phong Island, immerse yourself in nature's tranquility. At lunchtime, you not only enjoy luscious food but also get closer to the locals as it is a chance to learn how to prepare Vietnamese specialties. The meal is cooked on your own and served in the heart of the local garden. Cycle on the village path through orchards. Meet the local islanders to learn more about the local daily life in the Mekong Delta. Visit Ba Kiệt’s ancient house. Take a boat ride back to Cai Be and meet your bus for the trip to Can Tho City. Proceed to Can Tho City and overnight in Can Tho. Day 2: Can Tho – Cai Rang Floating Market – Ho Chi Minh City (B, L) Have breakfast at the hotel. Take a leisurely boat ride to explore the picturesque tributaries of the Lower Mekong River (Bassac River). Then, visit the Cai Rang Floating Market, the most vibrant floating market in the area. Enjoy a walking tour of the local noodle factory. Visit Munir Ansay Pagoda, a Khmer temple, famous for its unique structure. Then, go by boat to visit the fruit plantation and enjoy seasonal fruit. Return to Ho Chi Minh City after lunch at the end of your experience.

Day 1: HCMC – Cai Be – Can Tho (L) 07:30: Hotel pick-up in Ho Chi Minh City, then depart for Cai Be. Upon arrival, take a boat ride and explore on the Tien River. Experience the area's diversity and lush orchard gardens, known as the fruit basket of the Lower Mekong River. Venture through charming villages, discovering ancient houses and indigenous culture. Visit a family business producing coconut fudges and crispy rice popcorn. Taste fresh fruit, enjoy Southern Vietnamese folk music, and paddle through scenic canals in the Upper Mekong Delta. Lunch offers a chance to prepare and relish Vietnamese specialties amidst a local garden, engaging with the community. Cycle through orchards, interact with islanders for insights into daily life, and visit Ba Kiet’s ancient house. Return by boat to Cai Be, then commence the journey to Can Tho City for an overnight stay. Day 2: Can Tho – Cai Rang Floating Market – Tra Su Forest – Chau Doc (B/L/D) 06:00: Start the day with breakfast at the hotel, followed by a leisurely boat ride to explore the scenic tributaries of the Hau river and a visit to the lively Cai Rang Floating Market. Embark on a walking tour of a local noodle factory and visit the Munir Ansay Pagoda, a renowned Khmer temple known for its unique architecture. Next, travel by boat to the Con Son tourist area to tour the fruit plantation and indulge in seasonal fruits. Enjoy lunch before departing for Chau Doc. Visit the Tra Su Forest, an intriguing destination in An Giang known for its diverse flora and fauna within a vast mangrove forest. Experience a rowing boat journey through the lush green forest with breathtaking views of the surroundings. Checking in and relaxing at the hotel. End the day with a delightful dinner at a local restaurant. Day 3: Chau Doc – Dong Thap - HCMC (B/L) 06:00: Check out from your hotel and enjoy breakfast. Visit the vibrant floating village and the Cham Village to learn about the cultural heritage shared between the Cham people and the Mekong Delta region. Next, immerse yourself in the bustling atmosphere of Chau Doc Market, a vibrant hub of local life. Witness the colorful array of fresh produce, handcrafted goods, and unique Cambodian imports. Savor the enticing aromas of local delicacies and soak in the authentic atmosphere. Continue your adventure with a captivating exploration of Hang Temple, a hidden gem nestled within Sam Mountain. Ascend the mountain path, surrounded by lush greenery, and discover the serene sanctuary within the cave. Marvel at the intricate Buddhist sculptures and immerse yourself in the tranquil ambiance. Pay your respects at Ba Chua Xu Temple, a sacred site deeply revered by the locals, and offer prayers for good fortune. Enjoy a leisurely lunch at the restaurant. Take your time to capture the beauty of the lotus fields in full bloom. After lunch, visit the Go Thap historical site.

Pick-up from your hotel at 7:30 AM - Travel on an expressway for about two hours, enjoying views of green rice paddies and tropical fruits in the Mekong Delta - Stop at Kimmy Chocolate Manufacture, where you can observe local farmers tending to cocoa trees and see the chocolate-making process - Upon reaching Cai Be, observe local people making traditional products such as pop rice cakes, rice wines, rice papers, and coconut candies - Return to our boat and travel to another location, where you can take a sampan boat ride through fruit orchards, apple mangrove trees, and coconut groves - Visit a local orchard garden to sample seasonal fruits, listen to traditional folk songs, visit a bee farm, and taste hot honey tea - Participate in a cooking class and enjoy lunch at a local leaf-roof restaurant featuring delicious Mekong spring rolls, deep-fried Giant Elephant Ear Fish, and fresh fruits. You also have the option to relax in a hammock, go kayaking, or ride a bike around the village - Return to Ho Chi Minh City and expect to be dropped off at your hotel around 6:30 PM (ETA)

Embark on an unforgettable adventure through the lush Mekong Delta, where water reigns over land and the rhythm of life is dictated by the river. This 2-day tour offers a glimpse into the unique floating markets, tranquil canals, and vibrant culture of southern Vietnam, with a seamless transition to Cambodia by boat. Experience the charm of Cai Be’s floating market, explore traditional factories, and discover the rich heritage of the Cham people before heading to Phnom Penh. DAY 1: HO CHI MINH - CAI BE - VINH LONG - CHAU DOC ( Lunch,dinner ) 7:30 AM: Your guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in District 1 or meeting point 243 De Tham St, D1. As you journey through the vast green paddy fields, you’ll begin to feel the serenity of the region that defines the Mekong River's delta. Cai Be Floating Market & Local Industry: Upon arriving in Cai Be, you’ll board a motorized boat to explore the Cai Be Floating Market. Although smaller than the famous Cai Rang market in Can Tho, Cai Be’s charm lies in its intimate atmosphere where local boats gather daily to trade goods, fruits, and vegetables. You’ll get to interact with vendors and learn about this unique way of life. Next, you’ll visit local factories where you’ll see how traditional products like coconut candy and crispy rice cakes are made, followed by a delightful tasting of these treats with some hot tea. An Binh Island & Lunch: Afterward, head to An Binh Island, known for its lush fruit orchards that produce a variety of tropical fruits year-round. Enjoy a delicious, fresh fruit lunch at a local’s home, nestled in a beautiful garden. Afternoon Transfer to Chau Doc: In the afternoon, take a boat back to Cai Be and transfer to a bus or car for the 3-hour drive to Chau Doc. Have dinner on the way to Chau Doc. Spend the night in Chau Doc, a small town on the border of Vietnam and Cambodia. DAY 2: CHAU DOC - PHNON PENH - CAMBODIA 6:00 AM: After a restful night, start your day early with breakfast then transferred to the boat station for your onward journey to Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Your fast boat ride will take you through the border and onto Cambodia’s capital. Around 12:30 PM, the tour ends.

07:30 AM: Depart for Cai Be by bus/van via Trung Luong Expressway. Upon your arrival in Cai Be, you will be afforded the opportunity to gain insights into the local trading practices, which have undergone significant transformation in response to the advent of modern society. This transformation is characterized by an increased reliance on land-based transportation and the implementation of advanced agricultural techniques that are now prevalent. In this locale, you will have the chance to observe the remarkable diversity of the region and the abundant fertility of the orchard gardens, which have earned it the distinction of being the preeminent source of fruit in the lower reaches of the Mekong River. Ramble in small villages where you will uncover the beauty of an ancient house and learn about the indigenous culture. Make a short visit to a small family business where the locals make coconut fudges and crispy rice popcorn. Savor delicious fresh fruit and feel the slow rhythms of Southern Vietnamese folk music – a kind of music entwined with the life and culture of the Mekong Delta people. Paddle through small canals – an exciting experience since you can look around, unwind, and soak up the wonderful atmosphere of the Upper Mekong Delta. Additionally, after arrival on Tan Phong Island, immerse yourself in nature's tranquility. At lunchtime, you not only enjoy luscious food but also get closer to the locals as it is a chance to learn how to prepare Vietnamese specialties. The meal is cooked on your own and served in the heart of the local garden. Cycle on the village path through orchards. Meet the local islanders to learn more about the local daily life in the Mekong Delta. Visit Ba Kiệt’s ancient house. Take a boat ride back to Cai Be and meet your bus for the trip back to Ho Chi Minh City. End your trip.

Day 1: HCMC – Cai Be – Can Tho (L) 07:30: Hotel pick-up in Ho Chi Minh City, then depart for Cai Be. Upon arrival, take a boat ride and explore on the Tien River. Venture through charming villages, discovering ancient houses and indigenous culture. Visit a family business producing coconut fudges and crispy rice popcorn. Taste fresh fruit, enjoy Southern Vietnamese folk music, and paddle through scenic canals in the Upper Mekong Delta. Lunch offers a chance to prepare and relish Vietnamese Cycle through orchards, interact with islanders for insights into daily life, and visit Ba Kiet’s ancient house. Return by boat to Cai Be, then commence the journey to Can Tho City for an overnight stay. Day 2: Can Tho – Cai Rang Floating Market – Tra Su Forest – Chau Doc (B/L/D) 06:00: Start the day with breakfast at the hotel, followed by a leisurely boat ride to explore the scenic tributaries of the Hau river and a visit to the lively Cai Rang Floating Market. Embark on a walking tour of a local noodle factory and visit the Munir Ansay Pagoda, a renowned Khmer temple known for its unique architecture. Next, travel by boat to the Con Son tourist area to tour the fruit plantation and indulge in seasonal fruits. Enjoy lunch before departing for Chau Doc. Visit the Tra Su Forest, an intriguing destination in An Giang known for its diverse flora and fauna within a vast mangrove forest.End the day with a delightful dinner at a local restaurant. Day 3: Chau Doc – Dong Thap - HCMC (B/L) 06:00: Check out from your hotel and enjoy breakfast. Visit the vibrant floating village and the Cham Village to learn about the cultural heritage shared between the Cham people and the Mekong Delta region. Optional: Passengers departing for Phnom Penh will stop the tour at the boat meeting point. Next, immerse yourself in the bustling atmosphere of Chau Doc Market, a vibrant hub of local life. Witness the colorful array of fresh produce, handcrafted goods, and unique Cambodian imports. Savor the enticing aromas of local delicacies and soak in the authentic atmosphere. Continue your adventure with a captivating exploration of Hang Temple, a hidden gem nestled within Sam Mountain. Ascend the mountain path, surrounded by lush greenery, and discover the serene sanctuary within the cave. Marvel at the intricate Buddhist sculptures and immerse yourself in the tranquil ambiance. Pay your respects at Ba Chua Xu Temple, a sacred site deeply revered by the locals, and offer prayers for good fortune. Enjoy a leisurely lunch at the restaurant. Take your time to capture the beauty of the lotus fields in full bloom. After lunch, visit the Go Thap historical site. Here, you can delve into the Oc Eo culture, which existed from the 1st century and flourished in the 7th century, with traditions continuing until the 10th century. Learn about the formation and development of the ancient kingdom of Funan. In the evening, return to Ho Chi Minh City, concluding your unforgettable journey.