Ho Chi Minh: 3-Day Mekong Delta & Optional Exit to PhnomPenh

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