Visit of the Mekong – 5 days from Ho Chi Minh
Description
Discover the Mekong Delta in all its splendor during a stay that will take you from Ho Chi Minh to Chau Doc at the Cambodian border.
This program, which remains an example, is ideal for travelers who wish to take the fast boat from Chau Doc to Phnom Penh or go to Ha Tien to take the ferry to Phu Quoc. It is adjustable, some days can be removed or additional days can be included, such as visiting a chocolate farm and a chocolate factory, discovering the floating market of Long Xuyen, etc.
Day 1 : Ho Chi Minh – Ben Tre (L, D):
Leave around 8.30a.m. from Ho Chi Minh with our English-speaking tour guide to go to the province of Ben Tre in the Mekong Delta. This town on the banks of the Mekong River is full of diverse local activities that you will discover during a boat ride and by tuk tuk. Discover how brooms are made from coconut leaves, taste exotic fruits, etc. then sails through the arroyos in a small sampan.
After lunch, join the homestay and meet your host then discover the surroundings by bike to immerse yourself in the landscapes of the Mekong before dinner and at the homestay
Day 2 : Ben Tre – Can Tho (B, L):
After breakfast, enjoy a bike ride in the heart of Coconut Country on small shady paths to the island of Oc, nestled in the middle of the Ham Luong River. Discover the daily life of the inhabitants of the Mekong delta and their handicraft and agricultural activities. Their houses hidden in lush vegetation appear in front of you.
After lunch, go to Can Tho and on the way discover a Khmer pagoda. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3 : Can Tho (B, L):
At 6 a.m., for breakfast, set off to discover the Cai Rang floating market where traders from nearby villages exchange all kinds of products.
Then go to Con Son island for lunch after cooking with the locals. In the afternoon, go for a walk and boat trip to discover the orchards and fish farming. Also enjoy a foot massage with the fish. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4 : Can Tho – Chau Doc (B, L):
Around 9 a.m., go visit the house of the Orchids of Binh Thuy before taking the road to Chau Doc.
After lunch, discover the nature reserve of Tra Su, an ecological paradise that is home to bat colonies, more than 100 species of seabirds, as well as endless waterways and abundant vegetation.
Finally, discover a fish farm and a Muslim village of the Chà m Minority. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5 : Chau Doc (B):
After breakfast, departure for Cambodia by speedboat (not included) or to Ha Tien to take the ferry to Phu Quoc (extra charge) or continue on the road to Ho Chi Minh with a stop along the way to discover the town of Sadec.
Price 2025 - 2026
2 pax: 16.300.000 VND /pax
3 pax: 14.200.000 VND / pax
4 pax: 12.000.000 VND/ pax
Extra for for the transfer to Ha Tien: 1,500,000 vnd for the group.
For a departure to Phu Quoc or Phnom Penh, we can help you book the boat.
Included/Excluded
- English-speaking tour guide
- Entrance fees
- Transfers
- Night at some hotels and homestays
- Meals mentioned, B, L, D
- ax and administrative fees
- Drinks
- Tips & Personal expenses
- Meals not mentioneed
- All services not mentioned