A trip to Vietnam is not complete with the iconic Mekong Delta Tour. UTravel Private Tours highly recommends 2D/1N Cần Thơ Mekong Delta Escapade. For clients on tight schedule, check out our Vietnam Mekong Delta Escapade – Bến Tre Full Day Tour.
Can Tho is the bustling main city of the Mekong Delta, well known for its canal network and nearby floating markets. Boats carrying goods and tourists makes for it a main transport link for the region. The city is famous for its floating markets, Buddhist pagodas, delicious street food, fresh produce and the rustic beauty of the Mekong delta.
A visit to the extensive canals with a pleasant boat ride brings you close up front with the authentic experience of rural village charm of the Mekong delta region. With its rich agriculture background, it’s not a surprise to find lots of exotic local fruits to see and sample. Don’t miss the chance of an interesting visit to Mekong’s iconic floating market!
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Itinerary
Day 1:
- After 2 hours drive to Cai Be Town, board motorboat for cruise and sightseeing along the Mekong River
- Stop by riverside market for an experience of daily local morning activities
- Workshop visit of home-made products like pop-rice, rice-paper and coconut candy
- Sample some honey tea, snake wine and more
- Visit a local traditional house and join the family to cook some traditional dishes
- Local lunch with family with food like, Deep Fried Spring Rolls andVietnamese Pan-cake
- Take a cycle ride around the village under shady palm tree and tropical fruit gardens
- Take a boat ride – a rowing sampan along the busy canals and experience the way the locals move about in the Mekong River
- Visit tropical fruit gardens like mango, rambutan, longan, pineapple and enjoy traditional music songs, fresh fruit and local refreshments
- Drive to Cần Thơ, the capital city of Mekong Delta
- Check in to rustic home-stay. Rest and enjoy a peaceful time within the village
- Join a cooking class by your local host and enjoy a wonderful dinner
- Overnight in Cần Thơ
Day 2:
- After early breakfast, take a motor-boat to Cái Răng floating market, the largest where colorful boats carry fruits and vegetables gather for daily trade
- Take a walk along quiet country road for the magnificent scenery and observe local villages go about their daily routines
- Visit a flea market, a noodle factory and tropical fruit garden
- Explore cycling through village
- Drive back to Hồ Chí Minh City
- Lunch at a local restaurant enroute
- Drop-off at your hotel or somewhere in District 1 as request
Highlights & Inclusions:
- Hotel Pick up and Drop Off
- All Admission Fees
- All Boat Trips (Motorboat and Hand Rowed Sampan Boat)
- Bicycle rides
- Accommodation at a Home-stay
- Meals – 1 Breakfast, 2 Lunches and 1 Dinner
- Lunch – 5 Course Set Menu (Please request in advance of food allergy, if vegetarian or halal)
- Drinks (2 bottles of 500ml/Person/Day)
- Snacks (fruits, candies, honey tea…)
- Excludes personal expenses, drinks like beer and soft drinks
- Air-Conditioned Private Van with English Speaking Driver
- Car Insurance, Tolls, Petrol & All Parking
- No Tipping Required
Insider Tips:
- Go during weekdays to beat the crowd
- Be prepared with comfortable walking shoes for some moderate walking
- As it can be hot, do bring hats or umbrellas
- Raincoats or umbrellas during the wetter months
- Lots of stunning photo taking opportunities
- Please advise if you have food allergies or dietary restrictions
- Vegetarian or Halal food option are available, please advise at time of booking if required