Mekong Delta: A 3-Day Immersive Experience

Duration

3 days 2 nights

Tour Type

City Break
Mini Adventure

Group Size

10 Persons

Tour Guide

English-speaking local guide

Mekong Delta, Southern Vietnam

Mekong Delta – A 3-Day Immersive Experience

This 3 day 2-night trip offers a comprehensive experience of the Mekong Delta region. You’ll begin by exploring the tranquil atmosphere of Vinh Long, discovering the Red Kingdom, and staying with a local family. Next, you’ll venture into the lush green world of Tra Su cajuput forest and explore the Champa villages near the border with Cambodia. Finally, you’ll have the opportunity to visit Long Xuyen floating market, an authentic village, Sa Dec city famous for its beautiful flowers and ornamental garden, and the setting of the novel “The Lover”.

Immersive Experience in Mekong Delta — Immersive Experience in the Mekong Delta

Highlight

Cruise along the river’s maze of canals to experience the lush and lively culture
Visit the less-traveled spots of the rural gem, An Binh island
Immerse in the lush Tra Su Cajuput Forest
Spend time gently cruising through the most authentic Mekong’s floating markets
Wander through Cham ethnic village on the border with Cambodia

Destination	Mekong Delta
Included	Transfer service in an air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced driver Services of an English-speaking guide Boat cruises, sampan rides, and bicycle rides as mentioned in the program 01 night at homestay in Vinh Long and 1 night at Chau Pho hotel in Chau Doc Meals as indicated in the itinerary All entrance fee
Excluded	Hotel in Ho Chi Minh city Beverages, gratuities, and personal expenses. Camera fees (if any) Insurance VAT and other taxes Surcharge in peak season (Christmas & New Year)
Travel With Private Car

What to bring

Sun & rain gear (brimmed hat recommended)
Insect repellent
Walking shoes/sandals
Original passport(s)

Price

Price per person based on private group

1 pax

2 pax

3 pax

4 pax

5 pax

6 pax

VND 19,150,800

($ 766.03)

VND 11,260,000

($ 450.40)

VND 9,174,167

($ 366.97)

VND 7,703,125

($ 308.13)

VND 6,785,000

($ 271.37)

VND 6,440,000

($ 257.69)

Single supplement: + VND 1,170,000 ($ 46.80)

Details

Meals: lunch, dinner | Accommodation: Homestay in Vinh Long

Your private guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel at 8 AM and head to Vinh Long for a 2.5-hour boat ride on a traditional Mekong Delta sampan away from the touristy spots. Upon arriving at the pier, you will be warmly welcomed by our team. We'll make a stop in Vinh Long market, a bustling hub where locals exchange diverse products such as shrimps, crabs, fish, snakes, hamsters, and tropical fruits and vegetables. This vibrant and lively scene is perfect for photo enthusiasts! Our next stop is the Brick Kilns, where you can see how the locals make beautiful pottery from clay. Many products from these kilns are exported around the world. Lunch will be served in a family setting, allowing you to immerse yourself in local life while indulging in Vinh Long's delicacies such as Cá Kho Tộ (caramelized fish in a clay pot) and Bánh Xèo (Vietnamese pancake). Our journey continues to Mang Thit, also known as the Red Kingdom. Here, you'll embark on a bike tour (or rickshaw ride) to explore the tranquil villages and breathtaking scenery of hundreds of ancient brick kilns along the canals. We'll take a break and visit a local family, where you'll have the unique opportunity to learn about their traditional crafts, such as brickmaking, floor laying, bamboo weaving, basket crafting, and fabric weaving. This is a rare chance to witness and appreciate the authenticity of these local traditions.

After a scenic boat ride along the Long Ho Canal to An Binh Island, you'll check in to your homestay. This is not just any accommodation, but a chance to experience authentic local living. You can even prepare dinner with your host if you're interested. After a delicious meal, you'll spend the night at the homestay, truly immersing yourself in the local culture.

Meals: breakfast, lunch | Accommodation: Chau Pho hotel Enjoy a peaceful morning and breathe in the fresh air of the Mekong Delta. After breakfast, we will head to the wharf and begin the day's journey towards An Giang. We will arrive at Tra Su Cajuput forest for lunch and dine at a local restaurant. Afterwards, you'll have the opportunity to explore the rich ecosystem of the Cajuput forest by sitting on a rowing wooden boat. The forest is home to 150 species of plants and herbs, as well as more than 140 species of wild animals, most notably white storks.

If time permits, we'll visit Tan Chau before leaving Chau Doc City. Tan Chau is a small town near the Cambodian border and home to the Cham people, one of the 54 ethnic groups in Vietnam. You can visit a weaving factory to learn about their craft, walk along the canal's sides, and admire some ancient houses with harmoniously featured architecture combining Vietnam and Cambodia. We'll return to peaceful Chau Doc City by ferry, check into the hotel, and you can have dinner on your own. Overnight stay is at the hotel.

Meals: breakfast, lunch | Accommodation: Not included Wake up early to visit the most authentic floating market in the Mekong Delta. Transfer about one hour from Chau Doc to Long Xuyen market and join trade activities on both sides and in the river.

Embark on a small boat and join the families from the nearby regions, who converge to exchange and purchase agricultural and aquatic treasures. Savor your breakfast on the boat with dishes that embrace simplicity but are full of flavor. Then, transfer to Sa Dec and walk along the riversides to delve deeper into the pace of life of the Southern flower and ornamental garden. If you like and know literature, you will find familiar traces in Marguerite Duras’s novel L’amant (The Lover) when you visit the old school of this famous writer and the ancient house of her lover's family.