Mekong Delta 3 days/2 nights

OVERVIEW

You can see the Delta or you can experience the 3 days 2 nighs tour in Mekong Delta” If you want to get a glimpse into the real life of a Vietnamese in the Mekong Delta, this two-day tour is a must do. From the countryside around the city of Can Tho you can visit the famous Cai Rang floating market, enjoy a typical Vietnamese family dinner and relax in the garden of the beautifully situated homestay.

DAY 1: HCM – CAN THO – CYCLING – COOKING CLASS

  • 07:00 AM, Have breakfast at your hotel in HCM
  • 07:30 AM, From your hotel in HCM
  1. You take a taxi or grab car to the bus office ( FUTA BUS ),  Address : 43 –  D. Nguyen Cu Trinh – P. Pham Ngu Lao – Quan 1 –Tp.Ho Chi Minh

( https://maps.app.goo.gl/G6uifuEZmdwdvbRU9?g_st=iz )

  1. Please be at the address above at 8:00 Am, the buy the ticket to Can Tho at 9:00 Am, the price bus ticket is 165.000 vnđ/ticket
  2. Then there is a a shuttle bus bring you to the main bus station ( Ben xe mien tay )
  3. From here ( Ben xe mien tay ) you get on the big bus go to Can Tho.
  4. Please message or WhatsApp me when you on the big bus +84 94 925 96 75. They have WiFi on the bus with the password is 19006067

Note: If you want to transfer by private car from HCM please let me know

12:00 AM, Arriving at the bus station in Can Tho city, the driver or guide will pick you up from the bus station and transfer to homestay.

12:30 PM, Check in your homestay and have a nice local Vietnamese lunch.

13:30 PM, Take a break.

14:00 PM, You will take the bikes to explore the area so you can see the real local life with different types of farming, various plant and fruit garden and of course plenty of rice fields….

We then visit a Khmer temple of over 350 years old where you will learn more about Buddhism religion and Khmer culture and life

Visit the traditional market

05:30 PM, You can see sunset at the homestay if it is not cloudy

At 06:00 PM, we start join in preparing dinner. After dinner, you can enjoy a quiet and relaxing envening right in the heart of the Mekong for a perfect local feel.Homestay

DAY 2 : CAI RANG FLOATING MARKET – CACAO FARM

05:30 AM, Our guide will pick you up from your hotel and transfer to the boat.

Discover the Cai Rang floating market, a colourful, buzzing market with hundreds of boat vendors selling fruits, vegetables & hot food from sunrise to late morning. Cruise down the Mekong River to witness the local village lifestyle and walking in the countryside for fresh air. 

Visit the rice noodle family factory – This traditional noodle oven has been around for a long time. Coming here, you will visit the stages of making noodle soup from cooking rice paper from flour, drying, cutting into noodles and other stages

Visit the dragon fruit garden

Water coconut cannal and walk in the peaceful villages, tropical orchards, countryside roads. Stop and pass by “monkey bridges.

Visit the organic cacao farm where the guide will tell you interesting stories about cacao and Mr. Cacao and how to make chocolates, wines, cosmetics…Have a glass of cacao milk and can taste cacao wine.

12:00 PM, Have lunch

13:00 PM, Take you to hotel in the city.

In the afternoon & evening

Hotel: Wink Hotel Can Tho

(There are some places for your refernces at night in Ninh Kieu quay by yourself )

DAY 3: CAN THO – SON ISLET – LINH NGOC HOANG – RACH GIA

 08:00 AM, your personal guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel and transfer to the Binh Thuy for Con Son islet community-based tourism.
Can Tho floating fish farm
To begin Con Son islet tour, nothing can be as great as taking a boat sightseeing Can Tho Floating fish farm on Hau river. The river reflects the ups and downs of the fish farming village which has long been famous in the area. The locals made their floating house in the river for both living and fishing. Take a boat trip and go along the river, you see how the floating life happens and how the locals take care of their fish farm. Visitors can take leisure time to interact with the fisherman to learn about different interesting colorful freshwater fish and unlock the secrets of the river habitats on the Mekong river as well.

Con Son fruit garden
Visit the Con Son fruit garden where the fruit-picking experience is, you will enter the garden with the Con Son people to visit the garden and eat fruit in the garden. But not the type of climbing freely picking and eating. But Con Son still gives you a feeling of picking the fruits (seasonal) and eaten fruits (rambutans, guava, rose apple…) right in the gardens.

The Flying Snakehead Fish Show
Get to another local house for the Flying Snakehead Fish show. On Son islet, snakehead fish are very interesting, the locals can train them to fly high, beautiful, and simultaneously to grab the bait, but it takes a lot of practice.
 
Homemade traditional cakes
Visit one more local house for the homemade traditional cakes. Join hands with the locals to make cakes (sometimes) and enjoy the typical local family in the Can Tho traditional house and garden.
Back to the mainland
Take the boat trip from Son islet to the mainland.
12:00 at noon, Have lunch

At 14.00 pm: Lung Ngoc Hoang Nature reserve – A Day in the Heart of Nature

  • Get ready for an extraordinary journey as we take you to the mesmerizing Lung Ngoc Hoang Bird Sanctuary. With a wide variety of colorful birds and exotic animals, this natural haven is a true gem of the Mekong Delta.
  • Explore the Wildlife: Begin surrounded by the melody of diverse bird species in Lung Ngoc Hoang. Get up close to incredible wildlife in this enchanting natural setting.Boat Adventures: Continue with a serene boat ride through the heart of the forest. The gentle hum of motorboats and sampans accompanies the bird songs.Birdwatcher’s Paradise: This sanctuary is a dream for bird enthusiasts. Encounter various bird species and learn about their unique habitats, connecting with nature in your private world.

  • Enjoy the rice field atmosphere in Mekong Delta: Indulge in the rustic charm of Mekong Delta’s rice fields, where vibrant green expanses come alive. If you visit during harvest, and witness the mesmerizing spectacle of farmers bringing in abundant rice stocks, creating an authentic and lively experience.

  • This trip is timed perfectly for bird enthusiasts, ensuring an unforgettable rendezvous with nature.
  • Finish the tour and take you to Can Tho Bus station back to HCM

TOUR INCLUSIONS

  1. Transport to pick up & drop off in Can  Tho central
  2. Local well – speaking tour guide
  3. Boat
  4. Private car on the third day 3
  5. Breakfast, 3 Lunch and 1 dinner
  6. Bikes
  7. Hotel
  8. All entrance tickets

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