MEKONG DELTA 4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS_ SAI GON – MY THO – BEN TRE – CHAU DOC - CAN THO – CA MAU – BẠC LIEU – SOC TRANG – HAU GIANG

This 4-day, 3-night tour takes you on an unforgettable journey through the Mekong Delta, exploring the rich culture, history, and natural beauty of Southern Vietnam. Starting from Ho Chi Minh City, you will visit My Tho, Ben Tre, Can Tho, Chau Doc, Ca Mau, and Bac Lieu, experiencing famous attractions such as Cai Rang Floating Market, Tra Su Melaleuca Forest, and Ca Mau Cape - the southernmost point of Vietnam. Along the way, immerse yourself in local life, enjoy Southern folk music (Đờn Ca Tài Tử), cruise on the Mekong River, and taste authentic regional cuisine. The tour also offers visits to ancient pagodas, cultural landmarks, and historical sites like the Bac Lieu Prince’s House and Nam Hai Buddha Temple. This well-planned itinerary ensures a perfect balance of sightseeing, relaxation, and cultural experiences, making it an ideal getaway to explore the heart of the Mekong Delta.

Tour Highlights:

• Cruise on the Mekong River, visiting the famous four islets: Long, Lan, Qui, and Phung
• Explore Cai Rang Floating Market, the largest floating market in the Mekong Delta
• Row a traditional sampan boat through coconut-lined canals in Ben Tre
• Discover the Tra Su Melaleuca Forest, a stunning flooded ecosystem
• Enjoy Southern folk music (Đờn Ca Tài Tử) while tasting tropical fruits
• Visit Ca Mau Cape (GPS 0001), the southernmost point of Vietnam
• Experience a luxury dinner cruise on the Can Tho River at Ninh Kieu Wharf
• Explore the Bac Lieu Prince’s House, a historic French colonial mansion
• Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, a beautiful mix of Asian and European architecture
• See the largest reclining Buddha statue at Som Rong Pagoda in Soc Trang

Detailed Itinerary

DAY 1 : SAI GON – MY THO – BEN TRE – CAN THO

Morning : The bus and tour guide will pick you up at hotel near the Ben Thanh market from 6:45 to 7:15 . Then you will start the trip to Mekong Delta ( My Tho – Ben Tre ) .

In My Tho , tourists stop at Mekong Restop . You’ll have breakfast with typical dishes in Southern of Viet Nam as Hu tieu My Tho , Com Tam ,… . You can buy some snacks and use the restroom here .

Then you come to Vinh Trang pagoda built by Mr. and Mrs. Bui Cong Dat in the 19th century. Vinh Trang Pagoda is an architectural and artistic relic that ranks third in all types of pagodas in the southern part of the country. The pagoda was built in harmony with the architecture of both Europe and Asia.

Next, visitors will go to My Tho Cruise Port , then board a boat to travel to Tien River, admire the four islets of  Long, Lan, Qui, and Phung. Boats run along floating fish rafts for visitors to learn how local people raise fish in the river and see Rach Mieu Bridge.

To Thoi Son island (Lan island), you walk on the village road, visit local people's houses and fruit gardens, take souvenir photos and then visit the honey bee farm, enjoy honey lemon tea .

Next, you come to the tunes of  Don Ca Tai Tu Xu Dua – Southern folk music in Vietnam , eat fruit for free. After that, visitors use rowing boats to weave into the small canal to see the two rows of natural coconut trees and the simple landscape of the garden. Continue walking on the village’s road to coconut candy shop, learn how to make candy, show some handicraft made by coconut tree.

Noon : The tour guide take you to the restaurant to have lunch ( set menu lunch ) here. After that you can relax, fish for crocodiles, go to the monkey bridge, have a hammock to rest, or experience cycling on the village road, ...

Afternoon ( 14:30 ) :  Return to My Tho by boat and depart to Chau Doc  city. Arriving in Chau Doc (2-3 hours driving ) , you check in hotel located in the city center. 

18:00 : You have dinner in Sunrise restaurant . Then free to explore the nigh life in Chau Doc.

DAY 2 : CHAU DOC – CHUA SU PAGODA – NGOC HAU MAUSOLEUM – TRA SU MELALEUCA FOREST – CAN THO  

Morning:  Have breakfast at the hotel. After that, the bus  and tour guide take  the group to Sam Mountain Resort to visit Ba Chua Su Pagoda, Thoai Ngoc Hau Tomb, Tay An Co Tu Pagoda.

Continue the journey in the direction of Tinh Bien along Vinh Te canal through That Son range - Cam Mountain, Mount Ket and Khmer pagodas with unique architecture. Go to Nha Bang district, then go to Tra Su Melaleuca forest.

You start to visit the beautiful flooded Melaleuca forest ecosystem in the morning according to the itinerary. You walk 500m from the parking lot to the wharf, then take a motorboa for about 10 minutes running along the canal in the cool melaleuca forest to the first stop.

Noon : The group go to the restaurant area in the middle of the wild nature, arranged in clusters of small houses on stilts in the middle of the forest, very romantic and relaxing. Then depart for Long Xuyen for lunch at a restaurant.

Afternoon: The bus takes you to depart for Can Tho to the busiest land of Tay Do in the west of the Mekong Delta. Arrive in Can Tho, you check in hotel.

Evening (18:30): Bus takes you to Ninh Kieu wharf. You have a cozy dinner on a luxury yacht to explore Western cuisine on Can Tho river and listen to Southern amateur music.

(21h00): The boat docked, the bus take you back to the hotel to rest. You can freely explore Tay Do - Can Tho city at night, then return to the hotel on your own.

DAY 3 : CAN THO – CAI RANG FLOATING MARKET – CA MAU LAND 

Morning : You have breakfast at the hotel, then the bus will take you to Ninh Kieu wharf, use a boat to cruise on the Can Tho river. Visit Cai Rang floating market, one of the largest floating markets in the Mekong Delta, where hundreds of boats and ships trade and exchange goods and local specialties. Visit the craft village of making Hu Tieu. 

Arriving in Soc Trang, you visit SomRong temple - The largest reclining Buddha temple in Vietnam with famous Khmer architecture.

Continue the journey to Bac Lieu, visit Tac Say church - Gia Rai Bac Lieu, visit the grave of Father Truong Buu Diep - a famous priest who is considered a saint of grace, blessing those who believe, pray.

Noon : Depart for Ca Mau and have lunch at Anh Nguyet city restaurant - Ca Mau.

Afternoon : Visit the mangrove forest - Go to Ca Mau cape - the last sacred land of the motherland on the map of Vietnam. You will be able to see the scenery and take souvenir photos with your own eyes at the National Coordinate Landmark - GPS 0001, the iconic Ca Mau Cape.

Enjoy the panoramic view of Ca Mau Cape, visit the mangrove ecosystem at Cape Ca Mau National Park - World Biosphere Reserve. Visit the flagpole at Ca Mau cape, visit the museum, the statue of Au Co's mother.

Continue to the cape land to take souvenir photos with a red flag shirt with yellow star, visit the symbol of Ca Mau Cape.

Then the group returned to the car. Tou guide  takes you to the hotel to check in and rest.

18:00 : The bus takes you to have dinner . You are free to explore Ca Mau city – nigh life  

DAY 4 : CA MAU – BAC LIEU – BAC LIEU PRINCE’S HOUSE – SAI GON 

Morning : Have breakfast at the hotel, check out procedures. Then get on the bus to depart for Bac Lieu. You can see the Bac Lieu fan field on the way.

Continue to visit Cong Tu Bac Lieu house - This house was built in 1919, designed by a French engineer and all materials for construction were brought from France. After completion, it was considered the most superficial house in the South of the six provinces at that time. And most of all, the anecdote of the once golden life of  Ba Huy (Tran Trinh Huy) - who was dubbed "The Prince of Bac Lieu" that to this day can be said by everyone who is well known .

Continue the journey, visit Nam Hai Buddha and pray for good luck for yourself and your family.

Then depart for Soc Trang to visit the factory producing Quang Tran branded Pia cake from 1950 until now.

Noon: Depart for Hau Giang to have lunch with Southern specialties such as Hotpot, garden chicken, Linh fish, fried cod fish... Then continue the journey to Ho Chi Minh City.

Afternoon :  You continue to get on the bus  back to Ho Chi Minh City. On the way, stop at Cai Be station to rest, then continue the journey.

Evening (19:00): Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City, the bus drop you off at Ben Thanh market or Pham Ngu Lao street . The tour guide say goodbye and see you next time .