Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City – My Tho – Ben Tre – Can Tho (Lunch)
7:30 AM
Begin your journey with a convenient pick-up from 243 De Tham Street or your hotel in central District 1. Travel to My Tho by air-conditioned tourist bus, enjoying scenic countryside views and lush green rice paddies along the way. Upon arrival, visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, the largest and most iconic Buddhist temple in the Mekong Delta.
Continue with a boat cruise on the Mekong River, passing floating houses and fish cages that reflect daily river life. Transfer to a small hand-rowing boat and glide through peaceful canals shaded by coconut trees, offering an authentic glimpse of local village life.
Disembark on a coconut island in Ben Tre to visit a traditional coconut sweets workshop, learn about the handmade production process, and enjoy freshly made samples. Continue to Unicorn Island by motor cart to enjoy traditional Southern Vietnamese folk music (Đờn ca tài tử) while tasting seasonal tropical fruits. Visit a bee-keeping farm, enjoy natural honey tea, and explore a typical Mekong Delta house. Take part in a Vietnamese cooking class, learning how to prepare a local dish with guidance from local hosts.
12:30 PM
Enjoy a Vietnamese lunch in a garden setting. After lunch, relax, stroll around the village, or enjoy a short bicycle ride through quiet countryside paths. In the afternoon, cross the river by ferry and continue to Can Tho, the heart of the Mekong Delta.
6:30 PM
Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant at your own expense, followed by free time to explore Can Tho’s nightlife or relax at the hotel. Overnight in Can Tho.
Day 2: Can Tho – Cai Rang Floating Market – Phu Quoc Island (Breakfast)
6:30 AM
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, then depart by boat to visit Cai Rang Floating Market, one of the most famous and traditional floating markets in the Mekong Delta. Experience the lively atmosphere as local traders sell fruits and products directly from their boats.
Visit a traditional rice noodle-making workshop, enjoy a boat ride with fresh pineapple tasting, and explore a local market in the city centre.
9:30 AM
Transfer by private car (no guide) directly to Rach Gia Harbour.
1:00 PM
Depart to Phu Quoc Island by ferry. Arrive around 5:00 PM, marking the end of your Mekong Delta journey and the beginning of your island experience.