2-day Mekong Delta tour with Floating Market

2-day Mekong Delta tour with Floating Market

Over 60 million people depend on the Mekong Delta for their primary source of income or sustenance and it connect 6 different countries. On arrival at My Tho, after visiting Vinh Trang pagoda, take a motor boat to enter My Tho city through Bao Dinh natural canal. Take a picturesque hand rowed boat ride under the shade of the overhanging coconut trees along the canals. Day 2 you’ll have another boat tour down the Lower Mekong to the floating market, which is brimming with activity. Cross the Monkey bridges and see how Vietnamese noodles are made before heading back to the city.

Itinerary

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City - My Tho - Ben Tre - Can Tho

Stop At: My Tho, My Tho, Tien Giang Province, Mekong Delta
Start from Ho Chi Minh City and depart for My Tho. After visiting Vinh Trang Pagoda, take a boat ride along the river viewing the stilt houses and the fruit plantations along the river bank. Proceed to Tortoise island and have lunch in the local restaurant. Enjoy a boat ride under the shadow of the water coconut trees to visit a family business which epitomizes the idyllic rural lifestyle. Then enjoy the seasonal delicious fruits & honey tea while listening to the traditional music. Take a rowboat ride along the creeks. After taking a delightful walk through the fruit plantation and village, proceed to Can Tho. Have dinner (own expense) and overnight at your proposed hotel in Can Tho.
Duration: 16 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight in 2-star hotel in Can Tho.

Day 2: Explore Cai Rang Floating Market - Ho Chi Minh City

Stop At: Cai Rang Floating Market, 46 Hai Ba Trung Near Cai Rang Bridge, Can Tho 900000 Vietnam
Take an early morning boat trip to visit the Cai Rang Floating Market, a wholesale market of fruit and vegetable at its busiest time of the day. Keep cruising through the small channel system and visit a rice noodle making village. Break for lunch. Return to Ho Chi Minh City.
Duration: 16 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.