5-Day Mekong Delta Adventure

7:30 am: After breakfast, depart from Ho Chi Minh City and take a scenic drive through lush countryside to My Tho, the gateway to the Mekong Delta.

9:30 am: Arrive at Vinh Trang Pagoda, a beautiful Buddhist temple with impressive giant Buddha statues and intricate architecture.

10:30 am: Board a boat at My Tho Pier and cruise along the Tien River, passing Dragon, Unicorn, Turtle, and Phoenix Islands.

11:30 am: Stop at Thoi Son Islet, where you can taste fresh tropical fruits while enjoying a traditional Southern folk music performance.

12:30 am: Enjoy a delicious Mekong-style lunch at a local riverside restaurant, featuring Deep-fried elephant earfish, spring rolls, and caramelized clay pot fish.

2:00 pm: Continue to Ben Tre, known as the “Coconut Kingdom” of Vietnam. Take a sampan ride through coconut tree-lined canals and visit a coconut candy workshop.

4:30 pm: Check in to a charming eco-lodge or equivalent homestay in Ben Tre.

6:30 pm: Experience a home-cooked Mekong Delta dinner, featuring freshwater prawns, braised pork, and Vietnamese pancakes (bánh xèo).

Overnight in Ben Tre.

7:30 am: Enjoy a countryside breakfast with Vietnamese coffee and bánh mì before biking through peaceful villages, stopping to chat with locals and see how they make rice paper and conical hats.

10:00 am: Depart for Can Tho, the largest city in the Mekong Delta. Along the way, stop at a fruit farm to pick and taste fresh mangoes, longans, or jackfruit.

12:30 pm: Arrive in Can Tho and have lunch at a riverside restaurant, trying grilled snakehead fish, Mekong Delta hotpot, and fresh seafood.

2:30 pm: Visit Binh Thuy Ancient House, a well-preserved 19th-century house famous for its French and Vietnamese architecture.

4:00 pm: Take a boat ride along the Can Tho River and visit Son Islet, where you can try catching fish the traditional way and enjoy a home-cooked meal.

6:30 pm: Dinner at L’Escale Restaurant, offering a mix of French and Vietnamese cuisine with stunning river views.

Overnight in Can Tho.

5:30 am: Wake up early to visit the Cai Rang Floating Market, the largest and most famous floating market in Vietnam. Watch local traders sell fresh produce from their boats while enjoying a bowl of noodle soup (hủ tiếu) on the water.

8:30 am: Return to the hotel for breakfast and check out.

10:00 am: Depart Chau Doc, a unique riverside town near the Cambodian border with a rich mix of Vietnamese, Cham, and Khmer cultures.

12:30 pm: Have lunch at a floating restaurant, trying local specialties like grilled catfish and Cambodian-style curry.

2:30 pm: Visit Tra Su Cajuput Forest, an incredible wetland sanctuary home to diverse wildlife and a stunning waterway covered with green duckweed. Take a boat ride through the flooded forest, spotting birds and lotus flowers.

5:30 pm: Check in to a riverside hotel or a floating homestay in Chau Doc.

7:00 pm: Enjoy a traditional Khmer dinner at local restaurant.

Overnight in Chau Doc.

7:30 am: After breakfast, visit the Sam Mountain Pagoda Complex, where you can enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of the Mekong Delta and Cambodia.

10:00 am: Depart for Ha Tien, a beautiful border town known for its untouched beaches and limestone landscapes.

12:30 pm: Lunch at a seaside restaurant, trying grilled squid, shrimp pancakes, and seafood hotpot.

2:00 pm: Explore Thach Dong Cave, a mysterious limestone cave with ancient legends and stunning stalactites.

3:30 pm: Relax at Mui Nai Beach, a quiet, scenic spot perfect for swimming and sunset watching.

6:30 pm: Enjoy a beachfront dinner with freshly caught seafood before heading back to your hotel.

Overnight in Ha Tien.

7:00 am: Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before departing for Ho Chi Minh City.

11:30 am: Stop in Long Xuyen for lunch and explore the Ong Ho Islet, home to a tranquil riverside village and the Ton Duc Thang Museum.

3:30 pm: Continue the drive back to Ho Chi Minh City, arriving in the late afternoon.