Mekong Delta Adventure Tour 4 Days: Saigon – Cai Be – Can Tho – Chau Doc
Tour highlights
This Ho Chi Minh City – Cai Be – Can Tho – Chau Doc Tour guides you through a vibrant mix of history, heritage, and natural beauty. Witness the noon ceremony at the Cao Dai Temple, step into the underground network of the Cu Chi Tunnels, and cruise past fruit orchards and traditional craft villages. Experience the bustling Cai Rang floating market at sunrise, explore riverside gardens, and wander through heritage homes. End your journey in the magical Tra Su Forest, gliding between emerald waterways in a place that feels straight out of a storybook.
Tour Highlights:
- Witness the colorful Cao Dai noon ceremony in Tay Ninh.
- Explore the historic Cu Chi Tunnels.
- Cruise Cai Be’s canals and visit traditional craft villages.
- Experience the vibrant Cai Rang floating market in Can Tho.
- Discover Chau Doc’s Tra Su Cajuput Forest and its serene waterways.
Price includes:
- Hotel accommodation based on sharing twin/double rooms with daily breakfast.
- Meals as indicated on the program.
- Private (A/C) transfers and transportation on tours.
- Sightseeing and entrance fees on tour.
- English speaking guide as indicated on the program.
- Mineral water on car/van/bus.
Itinerary idea in detail
Ask us if you would also like us to arrange your international flights at our preferred rates.
After breakfast, depart for Tay Ninh to visit the Cao Dai Temple, known for its strikingly colorful architecture and the unique noon ceremony attended by devotees. Lunch at a local restaurant (not included).
In the afternoon, visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, an extensive underground network built and used by Vietnamese soldiers during the war. Learn about the tunnels’ strategic role and the resilience of those who lived and fought here. Return to Ho Chi Minh City. Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast, transfer to Cai Be for a boat trip along the river to Tan Phong Islet. Take a rowing boat through narrow canals for about 20–25 minutes to observe daily life and the lush orchards. Savor tropical fruits and enjoy traditional folk music in a garden setting.
Visit Phu Chau Pagoda or Cai Be Church, then explore a traditional handicraft village to see popcorn making, rice paper production, honey farming, and coconut candy making. Taste local specialties and enjoy a cup of honey tea. Continue cruising to Dong Hoa Hiep Village to visit a traditional Southern Vietnamese house recognized by UNESCO, such as Mr. Kiet’s ancient home or Mr. Ba Duc’s colonial house. Lunch will be served at a traditional or garden house. Return to Cai Be and transfer to Can Tho. Overnight in Can Tho.
Early morning takeaway breakfast, then meet your guide for a short transfer to the pier. Board a boat to explore the Cai Rang Floating Market, the largest and most vibrant in the Mekong Delta, where local traders buy and sell fresh produce from their boats. Continue cruising through scenic canals to visit a fruit garden, then stop at Binh Thuy Ancient House, which features an orchid garden and was a filming location for The Lover. Transfer by road to Chau Doc. Overnight in Chau Doc.
After breakfast, visit the Tra Su Melaleuca Forest, a wetland sanctuary where you can row through tranquil canals surrounded by mangroves and lush greenery. The area is home to diverse bird species and offers a serene, almost dreamlike atmosphere. Enjoy lunch at Tra Su before returning to Ho Chi Minh City for your onward departure.
