The Enchanting Beauty of the Mekong Delta Culture (3 Days – 2 Nights)

Program description

• Day 01: Ho Chi Minh City – Ben Tre

  This morning, get ready to discover the wonderful region of the Mekong Delta, also known as the rice bowl of Vietnam. Upon your arrival in Ben Tre, begin your boat cruise on the Ham Luong River and visit Long Thanh Island, stopping at Mr. Ut Viet’s house to taste fresh fruits, honey tea, and see the process of coconut shell charcoal making. Continue your cruise to Mo Cay. Make a stop to explore the area and visit a coconut processing workshop. Take a xe Lam (a motorized cart) and stop at a local broom-making workshop, then enjoy a sampan ride along the canal before continuing the cruise to a local house for a delicious lunch of regional specialties. After the meal, take some time to stroll around and discover the local life.

  Pick up by car and transfer to your lodge, located in the heart of the Mekong Delta

  Check into your room and take some time to rest before joining a cooking class organized by the lodge. You are then invited to savor a dinner of traditional regional dishes. Taste authentic flavors and discover the culinary richness of the Ben Tre region.

  After dinner, relax with a foot bath in hot water infused with lemongrass, perfect for relieving the day’s fatigue.

  Overnight at the lodge.

• Day 02: Ben Tre – Sa Dec – Can Tho

  Your day begins with a pleasant 2-hour bicycle ride through the land of coconut trees. Take this enjoyable moment to discover the picturesque landscapes of the region.

  Back at your lodge, take the time to check out of your room before heading towards Sa Dec. Upon arrival, enjoy a walking tour to discover this charming and peaceful town. You will stroll along its narrow streets lined with beautiful old houses.

  Next, visit Trung Vuong School, where the mother of Marguerite Duras once taught. You will also have the opportunity to discover the Kien An Cung Pagoda, a Taoist place of worship for the Chinese community. Take advantage of your visit to enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

  In the afternoon, continue by road to Can Tho. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel where you can comfortably settle in.

  Overnight at hotel in Can Tho.

• Jour 03: Can Tho – Marché flottant – Ho Chi Minh

  This morning, embark on a memorable experience aboard small boats to discover the Cai Rang Floating Market, one of the largest and most fascinating in the delta. Here, you will have the chance to purchase seasonal agricultural products of unmatched freshness, as well as a variety of other items. Each boat, proudly displaying its flag showing its goods, offers you an authentic and unique experience.

  Next, we will visit the Sáu Hoài noodle factory to observe the traditional process of noodle-making, and we will even have the chance to prepare them ourselves. Continuing our journey down the river, we will explore the lives of the inhabitants of this aquatic region. Our boat will take us to a small river in the charming My Khanh village. There, we will switch to a local sampan to experience navigating along these small rivers lined with the characteristic vegetation of the West, such as coconut and banana trees. We will enjoy the tranquility of this picturesque village and discover its colorful flower fields. We will even have the chance to pick and taste coconuts aboard the boat, as well as fish.

  We will also visit the watermelon and corn fields, where we will learn traditional farming techniques using protective tarpaulin coverings, and have the opportunity to take photos in the middle of vast watermelon fields. We will savor grilled corn picked directly from the fields.

  Finally, we will return to the Ninh Kieu Wharf to conclude our program.

  In the mid-afternoon, depart by vehicle to Ho Chi Minh City.