MEKONG DELTA DISCOVERY | 5D4N | FROM HA NOI

MORNING

04:00: Meet your Vietnam Tourist tour guide at Noi Bai Airport and complete check-in procedures for your 05:30 Vietjet Air flight to Can Tho.

07:40: Upon arrival at Can Tho Airport, you will be welcomed by Vietnam Tourist's driver and tour guide before transferring to a local restaurant for breakfast.

08:45: Transfer to Con Son Pier.

09:00: Board a local boat and cruise across the peaceful Hau River to Con Son Community Ecotourism Village. Covering nearly 70 hectares, this small river islet is home to fewer than one hundred households and is blessed with fertile alluvial soil, lush orchards, and the authentic charm of the Mekong Delta. Here, visitors can enjoy the tranquil countryside atmosphere while experiencing the warm hospitality and simple lifestyle of the local community.

Your exploration of Con Son includes a variety of unique local experiences:

Visit the Hau River fish farms, where dozens of floating fish cages raise local freshwater species such as basa fish, giant barb, and featherback fish.

Enjoy watching thousands of colorful Koi fish, experience a relaxing Koi fish foot massage, and sample the famous featherback fish cake, a local specialty.

Receive a warm welcome from local residents with a refreshing herbal drink made from breadfruit leaves or butterfly pea flowers, both grown in their home gardens.

Visit tropical fruit orchards filled with rambutan, longan, pomelo, mangosteen, guava, mulberry, and other seasonal fruits. Pick and enjoy fresh fruit directly from the trees.

Walk across a traditional Monkey Bridge, one of the iconic symbols of the Mekong Delta countryside.

Take a leisurely stroll through the peaceful village paths and enjoy the fresh riverside atmosphere.

Discover local culture through a traditional cake-making workshop, where friendly villagers will guide you in preparing a variety of Southern Vietnamese specialties, including: Steamed Banana Cake, Grilled Cassava Cake, Sticky Rice Cake, Layer Cake, Honeycomb Cake, Sweet Rice Cake

& Clear Dumplings

Watch the fascinating Flying Snakehead Fish Show, a unique local performance in which snakehead fish leap above the water to catch food. Afterwards, visit a guava orchard and taste freshly picked fruit.

NOON

12:00: Enjoy lunch at Con Son Community Ecotourism Village, featuring a selection of authentic Mekong Delta specialties prepared with fresh local ingredients.

AFTERNOON

13:30: Return by boat to the mainland and transfer to your hotel for check-in and a short rest.

16:00: Visit the Golden House – Fairytale Garden (entrance fee at your own expense). Decorated almost entirely in gold tones, the house showcases luxurious interiors and elegant architecture inspired by royal palaces. Visitors can dress in imperial-style costumes, capture memorable photos, and admire the impressive design and artistic details throughout the property.

17:30: Board a 5-Star Dinner Cruise and enjoy dinner while cruising along the Can Tho River. Experience the vibrant atmosphere of the Mekong Delta with live Don Ca Tai Tu folk music performances, entertaining magic shows, and an interactive karaoke session where guests are welcome to sing and join the festivities.

EVENING

Enjoy free time to explore Ninh Kieu Wharf, one of Can Tho's most lively waterfront areas, beautifully illuminated at night.

Overnight in Can Tho City.

MORNING

05:30: Transfer to Can Tho Tourist Pier and board a boat to visit Cai Rang Floating Market, the largest floating market in the Mekong Delta. Watch the lively trading activities on the river and discover the unique "Cay Beo" trading method, where vendors display samples of their products on tall bamboo poles to attract customers.

06:00: Continue by boat to a traditional rice noodle workshop to learn about the local process of making fresh rice noodles. The workshop is also well known for its crispy rice noodle pizza, prepared by seasoning and frying rice noodles before adding a variety of toppings according to your preference (at your own expense).

07:00: Return by boat to Can Tho Tourist Pier. Transfer back to the hotel for breakfast before checking out.

08:30: Depart for Chau Doc, a charming riverside city in An Giang Province, famous for its rich cultural heritage and diverse ethnic communities.

NOON

12:00: Arrive in Chau Doc and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

After lunch, transfer to the hotel for check-in and a short rest.

AFTERNOON

15:00: Transfer to Chau Doc Pier and board a local boat to visit the Colorful Floating Village. Stretching for more than one kilometer along the Chau Doc River, the village features around 165 floating fish farms painted in vibrant shades of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. Cruise through the floating village and gain insight into the daily life of local fish farmers.

Continue to Cham Village in Da Phuoc, home to one of the largest Cham communities in southern Vietnam. Discover the unique traditions, customs, and lifestyle of the Cham people, who have preserved their cultural identity for generations.

Visit a Cham Mosque, where you can admire its distinctive Islamic architecture, elegant decorative patterns, and learn more about the spiritual life of the local Cham Muslim community.

17:00: Return to the pier and transfer to the Sam Mountain historical and spiritual complex.

Your pilgrimage begins with a visit to Tay An Pagoda, one of the most famous Buddhist temples in the Mekong Delta. Located at the foot of Sam Mountain, the pagoda is renowned for its remarkable blend of Vietnamese and Indian-Islamic architectural styles.

Continue to Ba Chua Xu Temple, the region's most sacred pilgrimage site. Every year, millions of visitors come here to pray for health, prosperity, good fortune, and peace. The temple is deeply connected with the history and legends of Chau Doc and has become an important spiritual symbol of southern Vietnam.

A short walk from the temple brings you to Thoai Ngoc Hau Tomb, also known as Son Lang. This well-preserved Nguyen Dynasty monument honors Thoai Ngoc Hau (Nguyen Van Thoai), the distinguished mandarin who played a significant role in developing and protecting the An Giang region. The complex includes both his mausoleum and a temple dedicated to his memory.

EVENING

19:00: Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.

Spend the evening at your leisure exploring Chau Doc City.

Overnight in Chau Doc.

MORNING

07:00: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before checking out.

08:00: Visit Chau Doc Market, the city's largest traditional market and one of the best places to experience the local culture of An Giang Province. Wander through the bustling market, where you will find a wide variety of local specialties, fresh produce, traditional fish sauce, dried foods, clothing, and handicrafts. This is also an ideal place to shop for regional products such as palm sugar, fermented fish (mam), and other famous Mekong Delta delicacies.

09:00: Continue to Tra Su Cajuput Forest, one of Vietnam's most beautiful flooded cajuput forests and an important ecological reserve in the Mekong Delta. Board a traditional sampan and glide quietly through narrow waterways shaded by lush cajuput trees while enjoying the peaceful scenery of floating duckweed and diverse wildlife. Along the way, you will have the opportunity to explore several unique attractions within the forest, including Kieu Bridge, Ten Thousand Steps Bamboo Bridge, and the romantic Love Bridge, each offering excellent viewpoints for photography and nature appreciation.

NOON

11:00: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

AFTERNOON

12:30: Continue to Cam Mountain, the highest peak in the Mekong Delta at 716 meters above sea level, often referred to as the "Roof of the Mekong Delta." Ride the 3.5-kilometer cable car over the picturesque Thanh Long Lake while admiring panoramic views of the magnificent That Son (Seven Mountains) range. Upon reaching the summit, visit several important spiritual and scenic landmarks, including Thuy Liem Lake, Son Than Shrine, Big Buddha Pagoda, Van Linh Pagoda, and the impressive 32-meter-tall Maitreya Buddha Statue, one of the largest of its kind in Vietnam.

15:30: Depart for Rach Gia City.

18:00: Arrive in Rach Gia, Kien Giang Province, and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.

EVENING

Spend the evening at your leisure exploring Rach Gia City.

Overnight in Rach Gia City.

MORNING

08:30: Depart from Rach Gia City for Ca Mau, Vietnam's southernmost province.

NOON

11:30: Arrive in Ca Mau City and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

AFTERNOON

12:30: Continue the journey to Nam Can and Ca Mau Cape, traveling approximately 100 km to reach the southernmost tip of Vietnam.

15:30: Arrive at Ca Mau Cape National Tourist Site and begin exploring this remarkable landmark. Visit the newly developed complex featuring impressive attractions such as the National Flag Tower, Lac Long Quan Temple, and the Au Co Mother Statue. Along the way, admire the vast Ca Mau mangrove forests, one of the largest and most important coastal ecosystems in Vietnam.

Continue to the National GPS Marker 0001, the iconic Ca Mau Cape Landmark, and the southernmost point of the country for memorable photographs. Explore the rich mangrove ecosystem of Ca Mau Cape National Park, recognized as part of the World Biosphere Reserve. In the late afternoon, you will also have the opportunity to admire one of the most beautiful sunsets in southern Vietnam, as the sun slowly disappears over the mangrove forest and the sea, creating a peaceful and unforgettable landscape.

17:00: Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.

18:00: Depart for Ca Mau City.

20:00: Arrive at your hotel in Ca Mau City and check in.

EVENING

Enjoy free time to explore Ca Mau Night Market and sample local specialties at your own leisure.

Overnight in Ca Mau City.

MORNING

07:00: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before checking out.

08:00: Depart for Bac Lieu.

09:30: Visit the famous Bac Lieu Prince's House, one of the city's most iconic historical landmarks. Built between 1917 and 1919, this elegant French-style mansion once belonged to Tran Trinh Huy, better known as the "Prince of Bac Lieu," who was renowned for his extravagant lifestyle in southern Vietnam during the 1930s and 1940s. Alternatively, guests may explore Bac Lieu Market and shop for local products.

10:00: Continue to Quan Am Phat Dai (Mother Nam Hai) to offer incense and pray for good health, peace, and good fortune. Located in Nha Mat Ward, this well-known Buddhist site features an impressive 11-meter statue of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva facing the East Sea. Guests may also visit Nha Mat Tourist Area, located nearby, for sightseeing or shopping.

NOON

11:00: Enjoy lunch at A Mat Restaurant, followed by a short rest.

AFTERNOON

12:30: Depart for Soc Trang.

13:30: Visit Sa Lon Pagoda, also known as Clay Bowl Pagoda (Chen Kieu Pagoda), one of the most distinctive Khmer temples in the Mekong Delta. The pagoda is famous for its unique architecture, with walls and decorative details beautifully adorned with porcelain bowls and plates. Besides admiring its remarkable design, visitors can also learn about Khmer culture and capture memorable photographs.

14:30: Continue to Wat Pătum Wôngsa Som Rông, commonly known as Som Rong Pagoda, a Khmer temple with a history of more than 600 years. The temple is well known for its impressive architecture and beautiful photo spots reminiscent of Thailand's famous temples. It is also home to one of Vietnam's largest reclining Buddha statues.

15:30: Depart for Can Tho City.

18:00: Arrive at Can Tho Airport, where your Vietnam Tourist tour guide will assist you with check-in for your 19:40 flight back to Hanoi.

This concludes your 5 Days 4 Nights Mekong Delta Tour. Vietnam Tourist sincerely thanks you for traveling with us and looks forward to welcoming you on your next journey.