Can Tho - Con Ho island - Ben Tre - Saigon in 2 days

Can Tho - Ben Tre - Hochiminh City
Can Tho - Con Ho island - Ben Tre - Saigon in 2 days

Overview

This 2-day itinerary offers an escape to the heart of the Mekong Delta in less frequented areas, exploring breathtaking landscapes. You will discover lush and colorful nature, warm locals, and vibrant floating markets.

Can Tho - Con Ho island - Ben Tre - Saigon in 2 days
  • Peaceful boat rides on the Mekong tributaries
  • Various facets: Ben Tre's coconut jungle, exploration of local craftsmanship, lively floating markets, and discovering the locals' way of life
  • Exploration of local life on Con Son ecological island, making local cakes

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Upon your arrival in Can Tho at noon, you will be welcomed by the driver and guide. Transfer to the ecological island of Son. Short boat ride to reach Con Son Island with a stop to visit the floating village. Fish foot massage experience. Lunch at Con Son. Walk around the island to discover local life and daily activities of the locals. You will visit an orchard, participate in making traditional cakes, and taste seasonal fruits and homemade local cakes. En route to your hotel.

Overnight in Can Tho

Lunch

6:00 AM: Board a boat to visit the Cai Rang Floating Market, the largest in the entire Mekong Delta. The trading method here is unique, with each boat hanging the fruits it sells on a branch (beo). Walk to visit a rice noodle (Hu Tieu) making facility, a local specialty.

9:00 AM: Depart to Tra Vinh, with a stop en route to visit a Khmer pagoda.

11:30 AM: Board a boat to reach Con Ho Island, an authentic area covered with coconut gardens and orchards.

12:00 PM: Visit some families involved in eco-tourism on Con Ho Island. Experience foot soaking in medicinal herbs at Hai Trai. Next, visit Vu Minh's grapefruit garden and taste grapefruits if they are in season. Lunch at Mrs. Ba Phi's.

2:00 PM: Return aboard the boat. The boat navigates through the Co Chien River with lush landscapes of palm groves.

3:00 PM: Disembark at Thom Market, a well-known place for coconut trading and its handicraft workshops for coconut fiber and activated charcoal, etc. Explore the enchanting and green landscapes of the Mekong Delta. Return to Saigon

4h30, 200 km
Boat time: 1 to 1.5 hours, Breakfast, Lunch

Prices and Accommodation

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Included

  • Accommodation at a homestay or hotel as mentioned in the program
  • Transportation in a private vehicle with a driver for your group only
  • Meals as specified in the program: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
  • Experience with traditional cake
  • English-speaking guide
  • Entrance fees
  • Boat cruise, rowing sampan excursion, one liter of bottled water per day per person

Excluded

  • Personal traveler's insurance
  • Bank fees
  • Drinks, phone, personal expenses, and anything not clearly mentioned in the section "This price includes"
  • Tips, Additional cost during holidays (if any)

Useful Information

  • It is hot in the South, so remember to bring sunscreen, a raincoat, and a hat.
  • Insect repellent
  • Good and durable shoes
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