Overview:
Escape the city and discover the Mekong Delta on a private 2-day journey from HCMC. Enjoy private car transfers, scenic canal boat rides, Cai Rang floating market, village cycling, and a local cooking class.
Detailed Itinerary:
Day 1: HCMC – My Tho & Ben Tre – Can Tho (Lunch)
08:00: Your private driver picks you up from HCMC for a comfortable transfer to My Tho (Driver only).
10:00: Arrive at My Tho station to meet your local tour guide. Cross the Tien River to Ben Tre, pass floating fish markets along Dragon Island.
Cruise through Xep Canal to see coconut handicrafts, enjoy tropical fruits, listen to Đờn ca tài tử folk music, and take a Moto Car (Xe Lam) along village paths.
Visit Mr. Nam Ngo orchard for honey tea and bee-breeding. Take a relaxing rowing boat ride along a water palm creek.
Lunch: Savor local Mekong specialties at an islet garden restaurant and taste coconut candy.
13:00: Return to My Tho by boat to rejoin your private car for the scenic drive to Can Tho (Driver only).
Late Afternoon & Evening: Arrive in Can Tho, check into your hotel, and enjoy free time exploring Ninh Kieu Pier and the night market.
Note on Accommodation: Hotel accommodation in Can Tho is not included, allowing you the flexibility to book your preferred stay.
Day 2: Cai Rang Floating Market – Noodle Factory & Orchard – Cycling & Cooking Class – Return to HCMC (Breakfast/Local Noodle Soup, Light Lunch, Early Dinner)
05:00: Your local tour guide meets you at your hotel for an early boat trip to Cai Rang Floating Market to experience river trading and taste fresh fruits. Enjoy a bowl of local floating noodle soup (hủ tiếu) right on the water.
07:30 – 08:30: Visit a traditional local noodle factory and stroll through a lush fruit orchard with your guide.
08:30 – 10:00: Return to the hotel to freshen up and check out.
10:00 – 12:30: Head to Ba Lang Garden with your guide for a leisurely bicycle ride through quiet village lanes (standard 5km leisure route, with a longer 10+ km option available upon request for active cyclists), followed by a hands-on Bánh Khọt cooking class and an early lunch.
Afternoon: Enjoy an early dinner with local dishes before wrapping up the tour. After dinner, guide services conclude. Board your private vehicle with your driver for the approx. 3-hour return trip to HCMC. Drop off at your original pickup point. Tour ends.