Depart from Ho Chi Minh City: Mekong Dream 4D3N
ID: GYG1129943-1734249
Category:
Country: Vietnam
Duration:
4 days
Description
Round-trip transfer between Ho Chi Minh City and Can Tho City. This four-day journey is filled with gentle rhythms, vibrant culture, and memories that stay long after you return.
DAY 1: Bicycle Tour Through Peacedul Rural Villages
10:00 AM - Pickup from Ho Chi Minh City to Can Tho.
2:00 PM - Check in Eco Homestay with a Swimming Pool or Luxury hotel in Can Tho City.
2.30 PM - 6:30 PM, take the bike trip through peaceful rural villages. We will cycle through peaceful villages and riverside gardens where locals greet you warmly and tropical fruits tempt your senses. Ride past golden rice fields and savor fresh flavors as the Mekong sunset paints the sky.
Then, enjoy a cozy, rustic home-style Vietnamese dinner.
Inclusions:
Drinks: coconut, passion juice
Fruits: mango, tropical fruits
Transportation: bicycle
Local dinner
DAY 2: Explore Tra Su Cajuput Forest
7:00 AM - Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
7:30 AM - Your adventure begins as our friendly guide welcomes you, which includes:
Scenic Drive: Begin with 3-hour journey through endless rice paddies before reaching Tra Su Forest.
Cruise by motorboat through calm waterways filled with lotus flowers and wild plants. Then, switch to a paddle boat to spot white storks and colorful birds. Climb up the viewing tower for amazing views of the entire green forest. Enjoy a lunch with local dishes.
3PM - We will start the trip back to your hotel.
Inclusions:
Local breakfast, lunch
Drink & fruits: mango
Transfer: air-conditioned car and boat
DAY 3: Largest, Authentic Floating Market Experiences
6:30 AM - Our friendly guide arrives to pick you up for the day’s journey, which includes:
Cai Rang Floating Market: Float among lively boats filled with fresh pineapples, watermelons while enjoying ‘shaking’ rice noodle soup and rich Vietnamese coffee right on the water.
Local Rice Noodle Factory: Step into a family factory and see how they make rice noodles by hand, just as locals have done for generations.
Wild Canals: Take a tranquil boat ride through water coconut palms, and let nature recharge your soul.
Organic Cocoa Farm: Discover handmade chocolate and savor rich, pure cocoa at the organic farm.
Then, you can take your time to relax.
5:30 PM - 9 PM: Explore the city, enjoy a Mekong-style dinner and relax with drinks by the lake as fish swim beneath.
Inclusions
Local breakfast, dinner
Drinks: coffee, chocolate.
Fruit: mango, pineapple.
Transportation: Sampan boat.
DAY 4: Explore Mua Xuan Nature Reserve
6:30 AM - Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel.
7:00 AM - Our friendly guide will pick you up from the hotel and drive for about an hour to reach Mua Xuan Nature Reserve.
Mua Xuan Nature Reserve: Cruise gently along waterways, covered by water hyacinth and water lettuce. Next, discover colorful plants, rare tropical birds such as herons, erget, coucals, and swamphens. Then, climb the viewing tower for breathtaking views of the entire reserve and take a peaceful 30-minute forest walk.
12 PM - Check out and end our wonderful experience at the hotel.
12:30 PM - Our driver pick up at transfer you back to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh.
Inclusions:
Breakfast & drinks
Transportation: longtail boat, car
Highlights
- Each day is thoughtfully designed to immerse you in authentic Mekong life
- From wetlands teeming with birdlife to fruit gardens and rice paddies
- Discover traditions alive in Mekong life though rice noodle factory, cacao farm
- English-speaking guides are warm, knowledgeable, and deeply rooted in the Mekong
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Why You’ll Love Our Tour
Experience the soul of the Mekong Delta through a vibrant mix of cycling, boating, and authentic local encounters.
Paddle quietly among elegant storks, kingfishers, and rare tropical birds, then climb lookout towers for sweeping views of untouched green landscapes. These moments offer a rare glimpse into Vietnam’s rich biodiversity and tranquil wetland ecosystems.
With Vietnam’s economy evolving, the floating market now peaks between 7:00 and 9:00 AM—our 6:45 AM start ensures you arrive right on time. Unlike tours with long early transfers, our nearby departure point saves you time and keeps things relaxed.
Everything’s included: meals, drinks, transport, entrance fees, and even raincoats, so there are no surprise costs.
Our guide team features vibrant Gen Z locals from top universities, bringing fresh energy and deep understanding of the country’s culture, history, politics, philosophy, economy, and daily life.
We will pick you up from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City (in number 1 District) to Can Tho city. Before picking you up, we’ll confirm any necessary details to ensure everything is clear and comfortable for you. For the activities in the tour, we will pick up at the eco homestay or hotel where you're staying.
INCLUDED
- 03 breakfasts
- 01 lunch
- 02 local dinners
- Drinks on the tour: coffee, chocolate, coconut, passion fruit juice, water bottle
- Tropical fruits: mango, pinapple, jackfruit, rambutan
- English-Speaking local guide
- Transportation: car, longtail and sampan boat, bicycle
- Entrance ticket
- Accomodation: 03 nights at Eco Homestay With a Swimming Pool or a Luxury hotel in Can Tho City
NOT INCLUDED
- Personal expenses are not included in the tour
- Drinks at the hotel
- Insurance
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.