07:30 – Hotel Pick-up in Ho Chi Minh City

Your guide and driver will meet you at your hotel in central Ho Chi Minh City.

Leave the city behind and travel south toward the Mekong Delta.

Along the way, watch the scenery change from urban neighborhoods to rice fields, fruit orchards, canals and peaceful countryside.

09:30 – Arrive in My Tho & Mekong River Cruise

Arrive in My Tho and board a local motorboat.

Begin your journey along the Mekong River, passing fishing boats, riverside homes and lush islands.

Your guide will introduce you to the importance of the river and how generations of local families have built their lives around the waterways.

10:00 – Tropical Fruit Garden & Local Village

Step ashore and walk through a peaceful village surrounded by tropical vegetation.

Visit a local fruit garden and taste seasonal fruits grown in the fertile Mekong Delta.

Depending on local arrangements, you may also enjoy Đờn Ca Tài Tử, traditional Southern Vietnamese folk music performed by local residents.

10:45 – Traditional Sampan Ride

Board a small wooden sampan and travel slowly through narrow canals shaded by water coconut palms.

This peaceful journey is one of the signature experiences of the Mekong Delta.

Enjoy the scenery as your local rower guides the boat through waterways inaccessible to larger vessels.

11:30 – Local Workshop Experience

Visit a small family-run workshop and discover traditional products made in the Mekong Delta.

Learn about local ingredients and traditional production methods while meeting people who live and work in the community.

12:30 – Mekong Delta Lunch

Enjoy a Vietnamese lunch featuring regional dishes.

Relax in the peaceful surroundings before continuing deeper into Ben Tre.

14:00 – Discover Ben Tre Coconut Country

Continue toward Ben Tre, often known for its extensive coconut groves.

Visit a local coconut workshop and learn how different parts of the coconut are transformed into food and everyday products.

Sample fresh coconut specialties and discover why coconut farming is so closely connected to life in Ben Tre.

15:00 – Countryside Experience

Travel through quiet village roads surrounded by gardens, small canals and traditional homes.

Depending on the local route and conditions, explore the countryside on foot or by bicycle.

This is a chance to slow down and experience the peaceful rhythm of rural Mekong life.

16:30 – Check-in at Local Homestay

Arrive at your Mekong Delta homestay.

Check in and enjoy some free time to relax in the countryside atmosphere.

Walk around the garden, watch local life or simply enjoy the quiet surroundings away from Ho Chi Minh City.

18:00 – Local Cooking Experience

Join your host and learn how some traditional Southern Vietnamese dishes are prepared.

Depending on the homestay and seasonal menu, guests may help prepare part of the evening meal.

It’s a relaxed opportunity to learn more about local ingredients and family food culture.

19:00 – Vietnamese Dinner

Enjoy dinner with regional dishes in the peaceful setting of the homestay.

After dinner, relax and experience the quiet side of the Mekong Delta at night.

Overnight at a local homestay.

05:00 – Early Morning Wake-up

Wake early and prepare for one of the highlights of your Mekong Delta journey.

Travel toward the river and board a local boat for the morning experience.

05:30 – Cai Rang Floating Market

Cruise toward the famous Cai Rang Floating Market, one of the best-known river markets in the Mekong Delta.

Observe boats gathering on the river and learn about the traditional trading culture that developed around Can Tho’s waterways.

Your guide will explain how sellers traditionally advertise their produce and how river commerce has changed over time.

The exact level of market activity can vary by day and season, but arriving early provides the best opportunity to experience the morning atmosphere.

08:00 – Can Tho Waterways

Continue exploring Can Tho by boat.

Leave the larger river behind and discover quieter waterways lined with houses, gardens and local businesses.

Observe morning life along the river and see another side of the Mekong beyond the floating market.

09:00 – Traditional Rice Noodle Workshop

Visit a local family workshop and discover how traditional Mekong rice noodles are produced.

Learn about the different stages of preparation and see how a simple ingredient such as rice becomes one of Vietnam’s most important everyday foods.

10:00 – Local Orchard or Village Experience

Continue to a fruit orchard or nearby village, depending on seasonal conditions.

Walk through tropical gardens and learn about fruits grown in the Mekong’s fertile environment.

Enjoy some time to relax before leaving Can Tho.

11:30 – Lunch in Can Tho

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant with Southern Vietnamese dishes.

13:00 – Depart for Ho Chi Minh City

After lunch, begin the return journey to Ho Chi Minh City.

Relax in the vehicle and enjoy your final views of the Mekong countryside.

16:30 – 17:30 – Hotel Drop-off

Arrive back at your hotel in central Ho Chi Minh City.

Return time may vary depending on traffic and local conditions.