05:00 – Hotel Pick-up in Ho Chi Minh City

Your private guide and driver will meet you at your hotel.

Depart early for Can Tho while the city is still quiet.

Relax in your private vehicle as the landscape gradually changes from Ho Chi Minh City’s urban surroundings to rice fields, rivers, orchards and villages of the Mekong Delta.

08:00 – Arrive in Can Tho

Arrive in Can Tho, often considered the economic and cultural heart of the Mekong Delta.

Head toward the river and board a local boat to experience life along the waterways.

See riverside houses, local boats and communities whose lives remain closely connected to the Mekong River.

Important: This itinerary does not promise the classic early-morning Cai Rang Floating Market experience. To see the market at its most active, an overnight Can Tho tour is much better.

09:00 – Can Tho Local Experience

Continue exploring the quieter side of Can Tho.

Depending on local conditions, visit a riverside community, local market, orchard or traditional family business.

Meet local people and learn about agriculture, food production and everyday life in the Mekong Delta.

10:00 – Depart Can Tho for My Tho

Return to your private vehicle and continue toward My Tho.

The road journey gives you another perspective of the Delta as you pass small towns, farms, canals and rural communities.

12:30 – Vietnamese Lunch

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

Taste southern Vietnamese dishes prepared with ingredients and flavors typical of the Mekong Delta.

Take some time to relax before beginning the afternoon river experience.

13:30 – My Tho Mekong River Cruise

Arrive at the pier and board a motorboat for your journey along the Mekong River.

Enjoy views of fishing boats, riverside communities and lush islands while your guide explains how the river has shaped local life and commerce.

14:00 – Local Island & Tropical Fruit Experience

Step ashore and explore a peaceful local community.

Walk through tropical gardens and taste seasonal fruits grown in the fertile Mekong Delta.

Depending on the day’s arrangements, enjoy traditional southern Vietnamese folk music performed by local residents.

14:45 – Sampan Ride Through Small Canals

One of the highlights of the journey begins here.

Board a traditional sampan and travel slowly through narrow waterways shaded by water coconut palms.

The small wooden boat allows you to reach places inaccessible to larger vessels and provides one of the most recognizable experiences of the Mekong Delta.

15:15 – Discover Ben Tre & Coconut Culture

Continue toward Ben Tre, a province famous for its coconut groves.

Visit a small local workshop and discover how coconuts are transformed into traditional products.

Learn how local families use different parts of the coconut and see a side of the Mekong economy that has existed for generations.

Sample coconut products and interact with local residents before continuing the journey.

16:00 – Local Village Experience

Enjoy a short walk through the village surroundings.

Pass tropical gardens, small bridges, canals and traditional homes while learning more about daily life in Ben Tre.

This quieter experience contrasts with the larger waterways and gives you a closer look at rural Mekong life.

16:30 – Return by Boat

Board the boat for the journey back toward the mainland.

Enjoy your final views of the Mekong waterways before meeting your private driver.

17:00 – Return to Ho Chi Minh City

Relax in your private vehicle after a full day exploring southern Vietnam.

Hotel Drop-off

Arrive back at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.

Return time may vary depending on traffic and local conditions.