Departure time: pick up at hotel in HCM at 9am

Transportation: boat, car

Duration: 5 days

Highlight attractions:

DAY 1: PICK UP FROM HCM and HEAD TO BEN TRE DAY TRIP

At 7:00 am, you will be picked up at your hotel in HCM and head to Ben Tre. It takes around 2 hours 20 mins. In Ben Tre, you will enjoy these activities below:

• Picking up mangrove fruits along the river

• Enjoy watching fishing activity along the river, joining fishermen catching prawns and cooking river prawns right on the boat.
• Visit Coconut candy factory and Chocolate making place
• Paddle boat on small canal, enjoy nice and quiet view ( 30 minutes on paddle)
• Have lunch at the fruit garden or on the boat
• Cycling/taking tuktuk in a small village 

• Go back to BEN TRE RIVERSIDE RESORT
• Free time 

DAY 2: (8AM-5PM) 1 hour drive from Ben  Tre- Tra Vinh - exploration

Activities to Experience:

• Visit the 1000-year-old Khmer pagoda (including Ba Om pond, and The Khmer culture museum )
• head to “Giant fish islet” and enjoy doing these activities below 
• Try Butterfly Pea Flower Tea: Enjoy refreshing butterfly pea flower tea, mildly fragrant, and beneficial for health.
• Herbal Foot Soak: Relax with a natural herbal foot soak, relieving stress and improving blood circulation.
• Grilled Eggs: Experience this unique local delicacy, grilled to perfection with a rich countryside flavor.
•  Fresh Coconut Water: Have freshest coconut at the garden 
• Try having Banana Wine Distillery & Fried Bananas: Visit a banana wine distillery, sample the flavors, and taste crispy fried bananas.
• Pomelo Sweet Soup: Savor this delightful traditional dessert, a perfect blend of pomelo and coconut flavors.
• Lunch at local house
• Head to Can Tho 
• Check in your stay- Muong Dinh Lodge 
• BBQ with local food - special one

Day 3:Can Tho  9am-3pm : Visit Son islet and Nature Reserve in Hau Giang

We pick you up at your stay at 8am or time requested and start going to Son islet on the Mekong river around 20 mins. When you arrive, you will meet our tour guide and the enjoy doing these activities below

• Son Islet – Hidden Gem of the Mekong- Explore Son Islet, a tranquil island on the Mekong River, known for its close-knit local community and eco-tourism experiences. Here, visitors can engage in hands-on activities with local families.

• Enjoy making Pop Rice-  Cốm Nổ -Learn to make traditional Mekong cakes with locals using natural ingredients. Whether it’s bánh xèo (crispy pancake) or bánh bò (steamed rice cake), this interactive experience brings you closer to the region’s rich culinary heritage.

• Tropical Fruit Picking at a Local Orchard- Wander through a lush fruit orchard, picking and tasting fresh tropical fruits like mangoes, longans, rambutans, and durians. The experience offers a delicious insight into the Mekong’s agricultural abundance.

• Visit the Special Buffaloes and Try Riding Them- Meet the friendly buffaloes that play a key role in local farming life. For a fun and unique experience, try riding one under the guidance of local farmers, just as they have for generations.

• The Unique Floating Fish Farm on the Mekong River- Visit a floating fish farm, where families raise fish in large underwater cages beneath their homes. Learn about the sustainable fish farming practices that support local livelihoods and the region’s economy.

• Fish farm on Mekong river :- End your island visit with a fish massage, where tiny fish gently nibble at your feet, providing a natural and relaxing exfoliation. It’s a fun and refreshing way to experience local traditions.

• Then drive for an hour before we reach our destination at Lung Ngoc Hoang nature reserve.

• Lunch at the Nature reserve: Enjoy a home-cooked lunch at a local restaurant, featuring authentic Mekong Delta dishes prepared with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. This is a chance to savor flavors unique to the region while connecting with the hosts.

• Later, we cruise into the meandering canals of Lung Ngoc Hoang Nature Reserve, which is surrounded by water hyacinth and water lettuce covering the surface. This with you to fully immerse yourself in the forest's enchanting ammo here while observing the varied flora and fauna that the no we in its bounds. You will especially see wild honey bees in nature and learn about the vital role they play in local age ware, while we glide through the wetlands and flooded forests.
• We will then climb to the observatory to contemplate how thousands of diverse birds fill the sky and listen to melodic songs.
• Lung Ngoc Hoang stands as a haven for nature enthusiasts and wildlife aficionados. we will have lunch in the jungle 
• Visit the Bamboo basket making village where you observe what people do for making ends meet and experience making your own baskets guided by locals. 
• Back to Can Tho around 6pm 

Day 4: Floating market experience and boat trip through small mangrove canals.  

We will pick you up at your homestay/hotel at 5.30am. then start visiting these places below. 

• Cai Rang Floating Market- Start your day at Cai Rang Floating Market, the busiest and most iconic floating market in the Mekong Delta. Witness the unique way of life on the water as locals trade fresh produce and enjoy breakfast from a boat vendor for a true Mekong experience.

• Local Rice Paper Making House- Visit a family-run rice paper making house to see the traditional process of making this essential Vietnamese ingredient. Learn how rice is ground, dried, and turned into delicate sheets used for spring rolls and other dishes.

• Small Canal Exploration- Take a relaxing boat ride through a small canal, where the lush greenery, water coconut trees, and peaceful surroundings reveal the quieter side of the Mekong Delta. It’s a chance to experience daily life away from the bustling markets.

• Chinese Pagoda Visit: Explore a historic Chinese Pagoda, where colorful details and ancient traditions tell the story of the Chinese influence in the Delta. It’s a place of spiritual and cultural significance.

• • Lunch at local restaurant
  • Back to your hotel

• Free time 

• Dinner at the lodge 

DAY 5: DEPARTURE. You have breakfast on your own. We will send you to Can Tho airport. please inform your flight schedule

• Relax at the lodge 
• Your kids can walk around the village- so safe and authentic atmosphere 
• Airport transfer. Start at 10.00am from your stay.

  Included

  •  Breakfast day 2,3,4,5, lunch day 1,2,3,4,5 dinner day 2,3,4  at the lodge in Can Tho - food trial, 
  • Pick up at airport in HCM and drop off at Can Tho airport
  • Private means of transport (boats, bicycles, small sampan boats)
  • English speaking tour guides 
  • Entrance fees
  • Fruits and non- alcoholic drinks (once/person/day)
  • Accommodations:
  • 1 night at Ben Tre Riverside Lodge
  •  3 nights at Muong Dinh Lodge 
  • TAX
  Excluded: Gifts and alcoholic drinks.