HO CHI MINH CITY – CAN THO – CHAU DOC (L, D)

• 05:00 am Depart Ho Chi Minh City for the 3 - hour drive to Mekong Delta. Leaving the city behind, the scenery changes to views of rice paddies, beautiful orchards by the side of the road and other scenes typical to southern Vietnam.
• 8:00 am, Arrive at Can Tho city - the capital of the Southwest, start the day with a visit to Cai Rang Floating Market. While crossing the Mekong River, observe the daily activities of local people on the banks, see traditional-style houses in which the local people live as well as beautiful orchards, busy ships - building yards and bustling markets where they make their livelihood.
• Having breakfast on the floating market. It is a wonderful experience when you can enjoy a delicious countrified breakfast, along with an unsteady feeling whenever the waves hit the side of the boat that will make you feel excited. Meanwhile, you have the opportunity to dive into the vibrant atmosphere of the morning fair, with welcoming laughter and the sound of floods. In particular, two famous "specialties" at Cai Rang floating market that you should not miss are"shaken noodles" and "braised coffee".
• After that, our tour guide takes you to some traditional workshops. You have a great time learning how locals make “Hu Tieu” (rice vermicelli). They are soft, flat, slippery and slightly chewy. Then, the boat carries you to another place to enjoy pineapple (known as the queen of fruits) that is fresh and delicious. The seller will peel the pineapple on the spot for you to enjoy right on the boat.
• 10:00 am, after paying a visit to the colorful floating market check-out and disembark before exploring Son islet - an islet in the middle of Hau River which is separated not far away from the mainland with alluvial consolidating green orchids all year round and the honest, lovely and enthusiastic people. The first experience in Son islet where you will visit a floating fish farm on the Hau River. The fisherman has a collection of fish. Especially, do not forget to check-in “Foot massage with Koi fish”.
• Walking around Son islet among 80 households, you experience picking the fruit and enjoy it from the tree when you visit the garden with local people. Do not miss the monkey bridge!
• You have the opportunity to make traditional cakes and pop rice by yourself or watch unique snakehead fish performances.
• It’s a good idea and very meaningful with the flying menu. Flying menu” is a unique style of Son islet, each family will prepare one dish and serve it all to you, the benefits from community-based tourism will be shared and filled with inhabitants.
• 12:00 pm, have lunch with many specialties on this islet. Before heading to Chau Doc City.
• Arrive in Chau Doc. Take some time to relax at the hotel until the guide and drive pick you up for dinner.
• Go back to the hotel and explore the city by yourself.
• Overnight in Chau Doc City.

MEKONG DELTA: CHAU DOC – TRA SU FOREST - SADEC - HO CHI MINH CITY (B, L)

• 7:30 am, start your day after having breakfast at the hotel. Then proceed to visit Thoai Ngoc Hau Mausoleum – a mandarin serving the Nguyen Dynasty, was the pioneer to explore Chau Doc’s Virgin soil.
• After visiting Thoai Ngoc Hau Mausoleum, taking a short walk to Xu Lady Temple, also known as the Holy Mother of the Realm who used to give her blessings and protection for this region and adore breathtaking views from the Sam Mountain.
• On the way back to the coach, have a look at Tay An Pagoda. It is beautifully decorated with many elements from the Cham, Vietnamese, Chinese and Indian cultures.
• 08:30 am, We move to Tra Su Cajuput Forest.
• On arrival in Tra Su Cajuput Forest. Hop on a long motorboat which allows you to go through an vast area of 845 hectares, this sanctuary is a vital habitat for diverse avian species. Housing an impressive diversity of about 70 bird species from 13 orders and 3 families, Tra Su Bird Sanctuary is a paradise for those who seek the joys of birdwatching. Among its residents, you can spot rare treasures like the Indian Cormorant, Oriental Darter, Spotted Dove, or Pied Bushchat. Notably, the sanctuary is also home to the striking Spot-billed Duck, the colorful White-throated Kingfisher, and the charming Oriental Honey Buzzard, further enhancing its appeal and promising an enchanting experience for all adventurers.
• After using the long boat, the paddleboat ride offers a serene glimpse of the green sunken forest, make this brief visit truly beautiful.
• Get off the sampan boat and return to the coach for a long drive approximately 2.5 hours to Sa Dec City.
• 12:00 pm, having a delicious lunch with many specialties before exploring Sa Dec flower village. The strength of the flower village is that it has two sides adjacent to the Tien and Sa Dec rivers, convenient for transportation by waterway and road.
• Continue the trip to The Date Palm Garden. The garden covers an area of about 400 square meters with over 100 date palms over 10 hundred years old. Date Palm fruits only have one crop per year and last for about 2 months. NOTE Tourists might visit this place between late April and mid-June.
• Hop back in the coach and visit Huynh Thuy Le ancient house which was built by Mr. Huynh Cam Thuan – Huynh Thuy Le’s Father. He is a famous merchant in Sa Dec port. Visit Huynh Thuy Le ancient house that was the setting of a passionate love affair between its owner Huynh Thuy Le and Marguerite Duras – a well-known French writer who penned the famous novel L’Amant (The Lover).
• After that take a short walk to Kien An Cung Pagoda, also known as Ong Quach Pagoda that was built by a group of Chinese in Fujian (China) to worship ancestors, unite the community meetings, discuss trading and exchanging information etc. before coming back to Sai Gon.
• 6:00 pm, arrive in Sai Gon. Finish the tour.