EXPLORE MEKONG DELTA IN VIETNAM: MY THO - BEN TRE - CHAU DOC (AN GIANG)

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Overview

The Mekong Delta, also known as Southern Vietnam’s Six Provinces or the Land of Nine Dragons, are familiar terms when referring to six provinces: Tây Ninh, Đồng Tháp, Vĩnh Long, Cần Thơ City, An Giang, and Cà Mau. Traveling in the Mekong Delta is not just about cruising through its intricate rivers and canals; it also means enjoying year-round fruits, experiencing a form of art found nowhere in the North or Central regions—Đờn ca tài tử of Southern Vietnam—and exploring distinctive cultural layers such as Khmer traditions and the Cao Đài religion, which can only be discovered in the Mekong Delta.

Highlights

Explore the life in the orchards and riverine areas of the Mekong Delta.
Conquer Sam Mountain – admire the unique religious architectural complex in a mystical Japanese style.
Explore the Mother Goddess worship at the sacred Bà Chúa Xứ Temple.
Explore the Tra Su Melaleuca Forest.
Savor the distinctive cuisine of the Mekong Delta region.

Tour Itinerary View Details

03:00: Car & tour guide pick you up at the meeting point, depart for Noi Bai airport. The group checks in for flight VN204 at 05:00 to Ho Chi Minh City (you prepare breakfast yourself).

07:10: Arrive at Tan Son Nhat airport, car & tour guide pick you up to start the journey to explore the West, through the rich provinces of the Mekong Delta along the My Thuan - Trung Luong highway.

09:30: Arrive at My Tho tourist port, the group boards a boat along the Tien River to see the four islands Long, Lan, Quy, Phung. The boat runs along the floating fish rafts, watching Rach Mieu bridge.

10:15: At Thoi Son Islet (Lan Islet), you will walk on the village road, visit local houses to learn about the rustic life in the hamlet, then visit the Green Skin Grapefruit garden, honey bee farm, enjoy honey lemon tea, ...

Continuing the journey at Thoi Son Islet, you will enjoy Don ca tai tu (traditional Vietnamese music) of the coconut land, eat free fruit while rowing a small boat, watching the poetic rows of water coconuts.

11:00: The boat will take you to Ben Tre, here you will visit the coconut candy factory, Tan Thach rice paper factory, experience the country horse carriage, on the way, you can admire the rich fruit garden of the people on the islet.

Noon: You will have lunch at Thoi Son Islet Tourist Area, experience a friendly and close meal in the garden.

After lunch, the group will board the boat back to My Tho wharf, you can enjoy fresh coconut on the boat.

14:00: The group gets on the bus and continues to Chau Doc (An Giang).

18:00: You have dinner at the restaurant and then the bus takes you back to the hotel to check in and rest.

You stay overnight in Chau Doc (An Giang)

Morning: You will have breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, the car and tour guide will take you to visit important spiritual sites at the foot of Sam Mountain:

  • Ba Chua Xu Temple Sam Mountain: This is not only a spiritual site but also associated with historical stories about the people who reclaimed the land as well as fought against foreign invaders. Even if you are not like pilgrims, visitors coming here will also admire the architectural works imbued with cultural and artistic values, every detail is meticulously carved.
  • Tay An ancient temple: The temple is recognized by the Vietnam Book of Records Center as the first temple combining Indian architectural art and ancient ethnic architecture in Vietnam
  • Tang Thoai Ngoc Hau: The temple worships the famous general who devoted his entire life to the Nguyen Dynasty with the mission of expanding the territory, opening up the land of An Giang and maintaining peace in the Southwest.

Noon: You will have lunch at the restaurant. After lunch, the group takes the Sam Mountain cable car to the top of the mountain. During the cable car ride, you will admire the poetic panorama of Chau Doc city from above. You will have fun and explore: Jade Buddha Temple, Medicine Buddha Temple, Lady Chua Xu's Platform, Sam Mountain Snake God Temple; Three Tigers Temple, ... or check-in points such as: orchid garden, love bridge, terraced fields, observation tower, ...

Afternoon: The car will take you back to the hotel to rest.

Evening: You will have dinner at the restaurant. After dinner, you are free to rest at the hotel or explore Chau Doc city at night. Overnight in Chau Doc

Morning: You will have breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, you will check out and then the car will pick you up to visit:

  • Tra Su Melaleuca Forest: Immerse yourself in the wild nature with an extremely diverse ecosystem. Sitting on a small boat, gliding gently on the water, you will have the opportunity to admire the green Melaleuca forests, listen to the chirping of birds and explore the life of wild animals.

Noon: The group will have lunch at the restaurant. After lunch, the car will take you to visit Cam Mountain - one of the most sacred mountains in the West. After completing the procedures, the group will begin the journey to conquer the mountain peak:

  • Van Linh Pagoda: With its back leaning against the hillside, facing Thuy Liem Lake, Van Linh Pagoda brings a feeling of peace and relaxation. The cool green space with many flowers and ornamental plants will help you relax and enjoy the fresh air.
  • Big Buddha Temple: This ancient temple, over 200 years old, is one of the spiritual destinations that attracts many tourists. You take the time to admire the unique architecture and pray for good things.

15:00: The group goes down the mountain, then gets on the car to continue moving to Can Tho airport, the group has dinner at the airport or on the plane. You check in for flight VN1206 at 20:50 to return to Hanoi.

23:05: Arrive at Noi Bai airport, the car picks up the group and returns to the original pick-up point, say goodbye and see you again in the next program.

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Một chuyến du lịch tuyệt vời qua miền sông nước, từ chợ nổi đến những vườn cây trái xanh mát. Hướng dẫn viên nhiệt tình, thân thiện và chia sẻ nhiều câu chuyện thú vị. Rất đáng trải nghiệm!

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Tour được tổ chức chuyên nghiệp, di chuyển thuận tiện.

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Ẩm thực miền Tây thật sự hấp dẫn. Đoàn chúng tôi ai cũng hài lòng.

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08/2025
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Người dân miền Tây vô cùng hiếu khách, cảnh quan thì thơ mộng. Đây chắc chắn là tour để lại nhiều kỷ niệm khó quên.

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08/2025
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Amazing trip! Highly recommended!

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