Mekong Explorer

Travel south to the Mekong Delta and begin cycling along peaceful village paths shaded by coconut palms. Visit local homes and small workshops before taking a short boat cruise to Binh Hoa Phuoc Island. In the evening, help your host prepare dinner and enjoy the warm hospitality of a traditional Mekong family.

Overnight at a local homestay. [L, D]

After breakfast, check out and depart by boat for a one-hour cruise along the Mekong River, passing floating fish farms en route to Mang Thit. Known as the “Kingdom of Red Brick,” Mang Thit is a traditional ceramic village famed for its age-old brick production, with rows of kilns lining the rivers and canals. Spend time exploring the villages; for those interested, a short walk or bike ride reveals traditional crafts such as brick-making, tile-firing, and bamboo weaving.

Continue the cruise and disembark in Vinh Long, then continue by road to Can Tho.

Overnight in Can Tho. [B, L]

Visit the Cai Rang floating market, one of the largest and most vibrant floating markets in the Mekong Delta, where colourful boats brim with fresh tropical fruits and local produce and traders advertise their goods from tall wooden poles. Soak up the animated river atmosphere and daily rhythms of delta life before returning to Ho Chi Minh City.

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