Quận 1 Trip Overview
Immerse yourself in the natural beauty and the rich culture of Mekong Delta region and explore the local floating market, the most unique type of market that you cannot find anywhere in Vietnam. In addition, experience the rural life when staying in a local hous you may and learn how to cook some Vietnamese delicacies.
Additional Info
Duration: 3 days
Starts: Quận 1, Vietnam
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
Immerse yourself in the natural beauty and the rich culture of Mekong Delta region and explore the local floating market, the most unique type of market that you cannot find anywhere in Vietnam. In addition, experience the rural life when staying in a local hous you may and learn how to cook some Vietnamese delicacies.
Itinerary
Day 1: Ho Chi Minh – My Tho – Ben Tre – Can Tho ( Lunch, Dinner)
Stop At: Vinh Trang Temple, Nguyen Trung Truc, My Tho Vietnam
Leave Ho Chi Minh city, enjoy the scenic journey along the way bordered by green rice fields. On arrival at My Tho, you will visit Vinh Trang Pagoda. This pagoda has many interesting architectural features. You will find a perfect combination between Western and Eastern features. From outside, the pagoda looks like a caste with many pillars. However, when you go inside the pagoda, it will see the horizontal lacquered board and statues.
Duration: 1 day 21 hours
Stop At: Ben Tre, Ben Tre, Ben Tre Province, Mekong Delta
Then, you will a take a leisurely boat ride along the river, view stilt houses, fruit plantations and fishing villages along the river bank. Proceed to Tortoise islet, have lunch in the orchard garden. Then a boat ride to An Khanh – a less touristy attraction in Ben Tre, enjoy cruising on a hand-rowed sampan under the shade of water coconut trees along natural canals, then enjoy seasonal fruit and honey tea to the sound of “Southern Vietnamese folk music”, performed by the locals. Visit a family business which epitomizes the idyllic rural lifestyle, taste delicious coconut candy and observe the pastoral life as you roam through the fruit plantations and villages.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Cai Rang, Cai Rang, Mekong Delta
Take a boat to a small village in Cai Rang district. Check into your riverside cottage. Free for exploring the rural lifestyle of the Mekong Delta people by going cycling or trekking around the village. Time to self-cooked and enjoy dinner together with the local host. Enjoy an evening of traditional folk music with your neighbors. Overnight in your riverside cottage.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch: White rice, fried egg and pork on the plate for each person
• Dinner: Self-cooked dinner and enjoy it together with the local host
Accommodation included: Private Bungalow room (Double/Twin) in home-stay
Day 2: Can Tho – Chau Doc – Tra Su Sanctuary ( Breakfast)
Stop At: Cai Rang Floating Market, 46 Hai Ba Trung Near Cai Rang Bridge, Can Tho 900000 Vietnam
6:45 am – 7:30 am: Taking a boat trip to visit the Cai Rang floating market which is wholesale market of fruit and vegetable at its busiest at this time of the day. Keep cruising through the small channels system and visit a rice noodle making village. Experience the “Monkey Bridge” in the Delta.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Chau Doc, Chau Doc, An Giang Province
Proceed to Chau Doc and continue the tour to visit Tra Su – This nature reserve covers a massive area that is home to the rich and diverse species of water birds, fishes, reptiles, bats and some endangered species. The lush vegetation, florals and fauna in abundance created an amazing haven for wildlife. Taking a motorized boat followed by a rowing boat deep into the forest through the lovely channel of waterways, a short walk to the observation tower to enjoy the panoramic view or the area. Back to the town, on the way back stop by to visit Sam Mountain, the Cave pagoda (if time permitted). Hotel check in. Overnight in Chau Doc.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast at home-stay
Accommodation included: Overnight in 2 star hotel in Chau Doc with double/twin room
Day 3: Chau Doc – Ho Chi Minh (Breakfast)
Stop At: Chau Doc, Chau Doc, An Giang Province
After breakfast, take a nice boat trip through the floating village to visit a fish farm to see how the Mekong Delta people raise fish in their floating houses. Visit the Cham minority with their traditional weaving village, followed by a local Islamic Mosque. Trip back to Ho Chi Minh City. End at the office or your hotel
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast in hotel
No accommodation included on this day.
