DAY 1: HO CHI MINH CITY - MY THO - BEN TRE - CAN THO - NINH KIEU CRUISE (LUNCH - DINNER)
Morning (7:45 AM): The bus and guide will pick up guests at the designated meeting point. The group will then depart for the tour to My Tho – Ben Tre. Upon arriving in My Tho, guests will stop at Mekong Restop for a break and breakfast (self-paid). Along the way, the group will visit:
- VINH TRANG PAGODA: Built by Mr. and Mrs. Bui Cong Dat in the 19th century, this pagoda ranks third among architectural art relics in the southern region. It blends European and Asian architectural styles.
- MY THO BOAT DOCK: Board a boat to cruise the Tien River, admiring the scenery of the four islands: Long, Lan, Qui, and Phung. The boat will pass floating fish farms, allowing guests to learn about local river fish farming and view Rach Mieu Bridge.
- At Thoi Son Island (Con Lan), guests will stroll along village paths, visit local homes and fruit orchards, take commemorative photos, explore a honeybee farm, enjoy honey lemon tea, and visit a coconut candy workshop.
- Next, experience the melodies of Don Ca Tai Tu (Southern folk music), enjoy free fruit, and take a rowboat through narrow canals to admire the natural nipa palm trees and rustic garden landscapes.
Noon (12:00 PM): The group will proceed to Viet Nhat Ecotourism Area for lunch. The Viet Nhat restaurant features a crocodile farm, porcupine, frog, and snake breeding models, hammocks for rest, and gardens with fruit trees, coconut groves, and rice fields. Guests can enjoy free activities like cycling over a bridge, rowing a boat, zip-lining, walking on monkey bridges, and other exciting new games.
Afternoon (3:00 PM): Return to the boat and head to Can Tho. Upon arrival, check into a centrally located hotel.
Evening (6:30 PM): The bus will take guests to Ninh Kieu Wharf. Enjoy a cozy dinner on a luxurious cruise, savoring Mekong Delta cuisine and listening to Southern traditional music. (9:00 PM): The cruise docks, and guests are free to explore Can Tho at night before returning to the hotel on their own.
DAY 2: CAN THO - CAI RANG FLOATING MARKET - MY KHANH TOURIST AREA - TRUC LAM ZEN MONASTERY - PURPLE HOUSE - HO CHI MINH CITY (BREAKFAST - LUNCH) Morning (7:00 AM): Guests will have breakfast at the hotel, then the bus will take them to Ninh Kieu Wharf for a boat tour on the Can Tho River. Visit Cai Rang Floating Market, one of the largest floating markets in the Mekong Delta, where boats trade goods and local specialties. Explore a noodle-making village. The group will then visit:
- MY KHANH TOURIST VILLAGE: Guests will explore fruit orchards, My Khanh flower gardens, wildlife areas, and a house over 100 years old.
- TRUC LAM PHUONG NAM ZEN MONASTERY: Built in the architectural style of the Ly - Tran dynasties.
Noon (11:30 AM): Guests will have lunch at My Khanh Tourist Area restaurant. After lunch, enjoy free time to rest.
Afternoon (1:30 PM): The group will visit the Coffee – Purple House film set in Can Tho (ticket not included), a trendy tourist spot in Tay Do with a unique all-purple theme that captivates thousands of visitors. The bus will then depart back to Ho Chi Minh City. 5:30 PM: Arrive back in Ho Chi Minh City at the drop-off point. The guide will bid farewell and look forward to seeing guests on future tours!
I. SERVICES INCLUDED:
- TRANSPORTATION: Modern tourist bus with soft seats and air conditioning throughout the route.
- ACCOMMODATION: Central hotel at Ninh Kieu Wharf. Rooms equipped with cable TV, air conditioning, hot/cold water dispenser, phone, 2–3 guests per room (standard 2 per room; a third guest uses an extra bed). 2-star hotels offer family rooms for 4.
- MEALS: 1 buffet breakfast at a 3-star hotel + 3 main meals.
- TOUR GUIDE: Vietnamese- or English-speaking guide for commentary, meal arrangements, rest, and sightseeing support.
- SIGHTSEEING: Entrance fees to all attractions listed in the itinerary. Traditional games.
- INSURANCE: Group is covered with comprehensive travel insurance, maximum compensation of 20,000,000 VND per incident.
- SERVICES: 1 bottle of water per guest per day. 1 life jacket per person.
- VAT included
II. SERVICES NOT INCLUDED:
- Single room supplement for solo travelers:
- 150,000 VND for a 2-star hotel.
- 300,000 VND for a 3-star hotel.
- 4–5-star pricing available upon booking.
- Other personal expenses outside the program.
- Purple House entrance ticket.
III. CHILD TICKET PRICING:
- Under 5 years: Free, parents are responsible (2 adults can accompany 1 child for free; a second child incurs 75% of tour price).
- 5–9 years: 75% of ticket price (includes meal, entrance fees, 1 seat, and sharing a room with family).
- 10 years and above: Full adult ticket price.
IV. CANCELLATION POLICY FOR INDIVIDUALS JOINING A GROUP TOUR:
- Cancellation after registration: 20% deposit.
- Cancellation 20 days before departure: 100% deposit.
- Cancellation 10–19 days before departure: 75% of tour price.
- Cancellation 0–10 days before departure: 100% of tour price.
