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3 Days in the Mekong Delta: Canals, Markets and River Life (Ho Chi Minh City)

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3-day tour in Ho Chi Minh City, taking in Cai Be Visit, Century-old Ba Kiet house and Cai Rang Floating Market. Run by Viet Horizons Journeys, booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • Cai Be Visit
  • Century-old Ba Kiet house
  • Cai Rang Floating Market
  • Khmer Munir Ansay Pagoda visit
  • Runs 3 days
  • Transport by air-conditioned bus or van

3 Days in the Mekong Delta: Canals, Markets and River Life (Ho Chi Minh City): Key Facts

PriceFrom $287.3 per person
Duration3 days
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

This is a 3-day experience in Ho Chi Minh City, built around Cai Be Visit, Century-old Ba Kiet house and Cai Rang Floating Market. It is run by Viet Horizons Journeys, an operator we book with directly rather than through a reseller, which is why we can hold your place with them before we treat your booking as final.

The price covers Transport by air-conditioned bus or van, Boat trips in the Mekong Delta, English-speaking tour guide, All entry fees and 2 hotel breakfasts, 2 lunches & 1 dinner with a set menu. It does not cover Accommodation, Fast boat or bus ticket to Phnom Penh, Extra drinks and alcoholic beverages and Personal expenses, so budget for those separately. Everything included is listed in full on this page; if something is not on that list, assume it is not in the price.

Viet Horizons Journeys sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with Viet Horizons Journeys before treating your booking as final. If they cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.

Tour Itinerary

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

Cai Be Visit

Travel to Cai Be, cruising the Tien River past emerald orchards and gliding through narrow canals by traditional sampan. Taste warm coconut fudge, enjoy Southern folk music, and soak in the rhythm of river life. Join a hands-on cooking class for lunch, then cycle through the island's backroads.

Century-old Ba Kiet house

Cycle through the village and visit the century-old Ba Kiet house

Transfer to Can Tho

Continue to Can Tho for an overnight stay.

Cai Rang Floating Market

Take a boat trip to the bustling Cai Rang Floating Market, where vendors trade fruit and produce from boat to boat

Khmer Munir Ansay Pagoda visit

Visit a traditional noodle factory and the pagoda

Visit Con Son islet

Explore the Con Son tourist area and its fruit orchards and enjoy lunch

Visit Tra Su Cajuput Forest

You'll row through the flooded forest of Tra Su, spotting birdlife beneath a canopy of cajuput trees

Ba Chua Xu temple visit

Visit Ba Chua Xu Temple at the foot of Sam Mountain, one of the Mekong Delta's most revered sites where pilgrims come to pray for health and prosperity.

Heading back to Ho Chi MInh city

Your tour guide will accompany you back to Ho Chi Minh City to conclude the trip.

Detailed Itinerary

Cai Be Visit

Century-old Ba Kiet house: Cycle through the village and visit the century-old Ba Kiet house

Transfer to Can Tho: Continue to Can Tho for an overnight stay

Cai Rang Floating Market: Take a boat trip to the bustling Cai Rang Floating Market, where vendors trade fruit and produce from boat to boat

Khmer Munir Ansay Pagoda visit: Visit a traditional noodle factory and the pagoda

Visit Con Son islet: Explore the Con Son tourist area and its fruit orchards and enjoy lunch

Visit Tra Su Cajuput Forest: You'll row through the flooded forest of Tra Su, spotting birdlife beneath a canopy of cajuput trees

Ba Chua Xu temple visit: Visit Ba Chua Xu Temple at the foot of Sam Mountain, one of the Mekong Delta's most revered sites where pilgrims come to pray for health and prosperity

Includes

  • Transport by air-conditioned bus or van
  • Boat trips in the Mekong Delta
  • Professional English-speaking tour guide
  • All entry fees
  • 2 hotel breakfasts, 2 lunches & 1 dinner with a set menu and Vietnamese cuisine
  • Cycling, Tropical fruits, Honey tea, Coconut candy
  • Mineral water (1 bottle/day)

Excludes

  • Accommodation
  • Fast boat or bus ticket to Phnom Penh
  • Extra drinks and alcoholic beverages
  • Personal expenses

Important information

Meeting point

Viet Horizons Journeys sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed.

Know before you go

  • Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration 3 days
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Frequently Asked Questions

Viet Horizons Journeys sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed.
The price does not cover accommodation, fast boat or bus ticket to phnom penh, extra drinks and alcoholic beverages and personal expenses. Everything it does cover is listed in full on this page, so if something is not on that list, budget for it separately.
Only on tours that overnight in Can Tho or leave Ho Chi Minh City before 4:00: Cai Rang works from 5:00 to 8:00 and is four hours from the city. Standard day tours to My Tho and Ben Tre show the river, the coconut creeks by sampan, the orchards and the workshops, but not a working floating market, and the listing says which it is.
We confirm your booking with the operator before we treat it as final, and we need at least one day's notice. Once it is confirmed you get the meeting point, the time and a contact number for the day. If the operator cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
Transport by air-conditioned bus or van, Boat trips in the Mekong Delta, Professional English-speaking tour guide, All entry fees, 2 hotel breakfasts, 2 lunches & 1 dinner with a set menu and Vietnamese cuisine, Cycling, Tropical fruits, Honey tea, Coconut candy, Mineral water (1 bottle/day)
The duration of the 3 Days in the Mekong Delta: Canals, Markets and River Life (Ho Chi Minh City) is typically 3 days. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
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