Mekong Delta River Culture & Nature Journey
This 5-day 4-night itinerary takes you through the most iconic destinations of the Mekong Delta. Conquer Cà Mau Cape—the southernmost tip of Vietnam, cruise by wooden boat through pristine U Minh Hạ cajeput forests, visit the sacred Bà Chúa Xứ Temple in Châu Đốc, and immerse yourself in the vibrant river life at Cái Răng Floating Market and Cồn Sơn Eco-Tourism Village in Cần Thơ. A perfectly optimized itinerary for an authentic Southern Vietnam experience.
Detailed 5-Day 4-Night Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome to Cà Mau City & Check-in
Our driver and tour guide pick you up from Cà Mau Airport or Cà Mau Bus Station and transfer you to the hotel/homestay for check-in and relaxation.
Enjoy a delicious welcome dinner featuring local specialties.
Free time to stroll around and explore Cà Mau City at night. (Overnight in Cà Mau)
Day 2: Cà Mau City → Đất Mũi Cape → Cà Mau
Enjoy breakfast. Meet your tour guide and depart for Đất Mũi Cà Mau (Cà Mau Cape).
Arrive at the Đất Mũi Tourism Area. Check in and take photos at the GPS Coordinate Monument 0001, the National Flagpole, the Cà Mau Ship Symbol, the Western coastal path of the Gulf of Thailand, the Hồ Chí Minh Highway Final Milestone KM2436, and visit Lạc Long Quân Temple & Mother Âu Cơ Statue.
Have lunch at a restaurant in Đất Mũi, enjoying fresh regional seafood.
Short break at the tourism area.
Board a wooden motorboat (vỏ lãi) to explore the second-largest mangrove forest in the world, enjoying the fresh air and lush scenery.
Depart back to Cà Mau City.
Return to the hotel to rest.
Dinner at a local restaurant. Free to explore the city at night. (Overnight in Cà Mau)
Day 3: Cà Mau City → U Minh Hạ Cajeput Forest → Cần Thơ
Breakfast at the hotel and check out.
Depart for the U Minh Hạ Forest.
Explore U Minh Hạ by wooden boat (vỏ lãi), gliding down canals shaded by green cajeput trees. Experience wild eel trapping, catch local fish, walk on the wooden forest path, and pick and taste seasonal orchard fruits (guavas, plums, bananas...).
Lunch at U Minh Hạ, enjoying local rustic forest delicacies like braised wild eel and grilled fish.
Depart for Cần Thơ City.
Arrive in Cần Thơ, check in at the hotel, and rest.
Dinner at a riverside restaurant. Free to visit Ninh Kiều Wharf. (Overnight in Cần Thơ)
Day 4: Cần Thơ → An Giang (Châu Đốc) → Cần Thơ
Enjoy breakfast. Depart on a scenic drive to An Giang province.
Arrive in Châu Đốc. Have lunch with local mountain specialties at Sam Mountain area, and rest.
Visit the famous and sacred Bà Chúa Xứ Temple at the foot of Sam Mountain. Hike or take a scenic path up to Chùa Hang (Phước Điền Temple), a historic cave pagoda offering panoramic views of the surrounding rice fields.
Depart back to Cần Thơ City.
Arrive at the hotel in Cần Thơ to relax.
Have dinner and enjoy a free evening exploring Cần Thơ's night markets. (Overnight in Cần Thơ)
Day 5: Cái Răng Floating Market → Cồn Sơn Eco-Village → Airport Drop-off
Board a morning boat to visit the bustling Cái Răng Floating Market at sunrise. Enjoy a hot breakfast and river coffee on the water. Visit a floating traditional noodle workshop.
Return to the hotel for breakfast and check out.
Take a boat from Cô Bắc Wharf to Cồn Sơn Island. Experience community-based eco-tourism: visit a fish raft on the Hậu River (enjoy Koi fish massage, taste local fish cakes), walk through organic fruit orchards, make traditional Southern cakes by hand, watch the unique "flying snakehead fish" show, and taste fresh organic guavas.
Have lunch featuring rustic Southern countryside dishes at Cồn Sơn.
Transfer to Cần Thơ Airport for your departure flight. Tour ends with great memories!
Services & Cancellation Policy
Included Services
- 4 nights stay (2 nights in Cà Mau + 2 nights in Cần Thơ)
- 10 meals with local specialties of each region
- A/C vehicle transfers for the entire 5-day trip
- Speedboat, canoe, and all sightseeing tickets
- Local experienced guide for 5 days
- Bottled water, traditional Southern bà ba shirt rental
Cancellation Policy
- After deposit: 30% loss of deposit
- 7 days prior: 50% loss of total
- 3 days prior: 70% loss of total
- Within 24h: 100% loss of total
