There are destinations in the Mekong Delta itinerary for 3 days and 2 nights, like Cai Be Floating Market, Cai Rang Floating Market, Tra Su Cajuput Forest, Chau Doc, Can Tho,… Let’s read Seni World’s blog below to know more!
Why Choose The Mekong Delta Itinerary For 3 Days And 2 Nights?
Selecting a Mekong Delta itinerary for 3 days and 2 nights is a wonderful way to freely and completely experience the iconic place of Southern Vietnam. In 3 days, travelers can unwind in the Mekong Delta’s brilliant river lifestyles, consisting of visiting floating markets in the early morning, exploring various fresh fruit orchards, uncovering some traditional craft villages, as well as investigating peaceful canals covered with beautiful coconut palms.
This Mekong Delta itinerary for 3 days and 2 nights offers a great balance between thrilling and relaxing, so you can discover numerous provinces in Southern Vietnam, like My Tho, Ben Tre, and Can Tho, but still have enough time to try local delicacies, enjoy homestays, and experience warm hospitality. This trip is long enough to investigate highlighted in the Mekong Delta, yet short enough to fit easily into a Vietnam journey schedule.
What To Expect From The Mekong Delta Itinerary For 3 Days And 2 Nights
In the Mekong Delta itinerary for 3 days and 2 nights, you will go to numerous famous destinations in this captivating region in Southern Vietnam. Let’s learn more about what to see and things to do in the Mekong Delta in the section below!
Cai Be Floating Market
You will take a motorboat trip to visit Cai Be Floating Market to witness various conventional craft villages nearby, consisting of the coconut sweet kiln, rice paper kiln, green rice kiln, and honey kiln. Here, you can also try and buy them as souvenirs to take home for your family and friends.
Chau Doc
In Chau Doc, you will visit the Cham Village to see and learn more about the way to weave scarves, fabric, and the mosque, discover the well-known Ba Chua Xu Temple, and Sam Mountain, which are iconic travel destinations for both local and international vacationers.
Tra Su Cajuput Forest
At Tra Su Cajuput Forest, you will move by canoe through the cajuput forest, gliding on the water surface covered with green, lush grass like a carpet of duckweed and water fern. You can hear the refrain of many rare, beautiful birds and storks, and see special bats hanging thickly at the melaleuca tree tops. Particularly, you can try to relax on hammocks strung in the middle of the wooded area.
Can Tho
On this adventure, you will go through Long Xuyen, and you will arrive at Ninh Kieu Wharf, Can Tho. In this city, let’s enjoy the dynamic nightlife.
Cai Rang Floating Market
Visiting Cai Rang Floating Market, you can have a chance to see hundreds of boats and ships trading, exchanging daily items, as well as buy and sell numerous local specialties. Especially if you reach this market before dawn, you will witness that it is bustling with a variety of series of massive boats loaded with many different types of items.
Detailed Itinerary
Seni World will show you a detailed Mekong Delta itinerary for 3 days and 2 nights. This is a flexible and relaxing adventure that will be personalized and customized to be suitable for travelers.
Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City – Cai Be Floating Market – Chau Doc
In the early morning of the first day of the Mekong Delta itinerary, we will take you from Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Ho Chi Minh City, to Tien Giang. Here, you will start the Mekong Delta itinerary. First of all, we will help you take a motorboat trip to visit Cai Be Floating Market, one of the most world-famous attractions in the Mekong Delta.
Cai Be Floating Market is a place where local people in Tien Giang and many areas around this city come to buy and sell items at the river, mostly local produce, fresh vegetables, and fruits. You can have a unique opportunity on the motorboat to witness various conventional craft villages nearby, consisting of the coconut sweet kiln, rice paper kiln, green rice kiln, and honey kiln.
Then the motorboat will take you to the local restaurant for lunch and revel in the traditional music of the Mekong Delta. Saying goodbye to Tien Giang and Cai Be Floating Market, you will take a boat trip through Vinh Long, and then transfer to a car to reach Chau Doc. Arriving in Chau Doc, you will check into your accommodation, have dinner, and enjoy the nightlife at this destination. Today, overnight in Chau Doc.
Day 2: Chau Doc – Tra Su Cajuput Forest – Long Xuyen – Can Tho
On day 2, after having breakfast and checking out the lodging, we will take you to go to the Cham Village to see and learn more about the way to weave scarves, fabric, and the mosque. Then, you will visit the well-known Ba Chua Xu Temple as well as Sam Mountain. They are iconic travel destinations in Chau Doc for both local and international vacationers.
After that, let’s go to Tra Su Cajuput Forest, which is an ordinary flooded woodland, typical of the West Hau River region of Southern Vietnam and the Mekong Delta. Tra Su Cajuput Forest is home to many different species of unique water birds, particularly wild animals, and attractive aquatic creatures belonging to the special-use wooded system of Vietnam.
At this place, you will move by canoe through the cajuput forest, gliding on the water surface covered with green, lush grass like a carpet of duckweed and water fern. On the adventure, you can hear the refrain of many rare, beautiful birds and storks, and see special bats hanging thickly at the melaleuca tree tops. Particularly, you can try to relax on hammocks strung in the middle of the wooded area.
You will have lunch in the cajuput and then, saying goodbye to this natural area to go through Long Xuyen to Can Tho. Don’t forget to try and buy honey as a traditional Vietnamese gift for your family and friends. Go through Long Xuyen, and you will arrive at Ninh Kieu Wharf, Can Tho City. This evening, enjoy the nightlife and spend your night in Can Tho.
Day 3: Can Tho – Cai Rang Floating Market – My Tho – Ho Chi Minh City
On the last day of the Mekong Delta itinerary, after having breakfast and checking out the accommodation, we will drive you to the pier, take a motorboat to cruise on the Can Tho River. Here, you can have an opportunity to visit Cai Rang Floating Market, which is one of the largest floating markets of the Mekong Delta. At Cai Rang Floating Market, hundreds of boats and ships trade, exchange daily items, as well as buy and sell numerous local specialties.
Especially before dawn, the floating market is busy with a variety of series of massive boats loaded with items. Merchants hang all types of products on bamboo poles to sell their goods and items, creating a colourful and dynamic image of the daily life of local people. Vacationers can continuously go on the motorboat through small canals to reach a local restaurant near the Can Tho River and have lunch.
After lunch, you will leave Can Tho. We will drive you to My Tho and stop to buy traditional produce and souvenirs, as well as enjoy local snacks at a rest stop on the road. At the end of the day, we will drive you return to the Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City. It is time to say goodbye to the Mekong Delta and this Southern Vietnam itinerary to depart for your country. See you soon on another trip.
FAQs About The Mekong Delta Itinerary
If you want your Mekong Delta journey to be safer, more exciting, happier, and memorable, let’s find out more about some FAQs below. Seni World has collected these insights from various Vietnamese and global vacationers to the Mekong Delta area over time.
What is the best time to visit the Mekong Delta?
The best time to visit the Mekong Delta is during the dry season of Southern Vietnam (from December to April). However, the wet season (from May to November) is still a great time for travelers to see lush greenery and high-water floating markets.
What should I pack for a Mekong Delta itinerary for 3 days and 2 nights?
On the 3-day and 2-night Mekong Delta itinerary, you should pack light apparel, a hat, sunscreen with a high level of SPF, insect repellent, comfortable footwear, and a reusable water bottle. In case you plan to visit during the rainy season, let’s bring a raincoat or a small umbrella.
Do I need a guide for the Mekong Delta itinerary?
Yes, you do. A local guide on the Mekong Delta itinerary will enhance your experience by explaining all the cultural, social, and unique traditions of this area. Besides, the local guide can also arrange boat trips and help you easily communicate and interact with local people here.
Can I experience local culture and society, or stay with the local people?
Of course, you can. Many local homestays in the Mekong Delta itinerary offer cooking classes, fresh fruit picking, traditional music performances, and bike tours through nearby villages. This will be an exciting experience for travelers, especially international vacationers.
Can I combine the Mekong Delta adventure with another destination?
Yes, you can. Many travelers, especially international vacationers, when ending the Mekong Delta itinerary, choose to continue from Can Tho to Phu Quoc Island, Chau Doc, or Cambodia (through the Mekong River route). If you want to be consulted more during this longer trip that combines more destinations in Vietnam after the Mekong Delta, let’s contact Seni World for more information.
Final Thoughts: Is The Mekong Delta Worth Visiting?
The Mekong Delta itinerary is one of the world-famous journeys in Southern Vietnam, with many different exciting activities and impressive attractions for both Vietnamese and international travelers to visit. If you want to take a Mekong Delta itinerary, as well as consult the Mekong Delta’s accommodation and transportation costs, and receive support for the visa process, let’s contact Seni World, a reputable tour operator from Vietnam.
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