The Mekong Delta is one of the most colorful and, at the same time, eclectic parts of South Vietnam: green landscapes, web Net waterways, and rich cultural heritage. One of its more attractive features is the Monkey Bridge, usually constructed from bamboo, to straddle the many canals and rivers in the area. The Experience Crossing the Monkey Bridge on a Mekong Tour is our attempt at authenticity in cultural indulgence. Guests will be joined in some unique, hands-on activities to learn local customs and traditions, promoting appreciation of culture and embarking on adventures full of beauty and charm that will leave an indelible mark in one’s memory about the Mekong Delta.
My Tho
07:30 – Departure from the Meeting Point
Welcome, explorers! We begin our action-packed Mekong Tour from a meeting point where you will be introduced to your friendly tour guide and your fellow travelers. We’ll introduce you to the program of today and give some vital safety instructions so that everything goes smoothly
09:00 – Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda
The last stop on this way will be at the magnificent Vinh Trang Pagoda, the largest and most beautiful pagoda in the Mekong Delta. You will get a guided tour here, which is sure to give you immense insight into the architecture, history, and religious value of this magnificent landmark. Elaborate designs and tranquility ensure an ideal initiation for the adventure.
10:30 – Boat Trip along the Mekong River
We have a beautiful ride on a boat going northwards up the Mekong River. During the cruise, scenes of the daily life of people residing in floating houses will be present, and one will get a feel for just how important this river is for both the economy and culture here. The river life viewed along the colorfully lined banks overwhelms one with emotion
12:00 – Explore Coconut Island in Ben Tre
We’ll reach out to the truthfulness of Coconut Island, within Ben Tre Province. This is a village where we will stop at the local house of a family and indulge in some delectable tropical fruits that are offered to us, along with products made from honey. Also, enhance your experience further with some traditional Vietnamese music performances so that you get to know the richness of cultural heritage in this area
Tour the Coconut Candy Shop
Wonder how Coco candy is made? We’ll stop at a local shop for a demonstration of the candy-making process. You will also have a chance to purchase freshly made candies and other unique coconut products as souvenirs to bring home
14:00 – Lunch at a Local Restaurant
A sumptuous lunch will follow at a local restaurant, with regional specialties and majors of traditional dishes giving one a real taste of unsettling gastronomic hateful feelings of the Mekong Delta. You can sit back, or take on an optional bicycle tour around the charming village
15:30 – Transfer to Can Tho and Hotel Check-in
In the afternoon, after a fantastic time in Ben Tre, we’ll drive to Can Tho. Check in at the hotel; then spend this wonderful evening all by yourself. You are free to go outside and live your life in Can Tho, or just enjoy dinner at one of the many awesome restaurants here, of which there are so many.
Overnight in Can Tho
06:30 – Breakfast at the Hotel
Rise and shine! Begin the day with a sumptuous breakfast at the hotel. Indeed, it’s going to be an action-packed kind of day ahead, so ensure that you refuel well
07:30 – Visit Cai Rang Floating Market
In the morning, we visit the famous Cai Rang Floating Market. This busy market is a high point for any tour to the Mekong Tour. One can witness how hundreds of boats come to vend goods, filling the misty atmosphere with beauty and color. Interact with locals selling their products and sample fresh produce right from the boat
09:00 – Visit a Noodle Factory
We will also visit a local noodle factory. You are going to be explained the entire process of production, and even try your hand at making some Vietnamese vermicelli noodles yourself. It is fun and will increase your appreciation for local cuisine
10:00 – Walk through Village Paths and Cross the Monkey Bridge
Now the highlight of the day—crossing an authentic Monkey Bridge! We’ll go on a village scenic trek for the required bridge. This narrow, swinging structure made of bamboo is breathtaking and hard to balance. It’s an experience that genuinely gives you insights into how locals live, as some would cross bridges akin to this everyday
Monkey Bridge
12:00 – Lunch by the Riverside
Lunch by the riverside: After an adventurous morning, we relax with lunch beside the river. Choose one of these locally-based eateries and take in the scenery during lunch.
13:30 – Travel to Chau Doc and Visit Tra Su Mangrove Forest
Our journey continues farther to Chau Doc as we visit the amazing Tra Su Mangrove Forest. You will be taken for a boat ride into the mangrove forest and see the variety of wildlife in the area, such as storks, cranes, and other exotic birds. The beauty of the forest was just so well surrounded by serenity.
16:30 – Hotel Check-in and Free Evening in Chau Doc:
Upon arrival at Chau Doc, check-in at the hotel and overnight in the free evening, or suggestion by your self to discover the town.
Overnight in Chau Doc
07:00 – Breakfast at the Hotel
Good morning, relish a wonderful breakfast at the hotel before we set off again for another exciting day
08:00 – Boat Trip to Visit Floating Fish Farm
Around mid-morning we depart on a leisurely boat ride to visit a floating fish farm where you will learn everything there is to know regarding the practice of fish culture and general practices within the fish farming industry. Experience the feeding and raising processes of Basa fish for you to appreciate this livelihood activity
Floating Fish Farm
09:30 – Visit Cham Minority Village
We then go to the Cham Minority Village, where we will witness a demonstration of traditional weaving techniques and visit the local Muslim temple. You will be able to observe an Arabic class, offering you another insight into the cultural diversity of the Mekong Delta
11:00 – Visit Incense Factory
For our next stop, we visited the incense factory, receiving a guided visit to learn the process of how the products are made. These fantastically designed incense sticks can be acquired as little gifts
12:30 – Return to Can Tho for Lunch
With a delicious lunch provided in a local riverside restaurant, we come back to Can Tho. Try out some more regional dishes and specialties: indulge yourself in the rich flavors of the Mekong Delta
17:00 – Return to Ho Chi Minh City
Back we go onto the bus and to Ho Chi Minh. Our goal is to be back by the early evening and end the Experience Crossing the Monkey Bridge on a Mekong Tour with warm goodbyes, information on staying in touch, and the offering to answer more questions
Best known is its coconut candy, which has developed a reputation throughout Ben Tre. For those tasteful experiences, the fusing of chewy coconut caramelized together, is just legendary. Not only is this a delicacy to savor but the perfect mini keepsake. The real taste of coconut candy is in local markets and specific shops across Ben Tre. Be sure to pick some up for sharing with your friends and family
Coconut Candy
Their creativity, especially when it comes to using coconuts in the Mekong Delta, never goes unnoticed. Among other exhibited pieces, handicrafts by these artisans range from everything between bowls and spoons to nice decorative pieces. Support the local economy and the preservation of history by purchasing that old craft in village shops or one of the many artisan markets
When you proceed to the Mekong Delta, there are also many honey products of high quality. You will find here honey tea, honey wine, or pure honey with their real taste, offering a great many benefits to health. Get a couple of jars. These will make brilliant presents and sweet souvenirs for your trip.
Fresh Fruits galore: Everybody knows that fruits are one of the high spots of a Mekong Tour by visiting floating markets where fresh fruits are available. You can find a whole array of lovely exotic and tropical fruits, from mangoes to rambutans. While picking, check for color vibrancy and excellent fragrance. The vendors help enormously in the selection of fruits.
Vietnamese cuisine itself has a lot to offer, and the Mekong Delta provides special snacks and delicacies. From crispy coconut cakes and savory dried shrimp, there’s something for everyone. These are great snack treats during your journey and also turn out to be good presents when going home. You can get these treats in local markets or food specialty shops.
When you are going to plan for an Experience Crossing the Monkey Bridge on a Mekong Tour, do consider the best time to visit. November to April is a relatively better period to visit this area. You can still enjoy your rainy-season holidays between May and October. However, occasional downpours may disturb your quota of travel plans.
Packing wisely can make your trip much more comfortable. Here are some essential items to bring:
Respecting local customs in the Mekong Delta is essential. Here are some guides on how to do that:
Though crossing the monkey bridge is part of the exciting experience, among other things, our priority is about ensuring safety tips. Here are some
The Mekong Delta is a veritable paradise for any photographer. Consider adding the following kit to enable you to take the best shots:
Information combining cultural immersion and the basic tuy-n of sustainable tourism is spelled out by taking in our Experience Crossing the Monkey Bridge on a Mekong Tour. At Impress Travel, we make sure diverse interests and preferences come in to result in every trip on that perfect balance of education, adventure, and relaxation through tailor-made tours. If you are choosing us, that means dynasties, so call ahead to book a tour and go on a journey that celebrates local cultures while expressing respect for the environment.
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The Experience Crossing the Monkey Bridge on a Mekong Tour is an ultimate journey through the heart of the Mekong Delta. This tour has everything from stimulating visits to colorful floating markets and serenity cruisings in tranquil canals to thrilling adventures in crossing by monkey bridge. Each activity is carefully handpicked for its very great potential to enhance any cultural insight and develop personal growth with meaningful contacts with the locales. Don’t forget to regularly follow our IMPRESS TRAVEL for more interesting information about traveling Mekong to and to book Mekong Tours at the best prices.
The Mekong River, the ‘Mother of Waters’, is the heart and soul of mainland South-East Asia. Millions of people depend on its waters. It’s a way of life, a home for the spirits, the defining element in the everlasting battle for survival, and the foundation and boundaries of cultures and kingdoms across eons. The river speaks of the past and the future, of the eternally recurring cycles of nature, of the people living upstream and downstream, of survival, beauty and danger.
Foreigners can’t appreciate the role of the river in the lives of those who live in the Mekong basin. It influences every aspect of their daily existence, shaping not only the land, but also the people themselves.
The Mekong Basin extends over 795,000km2. More than 70 million people, 55 million of which inhabit the watershed area lying within Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Viet Nam, depend on the river and its tributaries for food, water and transport. At 4,350km, the Mekong is the longest river in Southeast Asia and the 12th longest in the world.
The river runs from its source deep in China’s Tsinghai Province through the eastern part of Tibet. From Yunnan province, it becomes the border between Myanmar and Laos, and between Laos and Thailand. From there it surges across Cambodia to Phnom Penh, where the Bassac River branches off. The two rivers continue to divide into nine outlets, the Cuu Long (Nine Dragons) of Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, and finally discharge into the East Sea. The river is navigable from the delta to Southern Laos, where massive waterfalls near the Cambodian border prevent boats from travelling further.
About nine-tenths of the people in the Lower Mekong Basin are engaged in agriculture, mostly rice production on a massive scale, for which irrigation from the Mekong River is essential. A substantial proportion is exported, thus providing the staple diet of a far greater number than just those living in the area.
The Mekong River is also very rich in fish, the single most important source of animal protein in the diet of people living in the Lower Mekong Basin.
What is included: Transfer, tour guide, hotel in Can Tho, lunch, entrance fee(s), boat trip in Cai Be
What is included: Transfer, tour guide, hotel breakfast, lunch, entrance fee(s), boat trip in Can Tho
| Hotels in Can Tho | ||
| Star | Hotel | Room Type |
| 3-Star hotel in Can Tho | Hau Giang Hotel | Superior |
| 4-Star hotel in Can Tho | Muong Thanh Hotel | Superior |
| 5-Star hotel in Can Tho | Victoria Hotel | Superior |
We went on a private trip to Vietnam and Cambodia, the whole trip plan was organized for us by the Impress Travel Company from Vietnam, the company did an amazing job, the whole trip was organized in a wonderful way with an amazing match between the various parties, their choices were correct and the quality of the hotels chosen were very high quality and it is important to note that the price was low in comparison To other agencies, thanks to Impress Travel and especially to Daniel who was tolerant and open to changes and organized the route for us.
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I booked with Impress Travel in July. My contact person was Tommy Thang. He is an amazing person. He was very helpful. He changed my program twice for me. Very accommodating!
We started our holiday in the north (Sapa)of Vietnam and travelled down to HCMC.
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I will always use them if I have to visit the area again and recommend them to one and all.
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Great value for money with 4 stars hotel accommodation for 4 couples. The tour guide has been very helpful and brought us to amazing places in Sapa. We want to thanks Thuy the tour guide and especially Mark from Impress Travel for his great service and assurance throughout our trip. We’ll definitely use his service for other tour packages in other parts of Vietnam.
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Especially, Mr. NHAT C.V. He is helpful, cheerful, knowledgeable and very professional. He always volunteer to take a nice pictures for six of us (group) .
We enjoyed our holiday with Impress travel. We will definitely come back to Vietnam again with Impress
