Are you ready for the genuine Mekong? Come to Ut Hien Ecological Garden during Mekong tours and explore the Delta, its green and flavorful characteristics, as well as its charming culture! When you feel the urge to escape, whether for a weekend or a longer journey, our 2- and 3-day Mekong Tours carve a path through tropical fruit gardens, swimming in the river and rustic life, led by locals who are the white-knuckled caretakers of their land like it’s their home.
Just a 10km drive from downtown Can Tho, Ut Hien Ecological Garden is the perfect retreat into the heartbeat of the Mekong Delta. Set along the quiet Ba Lang River, this green getaway is a quick drive away, but a universe away.
Our Mekong tours visit Ut Hien Ecological Garden can take you into a one-hectare fruit garden filled with Southern Vietnam’s tropical delights: mangosteen, mango, jackfruit, guava, and rambutan. As you pass under the canopy of green leaves, you will inhale the sweet smell, and taste the freshness of the fruits picked from trees, which is one of the favorite moments for customers on our Mekong Tours.
But don’t just stop and stare, this is where you participate! With the Mekong tours visit Ut Hien Ecological Garden, you will have:
These aren’t just activities, they’re your passport to living, laughing, and learning the Mekong way of life.
Get ready to dine like a local. The only one co My Hien, the garden owner and the culinary spirit, cooks meals prepared with heart at Ut Hien Ecological Garden. On your Mekong tours visit Ut Hien Ecological Garden, you will enjoy:
Ut Hien Ecological Garden (Source: mia)
07:00 AM – Pick-up & Departure from Ho Chi Minh City
This unique experience starts when our Impress Travel team picks you up at your accommodation in Ho Chi Minh City. We’ll sail along the slick Trung Luong – My Thuan Expressway, directing our wheels right into the verdant heart of the Mekong Delta. Here, you’ll pass not-quite rice paddies, coconut groves, and canal-side villages, an appealing warm-up for what’s to come.
12:00 PM – Lunch by the River at Mekong Breeze Restaurant
We arrive in Can Tho just in time for lunch, and what a place! Mekong Breeze, located along the banks of the Hau River, serves a rich array of classic regional cuisine along with spectacular views to inspire you. You will feast on traditional Delta fare like grilled snakehead fish, fresh herbs, and sour soup laced with tamarind and river fish, a palate magistracy that only Mekong Tours can deliver with such aplomb.
02:00 PM – Arrive at Ut Hien Ecological Garden & Begin the Adventure
You’ve come to the green jewel of the south, now it’s time for your highlight of Mekong tours visit Ut Hien Ecological Garden! Situated alongside the tranquil Ba Lang River, this eco-garden spans a full hectare of fruit trees and other rural delights. Our visit is all about rolling up your sleeves in the best way!
04:00 PM – Live Cooking Demo & Garden Tastings
Have you ever seen how the Mekong’s signature dishes are prepared? You’ll meet under the thatched roof of the garden as Co Hien, the garden’s vibrant host walks you through the preparation of banh xeo (crispy rice pancakes) and Mam chung (fermented fish steamed with pork and egg). You heard us: your taste buds are about to go on a show.
06:00 PM – Dinner at Ut Hien Garden
As the sun sinks into the water palms, enjoy a home-style feast at Ut Hien Garden, all dishes made from fresh ingredients grown or caught on site. Think Lau mam (fermented hotpot), grilled field rat with lemongrass, oc buou nuong tieu (snail with pepper), and even hand-crafted ruou gao (rice wine). This is the must-have dinner when Mekong tours visit Ut Hien Ecological Garden, where delicious flavor goes along with passionate hospitality.
08:00 PM – Overnight Stay at TTC Hotel Premium – Can Tho 4★
At the end of a day of tasting and tasting, unwind in style at the 4-star TTC Hotel Premium – Can Tho, located near Ben Ninh Kieu. Its large rooms, with river views and modern equipment, is a great place to recharge for another day of discovery on the Mekong Tours.
TTC Hotel Premium – Can Tho 4★ (Source: datchinrongtravel)
05:30 AM – Early Departure for Cai Rang Floating Market
Don’t hit snooze, this is the Mekong at its peak of vitality! We woke up early to visit the famous Cai Rang Floating Market, one of the largest and liveliest in all of Southeast Asia. Aboard a traditional wooden boat, you’ll weave through colorful stalls selling everything from pineapples and pumpkins to banh mi and hot coffee, all while floating on the water! It’s an explosion of the senses and a photographer’s dream.
07:00 AM – Breakfast on the River
No Mekong Tours experience is complete without a floating breakfast. If you’re an early bird, float along the morning hustle and bustle, sipping from a hot bowl of hu tieu (rice noodle soup) with a locally brewed strong coffee, all from a boat.
08:30 AM – Back to Hotel for Buffet & Checkout
Go back to the hotel to freshen up and have a full buffet breakfast. Then check out and prepare for one last culinary stop.
11:30 AM – Farewell Lunch at Lua Nep Garden
The day before checking out of Can Tho we visited Lua Nep Garden, a lovely countryside restaurant with a lotus pond and bamboo trees. Savor the last bites of local hits: caramelized fish in clay pot, stir-fried water spinach, and tropical fruit for dessert. It’s the bittersweet farewell to a place you will never forget.
01:00 PM – Drive Back to Ho Chi Minh City
We leave Can Tho and head back to Ho Chi Minh City, arriving in the late afternoon. As you bid farewell, you’ll take with you not just souvenirs and snapshots but real stories, flavors, and the unmistakable spirit of the Mekong.
Cai Rang Floating Market (Source: danatravel)
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Day 1: Same as day 1 of 2N1D tour (Ho Chi Minh City → Can Tho → Ut Hien Garden → Local Delights)
08:00 AM – Breakfast at the Hotel
This morning marks the start of an exciting adventure as you awaken to the serene landscape of Can Tho and feast on a delicious buffet breakfast at TTC Hotel Premium – Can Tho 4★. You now journey into your Mekong Tours experience once again with more flavors, stories, and scenic wonders.
09:00 AM – Visit to Chin Cuong Cocoa Garden
Next stop: choco-hoarders, rejoice! We go to the lovely Chin Cuong Cocoa Garden, a family-owned farm where cocoa pods are grown, fermented, and turned into rich, smooth chocolate, all done by hand. On this stop, included in your extended itinerary Mekong tours visit Ut Hien Ecological Garden, you’ll see the entire bean-to-bar process, sample fresh chocolate, and meet the passionate farmers who run this sustainable initiative.
12:00 PM – Lunch at Canh Dong Quan
We drive to Canh Dong Quan, a gentle countryside restaurant with a rustic atmosphere and signature dishes. The thatched roofs allow you to sit and enjoy a traditional meal of:
These regional specialties are often the highlight of many Mekong Tours; today, you’ll learn why that is.
02:00 PM – Peaceful Visit to Thien vien Truc Lam Phuong Nam
After lunch, we slow down and step into tranquility at Thien vien Truc Lam Phuong Nam (Truc Lam Phuong Nam Zen Monastery), one of the largest Zen monasteries in Southern Vietnam. Set amid lotus ponds, old trees, and peaceful chanting, this spiritual refuge provides a brief pause for contemplation a fitting counterpoint to the buzzing bazaars and feasting that will mark the other legs of your Mekong tours visit Ut Hien Ecological Garden.
04:30 PM – Sunset Cruise on the Hau River
Just when you think the day can’t get better, it does. As the golden hour arrives, step aboard a chic boat for our Sunset Cruise on the famed Hau River. Have a light cocktail, take stunning sunset photos, and watch as the Mekong develops into a canvas of shining light and shadow. These are the kind of moments that turn Mekong Tours into legendary experiences.
06:30 PM – Dinner at Ninh Kieu Riverside Restaurant
Ends with a leisurely and classy dinner at Ninh Kieu Riverside Restaurant. This pretty riverside location serves a mix of Vietnamese classics and more refined Mekong cuisine, all amid lantern-hung trees with views of the river’s slow-moving flow.
08:00 PM – Return to TTC Hotel Premium – Can Tho
Back at the hotel, enjoy your comfortable room, or walk again beside Ben Ninh Kieu, now sparkling with the lights of the city reflected in the water. It is your last night in the Delta, and one to savor.
Thien vien Truc Lam Phuong Nam (Source: nucuoimekong)
Day 3: Same as day 2 of the 2N1D tour (Cai Rang floating market + breakfast on boat + lunch + return to HCM).
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If you plan to Mekong tours visit Ut Hien Ecological Garden, timing is vital so is being thoroughly prepared! Here’s our guide to maximizing your trip through the lush, laid-back beauty of the Mekong Delta.
If you want the complete tropical bounty, May to August is the perfect time to join our Mekong tours visit Ut Hien Ecological Garden. It’s peak fruit season here, the time of year when mangosteen, rambutan, mango, and jackfruit dangle heavy on the trees, just waiting to be plucked directly off the branch! It is also the season of blooming nature, fine weather and cool breeze which are great for your Mekong Tours journey.
How to get to Can Tho is easy and beautiful. Most visitors arrive by air from Ho Chi Minh City or on an overland bus, using the Mekong-logged highways. When you reach Can Tho, you’ll be a mere 10km drive from Ut Hien Ecological Garden by taxi (or, for a more adventurous experience, by traditional wooden boat via the Ba Lang River). Whatever route you take, the experience is the journey is part of the fun on Mekong Tours.
Mekong Delta (Source: topmekongcruises)
As you step onto a hands-on excursion such as the Mekong tours visit Ut Hien Ecological Garden, must be ready for outdoor activities! We recommend:
This will allow you to relish each moment of your Mekong Tours journey with convenience and assurance.
1. Can I join the tour from Can Tho instead of Ho Chi Minh City?
Absolutely! If you are already in Can Tho, you can come to meet our team directly in the hotel or the agreed pick-up point. We will make adjustments to you can still enjoy the full Mekong tours visit Ut Hien Ecological Garden experience you had planned without any interruptions.
2. Is the floating market included in the tour?
Yes! Mekong Tours all take you to the Cai Rang Floating Market, a main highlight. No matter if you’re taking the 2-day itinerary or the 3-day, you’ll wake up early to enjoy this lively marketplace by boat with breakfast on the water and truly memorable local color.
3. Can vegetarians or dietary needs be accommodated?
Definitely. Having recognized that no two travelers are alike, we tailor-make all meals included in our Mekong tours visit Ut Hien Ecological Garden to accommodate any dietary requirements. Whether vegetarian or pescatarian or gluten-free just tell us in advance, and our team (and Ut Hien herself!) Which will do it with care.
5. Is this tour suitable for children?
Yes, and they love it! The hands-on experiences of biking, fruit picking, crossing monkey bridges, and fishing in the canals make our Mekong Tours family perfect. Children continue to be engaged while learning about nature and local communities in a fun, safe environment.
5. How can I book a private group tour?
It is very easy to book a private version of the Mekong tours visit Ut Hien Ecological Garden. Be it a family visit, a corporate trip, or friends who just want to go on an adventure, just contact the Impress Travel team. We’ll work with you to customize every detail from pickup times to meals for a perfect experience for your group.
Give the soul of the Delta a chance to shape your trip with the rhythm of the river and the buzz of ripe fruit. The soul of the best Mekong tours. Book with Impress Travel for your adventure to begin!
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.
Impress travel were amazing. Did my bookings with Daniel for our tour of Vietnam and I must say Daniel was very professional and prompt with his services. All the arrangement, plans, pick-up & drop-off services, hotels, vehicles, sightseeing tours and guides were spot on and excellent. Did 4 nights Hanoi, 1 night Hà Long Bay cruise, 3 nights Hoian, 4 nights Saigon and 1 night in Can Tho. It was totally awesome. Every part of the journey was superbly arranged and planned. I will highly recommend Impress Travel for anyone interested in visiting Vietnam. Very organized and reliable!
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.
The tour was fantastic, Tommy's arrangements were to the"T".
I will always use them if I have to visit the area again and recommend them to one and all.
Thank you once again Mr.Tommy and the Impress Team.
Sulaiman Pochee
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.
This is the second time we travel to Vietnam with IMPRESS Travel. First time, we booked our holiday to Hanoi, Halong Bay & Sapa during Dec 2018 with Impress.
Second time, we travel to Hoi An, Hue & Danang (Central Vietnam) during Jan 2019.
My friends & I are very glad & happy with all the hotels stay in Central Vietnam, the meals provided are delicious. We are greatly appreciated with all the tour arrangement by Tommy & his team (tour guide).
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
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