Find the heart of the countryside in the Mekong tour with homestay in Can Tho, Vietnam, lush rice fields, peaceful canals, and bustling floating markets come alive. With this unique experience, you will immerse yourself in rural life and genuine culture. This is much more than sightseeing; this is about deep connections to the traditions of the region learning local cooking to serene waterways exploration. A great undertaking for travelers who want a realistic holiday at its best, the nature, culture, and friendly and warm hospitality will allow one to savor the real essence of Mekong Tours. Get set for some of the most memorable experiences in life in the Mekong Delta!
Come for this rare boat trip: the Mekong tour with homestay in Can Tho; every second is a bundle of appropriately balanced cultural insights combined with marveling at the natural beauty and deep relaxation. Not just a trip, it would be sure to turn another leaf lifetime opportunity standing right within the heart of the Mekong Delta, awaiting an entirely new experience like never seen before.
A thing that makes this tour different from other Mekong Tours is that it draws you closely to the land, the people, and the rich traditions in a special manner. Just try waking up to the soft sounds of rural life, having a fresh breakfast with your host family, and then setting out to see lush landscapes and bustling waterways. From strolling through a nearby orchard and enjoying native fruits to rowing along winding canals, even learning to cook different regional dishes like lau mam or banh xeo, each such activity is a doorway that leads to the real heart of this region.
Lau Mam (Sours: mia)
This Mekong tour with homestay in Can Tho meets the demand for authenticity to the core-much so that it dares even the most beaten-of-path concepts. It is specially designed to give intense immersion: from the action at a floating market surrounded by modern skyscrapers to views of rice patties unfolding into tranquil villages. Welcome to Destination Home, where encounters become experiences and hospitality conveys pure warmth.
It’s for those who are not satisfied with mere traveling, and what they will experience is the most authentic, unforgettable journey into the heart of the countryside of Vietnam. So, deep dive into the heart of Mekong Tours and let the spellbinding charm of the Delta bind you. This is not traveling but connecting with the rhythm of rural life, nature, and traditions of the Mekong Delta-which stands the test of time.
Vinh Trang Pagoda (Sours: https://www.viator)
6:30 AM – Departure from Ho Chi Minh City
Start your day with a hotel pick-up from Ho Chi Minh City. As the city drifts away, the quiet tones of the countryside gradually dominate, introducing you to the Delta’s tranquil life. Once the comfortable drive reaches My Tho of the Tien Giang Province, nothing beats the expectations from there for an unforgettable journey onwards.
9:00 AM – Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda
First, visit the beautiful Vinh Trang Pagoda, an architectural marvel that skillfully fuses Asian and European architectural styles. Stroll its serene gardens, marvel at beautiful carvings, and learn about its historical and spiritual significance.
10:30 AM – Boat Tour on the Tien River
Embark on a traditional wooden boat to watch the landscape on both sides along the Tien River. The first images of prosperity and harmony are in these legendary Four Islets-Dragon, Unicorn, Turtle, and Phoenix. Take a short walk through the lush orchards of local people in Thoi Son (Lan Islet) among seasonal tropical fruits like longan, rambutan, and so on, and enjoy tasting fresh fruits. Inhale the sweet tunes at the live performance show, which is Don ca tai tu, recognized as traditional Southern Vietnamese music by UNESCO.
12:30 PM – Lunch on Thoi Son Islet
Have a typical Mekong Delta lunch with specialty dishes such as deep-fried elephant ear fish and crispy banh xeo (Vietnamese pancakes). Wash it all down with cold, refreshing coconut drinks-the perfect respite from the tropical heat.
2:00 PM – Explore Ben Tre
Cross by ferry to Ben Tre, known as the “coconut capital" of Vietnam. Stop at a coconut candy workshop where candies are made, watch the process, and taste fresh products. Take an attractive horse-drawn cart ride through peaceful village paths, interact with the local artisans to learn about their crafts, and learn about daily life.
4:30 PM – Travel to Can Tho
Spend the afternoon exploring then travel to Can Tho, the bustling heart of the Mekong Delta, this afternoon. Travel further into the lush countryside and start catching glimpses of rice fields and waterways as you go.
6:30 PM – Check-in at Farmer Homestay
Arrive at Farmer Homestay, your home for tonight. This typical local accommodation will allow you to be welcomed with the warmth of rural hospitality amidst the serenity of the Mekong Delta.
7:00 PM – Dinner and Cultural Exchange
Join your hosts in preparing a traditional dinner, learning about the local dishes made from ingredients freshly picked up from the gardens. Sit down to enjoy a heartwarming meal and share interesting conversations concerning rural life and culture in an intimate setting sure highlight of your Mekong tour with homestay in Can Tho.
Cai Rang Floating Market (Sours: discoveryourvietnam)
5:30 AM – Visit Cai Rang Floating Market
The busy, wholesale Cai Rang Floating Market is always one of the highlights of any Mekong Tours itinerary and is well worth rising early to visit. Watch the early morning rush as boats carrying all kinds of fruits and vegetables as well as consumer goods converge and congregate before starting to carry out their busy trade. Take a traditional breakfast while on board with hu tieu or bun rieu – a kind of Vietnamese noodle soup served with fish or crab – and some information about how such markets help to drive the Delta economy and culture.
8:30 AM – Visit Local Orchards
Proceed to a nearby orchard to catch glimpses of rows upon rows of fruit trees loaded with seasonal fruits like durian, mangosteen, and rambutan. Meet with the local farmers to question them about their production methods, as you get the taste of the newly picked fresh fruit straight out from the orchard yard.
10:30 AM – Return to the Homestay for Lunch Preparation
At the homestay, participate in preparing a heart-of-the-action lunch with your hosts, featuring Mekong specialties like lau mam, or fermented fish hotpot, and ca loc nuong trui, grilled snakehead fish. This is an immersion into the culinary traditions of the region.
1:00 PM – Visit Binh Thuy Ancient House
Visit the ancient Binh Thuy Ancient House, the most well-preserved example of French colonial architecture that still stands in the region to this day. Learn about the history of the house and explore how it became a part of the cultural icon in Can Tho, exemplifying certain aspects of the region’s heritage.
2:30 PM – Experience Rural Life Activities
Take a leisurely cycling trip through picturesque villages or enjoy a peaceful rowing trip down quiet canals. Either way, you will be steeped in the quiet rhythms of rural life. For hands-on experiences, try your hand at traditional fishing or join locals in crafting items from natural materials.
4:00 PM – Return Journey to Your Next Destination
Return and recharge your vital juices after a truly enriching Mekong tour with homestay in Can Tho, and carry along with you all these memories and friendships you create on the way. Whatever could be next, whether returning to Ho Chi Minh City for other trips around Vietnam or flying home for part of the journey is pretty much ideal for some retrospection upon life. And get some souvenirs of the whole adventure, like handcrafts made from coconut products or banh tet la cam-a violet sticky rice cake, since these are pretty good last memorials.
Binh Thuy Ancient House (Sours: https://www.tripadvisor)
This Mekong Tours experience is carefully curated for comfort, authenticity, and seamless exploration. Here’s what’s included:
While most essentials will be covered, here is what you may need to allow for:
Please bring along the following to make your Mekong tour with homestay in Can Tho enjoyable:
Getting to Can Tho is quite easy and comfortable:
A Mekong tour with homestay in Can Tho isn’t just a tour but an invitation to dive into the beauty, culture, and warmth of the countryside of Vietnam-from vibrant floating markets to peaceful canals and authentic local experiences, this journey is a perfect blend of adventure and connection.
Book your unforgettable experience with Impress Travel today! Contact us:
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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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