Isolated in the still waters of the Mekong Delta, Son Islet offers a rare peek into one of those virgin retreats ideal for travelers who seek to travel well off the beaten track. At Son Islet, you will be hooked up with local culture and nature through sustainable tourism; thus, it will be your ideal destination if you believe in meaningful travels. Truly representative of what Mekong Social Tours has in its basket, Son Islet is an opportunity to dive into traditional crafts, explore lush orchards, and mingle with welcoming locals.
Son Islet
In the Mekong Social Tours, Son Islet is truly in a league of its own. Rather than just sightseeing, Son Islet offers a form of a journey that satisfies the high sustainability support of locals and nature alike. Among those legendary travel spots in the Mekong Delta region, Son Islet is the only area where every activity is fully designed in the interests of the local community and nature. Here, tourism is at its community-based best, with visitors who are invited to witness traditional fish farming, participate in cooking workshops, and take guided tours through lush orchards of fruits all while directly supporting the island economy and contributing to the preservation of the natural beauty of the area. People- and planet-centered Mekong Tours truly set Son Islet apart.
And visitors often do not leave Son Islet with memories alone but much that is attached to themselves and for some certain purpose. Past guests have referred to Mekong Social Tours on Son Islet as life-changing, sharing how it helped them understand and appreciate local culture in style. Various authentic interactions with the locals expose them to stories told by residents themselves and learn traditional skills. More importantly, responsible tourism here has an impact on the whole community. Thanks to sustainable tourism, some positive growth has been noted at Son Islet, and funds keep local families and environmental initiatives running. With the choice of Son Islet, visitors become part of this very groundbreaking positive circle that creates lasting benefits for the community, emphasizing personal experiences.
7:30 AM – Meet at Co Bac Pier
Your exciting tour starts from Co Bac Pier, where our friendly Impress Travel guide welcomes you onboard. After a short orientation, to cover the safety and highlights of the day’s tour, we board the boat to cruise the tranquil water of the Hau River up to Son Islet to be charmed by Mekong Tours!
8:00 AM – Visit to Chú Bảy Bon’s Floating Fish Farm
Chu Bay Bon’s Floating Fish Farm
First, visit the renowned Chú Bảy’s floating fish farm. This is an exciting tour that introduces you to the region’s pioneering aquaculture. You seem to deal with a sea of fish coming from the Mekong River, like koi fish, basa fish, and some rare “water-shooting" fish. You will be treated to feeding fish under the guidance of your local expert and exploring the traditional way fish farming is practiced in the Mekong. Ready for something exciting? Slide your feet into a soothing “fish massage" as curious koi congregate around very unique highlight of Mekong Social Tours!
8:30 AM – Arrival at Son Islet with a Traditional Welcome Drink
Upon arrival to Son Islet, the local villages greet with a refreshing butterfly pea flower tea or sake leaf tea brewed from ingredients grown within the community gardens. It’s a great time for quiet and hospitality that is merely a highlight of Mekong Tours.
9:00 AM – Traditional Mekong Cooking Workshop
Join a local chef to prepare traditional Vietnamese sweets and delicate or savory crispy pancakes, such as “banh la mit" and “banh khot." Not only will you make these delicious treats, but with every bite, the taste of the Mekong region will radiate in your mouth. The work fits well into the conductor Mekong Social Tours for meaningful connections with the region through its food.
9:30 AM – Fruit Orchard Visit and Tasting
Strolling around the orchards of green trees, you would catch the simple beauty of the countryside on Son Islet. It depends on the time of year, but you may enjoy lychees, mangoes, or star apples hanging off the trees and ripened. Have fresh fruits of your choice right from the trees in fresh, and enjoy the sweetness of Delta’s fertility.
10:00 AM – The Flying Snakehead Fish Show
The one and only! The Flying Snakehead Fish Show on Son Islet is your venue to see the acrobatic snakehead fish of the locality jump out of the water for food. This gives fantastic shots for photography and your guide can always assist you in taking that perfect shot to remember this unusual encounter. This is the favorite show of the Mekong Social Tours participants, and it should not be missed to bring the islet’s wildlife to life.
Flying Snakehead Fish Show
10:30 AM – Walk the Monkey Bridge
Get a little excited for some adventure in store as we approach the traditional Monkey Bridge bamboo bridge that gives a real challenge to your balance! With directions for safety and some words from the locals, you will cross this iconic structure, tasting life in the Delta where locals use such bridges to navigate their waterways.
11:00 AM – Return to Co Bac Pier
After an unforgettable morning, we go back to Co Bac Pier and bid our goodbyes to our guide into wonderful memories of the Son Islet and the culture of the Mekong Delta.
Son Islet has a story that is as colorful as the land and river that set up the base for this place. Situated right in the heart of the Mekong Delta, Son Islet was originally a quiet, tightly-knit community with a focus on fishing and farming. Across generations, families in this area built up a life with water and land, based on the rich biodiversity of the Mekong River. Daily life on this islet was, for many years, a case of sustainability: farming and fishing practices that did not harm the natural environs and shared resources to sustain the community. Indeed, harmony with nature defined this lifestyle, in which family values and cultural traditions were the hallmarks.
In Son Islet, this movement into community-based tourism is a story of unity and resilience. As more authentic Mekong experiences became increasingly in demand, local families welcomed the opportunity to develop a creative tourism model that preserved the integrity of their culture and environment. Instead of opening their land to mass tourism, families-centred Mekong Social Tours have developed a sustainable approach to tourism. Every homestay contributes something different to the visitor experience its homemade food, local crafts, or traditional skills; the result is an interlinked experience that supports the whole community.
Today, Son Islet is the model for responsible and sustainable Mekong Tours. Households in Son Islet are rewriting the concept of tourism in the Mekong Delta through ecologically friendly practices in combination with the social role of cultural preservation. The Community-Based Tourism model within the islet allows visitors to connect deeply with the land, the water, and the people in ways that amuse but edify. Concentrating on protection and being covered with a cultural spirit, Son Islet has recently gradually become an attraction to tourists who intend to approach the heart of the Mekong Delta for effective and sustainable development.
Visit the fruit garden
Timing is very essential for your visit to Son Islet if you truly want to catch it in its full glory. The best time to see Son Islet is at the height of fruit seasons in the Mekong Delta, which is mainly between April and July. These months see the fruit orchards of the islet full of tropical fruits like longan, rambutan, and pomelo that can then be plucked and tasted right on the spot. Weather is usually warm and sunny during the year, although if you do not like rain or would want a firmer outdoors, then it is best to not travel during this period, from late August until October.
We recommend a few basic health precautions to travel comfortably and safely on your Mekong Social Tours. Since much of your visit will be outdoors, use sun protection: wear sunscreen, a hat, and lightweight clothing. The tropical climate can sometimes get intense; drink plenty of water and consider bringing along a reusable water bottle. Insect repellents are also advisable when you are going through areas with lush growth. Son Islet is friendly and safe; however, being well-prepared will make everything easy and memorable.
Ready to book your journey? Impress Travel makes it easy and rewarding to explore the real Mekong Delta. If you book a tour of Mekong Social Tour with us, you are not only choosing an authentic travel experience but also directly contributing valuable resources toward community development and sustainable development. For further details about tour packages, availability of space, and customized options, please feel free to contact us. Please do not hesitate to contact us today to start your unforgettable Mekong journey with warm hospitality from Son Islet and the people and culture of the Delta!
It is Son Islet that carries the heart of Mekong Social Tours as a unique and sustainable travel choice, enabling you to be deeply involved in the original culture of the Mekong Delta. Impress Travel allows you to book in a way that supports eco-friendly tourism and is deeply involved in local life. Now, come with us to explore the unforgettable Son Islet, where every experience connects meaningfully to the Mekong and its people. Ready for a journey that leaves a mark? Book your adventure today! 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.
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.
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
