Tra Su Forest Tour from Can Tho – Flooded Forest, Sampan Ride & Khmer Culture (Full Day)

 Discover Tra Su Forest from Can Tho. Explore flooded forest by boat, walk the bamboo bridge, visit a Khmer pagoda, and enjoy a peaceful nature experience.

A Different Side of the Mekong Delta

This full-day journey takes you away from the busy waterways of the Mekong and into one of its most unique ecosystems — the flooded forest of Tra Su Cajuput Forest.

Along the way, you’ll pass through open countryside, rice fields, and Khmer communities before reaching the forest, where the experience slows down and becomes more focused on nature and quiet observation.




Why This Tour Is Different

  • Visit Tra Su Cajuput Forest — one of the most unique flooded forests in Vietnam

  • Combination of motorboat and rowing sampan inside the forest

  • Walk the bamboo bridge deep through the trees

  • Visit a real Khmer pagoda, not a tourist stop

  • See rice fields and sugar palm landscapes along the way

  • Flexible drop-off in Chau Doc (ideal for onward travel to Cambodia)

  • Balanced experience: nature, culture, and local life


Quick Facts

  • Duration: Full day (~10 hours)

  • Start time: 7:00 AM

  • Start location: Can Tho

  • End location: Can Tho or Chau Doc

  • Transport: Private car + boat + sampan

  • Type: Private tour


Detailed Itinerary

Departure from Can Tho

Start your day with hotel pick-up in Can Tho. The drive takes you through the Mekong Delta countryside, offering a different perspective compared to river-based tours.


Sugar Palm Fields

Stop at a sugar palm area to see a landscape typical of the region near the Cambodian border. If available, you can try fresh sugar palm juice.


Rice Fields (Seasonal)

Continue through wide rice fields — one of the key agricultural elements of the Mekong Delta. Depending on the season, the scenery changes significantly, from green fields to harvest periods.


Khmer Pagoda Visit

Visit a local Khmer pagoda in the Tịnh Biên area. This is an active religious site, offering insight into the Khmer community and their cultural presence in the region.


Arrival at Tra Su Forest

Arrive at Tra Su Cajuput Forest around midday.

Board a motorboat for an initial ride into the forest, then switch to a rowing sampan for a quieter experience. This part allows you to move slowly through narrow waterways, observe birds, and experience the stillness of the flooded forest.


Observation Tower & Bamboo Bridge

After the boat ride, walk a short path to the observation tower for a wide view over the forest canopy and surrounding landscape.

Then continue onto the bamboo bridge, which runs through the forest and offers a closer connection to the environment at ground level.


Lunch in the Forest Area

Enjoy a simple Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant near the forest. The setting is relaxed and surrounded by nature.


Return Journey

After around 3 hours in the forest, begin the return trip.

  • Return to Can Tho around 5:00 PM

  • Or drop-off in Chau Doc around 3:00 PM if continuing your journey


What You Will Experience

  • A different ecosystem of the Mekong Delta (flooded forest)

  • Boat and sampan travel through quiet natural areas

  • Khmer cultural presence in southern Vietnam

  • Rural landscapes including rice fields and palm areas

  • A slower, nature-focused pace compared to city or market tours


Who This Tour Is For

  • Travelers interested in nature and biodiversity

  • People who want to explore beyond typical Mekong routes

  • Those planning to continue to Cambodia via Chau Doc


Who This Tour Is Not For

  • Travelers looking for short or half-day experiences

  • Those expecting luxury or high-end comfort

  • People who prefer fast-paced sightseeing


Included

  •  Car with driver

  • English-speaking guide

  • All boat rides (motorboat & sampan)

  • Entrance fees

  • Bamboo bridge & observation tower access

  • Vietnamese lunch

  • Bottled water

  • Hotel pick-up in Can Tho

  • Drop-off in Can Tho or Chau Doc


Not Included

  • Personal expenses

  • Tips (optional)


Important Notes

  • The experience depends on water levels and season

  • Birdwatching conditions vary throughout the year

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes

  • This is a nature-focused tour with simple conditions


Price & Booking

Private tour only


About Us

We design small-scale, experience-focused tours that reflect real life in the Mekong Delta — not mass tourism routes.

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