Mekong Unveiled: A Local’s Guide to the Heartbeat, Heritage & Hidden Charms of the Delta.

 

🌿 EXPLORE THE MEKONG YOUR WAY

Locally Crafted. Meaningfully Delivered. Uniquely Yours.

Take your time to browse through our curated selection of tours — each one designed with deep local insight and a heartfelt connection to the Mekong. Whether you're after floating markets, peaceful canals, village life, or lush tropical nature, we’re here to make it happen.

You can also create a custom itinerary by picking the destinations and experiences that inspire you. Our expert team will help turn your vision into a one-of-a-kind journey.

ℹ️ Please note: These are group tours. Prices vary depending on group size and season. Contact us for a quote or to design a tailor-made trip.

⭐ Tours marked with a star are guest favorites based on reviews and bookings.

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📧 Email: mekongbylocal@gmail.com

🚤 TOURS FROM CAN THO

Floating Market – Canals – Fruit Garden – Cooking Class (6 hours) ⭐[Details]

  • Cai Rang floating market

  • Rice noodle workshop

  • Fruit garden visit

  • Hands-on cooking class with a local host

Floating Market – Fruit Garden (5 hours) [Details]

  • Cai Rang floating market

  • Rice noodle workshop

  • Small canals ride

  • Local fruit garden

Floating Market Only (3 hours) [Details]

  • Cai Rang floating market

  • Rice noodle workshop

  • Canal exploration

Floating Market – Lung Ngoc Hoang Forest (7–8 hours) ⭐ [Details]

  • Cai Rang floating market

  • Rice noodle workshop

  • Scenic canals

  • Off-the-map forest exploration

Floating Market – Floating Fish Farm (7–8 hours) [Details]

  • Cai Rang floating market

  • Rice noodle workshop

  • Canal experience

  • Visit to a traditional fish farm on the water

🚴 OTHER EXPERIENCES FROM CAN THO

Countryside Bicycle Tour (4–5 hours) [Details]

  • Giant ficus tree

  • Organic cacao farm

  • Fruit garden

  • Rural Mekong backroads

Traditional Cooking Class (Flexible time) ⭐ [Details]

  • Fried spring rolls

  • Purple yam soup with shrimp

  • Caramelized pork in clay pot

Lung Ngoc Hoang  Forest & Culture ⭐(4–5 hours) [Details]

  • Untouched forest trails

  • Khmer pagoda with vivid murals

Heritage by Motorbike (4–5 hours) ⭐ [Details]

  • Binh Thuy ancient house

  • Binh Thuy temple

  • Truc Lam Zen Monastery

  • Tropical orchard & countryside

Can Tho Food Tour (3–4 hours) ⭐ [Details]

  • Sample over 6 authentic local dishes

  • Night markets & hidden street-food gems

Floating Market – Tra Su Forest (10–11 hours) [Details]

  • Cai Rang floating market

  • Countryside drive

  • Boat ride in Tra Su flooded forest reserve

Son Islet Tour (4 hours) [Details]

  • Boat to local islet

  • Garden, aquaculture, traditional games and local hospitality

🧭 MULTI-DAY MEKONG JOURNEYS

HCM – Ben Tre (1 day) [Details]
HCM – Can Tho (1 day) [Details]
HCM – Ben Tre – Can Tho (2 days) [Details]
HCM – Ben Tre – Can Tho – Chau Doc (3 days) [Details]
HCM – Ben Tre – Dong Thap – Can Tho – Chau Doc (4 days) [Details]

📍 DESTINATIONS (FOR CUSTOM OR MULTI-CITY TRIPS)

Ben Tre [Details]

  • Rowing sampans

  • Coconut candy & mat weaving

  • Riverfront countryside

Dong Thap [Details]

  • Xẻo Quýt Historical Forest: former guerrilla base, now lush nature trails

  • Sa Dec Flower Village: home to hundreds of colorful species and bonsai artistry

An Giang (Chau Doc) [Details]

  • Khmer and Cham cultures

  • Sam Mountain & spiritual temples

  • Tra Su Melaleuca Forest.

🌾 Let’s Stay in Touch — the Mekong Way

We believe that meaningful travel begins with good conversations.
If any of the tours above catch your interest, or if you have ideas for something different, feel free to reach out. We’re always happy to chat, share local knowledge, and help you plan at your own pace — no pressure, just people who care about the place they call home.

Whether you’re still exploring options or ready to dive in, we’re here when you need us.

Mekong Tours by Local Guides
Rooted in the Delta. Crafted with care.
📱 WhatsApp: +84 767 745 420
📧 Email: mekongbylocal@gmail.com

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Can Tho Motorbike Tour – Local Streets, Culture & Hidden Corners

Overview

Explore Can Tho the local way — on the back of a motorbike.

This experience takes you beyond the usual tourist spots, into quiet streets, cultural landmarks, and everyday life. Riding through small roads and countryside paths gives you a closer look at how the city really feels — not just what it shows.

From historic houses to peaceful temples and local orchards, this is a relaxed half-day tour focused on culture, local life, and real movement through the city.



Highlights

  • Ride through Can Tho on a motorbike with local driver

  • Visit Binh Thuy Ancient House

  • Explore Binh Thuy Communal House

  • Discover quiet roads in Ong Lang area

  • Visit Gian Gua Relic Site

  • Stop at Truc Lam Phuong Nam Zen Monastery

  • Taste fresh fruits at a local orchard

Itinerary

08:00 – Hotel Pick-Up

Meet your guide at your hotel in Can Tho.

After a short introduction, hop on the motorbike and start your journey.

08:30 – Binh Thuy Ancient House

Visit Binh Thuy Ancient House, known for its unique mix of Vietnamese and French architecture.

A quiet place that reflects the lifestyle of a wealthy Mekong family in the past.

09:00 – Binh Thuy Communal House

Continue to Binh Thuy Communal House.

Learn about local beliefs and the role of communal houses in village life.

09:30 – Ong Lang Area Ride

Ride through Ong Lang area — small roads, local houses, and daily life.

This is where the motorbike experience stands out: flexible, slow, and close to everything.

10:00 – Gian Gua Relic Site

Visit Gian Gua Relic Site, a lesser-known historical site once used during wartime.

A quiet stop with both nature and history.

10:30 – Truc Lam Phuong Nam Zen Monastery

Stop at Truc Lam Phuong Nam Zen Monastery.

A peaceful space with traditional architecture and a calm atmosphere.

11:00 – Local Fruit Orchard

Visit a small orchard and taste seasonal fruits grown in the region.

Simple, fresh, and part of everyday Mekong life.

12:00 – Return to Hotel

Ride back and drop-off at your hotel.

End of experience.

What’s Included

  • Motorbike with driver

  • English-speaking guide

  • Entrance fees

  • Fresh fruit tasting

  • Helmet & water

Not Included

  • Meals

  • Personal expenses

  • Travel insurance

  • Tips (optional)

Good to Know

  • Suitable for most travelers comfortable on a motorbike

  • Flexible pace depending on traffic and weather

  • Focus on local experience, not tourist attractions only

Contact & Booking

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Cai Rang Floating Market & Son Islet – Local Life & River Culture (Full Day)

Overview

Combine two of the most authentic experiences in Can Tho in one well-paced day.
Start early at Cai Rang Floating Market, where river life is still active and real. Then continue to Son Islet — a small local community known for its hands-on activities and everyday Mekong lifestyle.
This tour is designed to give you a complete picture of the Mekong Delta: from busy waterways to quiet village life, from food to culture — all in one day.



Highlights

  • Explore Cai Rang Floating Market by traditional boat

  • Breakfast on the river with local dishes & coffee

  • Visit a traditional noodle house

  • Cruise through quiet, less-touristy canals

  • Discover Son Islet and its local lifestyle

  • Visit a floating fish farm & try fish massage

  • Taste homemade fish paste

  • Walk through tropical fruit gardens

  • Optional folk cake-making experience

  • Watch the unique flying snakehead fish show

  • Enjoy a local lunch on the islet 


Itinerary

05:00 – Early Morning Departure

Pick-up from your hotel in Can Tho. Transfer to the boat station and board a traditional wooden boat.

05:40 – Cai Rang Floating Market

Arrive at Cai Rang Floating Market at its most active time.

Observe how traders sell fruits and goods directly from their boats — a real working market, not a show.

Enjoy a simple breakfast on the river (noodle soup or bánh mì) with Vietnamese coffee.

06:30 – Noodle House Visit

Continue to a local village and visit a family-run noodle house.

See how traditional rice noodles are made by hand — a simple but meaningful local craft.

07:00 – Quiet Canal Experience

Leave the main river and move into smaller canals in Phong Dien.

This part is slower and more peaceful — narrow waterways, fewer boats, and a better look at daily life along the river.

09:00 – Return to City

Back to the mainland. Short break before continuing to the next experience.

10:00 – Transfer to Son Islet

Head to Son Islet by boat.

10:30 – Floating Fish Farm

Visit a floating fish farm and learn how locals raise fish directly under their homes.

Try the fish massage — a simple, fun local experience.

Taste a small portion of homemade fish paste.

11:30 – Village Walk & Activities

Walk through the islet and explore daily life.

  • Visit tropical fruit gardens and taste seasonal fruits

  • Optional: try Southern folk cake making

  • Watch the flying snakehead fish performance

  • Cross a traditional monkey bridge

  • Enjoy a refreshing herbal drink

12:30 – Local Lunch

Enjoy a relaxed lunch at a local house or small restaurant on the islet.

Food is simple, fresh, and typical of the Mekong Delta.

14:00 – End of Tour

Return to Can Tho. Drop-off at your hotel.

What’s Included

  • Hotel pick-up & drop-off in Can Tho

  • English-speaking guide

  • Boat & sampan experiences

  • Breakfast (vegetarian-friendly)

  • Fresh fruit & one drink (coffee or tea)

  • All entrance fees

  • Fish farm visit & fish massage

  • Fish paste tasting

  • Herbal drink

  • Local lunch

Not Included

  • Optional cake-making activity (~5 USD/person)

  • Personal expenses

  • Tips (optional)

Good to Know

  • Early start is essential for the floating market

  • Program is balanced: active morning + relaxed afternoon

  • Activities are local and simple — not staged for mass tourism

Contact & Booking

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Son Islet Experience – Local Life, Fish Farm & Folk Culture in Can Tho

Overview

Escape the busy city and spend a relaxed afternoon on Son Islet — a small riverside community where local life still moves at its own pace.
This experience focuses on real Mekong culture, from floating fish farming to traditional food and simple village activities. It’s not a staged attraction, but a chance to interact directly with locals and understand how people live along the river.



Highlights

  • Visit a floating fish farm and learn real farming practices

  • Try the unique fish massage experience

  • Taste homemade fish paste prepared by local families

  • Walk through tropical fruit gardens

  • Join a hands-on Southern folk cake making (optional)

  • Watch the lively “flying snakehead fish” show

  • Cross a traditional monkey bridge

  • Enjoy a local-style meal on the islet

Itinerary

13:00 – Departure from Can Tho

Meet your guide and transfer to the boat station. A short boat ride takes you across the river to Son Islet.

13:30 – Floating Fish Farm & Local Interaction

Visit a floating fish farm on the Hau River.

Learn how local families raise fish such as basa and snakehead directly under their homes. This is a working farm, not a demonstration.

Try the fish massage by dipping your feet into the water — a simple but fun local experience.

Taste a small portion of homemade fish paste, made by the host family.

14:30 – Village Walk & Local Activities

Continue with a walk around the islet.

Visit tropical gardens and taste seasonal fruits. Depending on the day, you can:

  • Join a folk cake-making session (optional)

  • Watch the flying snakehead fish performance — a unique local activity

  • Try walking across a traditional monkey bridge

Enjoy a refreshing herbal drink made from local ingredients.

15:30 – Local Meal

Sit down for a simple but flavorful meal at a local house or small restaurant on the islet.

Food reflects daily Mekong cooking — fresh, straightforward, and local.

17:00 – Return to Can Tho

Boat back to the mainland and transfer to your hotel.

End of experience.

What’s Included

  • Boat transfer to/from Son Islet

  • English-speaking local guide

  • All entrance fees

  • Fish farm visit & fish massage

  • Fish paste tasting

  • Seasonal fruit tasting

  • Herbal drink

  • Local meal

Not Included

  • Optional cake-making activity (~5 USD/person)

  • Personal expenses

  • Drinks during the meal

  • Tips (optional)

Good to Know

  • Easy walking, suitable for most travelers

  • Activities are simple and local — not staged or luxury

  • Program may vary slightly depending on local conditions

Contact & Booking

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4 Days Across the Mekong Delta: Ben Tre, Can Tho, Dong Thap & Tra Su Forest

Overview

Spend four days exploring the real Mekong Delta — not just one destination, but a journey through different regions and ways of life.
From the coconut villages of Ben Tre to the river culture of Can Tho, the quiet historical forest in Dong Thap, and the vast flooded landscape of Tra Su Forest — each day offers a distinct experience.
This is a balanced program combining local life, food, culture, history, and nature, designed for travelers who want more than a typical tour.

Highlights

  • Explore Cai Rang Floating Market at the right time

  • Travel by boat, rowing sampan, and countryside vehicle

  • Experience a real coconut village in Ben Tre

  • Glide through quiet canals and less-touristy waterways

  • Enjoy a calm rowing boat experience in Xeo Quyt Forest

  • Visit a Khmer pagoda and understand local culture

  • Explore Tra Su Forest with both motorboat and sampan

  • Taste local food and join simple hands-on activities

Itinerary

Day 1 – Ben Tre: Coconut Villages & River Life

Start from your hotel and travel to Ben Tre.

Cruise along the Mekong River by boat, stopping at a traditional brick kiln and a local coconut workshop to see how candy, oil, and other products are made.

Continue into the countryside to visit a mat weaving village, then ride a Xe Loi through quiet village roads.

Enjoy a home-cooked Vietnamese lunch in a garden setting.

In the afternoon, take a rowing sampan through narrow coconut canals — slow, shaded, and one of the most relaxing parts of the day.

Transfer to Can Tho. Evening at leisure.

Day 2 – Can Tho: Floating Market & Local Life

Early morning transfer to the river for a traditional wooden boat ride.

Visit Cai Rang Floating Market during its most active time, where local traders sell fruits and goods directly from their boats.

Enjoy a simple breakfast on the water — noodle soup or bánh mì with Vietnamese coffee.

Continue to a local noodle house to observe the traditional process.

Leave the main river and cruise into smaller canals in Phong Dien, where life is quieter and less visited.

Walk through a local village and join a traditional cake-making experience, then visit a floating house to understand daily life on the river.

Return to Can Tho.

Day 3 – Dong Thap: History, Culture & Calm Nature

Travel to Dong Thap.

Visit Xeo Quyt Forest, a peaceful wetland area known for its historical significance.

Explore the forest by rowing sampan, moving slowly through shaded waterways surrounded by dense vegetation — calm, quiet, and far from tourist crowds.

Discover hidden wartime structures and learn about the area’s history.

Continue to Kien An Cung Pagoda, known for its distinctive architecture and cultural importance.

Optional street food lunch in a local market.

Return to Can Tho.

Day 4 – Tra Su Forest: Flooded Landscape & Nature

Depart from Can Tho toward Tra Su Forest.

On the way, stop at a sugar palm area, rice fields (seasonal), and a Khmer pagoda to understand local culture.

At Tra Su, take a motorboat into the forest, then switch to a rowing sampan to move deeper into the flooded landscape.

Walk along the bamboo bridge and climb the observation tower for a wide view of the forest.

Enjoy lunch inside the forest.

End of Tour

  • Return to Can Tho

  • Or drop-off in Chau Doc

What’s Included

  • Air-conditioned transport

  • English-speaking guide

  • Boat & rowing sampan experiences

  • Breakfast (Day 2)

  • Lunch (Day 1 & Day 4)

  • Entrance fees

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Important Information

  • Accommodation is not included

  • Early start required on Day 2

  • Program may vary depending on weather and local conditions

Contact & Booking

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3 Days Mekong Delta Tour: Ben Tre, Cai Rang Floating Market & Tra Su Forest

 3-day Mekong Delta tour from Ben Tre to Tra Su Forest. Explore villages, Cai Rang floating market, canals, cacao farm, and flooded forest.

3 Days, 3 Different Sides of the Mekong Delta

This 3-day journey is designed to give a complete understanding of the Mekong Delta — not just one place, but a progression through different environments and ways of life.

  • Day 1: rural life in Ben Tre

  • Day 2: river culture in Can Tho

  • Day 3: natural landscape in Tra Su Forest

Each day focuses on a different experience, without repetition or filler activities.

Why This Tour Is Different

  • Covers 3 distinct regions with different characteristics

  • Logical flow: village → river → forest

  • Combination of boat, sampan, and land travel

  • Visit Cai Rang Floating Market at the right time

  • Includes a real cacao farm visit (not a staged stop)

  • Explore Tra Su Forest by both motorboat and rowing sampan

  • Focus on authentic local life, not tourist shows

Tour Highlights

Day 1 – Ben Tre

  • Mekong River cruise

  • Traditional brick kiln

  • Coconut processing (candy, oil, local products)

  • Mat weaving village

  • Xe Loi countryside ride

  • Home-cooked lunch

  • Rowing sampan through coconut canals

Day 2 – Can Tho

  • Early morning wooden boat (sampan)

  • Cai Rang Floating Market

  • Breakfast on the river

  • Traditional noodle house

  • Quiet canals in Phong Dien

  • Village walk & local house cooking

  • Floating house visit

  • Cacao farm experience

Day 3 – Tra Su Forest

  • Scenic countryside drive

  • Sugar palm area & rice fields (seasonal)

  • Khmer pagoda

  • Tra Su Forest exploration

  • Motorboat + rowing sampan

  • Bamboo bridge & observation tower

  • Lunch in the forest

Tour Inclusions

Day 1

  • A/C car with driver

  • Local English-speaking guide

  • Boat, sampan & Xe Loi

  • Entrance fees

  • Vietnamese lunch


Day 2

  • Boat & sampan

  • English-speaking guide

  • Breakfast (vegetarian-friendly)

  • Fresh fruit & drink (coffee or soft drink)

  • Entrance fees

  • Hotel pick-up/drop-off in Can Tho 


Day 3

  • A/C car & driver

  • English-speaking guide

  • Boat & sampan

  • Entrance fees

  • Bamboo bridge & viewing tower

  • Vietnamese lunch

  • Hotel pick-up/drop-off in Can Tho

  • Free drop-off in Chau Doc 


Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 – Ben Tre: Village Life & Waterways

07:00 AM – Departure

Pick-up and transfer to Ben Tre.

River Cruise & Local Industry
Board a motorboat along the Mekong River. Visit a traditional brick kiln and observe how locals produce construction materials using simple methods.

Continue to a local house to learn how coconuts are processed into candy, oil, and other products.

Village Experience
Visit a mat weaving village and take a Xe Loi ride through the countryside.

Lunch
Enjoy a home-cooked Vietnamese meal in a garden setting.

Sampan Ride
Glide through narrow coconut canals on a rowing sampan, one of the most peaceful parts of the day.

Transfer to Can Tho
Travel to Can Tho. Evening free.

⚠️ Accommodation is NOT included

Day 2 – Can Tho: Floating Market & Local Life

5:00 AM – Wooden Boat Ride
Start early and head to the river.

Cai Rang Floating Market
Visit Cai Rang Floating Market during its most active time.

Breakfast on the River
Enjoy a simple local breakfast such as noodle soup or bánh mì with Vietnamese coffee.

Noodle House
Visit a traditional noodle house and observe the production process.

Quiet Canals
Cruise through smaller canals in Phong Dien, away from the main tourist routes.

Village & Local House
Short walk through a village and visit a local house with a simple cooking activity.

Floating House
Stop at a floating house to understand river-based living.

Cacao Farm
Visit a cacao farm and learn about local chocolate production.

Return to City
Back to Can Tho.

Day 3 – Tra Su Forest: Nature & Landscape

07:00 AM – Departure

Leave Can Tho for Tra Su Forest.

Countryside Stops

  • Sugar palm area

  • Rice fields (seasonal)

  • Khmer pagoda

Tra Su Forest Exploration
Board a motorboat, then transfer to a rowing sampan to explore the flooded forest.

Walk along the bamboo bridge and climb the observation tower for a panoramic view.

Lunch
Enjoy a local meal inside the forest.

Return / Drop-off

  • Return to Can Tho (~5:00 PM)

  • Or drop-off in Chau Doc (~3:00 PM)

Important Notes

  • Accommodation is NOT included

  • Early start required on Day 2

  • Tour operates based on real local conditions

  • Timing may vary depending on traffic and weather

Who This Tour Is For

  • Travelers staying 2–3 nights in the Mekong Delta

  • Those wanting a complete experience (life + culture + nature)

  • Visitors who prefer authentic, non-touristy activities

Contact & Booking

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2-Day Mekong Journey: Ben Tre Villages, Cai Rang Floating Market & Lung Ngoc Hoang Forest

 2-day tour from Ben Tre to Can Tho. Explore coconut villages, Cai Rang floating market, canals, and Lung Ngoc Hoang Nature Reserve.

Two Days, Two Sides of the Mekong Delta

This 2-day journey connects two distinct regions of southern Vietnam — the coconut countryside of Ben Tre and the river-based life of Can Tho.

Each day focuses on a different experience, without repetition:

  • Day 1: village life, local industry, and waterways

  • Day 2: floating market, canals, culture, and wetland forest

Why This Tour Is Different

  • Covers two different provinces with distinct experiences

  • No repeated or filler activities

  • Travel by boat, sampan, and car

  • Visit Cai Rang Floating Market during active hours

  • Explore Lung Ngoc Hoang Nature Reserve

  • Balanced: local life + culture + nature

  • Less tourist-focused, more experience-based

Quick Facts

  • Duration: 2 days

  • Start location: Ben Tre or Can Tho

  • End location: Can Tho

  • Accommodation: ❌ Not included

  • Transport: Car + boat + sampan

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 – Ben Tre: Coconut Villages & Waterways

Morning – Transfer & River Cruise

Travel to Ben Tre and begin with a motorboat ride.

Local Industry & Village Life

  • Visit a traditional brick kiln

  • Observe coconut processing (candy, oil, etc.)

  • Learn about small-scale local production

Xe Loi Ride Through the Countryside

Experience a traditional Xe Loi ride through quiet village roads.

Lunch in a Local Garden

Enjoy a home-cooked Vietnamese lunch.

Sampan Through Coconut Canals

Take a rowing sampan through narrow coconut canals — calm and slow-paced.

End of Day 1

Transfer to Can Tho. Evening is free.

⚠️ Note: Accommodation is NOT included

Guests arrange their own stay in Can Tho.



Day 2 – Can Tho: Floating Market, Canals & Wetland Forest

5:00 AM – Wooden Boat Ride

Start early and board a traditional wooden boat.

Cai Rang Floating Market

Visit Cai Rang Floating Market during active hours.

Breakfast on the River

Simple local breakfast (noodle soup or bánh mì + coffee).

Noodle House Visit

Visit a local noodle house and observe the process.

Phong Dien Canals

Cruise through quieter canals away from the main river.

Khmer Pagoda

Visit a Khmer pagoda to understand local culture and religion.

Lung Ngoc Hoang Nature Reserve

Explore Lung Ngoc Hoang Nature Reserve.

  • Walk through the natural area

  • Optional boat ride or viewing tower

  • Focus on landscape and wetland ecosystem

Return to Can Tho

Return in the afternoon.



What You Will Experience

  • Coconut-based local economy in Ben Tre

  • Village life and river transport

  • Floating market and daily trade

  • Quiet canals and wooden boat travel

  • Cultural diversity (Khmer influence)

  • Wetland forest environment

Who This Tour Is For

  • Travelers wanting a complete Mekong overview

  • Visitors interested in both culture and nature

  • Guests staying multiple days

Who This Tour Is Not For

  • Short-stay travelers

  • Luxury-focused visitors

  • People wanting only one destination

Included

  • A/C car with driver

  • English-speaking guide

  • Boat & sampan

  • Xe Loi ride

  • Breakfast (Day 2)

  • Lunch (Day 1)

  • Entrance fees

Not Included

  • Accommodation

  • Personal expenses

  • Tips (optional)

Important Notes

  • Accommodation is not included

  • Early start required on Day 2

  • Activities are simple and based on real conditions

  • Timing may vary

Price & Booking

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Mekong Unveiled: A Local’s Guide to the Heartbeat, Heritage & Hidden Charms of the Delta.

  🌿 EXPLORE THE MEKONG YOUR WAY Locally Crafted. Meaningfully Delivered. Uniquely Yours. Take your time to browse through our curated sele...