Code: COCA04
Date: 4days/3night

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DAY 1: SAIGON – BEN TRE - VUNG LIEM  (L/D)

Meet your guide at hotel and transfer to the Mekong Delta. Board a cruise to explore the villages, stopping at local home to savor fresh fruit, experience rowing boats, and immerse yourself in local activities and daily life. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before heading back to the pier.

Next, depart for Vung Liem district where you'll be welcomed by the family and neighbors of the Lodge’s owner, who has thoughtfully designed and created this unique retreat. They will share their rich local culture with visitors from around the world. After checking in, set out on a sunset bicycle tour. Visit local family to observe the traditional process of pop rice/corn production and gain insight into this time-honored technique. Experience his daily life and craftsmanship firsthand.

Continue to another local home to watch how weaving palm leaves, used in Mekong Delta construction, and see Mrs. Chien demonstrate the making of 'poon' sticks. Your guide will also explain animal raising and biogas collection.

Cycle through peaceful village paths, explore rice paddies, and if you wish to take a longer ride to visit a dragon fruit plantation (you can discuss with your guide). Enjoy the sunset before returning to the lodge to freshen up.

Finish the evening with a cooking class where you'll learn to make Vietnamese pancakes, followed by dinner at the lodge's restaurant.

Accommodation at Coco Riverside Lodge
Meals included: Lunch and Dinner
www.cocoriversidelodge.com

DAY 2: COCO RIVERSIDE LODGE  (B/L/D)

After breakfast, board a motorboat and head to the local market to immerse yourself in the region's vibrant culture and daily life.
Next, visit a Cao Dai temple and a nearby coconut factory along the river, where you'll observe the handcrafting of coconuts into ropes and rugs. This artisanal process caters primarily to international buyers, particularly from Korea.

Afterward, return to the lodge to unwind or take a swim. Lunch at restaurant

In the afternoon, start with a sampan ride through the canals to discover another remote untouched area and experience its tranquil way of life. At a local home, enjoy snacks and fresh fruits while engaging in friendly conversation with the family before heading back to the lodge to unwind.

Later in the evening, before dinner, sample various kinds of rice wine and other drinks as you interact with locals and immerse yourself in the regional culture. You’ll then take a stroll back while holding torches made from dried coconut leaves, a traditional custom for nighttime.

Accommodation at Coco Riverside Lodge
Meals included: Lunch and Dinner
www.cocoriversidelodge.com

DAY 3: COCO RIVERSIDE LODGE – CAN THO (B/L/D)

After breakfast, grab a bicycle and ride along paths lined with vegetable gardens and lush green fields. Make a stop at Mrs. Hong's home, where she makes rice wine for village parties and weddings. Watch her winemaking process and treat yourself to a tasting. You can also explore her diverse livelihood, including her poultry farming. Take a leisurely stroll through her fruit garden and enjoy tasting some fresh fruit at her table with everyone.

Afterward, cycle back to the lodge and enjoy some leisure time. Finally, check out and prepare to head to your next destination.

Return to the lodge with your bike, enjoy lunch, and then transfer to Can Tho City. Check in to your hotel and take some time to enjoy the hotel's amenities and services at your leisure.

Accommodation at Victoria Can Tho
Meals included: Lunch and Dinner
www.victoriahotels.asia/en/destination/victoria-can-tho/

DAY 4: CAN THO – SAIGON (B/L)

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, then board a motorized boat for an early visit to the Cai Rang Floating Market, the largest and most popular in the Mekong Delta. The market operates from 4:00 AM to 10:00 AM, so an early start is essential. A 40-minute boat ride reveals lively riverbank activities, including fishing, passenger transport, and goods movement. You'll see colorful boats, merchant vessels, and stilt houses.

At the market, experience traditional trading practices with “offering poles” and a vibrant array of boats selling various products.

After the market, visit a site where rice vermicelli noodles are made, stroll through an orchard garden, and cross a bamboo bridge made from a single bamboo tree if you have a chance.

Return to Ninh Kieu Wharf for a city tour of Can Tho, including an ancient house and Khmer temple. Check out, have lunch, and transfer back to Ho Chi Minh City, arriving in the afternoon. End of services.

Inclusions

• Private air-conditioned vehicle with complimentary water
• Coco Riverside Lodge and Victoria Hotel
• English or French speaking guide
• Meals as specified: 4 lunches, 3 dinners, 3 breakfasts
• Biking, motorboats, and entrance fees
• Water during the cycling tour & boat trip
• What are mentioned in the itinerary
• Traditional music and pop-rice service

Exclusions

• VAT bill
• Travel insurance
• Items not mentioned in the itinerary
• Tipping for guide, driver and staffs
• Drinks during meals or in the minibar

Itinerary at a Glance

Day 1:

• 08:00: Depart for Mekong Delta
• 10:00: Visit Ben Tre by boat
• 12:00: Lunch
• 13:30: Depart for Coco Riverside Lodge
• 15:00: Check in
• 15:30: Sunset cycling tour
• 19:00: Dinner (including making Vietnamese pancakes)
• Overnight at the Lodge

Day 2:

• 07:00: Breakfast
• 07:45: Morning boat tour
• 10:15: Return to the Lodge
• 12:00: Lunch
• 14:30: Rowing boat tour
• 18:45: Experience local nightlife
• 19:30: Dinner
• Overnight at the Lodge

Day 3:

• 07:30: Breakfast
• 08:15: Cycling tour and see how to make rice wine
• 12:00: Lunch
• 13:30: Depart for Can Tho; Check in
• 19:00: Dinner at a local restaurant
• Overnight at hotel

Day 4:

• 06:30: Breakfast
• 07:00: Depart for floating market
• 10:00: City tour of Can Tho
• 11:45: Check out and drive to restaurant for lunch
• 17:00: Return to Saigon