Experience the Mekong Delta like a local with this immersive 2-day journey combining nature, culture and authentic homestay.
2 Days / 1 Night
From Ho Chi Minh City
Small group
Authentic Experience
✓ Stay in a local homestay
✓ Cycle through rice fields
✓ Explore canals by boat
✓ Cook with a local family
Enjoy a small-group journey designed for a more personal and meaningful experience. This tour takes you beyond the typical routes, offering genuine immersion into local life — from unique Mekong activities to time spent with a welcoming family at a traditional homestay.
Far from crowded tourist spots, every moment is crafted to give you a deeper, more authentic connection with the region.
Focus : Immersion and Discovery
08:30 | Departure: Hotel pick-up and transfer to the heart of the Mekong Delta.
Vinh Trang Pagoda: Visit the region’s largest ancient temple and its lush gardens.
River Cruise: Boat trip on the Tien River with traditional folk music (UNESCO heritage).
Sampan Experience: Quiet rowing through narrow, palm-shaded canals.
Local Crafts: Visit a bee farm and a traditional coconut candy workshop.
Homestay & Cooking: Arrival at the family garden for a local cooking class.
Evening: Savory BBQ dinner and relaxation under the coconut trees.
Focus : Authenticity and Nature
Morning | Sunrise: (Optional) Early wake-up for sunrise over the rice fields.
Cycling Tour: Bike ride through fruit orchards and local village paths.
Local Culture: Morning coffee at a rural market and visit to Phuoc Long Pagoda.
Tradition: Learn the ancestral art of grinding rice and making local cakes.
Farewell Lunch: Enjoy a final home-cooked meal with your hosts.
13:30 | Return: Comfortable bus transfer back to Ho Chi Minh City.
14:30 | Arrival: Drop-off at your hotel and end of the journey.
Transport: Air-conditioned bus for all transfers.
Accommodation: 1 night at an authentic local homestay.
Meals: 01 Breakfast, 02 Lunches, and 01 BBQ Dinner.
Activities: Boat trips, rowing sampan, cycling tour, and cooking class.
Guide: Professional English-speaking local guide.
Entrance Fees: All sightseeing tickets mentioned in the itinerary.
Drinks: Mineral water provided during the tour.
Personal Expenses: Drinks during meals, laundry, or phone calls.
Tips: Gratuities for the guide and driver (optional but appreciated).
Travel Insurance: We highly recommend having your own coverage.
These optional upgrades are available in addition to the base price of $70 per person.
Private Room Upgrade: Enjoy more privacy for only $25/night.
Private Tour: Want a personal guide and vehicle? Select the Private Option (+ $40/person).
Extended Stay: Add an extra day for more cycling or relaxation.
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