• Cafe Trúc Xanh - Exploring a Silk Outlet in the Mekong region offers a delightful experience, showcasing garments made from silk or bamboo fibers, along with a variety of coconut-derived products. These outlets beautifully blend Vietnam’s rich craftsmanship with modern design and eco-friendly principles. By selecting silk or bamboo fiber clothing, customers enjoy luxurious comfort while supporting local artisans and preserving traditional weaving techniques passed down through generations. Similarly, coconut-based products highlight resourcefulness and creativity, using locally abundant materials to craft functional and visually appealing items. By visiting these outlets, guests not only adorn themselves with exquisite Vietnamese craftsmanship but also help sustain local traditions and promote sustainable livelihoods within the community.

• The Island Lodge - Mekong Delta - Embark on a private boat cruise along the Mekong River, with the first stop at a bee farm to explore one of the region’s cottage industries. Visit an island with lush tropical gardens and sample tropical fruits. A factory visit will reveal the process of making sweets. As the journey continues down the Mekong, there are opportunities to visit local villages and learn about the traditional lifestyles, culture, and customs of the Delta’s residents. Travel by tricycle motorbike to discover local life in hidden alleys surrounded by tropical fruit orchards, then transfer to a smaller rowing boat to explore the Delta’s smaller canals. For lunch, enjoy a meal at a local restaurant, where a guide will offer insights into local cuisine and assist with ordering delicacies.

• DNTN Nhà hàng Sông Nước Miền Tây - In the lush Mekong Delta, traditional Vietnamese cuisine is uniquely influenced by the fertile land and abundant waterways. Iconic dishes like spring rolls, banh xeo (pancake), and deep-fried elephant ear fish are celebrated for their freshness and authenticity. Spring rolls, or goi cuon, are filled with freshly caught shrimp, fragrant herbs like basil and mint, and crisp vegetables from the delta’s fertile soil. Banh xeo, the sizzling pancake, reflects the Delta’s rice fields with its golden hue and may include local ingredients such as river prawns, pork, and bean sprouts. The deep-fried elephant ear fish, or ca tai tuong chien xu, honors the Delta’s waterways, transforming this prized fish into a crispy delicacy that showcases the region’s culinary expertise.

• Vinh Trang Temple - The pagoda’s stunning structures feature two triumphal arches adorned with bottle and porcelain fragments, creating harmonious images depicting Buddha’s legends. Inside, there is a set of pictures “eight angels riding on animals,” a set of bronze statues of the Amitabha Holy Trinity, and notably, the unique set of eighteen Arhants wood carvings, crafted by several artists in 1907, found only in the west of South Vietnam. Graves of Buddhist priests who cared for the pagoda are scattered around, decorated with intricately engraved flagstones.

The pagoda has three entrances. The central iron gate remains closed, while the two side gates, designed in the co lau style, are open. These side gates are embellished with colorful porcelain mosaics depicting Buddhist folktales and natural scenery.

• Entrance fees
• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Bottled water
• English Speaking Tour Guide
• Pick up/ Drop off at provided Saigon Port, district 4, Ho Chi Minh City

• Tipping/ Gratuities or personal expenses

We will visit a bamboo and coconut workshop to see how these materials are used. We will also visit a traditional coconut candy workshop to learn how locals make coconut candy. You will be introduced to royal jelly and honey tea at a bee farm, where you can learn about Vietnam’s beauty industry related to special Royal Jelly. Then, enjoy an unforgettable experience on an electric car through small alleys to see local life. Take a walk in a tropical fruit orchard, listen to traditional folk music, and experience the lush beauty of the Mekong Delta. You will take a private cruise along the Mekong River to see life on the Delta and explore the bustling port city of My Tho. You will be served Vietnamese cuisine at a local restaurant after rowing in a sampan along the canals under the green canopy of water coconut trees. The facade of Vinh Trang Pagoda features both Asian and European architecture.

• The remaining hours are allotted for the travel time
• Extra charge $30 USD/ each will be collected on tour for picking up at Hiep Phuoc JSC Terminal or SPTC Internation Port or TCHP Port in Hiep Phuoc, Nha Be ddisstrict.
• Everyone can join this tour

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.