4 Days Mekong Delta Excursion – Drift, cycle, explore – 4 memorable days in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta: The Mekong Delta is a vast and beautiful region of Vietnam, well known for its tropical climate, tasty food, and friendly people. Only two hours from Ho Chi Minh City, you will find yourself immersed in the rice fields, coconut groves, and mangrove forests. This lush area is one of Vietnam’s most attractive stops for nature and culture lovers. From mouthwatering noodle soups to ancient Khmer temples, this four-day itinerary consists of the best of the Mekong Delta.
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Itinerary of 4 Days Mekong Delta Excursion: Drift, cycle, explore
Day 1: Coconut groves and cycling in Ben Tre
Morning
Ben Tre is a province about two hours and a half from Ho Chi Minh City. It is famous for its coconuts and tasty food. Cycling is a great way to discover Ben Tre, most hotels offer free bicycles for guests. Hop on and cycle to the coconut groves for a morning of exploration.
You will cycle past the Ben Tre Market and Ben Tre River on your way to the ferry dock. A short ferry ride will bring you across to Cu Lao (islet) Long, one of Ben Tre’s many islets. Here you will find a network of shaded coconut groves, tree-lined paths, and the occasional cafe. Stop for an iced coffee to recharge.
If you have lots of time, you may like to take a ferry to see other islets in Ben Tre. Just carrying your bicycle on board. Some islets have organized tours and activities, such as those in Ham Luong River, which will give you an authentic look at local life in the Delta.
4 Days Mekong Delta Excursion: Drift, cycle, explore
Afternoon
Lunch over, it is time to visit one of the coconut candy factories in Ben Tre. Ben Tre’s soft, sticky coconut sweets are extremely popular, not just in Vietnam, but all over the world. Over 300 coconut candy factories are found in this area. Take a tour of one of these factories to find out about the entire process of making coconut candy. Don’t leave without a taste of Ben Tre’s original coconut candy: a simple mix of coconut milk and sugar.
For dinner, you may like to enjoy a bowl of hủ tiếu. This Mekong Delta disk is a hot rice noodle soup with pork, shrimp, and a quail egg, and served with lemon and fresh cilantro.
Day 2: Temples and small-town life in Tra Vinh
Morning
Take an early morning car or bus from Ben Tre City to Tra Vinh City. Considered one of the Delta’s prettiest provinces, Tra Vinh is a maze of quiet, tree-lined streets, ancient houses, and green rice fields.
After checking in, take a walk around Tra Vinh City, a beautiful mix of old and new. Long Binh River and Tra Vinh’s wet market and are still relatively untouched by recent growth. Go for a walk along the river to see fishermen pulling in their nets, stroll through the market to watch the local produce, and enjoy a snack of bánh tét trà cuôn (a steamed sticky rice cake with a filling of banana or green bean). In the center of the city, you will find bubble tea and coffee shops.
Stop in town for a lunch at any stall that you like. If you are feeling adventurous, try bánh canh Bến Có (round rice noodles served in a clear broth with pork, liver, and other nose-to-tail cuts).
4 Days Mekong Delta Excursion: Drift, cycle, explore
Afternoon
Being one of the Delta’s prettiest provinces, Tra Vinh is a maze of quiet, tree-lined roads, ancient houses, and green rice paddies. Tra Vinh is home to 140 ornate pagodas constructed by Vietnam’s Khmer Krom ethnic group. About 31 percent of Tra Vinh’s population is ethnic Khmer, and their pagodas add a unique charm to this region.
Spend your afternoon at Hang Pagoda (Kom Pong Chrai Pagoda), 6km from the city. This pagoda is well known for its elaborate wooden sculptures carved by the resident monks. Scattered around the pagoda grounds, some of these incredible wooden pieces reach as high as the ceiling. If you wait until dusk, you will catch a flock of storks in flight.
Finish the day with a hearty banh mi (Vietnamese bread) from Tra Vinh’s sellers. If you’re feeling brave, the local favorite bánh mì phá lấu is full of attractive meats served with a rich, sweet sauce. After dinner, stop at a cafe along Pham Ngu Lao Street to soak up the evening air, or join the families taking a stroll in Deja Vu Huynh Kha Eco Park.
Day 3: Legendary lakes and Can Tho City
Morning
You cannot leave Tra Vinh without visiting Ao Ba Om, a square, man-made lake enveloped by old big trees, picnic grounds, and coffee stalls. Legend has it that the lake was dug hundreds of years ago by a team of Khmer women in a contest selecting their own husbands.
Today, Ba Om is a peaceful expanse of lotus flowers and dragonflies. Take a seat in a plastic armchair, drinking an iced coffee. Afterward, stop by Ang Pagoda, one of Tra Vinh’s most impressive Khmer pagodas, and the Khmer Cultural Museum across the street to have a deeper look at Khmer Krom culture and history.
Coming lunchtime, go in search of a famous Tra Vinh food, bún nước lèo (rice noodle soup). This tasty soup is served with a flavorsome broth made from freshwater fish, herbs, and shredded banana flowers. You can order fried spring rolls and steamed pork on the side for a real local lunch.
4 Days Mekong Delta Excursion: Drift, cycle, explore
Afternoon
Transfer by bus or car to Can Tho Province, about three hours away. Can Tho is shown on the tourist map and there are many things to do. When you arrive, go for a walk around Can Tho town. Stop by Ong Pagoda constructed at the end of the 19th century by Chinese descendants. Inside you will find a dimly light entrance hall and a haze of spicy smoke. Conical coils of burning incense hang from the rafters and the whole pagoda are decorated in a deep red.
For dinner, look for a way to one of the many restaurants in downtown Can Tho for fresh seafood and solid cooked Mekong style. Try canh chua (a hot and sour soup native to the region, made with fish or shrimp, pineapple, tomato, sprouts, and elephant ear stems). Before turning in, book a boat trip for the following morning.
Day 4: Floating markets and sampan rides
Morning
You will start your last day in the Mekong Delta region at the Cai Rang floating market. The largest wholesale floating market in the Delta acts from early morning to midday. Get up at 5 am for the 30-minute ride from Can Tho to Cai Rang, where the river will be full of broad wooden boats containing lots of fruits and vegetables.
Hawkers will hang samples of their goods from long poles at the front of their boats, so customers will know what they are selling. Smaller boats will weave in and out between the bigger vessels, selling breakfast noodles and coffee. After the floating market, you will continue your morning on the river, cruising small river branches for a glimpse of local life.
Back in Can Tho, look for a lunch meal of nem nướng Cái Răng. The meat is grilled over charcoal and served with herbs, pickles, peanut sauce, and bánh hỏi (tiny vermicelli noodles woven into delicate bundles and topped with sauteed garlic).
4 Days Mekong Delta Excursion: Drift, cycle, explore
Afternoon
Spend a leisurely afternoon exploring Can Tho town, buying souvenirs, and taking the bustling promenade of Ninh Kieu Park. Your final evening in the Mekong Delta will be a classy dinner cruise.
TransMekong’s Mystic Sampan will take you on a gentle river ride around the edge region of Can Tho City. You will get to admire the city lights as you dine on Vietnamese mango salad, grilled sea bass, chicken with lemongrass, and other freshly prepared delights, which is a perfect end to your Mekong adventure.
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