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Private tourNEW 2026Mekong DeltaSmall group · Local experience
Mekong Delta Escape – 3 Days 2 Nights
Three days in the Mekong Delta from Ho Chi Minh City: Cai Rang Floating Market, Can Tho, a riverside homestay and Ben Tre. Ava Travel price: from $267 per person October to April, $238 May to September.
Questions before you book? Message us on WhatsApp or send an email. Phone +84 904 251 545. Ava Travel Hanoi, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Style
Private tour
Mekong Delta
Duration
3 days · 2 nights
Pickup support available
Full refund if you cancel more than 30 days before check-in
- More than 30 days before check-inFree
- 30 to 11 days before check-in15% of total
- 10 to 7 days before check-in30% of total
- Less than 7 days, or no-show100% of total
A change of travel date counts as a cancellation and a new booking, and the same scale applies.
If the operator cancels the cruise, or in case of severe weather or force majeure, we move your date free of charge, or refund you in full if we cannot reschedule.
Price includes all taxes and service charges.
Mekong Delta tour overview
“Floating Markets, French-Colonial Charm & Coconut Island Life”
Leave the city noise behind and step into the real Mekong Delta the way most travelers dream of: sunrise on the river, a stunning colonial mansion straight out of a movie, quiet bike rides through friendly villages, and a final day lost among coconut palms on a magical “off-the-grid” island. This is the perfect balance of iconic sights and genuine local moments — comfortable, varied, and full of stories.
Why Travelers Love This Trip
- Wake up on the water at vibrant Cai Rang Floating Market (with coffee in hand!)
- Visit the actual house from the famous French film The Lover (1992)
- Spend one night in a comfortable Can Tho hotel + one night in a charming riverside homestay
- End with a relaxed, scenic day in Ben Tre — the true “Coconut Capital”
- Easy cycling (flat roads, shady paths, no rush) and plenty of free time to soak it all in
- Small private group (just you and your loved ones) — never mixed with big bus tours
Your Easy 3-Day Journey
Day 1 – Ho Chi Minh City → Can Tho | Welcome to the River of Poems (L)
- 8:30 AM comfortable private car pick-up from your hotel
- Relax during the scenic 3-hour drive southwest
- Check in to a lovely boutique hotel right by the river in Can Tho
- After freshening up, hop on bicycles for a gentle 2-hour ride through quiet villages
- Pedal along shady canals, wave to kids walking home from school, and stop to admire a 100-year-old giant tree with roots like dragon tails
- Sunset back at the hotel — stroll the illuminated waterfront or enjoy a cold drink on the rooftop
- Overnight in Can Tho (clean, air-conditioned hotel room)
Day 2 – Cai Rang Floating Market + The Lover’s House → Ben Tre Homestay (B, L, D)
- Early wake-up (worth it!): boat leaves at dawn for Cai Rang — the biggest & liveliest floating market in the Delta
- Watch hundreds of boats trade pineapples, pumpkins and dragon fruit while sipping fresh Vietnamese coffee on board
- Return for hotel breakfast, then visit breathtaking Binh Thuy Ancient House — the real location of the Oscar-nominated film The Lover. Walk the same floors, admire the French-Vietnamese architecture and gorgeous gardens
- Scenic 2.5-hour drive to peaceful Ben Tre
- Check in to a cozy riverside homestay surrounded by coconut and fruit trees
- Evening at leisure — swing in a hammock, chat with your hosts, or take a short walk through the village
- Home-cooked dinner with the family
- Overnight in Ben Tre homestay
Day 3 – Ben Tre Coconut Paradise → Return to Ho Chi Minh City (B, L)
- Sleep in a little, then board a traditional wooden boat
- Glide through narrow canals shaded by water coconuts — your driver will stop so you can sip fresh coconut juice straight from the tree
- Visit a unique solar-powered island where locals live completely off the grid (no electricity poles, only sunshine!)
- Meet warm families, taste seasonal tropical fruits, fresh honey tea, and local honey wine while listening to their stories
- Enjoy a delicious home-cooked lunch featuring signature Mekong Delta dishes (elephant-ear fish, fresh spring rolls, caramelized pork…)
- Final short cruise across the wide Mekong River to the mainland
- Relaxed drive back to Saigon (drop-off around 5:00–5:30 PM)
What’s Included – Everything You Need
- Private air-conditioned car & experienced English-speaking guide the whole trip
- 1 night comfortable hotel in Can Tho (private room, A/C, hot shower)
- 1 night charming homestay in Ben Tre (private room, fan/A/C, mosquito net)
- All boat trips including sunrise Cai Rang cruise & Ben Tre canals
- Bicycle rental & helmets on Day 1
- 7 meals: 3 Breakfasts – 3 Lunches – 1 Dinner
- All entrance fees (Binh Thuy Ancient House, etc.)
- Seasonal fruits, honey tea, snacks & bottled water every day
Not Included (so you stay in control)
- Drinks beyond water/tea, personal shopping, tips (entirely optional)
Perfect For
Couples looking for romance, photographers chasing golden-hour shots, families wanting a relaxed pace, movie buffs who love The Lover, and anyone who wants the classic Mekong highlights done comfortably and privately.
Price from only US$218 per person (based on 2 travelers, fully private tour) Solo travelers and bigger groups always welcome — just ask for your best rate!
Ready for sunrise on the river and coconut-shaded canals? Book your Mekong Delta Escape today — limited rooms at the homestay, especially Dec–Apr!
We can’t wait to show you the Delta we love. 🌴🚤🍍
What's included
Private air-conditioned car & experienced English-speaking guide the whole trip1 night comfortable hotel in Can Tho (private room, A/C, hot shower)1 night charming homestay in Ben Tre (private room, fan/A/C, mosquito net)All boat trips including sunrise Cai Rang cruise & Ben Tre canalsAll boat trips including sunrise Cai Rang cruise & Ben Tre canalsBicycle rental & helmets on Day 17 meals: 3 Breakfasts – 3 Lunches – 1 DinnerAll entrance fees (Binh Thuy Ancient House, etc.)Seasonal fruits, honey tea, snacks & bottled water every day
Your itinerary
– Ho Chi Minh City → Can Tho | Welcome to the River of Poems (L)
- 8:30 AM comfortable private car pick-up from your hotel
- Relax during the scenic 3-hour drive southwest
- Check in to a lovely boutique hotel right by the river in Can Tho
- After freshening up, hop on bicycles for a gentle 2-hour ride through quiet villages
- Pedal along shady canals, wave to kids walking home from school, and stop to admire a 100-year-old giant tree with roots like dragon tails
- Sunset back at the hotel — stroll the illuminated waterfront or enjoy a cold drink on the rooftop
- Overnight in Can Tho (clean, air-conditioned hotel room)
– Cai Rang Floating Market + The Lover’s House → Ben Tre Homestay (B, L, D)
- Early wake-up: the boat leaves at dawn for Cai Rang, the biggest floating market in the Delta
- Watch the boats trade pineapples, pumpkins and dragon fruit while you drink Vietnamese coffee on board
- Back to the hotel for breakfast, then a visit to Binh Thuy Ancient House, the French and Vietnamese mansion used in the film The Lover
- Drive of about 2.5 hours to Ben Tre
- Check in to a riverside homestay among coconut and fruit trees
- Evening at leisure: a hammock, a chat with your hosts or a short walk through the village
- Home cooked dinner with the family
- Overnight in the Ben Tre homestay
– Ben Tre Coconut Paradise → Return to Ho Chi Minh City (B, L)
- Sleep in a little, then board a traditional wooden boat
- Glide through narrow canals shaded by water coconuts — your driver will stop so you can sip fresh coconut juice straight from the tree
- Visit a unique solar-powered island where locals live completely off the grid (no electricity poles, only sunshine!)
- Meet warm families, taste seasonal tropical fruits, fresh honey tea, and local honey wine while listening to their stories
- Enjoy a delicious home-cooked lunch featuring signature Mekong Delta dishes (elephant-ear fish, fresh spring rolls, caramelized pork…)
- Final short cruise across the wide Mekong River to the mainland
- Relaxed drive back to Saigon (drop-off around 5:00–5:30 PM)
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers for planning this trip with Ava Travel.
Yes. Prices on this page are per person in US dollars and include all taxes and service charges. We do not add a booking fee or a card surcharge, so the total you see at checkout is the total you pay.
Send us your date and group size, or go straight through checkout. Either way we come back within one hour to confirm the departure, the meeting point and your guide, and to tell you what to bring.
It depends on the tour. Where pickup is included it is listed under What is included above. We confirm the exact meeting point and time with you within an hour of booking, so tell us your hotel when you book.
Most of our tours can run as a private departure with your own guide. Message us with your dates and group size and we will send the private total before you pay anything.
More than 30 days before departure costs nothing. From 30 to 11 days we keep 15 per cent, from 10 to 7 days 30 per cent, and inside 7 days or a no-show is charged in full. Changing your date counts as a cancellation and a new booking. If we cancel, or weather makes the tour unsafe, we move your date at no cost or refund you in full.
Yes. We book buses, trains and private transfers alongside the tour and show you the fare before you pay, rather than leaving you to arrange it at a station or bus office.
What guests say about Ava Travel
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★★★★★
Kehren Eade
“She made the process SO easy, SO manageable, we felt we were in great hands at all times, even though everything was done by remote!”
Tripadvisor, August 2026
★★★★★
Arshia Z
“Whenever we had questions or needed assistance, the response was prompt, helpful, and reassuring.”
Tripadvisor, June 2026
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