Essential China Journey

We hop on with our drivers to leave Saigon and explore the quiet paths of Ben Tre province in southern Vietnam. Away from tourist spots, we see how people really live along the river. We pass through villages, waving to kids and saying hi to women in traditional dresses. We also cross small ferries with vendors carrying groceries on bikes. Later, we take a private boat ride and see old-style brick kilns. We stop at a coconut processing workshop to learn how locals use every part of the coconut tree. Then, we switch to bicycles and ride through coconut plantations. We have lunch with local dishes like “Elephant Ear fish”. After lunch, we row along canals in a small boat to see more of local life. Finally, we head to Can Tho city for the night. • Distance: 200 km • Ferry crossing: 3 times

The next day, we take a morning boat ride to the busy Cai Rang floating market, one of the biggest in the Mekong Delta. We’ll see vendors on boats selling fruits and vegetables. After that, we visit a market on land and a nearby rice paper factory. Then, you can choose one of two options depending on where you’re going next. Option 1: Destination is Saigon • Distance: 200 km • Ferry crossing: 4 times Option 2: We’ll take you to the Can Tho bus station to catch a local bus (Phuong Trang bus) at 7:30 am to Rach Gia. From there, you can catch the Super Dong speed boat to Phu Quoc Island at 1 pm. We’ll have your bags sent to Can Tho the night before. Our guide will pack you a lunch to go, including a Vietnamese bread roll, fruits, and a drink. When you get to Rach Gia, the Phuong Trang bus staff will give you a free ride to the pier, which is about 10 km away. Whether you’re continuing your trip in Vietnam or heading back home, you’ll leave the Mekong Delta with great memories of the friendly locals, colorful markets, and exciting scenes you saw on this tour.