Visit the Mekong Delta in 3 Days: Best Mekong Eyes Cruise Itinerary
The lush Mekong Delta will be of interest to most tourists searching for short trips or leisure travel itineraries in Vietnam, besides many well-known sights. This mighty land itself is adept at drawing in travelers with its rusticity, charming rural lifestyle, mouthwatering cuisine, and lyrically web-like canals. Some people may be unsure on how long to stay in the Mekong Delta. The journey may take several days or a whole week. But we strongly advise you to stay for three days. Please continue reading for the best 3-day cruise program from the Mekong Eyes Fleet to explore the Mekong Delta in Vietnam.
What you can expect
For guests who don't have much time but still wish to spend the night on board a cruise ship along the Mekong River, the 3-day tour from Mekong Eyes will be the right choice for you. Apart from the benefit of an affordable price, this short itinerary offers ample time to take in the Mekong Delta's scenery and enjoy the river's way of life in Cai Be and Can Tho. Most travel plans to the delta will include these two destinations. You will explore the unique Cai Rang floating market. On several shore excursions, you will also experience the production of local handicrafts, busy brick kilns, luxuriant orchards, and tranquil villages. Don’t miss out on a small rowing sampan trip or a short bike ride to discover the small side canals.
Detailed Itinerary CAI BE – CAN THO – CAI BE
DAY 1
08.00-08:30 Pick up at the hotel in Saigon (District 1 and parts of District 3, only included for those using the shuttle service).
11.30 Boarding of the cruise vessel and check-in.
12.00 Panorama cruise and lunch on board around 13.00.
16.00 Guided walk to a rural village or through the lush greens of orchards and rice paddies.
17.30 Return to the boat for refreshment and to enjoy the sunset on the top deck.
19.00 Dinner on board, night on board.
DAY 2
07.00 Morning cruise and morning tea break served on board.
08.00 Excursion on a long sampan to Cai Rang floating market and noodle producing family.
12.00 Panorama cruise and lunch on board around 13.00.
16.00 Afternoon walk to a rural village.
19.00 Dinner on board, night on board.
DAY 3
07.00 Morning cruise and morning tea break served on board.
08.00 Check-out of cabin. Excursion on rowing sampan, exploring small canals of Tan Phong islet, home-made handicrafts family.
10.30 Bicycle ride on back roads or walk in a small village along the Mekong Canals.
11.00 Departure to Saigon / end of tour.
12.00 Lunch en route. (only included for those pax using the shuttle service).
~ 15.30 Arrival in Saigon.
The luxurious river cruisers of Mekong Eyes Fleet, including Mekong Eyes Explorer, Mekong Eyes Classic, Dragon Eyes Cruises, and Gecko Eyes Cruise, are operating the same schedule as above. However, there are slight differences between tours running on odd and even days. For details, please contact our Mekong River Cruise consultants, who are always willing to help you plan a suitable Mekong Delta itinerary on the perfect holiday vessels.
