Can Tho - Chau Doc - Soc Trang - Bac Lieu - Ca Mau 3D2N
Highlights
Deeply explore the Southern land with the 3D2N Mekong Delta tour – a journey taking you from the vibrant city of Can Tho to the spiritual land of Chau Doc, weaving through the lush green Tra Su cajuput forest, visiting Soc Trang's Bat Pagoda, admiring the grandeur of the Bac Lieu Mansion, and ending at Ca Mau Cape – the sacred southernmost point of the country. This trip perfectly combines culture, nature, and history, helping travelers fully experience the rich identity and characteristic landscapes of the Southern water region. This is an ideal choice for those seeking a meaningful, highly experiential, and emotional journey.
Detailed itinerary
07:00: The bus picks up the group at the hotel as you depart for Chau Doc, beginning the Can Tho – An Giang – Chau Doc – Tra Su tour. Traveling along National Highway 91, the group will pass through Long Xuyen – the capital of An Giang province and the birthplace of President Ton Duc Thang. You will admire vast rice fields stretching beyond the horizon under An Giang's large-scale field model and iconic Palmyra palm fields characteristic of the Southern Khmer community.
10:00: The vehicle takes the group to visit TA PA PAGODA, also known as NUI PAGODA or CHUN - NUM PAGODA in the Khmer language. Here, besides admiring the unique architecture of Ta Pa Pagoda and learning about Khmer Theravada Buddhist culture, visitors will enjoy lush, fresh nature as the pagoda is built atop 45m-high Ta Pa Hill. Surrounded by vast, pristine fields, the hill adds to the majestic beauty of the pagoda. You will take check-in photos at Ta Pa Field at the foot of Ta Pa and Co To mountains. Ta Pa Field is considered the most unique field in the Mekong Delta, thanks to the Khmer custom of shared labor farming.
11:30: Arriving at TRA SU CAJUPUT FOREST, guests will explore: Take check-in photos at the beautiful Kieu Bridge, then board a "Tac Rang (motorized boat)" to travel through Tra Su Cajuput Forest – a vivid representation of the Mekong Delta's ancient freshwater wetland forest ecosystem. The boat will weave through fragrant lotus ponds and deep green duckweed carpets.
In addition, you can trek through the forest via a 2km bamboo bridge recognized by the Vietnam Guinness Records, or experience a traditional "sampan ride" to visit fascinating nesting and egg-laying grounds of storks and herons.
Reaching the observation tower, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the vast cajuput forest and flocks of birds flying freely in the sky.
Noon: Enjoy a rustic local lunch... After lunch, the motorized boat brings you back to the pier, concluding the Tra Su Cajuput Forest tour.
Afternoon: 13:30: The group visits BA CHUA XU TEMPLE – a major pilgrimage center in the West known for the Mount Sam Ba Chua Xu Festival, recognized as a national festival in 2001. You can pray for peace and good fortune for your family and loved ones. 14:30: Depart back to Can Tho.
Evening: Dinner at your own expense, free time to explore the city. Overnight at hotel in Can Tho.
04:45 – 05:00: The vehicle picks you up at the meeting point to depart for CAI RANG FLOATING MARKET, one of the busiest and most famous floating markets in Can Tho – a wholesale market trading goods along the river, especially seasonal vegetables, tubers, and fruits…
Return to the hotel for breakfast.
Afterwards, board the vehicle and depart for Ca Mau. Stop at Soc Trang rest stop to purchase local specialties.
Noon: Enjoy lunch at a restaurant.
Afternoon: The vehicle takes the group to explore CA MAU CAPE – enjoy views of the rich mangrove forest ecosystem along the way... Arrive at Ca Mau Cape – the sacred southernmost tip of Vietnam's map.
Proceed to the BOAT MONUMENT FACING THE EAST SEA. The sail displays the coordinates of Ca Mau Cape, a favorite photo spot for visitors. Enjoy 15-20 minutes of free time for sightseeing and photo check-ins.
Next, visit the LAC LONG QUAN SHRINE AND AU CO MOTHER STATUE at the southernmost region of the Fatherland – a land where "soil expands, forests march, and the sea thrives", filling visitors with pride. Here, you can offer incense to express gratitude to our ancestors.
Afterwards, stroll along a small trail winding through mangrove forests to reach the HANOI FLAGPOLE at Ca Mau Cape, built to replicate the ancient Hanoi Flagpole architecture and symbolising the thousand-year-old historical tradition of Thang Long - Hanoi.
The Hanoi Flagpole at Ca Mau Cape holds high artistic value with beautiful architecture imbued with cultural and historical significance, affirming sovereignty over the country's southernmost land and carrying deep environmental and cultural heritage values. Take memorable check-in photos here.
Continue walking to CHECK IN AT THE NATIONAL COORDINATE MARKER GPS 0001 (KM 0), one of the 4 cardinal extreme points marking Vietnam's sacred mainland sovereignty. The North is Lung Cu Flagpole (Ha Giang), the West is Apa Chai (Muong Nhe, Dien Bien), the East is Dai Lanh/Mui Doi (Van Ninh, Khanh Hoa), and the South is national coordinate marker GPS 0001 (Dat Mui, Ca Mau).
Take photos with the CA MAU CRAB SYMBOL, constructed from highly durable composite material suitable for Dat Mui's weather conditions. The crab measures 5m x 2.8m x 1.72m.
Evening: Enjoy dinner at a restaurant, free time to wander, overnight at hotel in Ca Mau.
Breakfast at the hotel, check out, then board the vehicle for Bac Lieu to visit TAC SAY CHURCH – GIA RAI BAC LIEU TO PAY HOMAGE AT THE TOMB OF FATHER TRUONG BUU DIEP – a famous priest regarded as a saint bestowing blessings upon those who believe and pray.
The group continues to VISIT THE BAC LIEU PLAYBOY MANSION - The idiom "Bac Lieu Playboy" originated in the early 20th century. Later, it referred specifically to Tran Trinh Huy, as no other playboy could match his financial capacity and extravagant lifestyle. From then on, "Bac Lieu Playboy" became Ba Huy's exclusive title, unrivaled by anyone.
Next on the itinerary, visit the BAC LIEU WIND FARM, considered the largest wind power plant in the country and the first coastal wind farm in Southeast Asia. Here, you can admire 62 giant turbine towers standing along the vast coast... or visit ME NAM HAI BAC LIEU (GODDESS OF THE SOUTHERN SEA) featuring an 11-meter-tall statue of Avalokiteshvara standing majestically under the blue sky facing the East Sea. Beside the statue are Ksitigarbha and Avalokiteshvara Halls built in traditional Vietnamese temple architecture. Afterwards, depart for Soc Trang to visit SOM RONG PAGODA
Noon: Enjoy lunch at a restaurant.
Afternoon: The vehicle continues the journey bringing you back to Can Tho, arriving in Can Tho City.
Drop-off at CAN THO BUS STATION. Thank you and see you again on future journeys. Wishing you peace and good fortune. Best regards!
Included
- Fully equipped imported transport vehicles, reclining seats, air conditioning, television... (1 seat per guest).
- Hotel: 3* (2 guests per room, in case of an odd number of guests, 3 guests/room)
- Main meals: 04 main meals of 150,000 VND/serving/guest.
- Breakfast: 02 breakfasts at the hotel.
- Water: 1 bottle of 500ml per day
- Vietnamese-speaking tour guide serving the group throughout the program.
- 1-time entrance tickets for the attractions included in the program.
- Insurance coverage up to 30,000,000 VND/case.
Not included
- VAT tax
- Personal expenses outside the program.
- Single room supplement: 300,000 VND/night (3-star)
- 01 self-funded dinner on Day 1
Changes to the departure date must be notified at least 03 days prior to the departure date. One free change of departure date is allowed for the first time. Changes for the 2nd, 3rd, etc. times will incur a 30% fee for each change. Changes to the departure date must maintain the same booking information as before the change.
TOUR CANCELLATION POLICY:
- Cancellation at least 07 days prior to departure: 30% penalty
- Cancellation at least 03 days prior to departure: 50% penalty
- Cancellation within 1-2 days prior to departure: 100% penalty
- On the departure day, if you are not present at the pre-arranged location and time, or if the tour guide cannot contact you via the phone number provided and you do not proactively contact us to inform of any changes, such cases will be considered as voluntary tour cancellation and will be subject to a 100% penalty of the tour value.