Discover Saigon - Tay Ninh - My Tho - Ben Tre - Can Tho - Soc Trang - Bac Lieu 5D4N

-06:00: The bus and tour guide will pick you up at the designated meeting point and depart for Tay Ninh – a famous spiritual tourism destination. Along the way, the tour guide will introduce you to Tay Ninh. 

Tay Ninh - Known as the “First Heavenly Mountain”, Ba Den Mountain in recent years has not only attracted tourists with its fairytale-like scenery but also intrigued visitors with its unique experiences and festival events taking place year-round.

You will stop at a rest station for personal hygiene and enjoy breakfast featuring the local specialty “Trang Bang thick rice noodle soup served with wild vegetables”, one of the most famous delicacies in Tay Ninh. Afterward, return to the bus and continue the journey. 

08:30: Arriving in Tay Ninh, you will visit the Ba Den Mountain Tourist Area – conquer Ba Mountain, known as the roof of Southern Vietnam. 

Van Son Cable Car Line: takes visitors from the foot of the mountain to the summit of Ba Den Mountain. It spans 2,055.36m with an elevation difference of 886m between departure and arrival stations, featuring 113 cabins (capacity of 10 people per cabin) and a transport capacity of 4,400 passengers/hour. Operating at a speed of 6m/s, Cable Line 1 significantly shortens travel time to the 986m summit of Ba Den Mountain.

Crafted from 170 tons of red bronze with a height of 72 meters, the Tay Bo Da Son Lady Buddha Statue atop Ba Den Mountain is the tallest bronze Lady Buddha statue in Southeast Asia. Inspired by national treasure Avalokiteshvara statues in Northern Vietnam, the Tay Bo Da Son Lady Buddha statue exhibits a compassionate expression, wearing a crown carved with Amitabha Buddha, holding her right hand in the Karana Mudra teaching posture, and carrying a nectar vase in her left hand. In a land of natural harmony like Tay Ninh, the presence of the Tay Bo Da Son Lady Buddha statue reinforces faith in this sacred mountain, symbolizing wisdom and compassion while encouraging Buddhists to live virtuously.

In addition, you will have the opportunity to worship the Maitreya Buddha Statue assembled from 6,688 sandstone blocks inspired by Northwest terraced fields. Each stone underwent meticulous selection for color, grain, and size before being stacked into 54 layers. Sandstone is a common yet challenging material, requiring craftsmen to carve meticulously to achieve harmonious lines that fit together seamlessly down to the millimeter. 

Next stop: The 3D Video Mapping Zone (Dome House) where you have the opportunity to explore the Buddhist universe through world-class projection and sound technology. This is a truly unique experience at the peak of Ba Den Mountain. The video mapping area is located on the 1st floor of the Buddhist Exhibition Center, beneath the Tay Bo Da Son Lady Buddha statue.

Visitors are guided into an exhibition area of 163 Buddha statues amidst a solemn, peaceful space. The dome of this area transforms into a giant screen with a diameter of 20 meters and a dome resolution of up to 16 million pixels (equivalent to 26 million pixels on conventional screens). In the exhibition area, the movement of the universe is vividly recreated using 3D mapping technology.

Chua Hang Cable Car Line (not included in the tour; guests wishing to take this line can register with sales when booking for a discounted rate compared to purchasing on-site)

Chua Hang (Cave Pagoda) in Tay Ninh, also known as Linh Son Long Chau Pagoda, is a sacred pagoda attracting numerous pilgrims due to its mystical beauty and spiritual legends. 

Linh Son Holy Mother Shrine - Those fascinated by the “Holy” land of Tay Ninh are no strangers to its long-standing spiritual legends. Among them, the mysteries surrounding Linh Son Holy Mother of Ba Den Mountain continue to be enthusiastically researched by scholars and pilgrims alike. Dedicated to the sacred goddess of Ba Den Mountain, the Linh Son Holy Mother Shrine has become a famous spiritual destination.

Noon: Enjoy a buffet lunch at Van Son peak featuring over 80 dishes (including vegetarian options) and rest.

Afternoon: Continue the journey by taking the cable car back down to the foot of the mountain, leaving Ba Den Mountain.

You will visit  Tay Ninh Holy See – an extraordinarily important religious architectural monument of Cao Dai faith. Tay Ninh Holy See features unique architecture selectively combining major world religions such as Buddhism, Confucianism, Christianity, etc., without relying on any complete architectural blueprint.

Depart for Ho Chi Minh City. On the way back, visit Go Ken Pagoda, also known as Thien Lam Ancient Pagoda. This is one of the oldest pagodas in Tay Ninh Province, showcasing a blend of ancient and modern Western and Eastern architecture. Above all, the statue of Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva riding a dragon is a unique highlight found only at Thien Lam Ancient Pagoda.

18:00 – 18:30: End of the day's tour. The bus transfers you back to the hotel to rest. Free time for dinner, overnight stay in Saigon.

06:00 – 06:30:  The bus picks you up at the meeting point and departs for Tien Giang, beginning the 4-Day Mekong Delta Tour. Enjoy breakfast in My Tho, then continue to 30/04 Boat Station where you board a boat for a river cruise and sightseeing… 

The boat docks to take you on a visit to Traditional Honey Bee Keeping Villages and processing facilities for honey products such as royal jelly, pollen, etc. Visit a Coconut Candy Workshop, where you can directly observe the production process and sample fresh treats on-site. 

Continue the trip to relax and enjoy tropical fruits, sip tea, and listen to performances of Southern Vietnamese Folk Music (Don Ca Tai Tu). Afterward, take a hand-rowed sampan along the canal shaded by coconut palms, taking in the orchard scenery featuring durian, longan, pomelo, sapodilla, and more.

Noon: Enjoy a traditional Orchard-style lunch at a restaurant imbued with Southwestern countryside charm, serving signature Mekong Delta specialties that are unique and delicious. You will also get to try tea brewed from breadfruit (Sake) leaves...

Afternoon: The boat returns you to My Tho boat station, where you board the bus to continue your Mekong Delta journey to the next destination, Chau Doc. The drive takes you across the Mekong Delta region through famous landmarks of Dong Thap such as Sa Dec, Lai Vung, Cao Lanh, and the Long Xuyen Quadrangle… Upon arrival in Chau Doc City, check in to your hotel.

Evening: Upon arrival in Chau Doc, check in to the hotel, enjoy dinner, and explore Chau Doc City at night at your leisure. You can sample the famous An Giang pomelo sweet soup. Wishing you a pleasant evening filled with memorable moments.

Have breakfast at the hotel. The next destination is Sam Mountain to visit Ba Chua Xu Temple, Thoai Ngoc Hau Tomb, and Tay An Ancient Pagoda… Then, continue along the Tinh Bien route alongside Vinh Te Canal, passing through the Seven Mountains range (That Son) – Cam Mountain, Ket Mountain, and unique Khmer pagodas. Arrive at Nha Bang District and proceed to the TRA SU CAJEPUT FOREST. 

Begin exploring the stunning flooded cajeput forest ecosystem in the morning. Walk 500m from the parking lot to the boat pier, then take a motorized boat (tac rang) for about 10 minutes along shady canals inside the picturesque cajeput forest to the first stop. 

The motorized boat cuts through the water into the lush green cajeput forest with captivating scenery. The water surface is covered with bright green duckweed, creating giant emerald carpets across the forest. In the cool air, the boat glides gently, offering an indescribable sense of tranquility as life slows down and happiness rises. Leave behind daily worries to enjoy the refreshing feeling of traveling through pristine wild nature. Here, you can observe fearless birds foraging atop green duckweed patches.

After the exploration loop, the boat returns you to the pier to transfer for the next leg. The motorized boat carries you along the single waterway through the forest to the next stop. Here, you can climb the observation tower for a panoramic view of Tra Su Cajeput Forest, stroll along dirt paths through the trees for beautiful photos, and take pictures of the wooden bridge spanning the canal. Afterward, proceed to the restaurant area set amidst wild nature, featuring romantic stilt huts nestled within the forest.

In addition, visit the Ten-Thousand-Step Bamboo Bridge and the Pigeon House, where you can capture stunning photos. 

Noon: Enjoy a rustic lunch featuring authentic local dishes such as grilled snakehead fish, chili-salt grilled chicken, kaffir-lime steamed chicken, sour fish hotpot, sauteed paddy herb, braised climbing perch with pork belly in a clay pot… After lunch, the motorized boat takes you back to the pier, concluding the Tra Su Cajeput Forest tour.

Afternoon: The bus transfers you to Can Tho, the bustling capital city of the Mekong Delta region. Upon arrival in Can Tho, check in to your hotel room.

Evening: Enjoy dinner on the Can Tho Cruise Restaurant featuring magic shows and live music performances; you can sign up and select songs on the cruise, savor Mekong specialties, and listen to smooth folk music (Don Ca Tai Tu) along the romantic Hau River… After docking, enjoy free time exploring Can Tho by night.

Morning: Wake up early at 05:00 – 05:05 to visit Cai Rang Floating Market, one of the busiest and most famous floating markets in Can Tho. This wholesale river market trades all types of local produce, vegetables, and seasonal fruits… Return to the hotel for breakfast and check out. Then board the bus for CA MAU.

Noon: Stop at a rest station in Soc Trang to purchase local specialties. Arrive in Nam Can – Ca Mau for lunch and rest. 

Afternoon: Transfer to explore Ca Mau Cape – admiring the rich mangrove forest ecosystem along the way… Arrive at Ca Mau Cape – the sacred southernmost tip of Vietnam’s mainland map. 

Proceed to the Ship-Shaped Monument Facing the East Sea. The sail displays the coordinates of Ca Mau Cape, a favorite photo spot for visitors. Here, enjoy 15-20 minutes of free time for sightseeing and photos.

Afterward, visit the Lac Long Quan Ancestral Temple and Au Co Mother Statue at the southernmost land of the country - where "land expands, forests march, and seas spawn", filling visitors with immense pride. Here, you can offer incense to pay respects to our sacred ancestors.

Next, stroll along a small trail winding through mangrove forests to reach the Hanoi Flag Tower at Ca Mau Cape, built to replicate the ancient Hanoi Flag Tower architecture, linking the historical tradition of thousand-year-old Thang Long Hanoi with Ca Mau. 

The Hanoi Flag Tower at Ca Mau Cape boasts high artistic value and beautiful architecture steeped in cultural and historical significance, affirming national sovereignty at the country's southernmost point while honoring the environmental, natural, and cultural heritage of Ca Mau Cape. Take souvenir photos here. 

Continue walking to check in at National Coordinate Marker GPS 0001 (Kilometer 0), one of four extreme points marking Vietnam's sacred mainland sovereignty. The North is Lung Cu Flag Tower (Ha Giang), the West is Apa Chai (Muong Nhe, Dien Bien), the East is Doi Cape (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 durable composite material suitable for Dat Mui's coastal weather conditions. The crab sculpture measures 5m x 2.8m x 1.72m.

Evening: Enjoy dinner at a restaurant, then explore Ca Mau City at night at your leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Morning: Breakfast at the hotel, check out, then board the bus to Bac Lieu to visit Tac Say Church -visit the Tomb of Father Truong Buu Diep – a famous priest revered as a saint who bestows blessings upon those who pray with faith. 

The group continues to visit the House of Prince of Bac Lieu - This estate not only showcases beautiful Western architecture but also preserves artifacts associated with the legendary Prince of Bac Lieu.

Next on the itinerary, visit the Wind Farm – Bac Lieu Wind Power Plant, considered the largest wind power project in the country and the first coastal wind farm in Southeast Asia, where you can admire 62 giant turbine towers along the vast coastline…  Or visit Mother Nam Hai of Bac Lieu, featuring an 11-meter-tall statue of Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva standing majestically against the open sky facing the East Sea, flanked by Ksitigarbha Shrine and Guan Yin Shrine built in traditional Vietnamese pagoda architecture.

Noon: Depart for Soc Trang to enjoy lunch at a restaurant and rest. Afterwards, continue to visit Som Rong Pagoda, then resume the journey back to Saigon.

Afternoon: 18:00 – 18:30 Arrive back in Saigon, concluding the 5-Day Tay Ninh & Mekong Delta Tour. Thank you and goodbye, we look forward to seeing you on future journeys. Wishing you good health, peace, and good fortune. Warm regards!

- For guests catching departing flights from Saigon, please book flights after 22:00 to ensure timely arrival at the airport.