Explore 9 Southwestern Provinces 5 Days 4 Nights: Tien Giang – Ben Tre – Can Tho – Soc Trang – Bac Lieu – Ca Mau – Kien Giang – Long Xuyen – Dong Thap (Round-trip airfare included)

Detailed itinerary

• DAY 1: DONG HOI - SAI GON - MY THO - BEN TRE - CAN THO (Lunch, Dinner) | Vinh Trang Pagoda, Lan Islet, Don Ca Tai Tu Performance, Ninh Kieu Wharf

  09:15: Guests gather at Dong Hoi Airport to begin the journey to vibrant Ho Chi Minh City. During the flight, you can enjoy aerial views stretching across the beloved Central region of Vietnam.

  11:30: Arriving at Tan Son Nhat Airport, the driver and tour guide from Sovaba Travel will pick you up to start the journey to My Tho. Along the way, you will admire the lush green scenery of Southern Vietnam, featuring vast rice fields, fruit-laden orchards, and the lively atmosphere of life in the Mekong Delta.

  12:30: Guests will enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in My Tho. The menu includes regional specialties such as My Tho noodle soup, grilled snakehead fish, fresh spring rolls, and many other delicious dishes. You will savor the rich and diverse flavors of Western Vietnamese cuisine.

  13:30: After lunch, guests will visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, a famous pagoda known for its unique architecture combining Asian and European styles. Here, you will feel a sense of tranquility and peace in a serene space amidst the vibrant city. Imposing Buddha statues and intricately carved patterns are sure to leave you in awe.

  14:30: Continue the journey to Ben Tre, a land famed as the realm of coconuts. Here, you will visit Lan Islet (Unicorn Islet), one of the four famous islets of Ben Tre. Visiting Lan Islet, you will have the opportunity to explore fruit-laden orchards, visit a bee farm, and taste pure honey. The sweet aroma of ripe fruits and the buzzing sound of bees at work create a vibrant natural picture.

  15:30: Guests will experience exciting activities such as enjoying fresh fruits in the garden and listening to Don Ca Tai Tu – a characteristic cultural feature of Southwestern Vietnam. The sweet, soulful melodies of Don Ca Tai Tu will immerse you in a rich traditional cultural space. Afterward, you will row a small sampan through winding canals, feeling the peaceful life of the locals. Notably, you can also try riding a horse-drawn cart or a motorized rickshaw, traditional means of transportation here. Small village paths and lush green fields unfolding before your eyes bring a feeling of peace and relaxation.

  16:30: Depart for Can Tho, the central city of the Mekong Delta river region. On the way, you will have the chance to admire the beautiful Western countryside with vast rice fields, winding rivers, and charming stilt houses.

  18:00: Guests check in to the hotel in Can Tho and relax. 

  18:30: Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant featuring Can Tho specialties such as fermented fish hotpot, braised goby fish in a clay pot, Vietnamese crispy pancakes (banh xeo), and many other delicacies.

  19:30: After dinner, guests are free to explore Can Tho at night. The cool breeze and shimmering landscape of Ninh Kieu Wharf are sure to enchant you. You can enjoy street food at Ninh Kieu Night Market or take a stroll along the romantic Ninh Kieu Wharf, soaking in the peaceful atmosphere after a long day of exploration.

• DAY 2: CAN THO - SOC TRANG - BAC LIEU - CA MAU (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) | Cai Rang Floating Market, Rice Paper & Noodle Workshop, Clay Pagoda, Botum Vong Sa Som Rong Pagoda, Memorial Area for Southern Amateur Music, Bac Lieu Playboy's House

  07:00: Guests enjoy breakfast at the hotel, then board a boat to begin exploring Cai Rang Floating Market - one of the largest and most famous floating markets in the Mekong Delta. Here, you will witness firsthand the bustling trading scene on the river, where boats laden with agricultural produce and food trade back and forth on the water, reflecting the unique commercial culture and daily life of the Western region locals.

  Continuing the journey, guests will visit a rice paper and noodle production workshop - signature specialties of Southwestern Vietnam. Here, you will not only learn about the traditional production process but also get to hands-on experience some steps of making the noodles and papers, creating memorable and enjoyable moments.

  08:30: The group leaves Can Tho and travels by bus to Soc Trang, a region famous for its rich history and unique cultural heritage.

  10:00: Arriving in Soc Trang, guests will visit Buu Son Pagoda, also known as the Clay Pagoda. This unique pagoda houses nearly 2,000 clay statues and four pairs of giant candles cast in 1940, each capable of burning continuously for 70 to 80 years.

  10:30: After leaving the Clay Pagoda, the group continues to visit Botum Vong Sa Som Rong Pagoda, built in 1785 with a blend of traditional Khmer and modern architecture. This pagoda is famous not only for its magnificent beauty but also for housing Vietnam's largest Reclining Buddha statue, measuring 73m long, 29m high, and weighing 490 tons.

  11:30: Guests enjoy lunch at a restaurant and watch a traditional Khmer Lam Thon dance performance.

  12:30: The group leaves Soc Trang and travels about 1 hour to Bac Lieu.

  13:45: Upon arrival in Bac Lieu, guests will visit the Memorial Area for Southern Amateur Music Art (Don Ca Tai Tu). Here, you will learn about the late composer Cao Van Lau, who pioneered the art of Don Ca Tai Tu and composed "Da Co Hoai Lang" - the foundation for modern Cai Luong (Southern reformed opera).

  14:15: Continuing the tour, the group visits the Bac Lieu Playboy's House (House of the Bac Lieu Prince), built in 1919 and renowned for its grand architecture. Here, you will have the opportunity to learn about the life of Prince Bac Lieu Tran Trinh Huy, famous for the legend of "burning money to boil eggs".

  15:00: The group departs for Ca Mau.

  16:00: On the way to Ca Mau, the group will stop at Tac Say Church, a sacred site associated with Father Francis Xavier Truong Buu Diep. Guests will have the opportunity to visit Father Diep's tomb and feel the solemn, sacred atmosphere of this place.

  17:15: Arrive in Ca Mau, check in to the hotel, relax, and enjoy dinner.

  Evening: Free time to explore Ca Mau city at night. Overnight stay in Ca Mau City.

• DAY 3: CA MAU - DAT MUI - RACH GIA (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) | Nam Can Town, Ca Mau Dat Mui, Coastal Reclamation Urban Area.

  Morning: After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, guests complete the check-out procedure, kicking off a day full of exciting experiences.

  07:00: The bus picks up guests from central Ca Mau City and heads toward Nam Can Town, marking the final kilometers of the legendary North-South highway route. During the ride, the tour guide will share the heroic history of the Hon Khoai uprising led by teacher Phan Ngoc Hien (1910-1941), a symbol of patriotism and resilience of the Southern people.

  09:30: Arriving at Dat Mui (Cape Ca Mau), guests will feel a deep sense of reverence standing at the southernmost point of the Fatherland. This land is famous not only for its vast biosphere reserve and extensive mangrove forests, but also for its profound cultural and historical significance.

  • National GPS 0001 Coordinate Milestone: A symbol confirming Vietnam's territorial sovereignty. This is a destination every Vietnamese citizen aspires to visit at least once.
  • Ca Mau Cape Landmark Symbol: Where guests can capture memorable moments marking their journey to the southernmost tip of the country.
  • Hanoi Flagpole at Dat Mui: A replica of the historical structure in the capital, from where guests can gaze out over the vast sea, sky, and endless mangrove forests.
  • Lac Long Quan Temple and Mother Monument: A spiritual cultural complex inaugurated in 2019, honoring national origins and gratitude to ancestors, deeply imbued with national cultural beauty.

  11:15: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, where guests will experience the fresh flavors of signature seafood dishes unique to the Dat Mui region.

  12:30: Depart back toward Ca Mau City, then continue the journey to Rach Gia. Along the route, guests can admire the peaceful natural scenery of the Western region, with lush green fields and gentle rivers.

  17:30: Arrive in Rach Gia, a prominent coastal city with a modern and bustling land reclamation urban area. After dinner at a restaurant, guests check in to the hotel and rest.

  Evening: Free time to explore Rach Gia at night, stroll along brightly lit streets, taste street food, and feel the vibrant rhythm of this coastal city. Overnight stay in Rach Gia City, ready for the next experiences on the journey.

• DAY 4: RACH GIA - LONG XUYEN - SA DEC (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) | Nguyen Trung Truc Temple, Long Xuyen Crocodile Farm, Phan Nam Farm, Kien An Cung Pagoda, Huynh Thuy Le Ancient House.

  07:00: Guests start the new day with breakfast at the hotel, followed by check-out procedures to prepare for the next leg of the journey.

  07:30: The group departs to visit Nguyen Trung Truc Temple - a destination rich in historical significance and patriotic spirit. This is where people express their respect and gratitude to national hero Nguyen Trung Truc, who fought and courageously sacrificed his life during the anti-French resistance. The temple serves not only as a memorial but also as a symbol of bravery, reflected in his famous quote: “Only when the French pull up all the grass in Vietnam will Vietnamese stop fighting the French.” Here, guests will gain a deeper understanding of the hero's life and career, along with the heroic historical tales he helped create.

  08:00: After leaving Nguyen Trung Truc Temple, the group travels to Long Xuyen City - the bustling hub of An Giang province.

  10:00: Arriving in Long Xuyen, guests will visit the Long Xuyen Crocodile Farm, one of the largest crocodile breeding farms in the region, housing over 10,000 crocodiles. This is a rare opportunity to observe the lives of these reptiles in a professional captive environment. Additionally, guests can join fun entertainment activities such as crocodile fishing, feeding crocodiles, and seeing giant crocodiles up close.

  10:30: The group continues to Phan Nam Farm or an equivalent farm in the area. This is a high-tech agricultural model in Long Xuyen, famous for clean vegetables and fruits grown under VietGAP standards inside greenhouses. At the farm, guests can immerse themselves in a fresh green space, visiting gardens of cantaloupes, honeydew melons, cherry tomatoes, queen guavas, roselle, butterfly pea flowers, asparagus, and various other vegetables. You will not only learn about modern agricultural production techniques but also have the opportunity to purchase clean agricultural produce as gifts.

  11:40: Guests stop at a restaurant in Long Xuyen City for lunch, enjoying traditional dishes of the Mekong Delta river region.

  13:30: After lunch, the group departs for Sa Dec City, famous for its ancient beauty and unique architectural works.

  14:45: Arriving in Sa Dec, guests will visit Kien An Cung Pagoda (also known as Ong Quach Pagoda). This ancient temple was built over a century ago by the Fujian Chinese community that migrated to Sa Dec. The pagoda stands out with its intricate ancient Chinese architecture rich in cultural heritage. Here, guests can admire unique architectural details and learn about historical and cultural stories associated with the Chinese community in the Western region.

  15:30: After visiting Kien An Cung Pagoda, the group walks about 200m to the Huynh Thuy Le Ancient House. The house is renowned not only for its architectural blend of French and Asian cultures, but also for the romantic love story between French author Marguerite Duras and the wealthy bachelor Huynh Thuy Le – a legendary love story that inspired the famous novel "The Lover" (L'Amant). Here, guests will listen to the touching love story and admire a house of extraordinary historical and cultural value.

  16:10: The group returns to the hotel in Sa Dec City, checks in to rest, and enjoys dinner at a restaurant.

  Evening: Guests are free to explore Sa Dec City at night, enjoying the peaceful atmosphere, admiring ancient streets, and savoring local specialties. Overnight stay in Sa Dec, concluding a rich and memorable day of experiences.

• DAY 5: SA DEC - SAI GON - DONG HOI (Breakfast, Lunch) | Sa Dec Flower Village, Happy Land Hung Thy, Lai Vung Pink Mandarin Garden, and Lotus Leaf Pagoda.

  07:00: After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, guests prepare to set off for an exciting day of experiences at signature destinations in Sa Dec, Dong Thap.

  07:30: The group arrives at Sa Dec Flower Village, one of the most famous flower villages in the Mekong Delta, located in Tan Quy Dong Ward, Sa Dec City, Dong Thap Province. Gracefully situated along the Tiên River, Sa Dec Flower Village blooms vibrantly year-round with countless varieties of flowers and ornamental plants, creating a lively and fresh atmosphere. Especially during the 12th lunar month, the village becomes even more gorgeous and bustling as it enters the Tet flower season. The scenery promises to be a wonderful background for your beautiful photos. Guests can tour here for about 30 - 45 minutes, enjoying the fresh air and admiring vibrant flower pots glistening under the sunlight.

  08:30: Continuing the journey, guests visit the Happy Land Hung Thy Ecotourism Area. For about 40 minutes, you will immerse yourself in a cool green space filled with thousands of blooming flowers, forming an exceptionally poetic and attractive scene. Beyond beautiful views, the park offers fun experiences with Western Vietnamese folk games such as rowing sampans, walking across shaky bridges, or taking on the challenge of riding a bicycle across a monkey bridge (at own expense). This is a great opportunity to have fun while discovering the unique river culture of Southwestern Vietnam.

  09:10: The bus takes the group on a 30-minute drive to the Lai Vung Pink Mandarin Garden, one of Dong Thap's famous destinations. Nestled between two major rivers, the Tiên and Hậu, and nourished by rich fertile silt, the Lai Vung Pink Mandarin Garden yields large, juicy, plump mandarins. Here, guests can indulge in fresh mandarins right in the orchard and savor the signature sweet flavor of Lai Vung mandarins. You can also take plenty of selfies with fruit-laden mandarin trees and listen to locals share interesting tips on choosing, growing, and caring for mandarins. If desired, you can buy these delicious pink mandarins as gifts for family and friends.

  10:30: After the visit, guests enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. A rich menu featuring Sa Dec specialties such as grilled snakehead fish, goby fish hotpot, jumping shrimp crispy pancakes, and other delicacies will satisfy your taste buds. The rich and diverse flavors of Western Vietnamese cuisine will leave you with memorable culinary experiences.

  11:00: After lunch, guests depart for Sai Gon. Along the way, you will have the opportunity to admire beautiful natural scenery, vast rice fields, winding rivers, and charming stilt houses lining the road. The trip offers relaxing, peaceful moments to appreciate the simple and gentle beauty of Southwestern Vietnam.

  14:40: Arriving at Tan Son Nhat Airport, guests board the flight back to Dong Hoi.

  16:00: Touch down at Dong Hoi Airport, guests will be met by a vehicle and transferred back to the original meeting point. The trip concludes with beautiful memories and unforgettable experiences. See you again on future journeys.