Mekong Delta 1-Day Tour: Can Tho โ Tra Su โ Ta Pa Pagoda โ Ta Pa Field
Highlights
Departing from Can Tho, this 1-day Mekong Delta tour takes tourists to explore the unique symbols of An Giang โ a land where wondrous nature and mysterious spiritual culture intertwine. You will admire the poetic beauty of Tra Su Cajuput Forest, immersing yourself in the vast green space and diverse ecosystem. This is followed by a visit to Ta Pa Pagoda, a unique Khmer pagoda located atop a sacred hill, before reaching Ta Pa Field โ dubbed the "heaven of the floating water season" with its stunning countryside scenery. This is an ideal choice for nature lovers, photography enthusiasts, and those seeking peace of mind in just one day.
Detailed itinerary
07:00 AM: The bus picks up the group at the hotel, and you depart for Chau Doc, beginning the 1-day Can Tho โ An Giang โ Chau Doc โ Tra Su tour. Traveling along National Highway 91, the group will pass through Long Xuyen โ the capital of An Giang province and hometown of President Ton Duc Thang. You will admire vast rice fields stretching as far as the eye can see under the large-scale field model of An Giang, along with iconic Palmyra palm fields characteristic of the Southern Khmer community.
10:00 AM: The vehicle takes the group to visit Ta Pa Pagoda (also known as Nui Pagoda or Chun-Num Pagoda in the Khmer language). Beyond admiring the unique architecture of Ta Pa Pagoda and learning about Southern Theravada Buddhist culture of the Khmer people, visitors can enjoy fresh, lush green nature as the pagoda sits atop Ta Pa Hill at an elevation of 45m. The hill is set amidst vast, pristine fields that enhance the pagoda's majestic beauty.
You will take check-in photos at the Ta Pa Rice Field located at the foot of Ta Pa and Co To mountains. Ta Pa Field is considered the most unique rice field in the Mekong Delta, thanks to the traditional collaborative farming practices of the Khmer people.
11:30 AM: Arrive at Tra Su Cajuput Forest for sightseeing:
Check in and take photos at the beautiful Kieu Bridge, then board a โtac rang (motorboat)โ to travel through the Tra Su Cajuput Forest โ a vivid representation of the Mekong Delta's ancient freshwater wetland forest ecosystem. You will meander through fragrant lotus ponds and dense carpets of green duckweed. Additionally, enjoy trekking through the forest on a Guinness World Record-holding 2km bamboo bridge, You can also experience a rowboat ride ("xuong ba la") to explore the nesting areas of egrets and herons (rowboat fee at own expense). From the observation tower, enjoy a panoramic view of the vast cajuput forest with flocks of birds flying freely in the sky.
Enjoy a rustic local lunch... After lunch, the motorboat will bring you back to the pier, concluding the tour of Tra Su Cajuput Forest.
01:30 PM: Visit Ba Chua Xu Temple, a major pilgrimage center in the Mekong Delta, famous for the Sam Mountain Ba Chua Xu Festival, recognized as a National Festival in 2001. You can offer prayers for peace and good fortune for your family and loved ones.
02:30 PM: Depart for Can Tho.
Late Afternoon: Arrive back in Can Tho. The bus drops you off at the initial meeting point. The tour guide expresses gratitude and bids farewell. End of the tour.
Included
- High-quality tour vehicle (7, 16, 29, 45 seats) serving throughout the sightseeing route depending on the number of guests.
- Tour guide giving commentary and serving during the sightseeing trip.
- Meals: 01 lunch valued at 160,000 VND/portion/guest.
- Entrance fees to sightseeing places according to the itinerary
- Boat (long-tail boat) for visiting Tra Su Forest.
- Travel insurance with a maximum compensation of 30,000,000 VND.
- Gifts: 1 cold towel/day, 1 bottled water/day.
Not included
- Personal expenses: photography, telephone, drinks
- VAT
- Voluntary tips
Changes to the departure date must be notified at least 03 days before the departure date. The first change of departure date is allowed free of charge. Changes to departure dates for the 2nd, 3rd, etc. times will incur a 30% fee for each change. Any change of departure date must retain the same booking information as before the change.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
- Cancellation at least 07 days prior to the departure date: 30% penalty
- Cancellation at least 03 days prior to the departure date: 50% penalty
- Cancellation within 1-2 days prior to the departure date: 100% penalty
- On the departure date, if you are not present at the pre-arranged time and location, 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.