Why Travelers Should Choose The Rice Travel Group's Mekong Delta – Can Tho Tour?

Are you looking for a Mekong Delta trip without the crowds, the noise, or the chaos of large tour groups? The Rice Travel Group was born to answer exactly that need. We specialize in organizing private tours — with a maximum of 5 guests per trip — delivering an authentic Mekong Delta experience: free, comfortable, and deeply emotional.

Throughout the entire journey, you'll travel in a new-generation 7-seat vehicle, spacious and fully air-conditioned — no shared rides, no strangers next to you. Every seat is yours, every moment in the car is genuine relaxation. That is the philosophy The Rice Travel has steadfastly pursued from day one.

And if you want to preserve the most beautiful moments of your trip, The Rice Travel Group also offers professional photography and videography services upon request. Stunning shots at the floating market at dawn, cinematic clips drifting along the Mekong waterways — all captured at their finest, in their entirety.

The Rice Travel Group proudly offers private, affordable tours for travelers.

Highlights of The Rice Travel Group's 2-Day 1-Night Mekong Delta – Can Tho Tour

• New-generation 7-seat vehicle — maximum 5 guests, no group mixing.
• Professional photographer & videographer accompaniment (on request).
• Flexible, personalized itinerary tailored to your group.
• Deep, unhurried experiences — no rushing, no noise.

  

We have professional photographers, ensuring that guests will leave with satisfying souvenir photos

Detailed 2-Day 1-Night Mekong Delta – Cai Rang, Can Tho Itinerary

Day 1 — Drifting Down the Mekong, Savoring Authentic Southern Cuisine

The journey begins in Saigon — your new-generation 7-seat vehicle picks you up at 189 De Tham Street, departing on time, gliding toward the Mekong Delta at the unhurried pace that city life has long stolen from you.

The first stop is Mekong Rest Stop — one of the most scenic rest areas in the entire delta. Lush greenery stretches from the riverbank to the horizon, cool river breezes, the sounds of nature greeting you from your very first step. No need to do much — hold a cup of coffee, watch the river flow, breathe deeply — and you'll understand why the people of the Mekong Delta live slowly yet so happily.

Tourists take photos and check in at Mekong Rest Stop.

Next, the group visits Vinh Trang Pagoda — one of the most beautiful and historically significant temples in the Mekong Delta. The architecture blends Eastern and Western styles uniquely, with a grand triple-arched gate, majestic Buddha statues standing amid lush green gardens — a scene both serene and strangely captivating.

From here, the journey takes you along the river to explore the legendary four islets of Long – Lan – Qui – Phung — four land islands in the middle of the river named after four sacred creatures of the East, each with its own character and story. The group then stops at a traditional Ben Tre coconut candy village, where guests can watch every handcrafted step of transforming fresh coconuts into fragrant candy bars, try it firsthand, and purchase some as gifts for family and friends.

Day 1 — Drifting Down the Mekong, Savoring Authentic Southern Cuisine

Lunch on Thoi Son Islet – My Tho is the part many guests remember most fondly. Not because of the scenery, but because of the feeling of being completely, genuinely alive. You hop onto a tuktuk or horse-drawn cart to tour the village lanes, the breeze rustling softly, fruit trees lining both sides of the path — something so real, so quintessentially Mekong. Then you sit down to a meal deeply rooted in southern flavors: fragrant lemongrass braised chicken, crispy fried elephant ear fish, crunchy puffed sticky rice, fish hotpot — dishes you won't find on any Saigon restaurant menu, because this is farm-to-table, freshly prepared on the spot.

In the afternoon, the vehicle heads straight to Can Tho — the heart of the Mekong waterways, where the pace of life is gentle yet full of vitality in its own unique way. After checking into a 3-star hotel, guests can relax comfortably after a full day of experiences. And when night falls, you can enjoy a dinner cruise at Ninh Kieu Wharf, dining beside the wide Hau River in a fresh, cool open-air setting. Don't forget to capture memorable moments with your companions through stunning check-in photos at this iconic spot.

Day 2 — Exploring Cai Rang Floating Market and Fruit Orchards

At 6:00 AM, while mist still hangs lightly over the river surface, you're already at the hotel enjoying a hearty breakfast before beginning the final day's journey — the one many Rice Travel Group guests say is the part they remember most after returning home.

An early start is the key to truly experiencing Cai Rang Floating Market. Because the soul of this market only truly reveals itself at dawn — before the sun rises high, when hundreds of boats loaded with watermelons, pineapples, mangoes, pomelos, and countless tropical fruits are already moored side by side, forming a bustling floating neighborhood right on the water. The gentle sound of oars on the river, the lively haggling mixed with the aroma of hot drip coffee from floating vendor boats — all woven together in the morning mist to create an atmosphere you simply cannot find anywhere else outside the authentic Mekong Delta.

What makes the floating market experience with The Rice Travel Group even more special is that you don't just observe from a distance. You step onto a boat, weave your way into the heart of the market, stop to buy a fresh mango, sip a hot black coffee while watching the sun slowly rise above the horizon — a moment that, if captured by a Rice Travel photographer, will undoubtedly become the most beautiful photo you've ever taken.

Leaving the floating market, the group moves deeper into cool, green canals to discover Mekong fruit orchards — where fruit trees bear fruit year-round, and coconut palms and longan trees intertwine to shade the sky above. You'll paddle a sampan through narrow canals shaded by trees on both sides, pick dew-covered fruit with your own hands, and enjoy them right on the spot — fresh and fragrant.

And then, amid that peaceful garden setting, you'll sit back and listen to Southern Vietnamese folk music (Đờn Ca Tài Tử) — a distinctive traditional art form recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The resonant tones of the kìm lute and đàn tranh zither, paired with the unadorned vocals of local artists, fill the lush green orchard — a sound only the Mekong Delta can offer, and one that only those who truly slow down can fully absorb.

Guests sit and enjoy traditional Vietnamese folk music while having fruit to accompany their meal

Lunch marks the final chapter of the two-day journey: rustic, river-inspired dishes served in the middle of an orchard, to the chirping of birds and the gentle afternoon breeze. Afterward, you leisurely board the vehicle — your new-generation 7-seat car waiting, cool and spacious — to bring you back to Saigon by 1:30 PM.

Enjoy a delicious, authentic Western Vietnam-style lunch in Can Tho.

Guests who experience the Mekong Delta – Can Tho tour take home not just memories, but a full photo album and video keepsakes carefully captured by The Rice Travel Group's photographer — so every time you open them, you feel yourself back there, on the Mekong waterways, as free and at ease as you've never been before.

At exactly 1:30 PM, The Rice Travel Group's vehicle will pick up guests to return to Ho Chi Minh City.

Who Is The Rice Travel Group's 2D1N Mekong Delta – Can Tho Tour For?

Not everyone is suited to large-group travel with packed itineraries, fixed bus schedules, and no room to breathe. The Rice Travel Group understands this — and that is precisely why we exist.

The Mekong Delta – Can Tho tour by The Rice Travel is designed for people who want to truly experience the Mekong Delta. For those who want to linger longer at a beautiful corner of the floating market, paddle the boat one more loop because they love it, or sit and listen to one more folk song without anyone rushing them along. If you recognize yourself among the following — this trip is for you:

• Couples and small families looking for a warm, private getaway untouched by strangers.
• Close friend groups who want to stop anytime for photos, set their own pace without chasing a tour guide's agenda. This is your trip — the itinerary serves you, not the other way around.
• International visitors and overseas Vietnamese who want to touch the real Mekong Delta — not a staged version for tour buses, but the smell of river mud, the sound of motorboats, the sweetness of fruit picked straight from the tree, and the most genuine, warmhearted Mekong locals you've ever met.
• Anyone who needs to recharge — those worn out by traffic noise, deadlines, and computer screens. Sometimes all you need is to sit on a boat, listen to the water flow, and restore your energy.

Whoever you are, The Rice Travel Group guarantees one thing: you won't go home empty-handed. You'll return with memories, beautiful photos, and a refreshed soul.

Frequently Asked Questions About The Rice Travel Group's Mekong Delta – Can Tho Tour

Does the tour accept group mixing? No. The Rice Travel Group only organizes private tours, with a maximum of 5 guests per trip.

Can I add a photographer to join the trip? Yes. The Rice Travel Group offers professional photography and videography services upon request, so you'll have a complete set of high-quality photos and video keepsakes.

Where does the pickup vehicle depart from? The new-generation 7-seat vehicle picks you up directly from your address in Ho Chi Minh City — no need to travel to a meeting point.

Is the Mekong Delta – Can Tho tour suitable for families with young children? Absolutely. Because it's a private tour, the itinerary can be flexibly adjusted to suit the needs of both children and elderly guests.

The Mekong Delta tour - Cai Rang Floating Market in Can Tho is suitable for families with young children and elderly people alike.

BOOKING CONTACT INFORMATION – THE RICE TRAVEL GROUP

Address: Bui Vien Walking Street, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.

Tour booking hotline: +84 962.333.621 (Zalo / WhatsApp)

Email: daiviettherice@gmail.com