🗓️ My Tho – Can Tho 2-Day, 1-Night Tour Itinerary
Vinh Trang Pagoda – Unicorn Island – Cai Rang Floating Market
🌅 Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City – My Tho – Unicorn Island – Can Tho
🕒 07:00 – 07:30 | Pick-up and Departure for My Tho (Morning)
Our driver and tour guide will pick you up at the designated meeting point in Ho Chi Minh City. Begin your journey to discover the culture and peaceful waterways of the Mekong Delta.
🕒 09:30 | Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda
Explore Vinh Trang Pagoda, a renowned Buddhist temple featuring a unique combination of Asian and European architectural styles. Walk around the peaceful grounds, admire the impressive Buddha statues, and capture beautiful photos.
🕒 10:00 | Cruise on the Tien River – Explore Unicorn Island
Arrive at My Tho Pier and board a motorboat for a scenic cruise along the Tien River. Observe the peaceful riverside scenery before reaching Unicorn Island, where you will visit a tropical fruit garden and a local bee farm and enjoy fragrant honey tea.
🕒 10:30 | Experience Mekong Delta Culture
Visit a coconut candy workshop and sample freshly made coconut candy, coconut wine, and seasonal tropical fruits. Enjoy a traditional Southern Vietnamese folk music performance, ride a sampan through narrow palm-lined canals, and travel along peaceful village paths by local vehicle.
🕒 12:00 | Lunch and Rest
Enjoy lunch featuring traditional Mekong Delta dishes at a local restaurant, followed by a short break.
🕒 14:00 – 17:00 | Transfer to Can Tho & Hotel Check-in (Afternoon)
- 14:00: Leave My Tho and continue to Can Tho, the vibrant heart of the Mekong Delta.
- 17:00: Arrive in Can Tho, check in at a standard three-star hotel, and enjoy some time to rest.
🕒 Evening | Dinner and Free Time in Can Tho
Enjoy dinner before exploring Can Tho at your own pace. Stroll around Ninh Kieu Wharf, visit the night market, sample local street food, or admire the city’s evening scenery.
🌅 Day 2: Cai Rang Floating Market – Can Tho – Ho Chi Minh City
🕒 05:00 – 05:30 | Explore Cai Rang Floating Market (Morning)
Start the day with an early boat trip along the Hau River to visit Cai Rang Floating Market during its liveliest hours. Observe local vendors trading fruits, vegetables, and daily goods directly from their boats while experiencing the distinctive river culture of the Mekong Delta.
🕒 07:00 – 07:30 | Visit a Traditional Rice Noodle Workshop
Stop at a local workshop to learn how traditional rice noodles are made, from preparing the rice mixture to drying and cutting the noodles. Afterwards, enjoy breakfast and visit a local family to learn more about everyday life in the Mekong Delta. You will also have the opportunity to try crossing a traditional monkey bridge, a fun and memorable countryside experience.
🕒 12:00 | Lunch and Rest
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and relax before beginning the return journey.
🕒 17:00 – 17:30 | Return to Ho Chi Minh City (Afternoon)
Arrive back at the original meeting point, concluding your memorable My Tho – Can Tho 2-day, 1-night tour filled with local culture, river life, and authentic Mekong Delta experiences.