Mekong Delta to Nam Cat Tien Trails

After a hearty breakfast, we transfer to the Ha Luong River to explore quiet villages shaded by coconut trees. Ride along narrow paths, cross small ferries, and mingle with locals. Visit village markets and enjoy fresh fruits and coconut milk, then continue to Cai Mon to see bonsai gardens and ornamental plants.

Cycle through lush durian and mangosteen orchards along shaded routes, crossing rivers and bridges, with lunch en route. Continue to Cai Mon town and take a ferry across the Co Chien River to Vinh Long, enjoying peaceful countryside views.

In the afternoon, ride past rice paddies, orchards, and riverside brick factories on wider, open roads. Follow scenic waterways through fertile farmland before our vehicle picks us up in Long Ho for a one-hour transfer to Can Tho.

After a hearty breakfast, we board a motorized boat to visit the floating market—one of the most bustling markets in the Mekong Delta region. Early in the morning, most villagers arrive by sampan boats filled with fresh fruits and vegetables. Here at the floating market, locals exchange goods from larger wholesale boats to smaller vessels, creating a vibrant and picturesque scene. Your boat will move slowly for a closer view, allowing you to capture the market in action.

Afterward, we disembark and continue the final day of your Mekong adventure. We cycle through the countryside and backwaters of Phong Dien and Binh Thuy rural districts. Along the way, we visit one of the oldest ancient houses in the region. This historic residence belonged to a Mandarin landlord in the 19th century and has been designated a national relic by the Ministry of Culture. Built in 1870, the house features a unique blend of Asian and European architectural styles—the exterior reflects French influence, while the interior remains distinctly traditional Vietnamese.

After lunch in Can Tho, we transfer back to Ho Chi Minh City.

Leave Ho Chi Minh City early in the morning and transfer for about 1.5 hours via freeway to Dau Day. The route winds through rubber plantations, chili pepper farms, fruit orchards, rice paddies, and lively villages, passing lush hills along the way. You will have the opportunity to taste a variety of fruits grown in the fertile red soil, such as rambutan, jackfruit, avocado, and more.

Enjoy the agricultural landscapes and open fields along scenic gravel routes. The terrain is gently undulating, with a mix of gravel paths, concrete roads passing beautiful countryside churches, smooth asphalt, and small roads through rubber plantations. Along the way, you will encounter many small rural markets, offering opportunities to meet local people. Admire the peaceful scenery around the lakes near the La Nga River, and visit a Buddhist pagoda before ending today’s ride in La Nga.

We will have a late lunch in La Nga, then transfer to Cat Tien National Park. In the evening, join a night wildlife-spotting tour by jeep to observe animals that are rarely seen. Return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay in the park.

After breakfast at the hotel, you will take a jeep transfer of about 9 km to the starting point, where you will hike along trails through a jungle crocodile swamp. This is a great opportunity to learn about the park’s flora and fauna. The wetland features a beautiful lake surrounded by dense jungle and is home to many crocodiles.

You will immerse yourself in the beauty of the park’s diverse plant species. Take a break to enjoy the peaceful natural scenery, walk at a leisurely pace, and capture plenty of photos before returning to the hotel to check out.

Next, enjoy a wonderful bike ride through the lush park, listening to birds singing as you cycle through rice paddies. You will then take a ferry to Ta Lai village, where you will explore the history and traditions of the Ma, Stieng, and Tay ethnic groups.

Continue along small tracks through rice paddies, volcanic rocks, and foothills. Keep cycling along undulating back roads, passing chili pepper and coffee plantations. The ride ends at a rural village near the highway, where lunch will be served en route. Return to Saigon in the late afternoon.