Mekong Garden Resort in Tra Vinh
Set in a unique landscape, Mekong Garden Resort welcomes you to discover the places and people that embody the soul of southern Vietnam.
Located in the Mekong Delta, far from urban bustle, the resort features eight stilted bungalows overlooking a lush tropical garden in vibrant shades of green. It’s an exceptional haven for a deeply relaxing and rejuvenating escape, in perfect harmony with nature.
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Day 1: Saigon – Ben Tre – Tra Vinh
Day 2: Tra Vinh – Can Tho – Discovery
Day 3: Cai Rang Floating Market – Son Island – Saigon
Day 1: Saigon – Ben Tre – Tra Vinh
Pick-up from your hotel around 8:00 a.m. and departure by private car to Ben Tre. Upon arrival, embark on a private motorboat for a beautiful cruise along one of the branches of the Mekong River to discover the lively daily activities along its banks. Visit a brick factory and a bee farm where you can enjoy honey tea. Continue walking through the village to visit a coconut candy workshop and a local family that makes traditional mats, followed by a tasting of tropical fruits. Enjoy a pleasant ride by rickshaw or bicycle through vegetable farms and fruit gardens before lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, take a rowing boat trip along the narrow canals before returning to the pier.
Drive to Tra Vinh and overnight at Tra Vinh Lodge.
Day 2: Tra Vinh – Can Tho – Discovery
Breakfast at Tra Vinh Lodge. Enjoy a beautiful cycling trip through orchards, canals, water palm groves, and endless rice fields. You may join local farmers in their daily activities before returning to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, drive to Can Tho. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and visit Can Tho, the capital of the Mekong Delta, including Ninh Kieu Wharf, the ancient house of Binh Thuy, the Khmer Pagoda, and the colonial market of Can Tho.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3: Cai Rang Floating Market – Son Island – Saigon
Early morning visit to Cai Rang Floating Market, the best time to admire dozens of boats loaded with fruits, vegetables, and various agricultural products. You can enjoy fresh tropical fruits, have a coffee, or try a bowl of local noodle soup safely prepared on the boats. Return to the hotel for breakfast, then visit Son Island, an ecological island where no motorbikes or cars are allowed. Stroll on foot to discover the peaceful daily life and farming activities of the friendly and smiling locals. Lunch with a local family and tasting of exotic fruits.
Return to Saigon and arrive in the late afternoon.
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