MEKONG LOCAL LIFE EXPERIENCE – TRA VINH & VINH LONG (2 DAYS 1 NIGHT)

Highlights

Discover the charm of the Mekong Delta through Tra Vinh and Vinh Long, where life flows gently along rivers and lush countryside. This immersive journey offers authentic local experiences—from exploring Khmer culture and temples to enjoying a short tuk-tuk ride through villages, joining hands-on food making, and cruising the Mekong River. A perfect blend of culture, nature, and real local life.

Itinerary

Day 1 . HO CHI MINH CITY – TRA VINH – VINH LONG ( Lunch) - Tour with guide
07:30 – Pick-up from hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Depart for Tra Vinh (~3 hours drive). 10:30 – Visit Ang Pagoda, one of the oldest Khmer temples in Vietnam. Discover Khmer culture and spiritual life in a peaceful setting. 11:30 – Short Tuk Tuk ride (~10 minutes) through the countryside to experience local daily life and scenery. 12:00 – Visit a Khmer cultural village and enjoy a short traditional dance performance. 13:00 – Lunch at a local restaurant or family house. 14:30 – Visit a local family to experience ‘Com Dep’ (flattened rice) making. Guests can try roasting, pounding, and preparing this traditional dish. 15:30 – Depart for Vinh Long. 17:00 – Arrival and check-in at Saigon Vinh Long Hotel. Evening: Free time for dinner and leisure.
Day 2 . MEKONG BOAT TRIP – RETURN TO HO CHI MINH CITY (Breakfast, Lunch) - Tour with guide
Breakfast at hotel. 08:00 – Transfer to the pier and start Mekong boat trip. - Cruise along the Mekong River and explore small canals. - Visit fruit orchards and enjoy tropical fruits. - Listen to traditional Southern Vietnamese folk music. Visit An Binh Island: - Join a local family for lunch preparation. - Enjoy a home-cooked Vietnamese meal. - Walk or cycle through the village. - Visit local workshops (rice paper, coconut candy, popped rice). 14:30 – Depart for Ho Chi Minh City. 17:00 – Arrival – End of tour.

What to Expect

Visit Ang Pagoda (Tra Vinh) – one of the oldest Khmer temples in Vietnam

Experience a tuk-tuk ride through peaceful countryside villages

Enjoy a Khmer traditional dance performance

Join a hands-on activity making “Com Dep” (flattened rice) with locals

Take a Mekong River boat trip through canals and rural landscapes

Visit tropical fruit orchards and taste fresh local fruits

Listen to Southern Vietnamese folk music

Explore An Binh Island:

Join a local family to prepare a home-cooked meal
Walk or cycle through quiet village paths
Visit local workshops: rice paper, coconut candy, popped rice

Term & conditions

Tour inclusive:

English-speaking guide
Air-conditioned transportation as per itinerary
Accommodation on a twin-sharing basis with daily breakfast at the hotel as specified
Sightseeing, entrance fees, and boat trips as mentioned in the itinerary
Drinking water (02 bottles/ day)
02 lunches (excluding beverages)
VAT and service charge

Tour exclusive:

Travel insurance
Meals and beverages not mentioned in the program
Personal expenses
Optional tours and additional services not specified

Children policy:
Children from 1 month to 5 years old: free of charge.
Children from 6 years to 10 years old: 80% of adult’s price.
Children from 11 years old: 100% of adult’s price.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation charges will apply as follows:

After booking confirmation: 10% of total tour fare
Within 2 days before departure: 60% of total tour fare
Last-minute cancellation or no-show: 100% of total tour fare

NOTES

Guests are present at the pick-up point 15 minutes before. Guests arriving late when the bus has departed or canceling the tour without prior notice will be charged a fee such as 'cancellation on departure day'.