Meal: lunch, dinner | Accommodation: homestay in Ben Tre

8:30 AM - The driver picks you up from your hotel and sets off to Ben Tre. By 10:30 AM, you'll arrive at your charming homestay, where you'll receive a warm welcome from your host. Check in and immediately become part of the family, participating in the preparation of a delectable lunch, crafting your own local snack, and savoring a meal featuring seasonal delights. 

In the afternoon, saddle up for a picturesque cycle through the serene countryside of the Mekong Delta, where you'll encounter local families, indulge in regional snacks, and engage in their daily crafts. 

Once you return to the homestay, take a moment to relax and indulge in a soothing foot bath infused with local herbs. Your evening meal, a true culinary delight, is prepared by the homestay's grandma and her daughters, showcasing the authentic flavors of the region. Spend the night in your private room within a serene garden house.

Meal: breakfast, lunch, dinner | Accommodation: on board the Mekong Eyes

Begin your day with a leisurely breakfast, enjoy the tranquility of the homestay garden, or take a refreshing stroll through the neighboring areas. 

Around 9:30 AM, bid a fond farewell to your homestay host and embark on a private transfer to Vinh Long, where an enchanting journey aboard the Mekong Eyes cruise awaits. As you indulge in a delectable lunch on board, the boat sets sail, inviting you to recline and admire the mesmerizing Mekong Delta scenery, along with the vibrant tapestry of daily life woven by its people. 

In the afternoon, step ashore for a guided, unhurried exploration of a charming village, surrounded by lush fruit orchards and serene rice fields. Engage with the welcoming locals, sampling the regional delights and a colorful array of fresh fruits. The day culminates with a sumptuous on-board dinner, preparing you for a restful night in your cozy cabin.

Serving as a luxurious floating hotel, our Mekong Eyes cruise offers an elegant way to explore the Mekong Delta in style. Every cabin showcases either expansive windows or private balconies, providing scenic views of the surroundings. Furthermore, the ship boasts a finely appointed restaurant and an expansive sun deck, affording you the opportunity to unwind as the peaceful landscape and vibrant local culture unfurl right before your very eyes.

Meal: breakfast, lunch | Accommodation: not included

Wake up well-rested to the sound of the river and get ready for another exciting day of sightseeing in the Mekong Delta. At 6.30h the cruise vessel sets off for a sunrise cruise. Watch the locals go about their daily work drying exotic fruits and building ships on the wooden yards while enjoying an early breakfast.

After breakfast, we will board a sampan boat to Cai Rang floating market, the region’s busiest and most lively market. On even dates, you will explore the small channels of the Mekong Delta around Cai Be with a small sampan or by foot. Marvel at the sheer abundance of exotic fruits, vegetables, and skilfully handcrafted regional products. We will pull up to the boats to talk and bargain with the merchants. We will also visit some of the local candy and cake-making factories or boat through the green water landscape to see local houses, verdant orchards, and ship-building yards.

Disembark around noon time with lunch at a local restaurant. Our shuttle bus will bring you back to Saigon Center at around 17:00.