Day 1 : BIKE TRIP THROUGH PEACEFUL VILLAGES
2:00 PM - Check in Eco Homestay with a Swimming Pool or Luxury hotel in Can Tho City
2.30 PM - Take the bike trip through peaceful rural village, which includes:
Scenic Village Ride: Cycle through peaceful villages, meet friendly locals, and discover authentic riverside life where children go swimming, women wash clothes, and daily moments unfold along the water.
Local Fruits Discovery: Bike through riverside fruit gardens where golden mangoes, spiky jackfruits, star apples, and pineapples ‘tempt’ you with their seasonal fragrance and flavor. Your guide will share how farmers grow and take care of these tasty fruits.
Rice Fields Experience: Ride past rice paddy fields, taste seasonal fruits, and immerse yourself in the magic of a Mekong sunset.
Time: from 2.30 pm until 6:30 pm.
Then, you can relax at the swimming pool at the afternoon.
Inclusions:
Drinks: coconut, passion juice
Fruits: mango, tropical fruits
English-Speaking local guide
Transportation: bicycle
Local dinner
Day 2 : EXPLORE MUA XUAN NATURE RESERVE
7 AM - Enjoy breakfast at your accommodation.
7:30 AM - 2:30 pm: Our friendly guide will pick you up from the hotel and drive for about an hour to reach Mua Xuan Nature Reserve.
Mua Xuan Nature Reserve: Cruise gently along waterways, covered by water hyacinth and water lettuce, creating a magical and tranquil wetland escape. Next, discover colorful plants, rare tropical birds such as herons, kingfishers, coucals, and swamphens. Then, climb the viewing tower for breathtaking views of the entire reserve and take a peaceful 30-minute forest walk to refresh your body and mind. Every step reveals a living, breathing ecosystem full of color, movement, and wonder.
Bamboo Basket Village: Explore the traditional craft of turning bamboo and rattan into lasting works of art. Established in 1950, this village has blossomed into a vibrant community of artisans, boasting over a hundred families.
12:30 PM - Enjoy tasty lunch at a local restaurant.
2:00 PM - Organic Cocoa Farm: Discover organic cocao farm and savor rich, pure chocolate at the farm.
Time : 7:30 am til 2 pm
Afternoon, you have free time to relax at swimming pool.
Inclusions:
Breakfast and Local Lunch
Drinks: coconut, water
Local fruits: mango, rambutan
English-Speaking local guide
Entrance tickets
Transportation: longtail boat, air-conditioned car
Day 3 : LARGEST, AUTHENTIC FLOATING MARKET EXPERIENCES
6:30 AM - Our friendly guide arrives to pick you up for the day’s journey, which includes:
Cai Rang Floating Market: Float among lively boats filled with fresh pineapples, watermelons, and vegetables while enjoying warm ‘shaking’ rice noodle soup and rich Vietnamese coffee right on the water.
Local Rice Noodle Factory: Step into a family factory and see how they make rice noodles by hand, just as locals have done for generations.
Wild Canals: Take a tranquil boat ride through water coconut palms, and let nature recharge your soul.
Tropical Fruit: End your wonderful day of nature, culture and flavor with a feast of juicy pineapple and mango.
12 PM - Check out and end our wonderful experience at the hotel.
Inclusions
Local breakfast: noodle soup, bread.
Drinks: coffee, chocolate.
Fruit: mango, pineapple.
English-Speaking local guide
Transportation: Sampan boat.
3 Comments
4.8
Our experience over three days was filled with genuine moments that truly connected us to the local culture. Biking through the quiet paths, we found ourselves surrounded by vibrant nature and friendly faces, which added a personal touch to the journey. Visiting the floating markets was a delightful highlight, as we tasted fresh fruits and local delicacies while interacting with the vendors. We appreciated the chance to spend our nights in cozy accommodations that felt like home, enhancing the overall authenticity of the trip. One minor suggestion would be to include more time for leisurely exploration at the markets, allowing us to soak in the atmosphere a bit longer. Overall, this trip offered a fantastic blend of adventure and immersion in the everyday life of the region.
4.8
Exploring the waterways and vibrant markets of this region was an unforgettable adventure, and biking through the lush landscapes offered a perfect way to connect with nature. My accommodations were cozy and welcoming, providing a lovely retreat after long days filled with unique experiences. If I had to suggest one improvement, it would be to include a bit more time at the floating markets, as I could have happily wandered among the stalls all day.
4.8
Biking through the lush landscapes of Can Tho was a highlight, and I loved how the tour introduced me to the authentic floating markets, full of local flavors. One suggestion for improvement would be to include a few more food tastings along the way, but the nature experiences truly made it a memorable journey.