The Mekong Delta, with its waterways, always attracts tourists with its simple, idyllic beauty, fertile lands, and rich cultural identity. This 4-day, 3-night Mekong Delta tour will take you on unforgettable experiences, from exploring the unique Cai Rang Floating Market, visiting ancient Khmer pagodas, to conquering the sacred Cape Ca Mau milestone at the southernmost point of Vietnam. Let’s explore the detailed itinerary of a fascinating day in this 4-day, 3-night Mekong Delta tour with “Du lịch khắp thế gian”!
Early Morning at Cai Rang Floating Market
The new day of the 4-day, 3-night Mekong Delta tour begins at 5:00 AM, as dawn breaks over the waters of Can Tho. Our enthusiastic guide will pick up the group and take you to Cai Rang Floating Market, one of the largest and most famous floating markets in the Mekong Delta region.
Cai Rang Floating Market is not just a place for trading goods but also a unique cultural feature of the Mekong Delta. Here, you will immerse yourself in the bustling, vibrant atmosphere of the early morning market, watching hundreds of boats busy trading all kinds of goods, from fresh fruits, green vegetables to attractive local specialties.
The most interesting thing about Cai Rang Floating Market is the “treo bẹo” culture. Each boat hangs samples of the goods they sell on a bamboo pole, helping buyers easily recognize them from afar. You will see all kinds of unique “bẹo” such as fruit “bẹo”, vegetable “bẹo”, potato “bẹo”, fish “bẹo”… creating a lively and distinctive floating market picture.
Not only sightseeing, but you also have the opportunity to enjoy breakfast on the boat with typical Mekong Delta dishes such as “hu tieu” (rice noodle soup), “bun rieu” (crab noodle soup), “banh canh” (thick noodle soup)… and sip fragrant coffee amidst the vast river space. This will definitely be an unforgettable culinary experience on your 4-day, 3-night Mekong Delta tour.
After enjoying a buffet breakfast at the hotel and checking out, the group will continue the journey to explore the Mekong Delta, moving towards the southernmost point of the country – Cape Ca Mau.
Journey to Soc Trang and Explore Som Rong Pagoda
On the way to Ca Mau, the bus will take the group through many famous landmarks of the Mekong Delta such as Nga Bay Phung Hiep (Hau Giang) and Nga Nam Soc Trang. Arriving in Soc Trang, the first and unmissable stop on the 4-day, 3-night Mekong Delta tour is Som Rong Pagoda.
Som Rong Pagoda, also known as Botum Vong Sa Som Rong Pagoda, is an ancient Khmer pagoda with a history of over 300 years. This pagoda is not only a unique religious architectural work but also a cultural and religious symbol of the Khmer community in Southern Vietnam.
Som Rong Pagoda was built around 1785, initially just a small, simple pagoda with a thatched roof. Through many restorations and constructions, the pagoda has become a magnificent architectural complex as it is today. The highlight of the pagoda is the harmonious combination of traditional Khmer architecture and modern features, creating a unique and impressive beauty.
The ancient main hall of the pagoda is decorated with sophisticated curved patterns, bearing the cultural colors of the Khmer. Bright yellow is the dominant color, symbolizing wealth, prosperity, and religious belief. Next to the main hall, the pagoda’s stupa is also a prominent architectural work. The stupa has four entrances, symbolizing compassion, mercy, joy, and equanimity – the noble virtues of Buddhism. At each entrance, there are pairs of majestic Nagar serpent gods guarding, showing protection and spiritual power.
The most special highlight of Som Rong Pagoda is the giant statue of Buddha Shakyamuni entering Nirvana located in the outdoor grounds. The statue has an impressive size: 63 meters long, 22.5 meters high, and placed about 28 meters above the ground. The reclining Buddha statue with a gentle, benevolent face brings a feeling of peace and tranquility to visitors when admiring it. This is also a must-check-in spot when visiting Som Rong Pagoda on the 4-day, 3-night Mekong Delta tour.
Leaving Som Rong Pagoda, the group will visit Quang Tran Pia Cake Factory, the most famous Pia cake brand in Soc Trang. Pia cake is a famous specialty of Soc Trang, with a characteristic sweet and fatty taste. Here, you will learn about the traditional Pia cake making process, enjoy hot Pia cakes fresh from the oven, and buy them as gifts for family and friends.
Buddha statue entering Nirvana, the longest in Vietnam, at Som Rong Pagoda, Soc Trang – Mekong Delta 4 Days 3 Nights Tour
Arriving in Ca Mau and Enjoying a Mekong Delta Style Lunch
Around 11:30 AM, the group will arrive in Ca Mau city. You will have lunch at a local restaurant with a menu of extremely attractive Mekong Delta specialties:
- Ca Mau specialty steamed tiger shrimp: Ca Mau tiger shrimp is famous for its firm, sweet, and fragrant meat. Steamed shrimp retains the natural freshness of the shrimp, dipped with salt, pepper, and lemon, it is unparalleled.
- Boiled pork with eggplant and fermented shrimp paste: A rustic dish but full of homeland flavor. Soft, sweet boiled pork combined with crispy eggplant and fragrant fermented shrimp paste creates an irresistible dish.
- Boiled water spinach and its broth: A familiar vegetable dish but indispensable in a Mekong Delta meal. Green, crispy boiled water spinach, and its cool broth helps balance the taste.
- Southern-style braised snakehead fish in clay pot: A typical dish of Southern cuisine. Rich, flavorful braised snakehead fish, the fish meat melts in your mouth, served with hot white rice is wonderful.
- Stuffed tofu with minced meat in tomato sauce: A light, nutritious dish. Soft tofu stuffed with flavorful minced meat, sweet and sour tomato sauce, very easy to eat and suitable for many people’s tastes.
- Ca Mau specialty mixed hotpot: Mixed hotpot is an indispensable dish in parties and gatherings in the Mekong Delta. The hotpot has many toppings such as shrimp, squid, meat, fish, vegetables, mushrooms… the broth is sweet and sour, served with fresh vermicelli, it’s filling and heartwarming.
- White rice, iced tea, dessert: A complete meal cannot be without fragrant white rice, cool iced tea, and sweet dessert.
A hearty lunch with Ca Mau specialties will surely satisfy your taste buds and replenish energy for the afternoon journey of discovery.
Conquering Cape Ca Mau and Experiencing the Mangrove Forest
In the afternoon, the bus takes the group to the final destination and also the most special highlight of the 4-day, 3-night Mekong Delta tour – Cape Ca Mau. Arriving at Cape Ca Mau, you will set foot on the National Coordinate Landmark GPS 0001, a sacred symbol marking the southernmost point of the country.
Here, you will admire and take souvenir photos with the miniature wind-filled ship, symbolizing the aspiration to reach far, conquer the sea of Ca Mau people. In particular, Huynh Gia Travel Company will give each visitor a red star yellow flag shirt so you can have meaningful souvenir photos at the GPS 0001 coordinate landmark. These memorable photos will be sent to you via email, Facebook, Zalo to preserve memories of your trip to the southernmost point of the country.
Not only the coordinate landmark, Cape Ca Mau also has many other attractive attractions. The group will continue to check-in with KM 2436 milestone, the end point of the Ho Chi Minh Road, and Hanoi flagpole 33m high, a symbol of North-South unity and the will to unify the country.
After visiting the meaningful milestones, the group will take a “tac rang” (motorized canoe) to start a unique and exciting experience not to be missed when coming to Cape Ca Mau – a trip through the mangrove forest. This is a special experience pioneered by Huynh Gia tourism, taking visitors to explore the pristine and majestic beauty of the Ca Mau mangrove forest.
The “tac rang” will weave through small canals, taking you deep into the vast mangrove forest. You will witness firsthand the diverse and rich mangrove ecosystem, admire the towering mangrove trees, the tangled roots deeply embedded in the ground, listen to the birds singing melodiously, and feel the peace and tranquility of nature.
The group will stop at a rest stop in the middle of the primeval forest, where you can check-in, take photos, and experience monkey bridge crossing – a typical folk game of the Mekong Delta. The monkey bridge is made of simple bamboo and wood, requiring the player’s dexterity and courage.
Continuing the journey, the group will arrive at Cape Ca Mau Alluvial Ground, a new land formed by alluvial deposits. Here, you will immerse yourself in the vast, peaceful space, admire the beautiful sunset over the sea, and enjoy relaxing, romantic moments. Cape Ca Mau Alluvial Ground is an ideal destination for you to immerse yourself in nature and feel the wild, charming beauty of the southernmost land of the country.
GPS 0001 Coordinate Landmark Cape Ca Mau – Mekong Delta 4 Days 3 Nights Tour
Enjoying Ca Mau Specialties in a Cozy Dinner
As night falls, the group will move back to a local restaurant in Dat Mui for dinner. Dinner at Cape Ca Mau will be a wonderful culinary experience with famous specialties of this land:
- Specialty two-shell crab (mud crab) steamed – 1 crab per person: Two-shell crab, also known as mud crab, is a special type of crab from Ca Mau, highly appreciated for its quality and flavor. The crab meat is firm and sweet, the crab roe is fatty and delicious, steamed and served with salt, pepper, and lemon, it is irresistibly delicious. Each guest will enjoy a steamed two-shell crab, a premium culinary experience that you should not miss.
- Specialty stir-fried shrimp with cattail: Cattail is a typical plant of the Ca Mau mangrove area. Fresh, delicious shrimp stir-fried with crispy, sweet cattail, rich in seafood flavor, creates a unique and attractive dish.
- Specialty grilled mudskipper with salt and chili: Mudskipper is a special fish living in the mangrove forest area. Grilled mudskipper with salt and chili has a spicy taste, firm and delicious fish meat, an ideal snack for those who like to explore Mekong Delta cuisine.
- Stir-fried water spinach with garlic: A familiar vegetable dish that is still always loved. Green, crispy stir-fried water spinach with garlic, fragrant with fried garlic.
- Pickled cattail: A rustic, refreshing dish that helps balance the taste after rich dishes. Pickled cattail is crispy, with a slightly sour taste, very easy to eat.
- Ca Mau gourami braised in clay pot: Ca Mau gourami is famous for its fragrant, delicious meat and few bones. Rich, flavorful braised gourami, the fish meat melts in your mouth, served with hot white rice is extremely rice-consuming.
- Salted braised tiger shrimp: Ca Mau tiger shrimp reappears in dinner, but this time it is prepared in a salted braised style. Salted braised shrimp has a harmonious salty and sweet taste, crispy shrimp shell, firm and sweet shrimp meat, very appetizing.
- Specialty sour grouper hotpot: Sour grouper hotpot is a special hotpot of the Mekong Delta. Fresh, delicious grouper, white, firm, sweet meat, sour broth, fragrant with lemongrass and chili. Sour grouper hotpot served with fresh vermicelli and raw vegetables is delicious.
- Ca Mau “trai giac” wine / “ngu chieu” wine: To make dinner even more complete, you can enjoy Ca Mau “trai giac” wine or “ngu chieu” wine – specialty wines of this land. “Trai giac” wine has a characteristic sweet and sour taste of “trai giac” fruit, while “ngu chieu” wine has a spicy, warming taste.
- White rice, iced tea, dessert: The hearty dinner ends with white rice, iced tea, and a sweet dessert.
Guests having dinner in Cape Ca Mau with the famous Hai Da crab. Other companies only offer meat crab, which is of lower value
After dinner, the group moves back to Ca Mau city and checks into a 3-star standard hotel located right in the city center. You are free to explore Ca Mau at night, enjoy street food, and feel the vibrant rhythm of the southernmost city of the country.
Ending a Memorable Day in the 4-Day 3-Night Mekong Delta Tour
The second day of the 4-day, 3-night Mekong Delta tour has ended with extremely memorable experiences. From the bustling Cai Rang Floating Market, the ancient Som Rong Pagoda, to the sacred Cape Ca Mau and the unique mangrove forest journey, each destination brings you unique emotions and impressions.
If you want to fully explore the beauty and richness of the Mekong Delta waterways, the 4-day, 3-night Mekong Delta tour is definitely a great choice. Contact “Du lịch khắp thế gian” to get advice and book your tour today, and prepare for an exciting and memorable Mekong Delta discovery journey!