Domestic tour
THÀNH PHỐ HỒ CHÍ MINH – TRÀ VINH – BẠC LIÊU – CÀ MAU – CẦN THƠ
Transportation: Modern tourist vehicles
This travel program is for reference only. Please contact TopGo Tourist for advice on specific itineraries and detailed services according to your requirements.
Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City – Tra Vinh (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
In the morning, TopGo Tourist guide welcomes guests at the meeting point. Guests will have breakfast and depart for Tra Vinh, enjoying breakfast in Tien Giang province. Continuing the journey to Tra Vinh, guests will be introduced to the distinctive features of the Mekong Delta in the provinces and cities on the tour route. Upon arrival in Tra Vinh, guests will admire the Co Chien River with numerous islets and floating islands forming on the river while crossing Con Chim Islet by ferry. Upon reaching Con Chim, guests receive conical hats and take souvenir photos at the entrance of Con Chim village. Start the tour to explore the community tourist spot under the "convenient and natural" model, walking or cycling on the peaceful countryside roads to enjoy the serene atmosphere with various sightseeing spots (each spot lasts 30-45 minutes).
Ancient Southern Kitchen: Learn about the history and people of Con Chim. Enjoy traditional Folk Tea and Sweet Cake - Drink soursop juice, row a boat, and weave a mat. Coconut Garden: Experience the Coconut Path, savor fresh Coconut with environmentally friendly straws, and admire flowers and rice-shrimp fields to enjoy the fresh air of the Mekong Delta countryside. Here, guests will be guided to weave baskets, scratch scarves, make clocks, and fly bamboo dragonflies. Folk Games: Guests will reminisce about childhood memories through long-standing traditional games played by children on the islet - similar to Vietnamese children of the past: marbles, jumping rope, hide and seek, playing "u," and top spinning. And a special game unique to Con Chim: Crab Racing or Crab Fishing (from March to September), or catch Green Lobster (from October to February). Guests can catch lobsters and crabs themselves, hear stories about making a living on Con Chim "The lobster hugs the rice plant."
Lunch: The group has lunch, enjoying a "convenient" meal - dishes prepared from naturally farmed and caught products on the islet. The purely agricultural meal, from the decoration to the serving style by the local people, is closely attached to the rustic countryside.
The group participates in the "Giant Sizzling Pancake Pouring" experience and enjoys it with naturally grown vegetables in the garden.
End the tour and exploration at Con Chim; the group returns to the ferry terminal and heads to the city center of Tra Vinh to check into the hotel and rest.
In the evening, guests have dinner at a restaurant and return to the hotel for rest or free exploration of Tra Vinh city.
Day 2: Tra Vinh – Bac Lieu (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Guests have breakfast at the restaurant in Tra Vinh. The group visits and shops at Tra Vinh Market with famous specialties such as:
- Năm Thụy Sweet Pork Sausage with a sweet, soft texture but still chewy, with thin slices of pork skin dipped in a bit of spicy salt.
- Tra Cuon Sticky Rice Cake with a balanced sweetness of ripe green beans, soft and greasy, mixed with a bit of salty flavor from fat meat, salted eggs, dried shrimp...
- Cầu Kè Waxy Coconut helps reduce bad cholesterol and lose weight. Waxy coconut contains up to 50% lauric acid, reducing blood fat, preventing atherosclerosis, and being good for the heart.
Next, the group will visit and learn about Hang Pagoda. This pagoda belongs to the Southern Buddhist sect. The outstanding feature of Hang Pagoda is its unique gate resembling a small cave, and inside the pagoda, there are many ancient trees, making it a gathering place for various bird species.
After visiting Hang Pagoda, the group will rest for lunch and depart for Bac Lieu City.
On the way, the group will stop for photos and sightseeing at the famous landmark of Tra Vinh province, which is Ba Om Pond.
Upon reaching Bac Lieu City, guests will check into the hotel and rest.
Guests will enjoy dinner at a restaurant and have the option to explore the vibrant night scene of Bac Lieu.
Day 3: Bac Lieu – Ca Mau (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Guests have breakfast at the restaurant in Bac Lieu. Afterwards, the group will depart to visit:
- Cao Van Lau Theater - This place is constructed in the shape of three conical hats, symbolizing the culture of the Southern region.
- Bac Lieu's Tycoon House - the residence of one of the richest individuals in the South in the late 19th century. The house was built in French architectural style in 1919, with all materials imported from France.
- Ba Nam Hai, built in 1973. This is a prominent architectural, cultural, and spiritual landmark. The attraction is the 11-meter-high statue of Buddha facing the East to protect and shelter fishermen making a living in the sea.
The group will have lunch at a restaurant.
The group will depart for Ca Mau City. Along the way, guests will make a stop at Tac Say Church. The church is the resting place of Father Truong Buu Diep, who is revered and trusted by many.
Upon reaching Ca Mau City, guests will check into the hotel and rest.
Guests will enjoy dinner at a restaurant and have the option to explore Ca Mau City at night.
Day 4: Ca Mau – Can Tho (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Guests have breakfast at the hotel in Ca Mau. The group will depart to visit Mui Ca Mau tourist area. Here, guests can:
- Take photos with the National Coordinate Milestone - GPS 0001.
- Take photos with the symbolic crab canoe of Mui Ca Mau.
- Visit the mangrove forest ecosystem at the Mui Ca Mau National Park - World Biosphere Reserve.
- Visit the flagpole at Mui Ca Mau - Guests can walk to the top of the flagpole and enjoy the panoramic view of Mui Ca Mau.
- Visit the museum, the statue of Mother Au Co.
- The southernmost point of the Ho Chi Minh Trail.
- Check-in at the crab-shaped symbol.
Guests will have lunch with typical dishes from the southernmost region of Vietnam.
The group will return to the hotel to check out. Depart for Can Tho City.
Upon reaching Can Tho City, the group will check into the hotel and rest.
Guests will have dinner at a restaurant. Optionally, guests can take a stroll in the Tay Do Night Market or visit the new urban area Cai Khe to explore the lively and bustling atmosphere of Can Tho at night.
Day 5: Can Tho – Ho Chi Minh City (breakfast, lunch)
The group will visit the floating market Cai Rang. Guests will witness the bustling trading activities on the water, a familiar characteristic of the Mekong Delta.
Afterwards, guests will visit the Hu Tieu noodle and rice paper processing establishments. Here, guests can witness the production process and purchase souvenirs for their loved ones.
Guests will return to the hotel for breakfast.
The group will visit Binh Thuy Ancient House - one of the few ancient houses preserved until now. The house has classic Eastern architecture with a touch of Western influence.
The group will have lunch at a restaurant.
The group will return to the hotel for check-out and come back Ho Chi Minh City.
End of the journey, the tour guide bids farewell and thanks guests, looking forward to meeting again in another journey.
Tour Price includes:
- Air-conditioned transportation as per the program.
- Hotel expenses based on double occupancy.
- Meal expenses according to the program.
- Sightseeing fees and Vietnamese-speaking tour guide throughout the journey.
Gifts: Bottled water, cold towels (01 bottle & 01 towel/guest/day).
Travel Insurance: Maximum coverage up to 100,000,000 VND/guest/occasion.
Tour Price does not include:
- Expenses for meals outside the program, laundry, phone, and other personal expenses.
- Single room surcharge.
- Additional sightseeing expenses beyond the program.
Children's Tickets:
- Tour tickets: Children from 5 to 10 years old purchase half-price tickets compared to adults, while children over 10 years old purchase tickets at the adult rate.
- For children under 5 years old, families take care of their own meals and accommodations for the child, and if applicable, pay the sightseeing fee. Only one child is allowed per two adults. From the second child onwards, each child must pay 50% of the adult ticket price.
- The 50% tour price standard includes: meals, shared seats, and shared sleeping arrangements with the family.
Luggage and Personal Documents:
- Travelers must carry their ID card, Citizen ID, or Passport. For foreign tourists entering Vietnam with a visa on arrival, please bring the visa when registering for the tour.
- Elderly guests (70 years and older) and disabled guests participating in the tour must be accompanied by relatives and commit to ensuring good health during the trip.
- Children under 14 years old must bring their Birth Certificate or Passport when touring. Children aged 14 and above must bring their ID card, Citizen ID, or Passport.
- All personal documents must be original.
- Travelers should bring light and compact luggage and are responsible for the safekeeping of their belongings, money, and personal items during the trip.
- Vietnamese guests sharing a room with international or overseas Vietnamese guests are required to have a marriage certificate.
This is a special promotional program; therefore, in case of tour cancellation, customers are required to pay the following fees:
- Cancellation within 24-72 hours or on the departure day: 100% of the tour price.
- Cancellation before the departure day from 4 to 15 days: 70% of the tour price.
- Cancellation before the departure day from 15 to 20 days: 50% of the tour price.
- Cancellation before the departure day from 20 days: 40% of the tour price.
- Cancellation immediately after booking the tour: 30% of the tour price.
Other notes:
- The company issues invoices for customers with needs within 7 days after the end of the tour program.
- Travelers must be present at the meeting point 15 minutes before. Latecomers after the departure or those canceling the tour without prior notice will incur fees as "same-day cancellation."