Domestic tour
TRÀ VINH - CẦN THƠ - THÀNH PHỐ HỒ CHÍ MINH
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 will pick up guests at the meeting point.
The group will depart for Tra Vinh, where guests will have breakfast in Tien Giang.
Continuing the journey to Tra Vinh, the guide will introduce the distinctive features of the Mekong Delta along the tour route.
Upon arrival in Tra Vinh, guests will enjoy the scenic view of the Co Chien River, numerous islets, and floating mounds forming on the river while crossing Cau Chim by ferry.
Arriving at Con Chim, the group receives traditional conical hats and takes souvenir photos at the entrance of the village. The tour explores the community tourism model, allowing guests to walk or cycle along peaceful rural roads, experiencing various attractions at each spot (30-45 minutes per spot).
- Southern-style Kitchen: Learn about the history and people of Con Chim, enjoy traditional treats like Banh Mut and refreshing drinks.
- Coconut Garden: Experience the Coconut Path, savor fresh coconut water eco-friendly with bamboo straws, and admire flowers and shrimp fields, immersing in the fresh air of the Mekong Delta. Guests can also learn to weave baskets, play traditional games, and more.
- Folk Games: Revisit childhood memories with classic games played by children on the islet, such as marbles, jumping rope, hide and seek, and spinning tops. A unique game on Con Chim is Crab Racing or Crab Fishing (March to September), or Green Crab Fishing (October to February), where guests can try catching crabs and hear stories of survival on Con Chim: "The crab hugging the rice plant."
Lunch: The group enjoys a delightful "thuan thien" (harmonious) lunch, featuring dishes prepared from locally sourced natural products on the islet. The rustic presentation and warm hospitality create an authentic countryside experience.
The tour continues with an exciting "Giant Banh Xeo Pouring" experience and tasting natural garden vegetables.
After concluding the exploration at Con Chim, the group returns to the ferry pier and heads to the center of Tra Vinh to check into the hotel and rest.
In the evening, guests have dinner at a restaurant and can choose to relax at the hotel or explore the city of Tra Vinh.
Day 2: Tra Vinh - Can Tho (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Guests have breakfast at a restaurant in Tra Vinh.
The group visits and shops at Tra Vinh Market, famous for its specialties such as:
- Chả Hoa Nam Thụy: A sweet, soft, and chewy pork sausage with thin slices of pigskin, served with a dash of spicy salt.
- Bánh Tét Trà Cuôn: A savory blend of ripe mung beans and fatty pork, salted eggs, and dried shrimp, wrapped in banana leaves.
- Cầu Kè Waxy Coconut: Known for reducing bad cholesterol and aiding in weight loss, the wax coconut contains up to 50% lauric acid, which reduces blood fat, prevents artery hardening, and is beneficial for heart health.
Next, the group visits and learns about Chua Hang (Hang Pagoda). This Buddhist temple is a part of the Southern Buddhism sect, known for its unique gate shaped like a small cave, surrounded by ancient trees that attract various bird species.
After visiting Chua Hang, the group takes a break for lunch and then travels to Can Tho City.
During the journey, there will be a stop to take photos and admire the famous landscape of Tra Vinh Province, Ao Ba Om.
Upon reaching Can Tho City, guests check into the hotel and rest.
Guests will enjoy dinner at a restaurant and have the option to stroll through the night market in Tay Do, or explore the new urban area of Cai Khe to experience the lively atmosphere of Can Tho at night.
Day 3: Can Tho - Ho Chi Minh City (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
The group heads to the floating market of Cai Rang. Guests will witness the bustling trade on the water, a familiar characteristic of the Mekong Delta.
Afterward, guests will visit the noodle factory and rice paper factory. Here, guests can witness the production process and purchase products as souvenirs.
Guests return to the hotel for breakfast.
The tour continues with a visit to Binh Thuy Ancient House, one of the few preserved ancient houses to this day. The house features classic Eastern architecture with a touch of Western influence.
Lunch will be served at a restaurant.
Guests will then visit Truc Lam Phuong Nam Zen Monastery, the largest spiritual complex in the South with pure Vietnamese architecture from the Ly - Tran dynasty.
The group returns to the hotel to check out. Departure for Ho Chi Minh City.
Upon arriving in Ho Chi Minh City, the group checks into the hotel.
Guests have dinner at a restaurant. Afterward, they are free to explore and discover Ho Chi Minh City at night (Nguyen Hue pedestrian street, Bui Vien Street, or explore and shop at commercial centers like Saigon Centre, Takashimaya, etc.).
Day 4: Ho Chi Minh City (Breakfast, Lunch)
Breakfast at the hotel.
The group visits:
- Ben Thanh Market: Not just a marketplace, it is a historical witness to many important events in the history of old Saigon.
- Check-in at Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon, a pride of Saigon with a blend of Roman and Gothic architecture.
- Check-in at the Central Post Office.
- Explore and buy books at the city's Book Street.
Lunch and check-out procedures.
Visit Independence Palace - a remarkable and long-standing architectural project in Saigon, formerly the headquarters of the government during the war and the residence and workplace of the President of the Republic of Vietnam.
At the end of the journey, the guide bids farewell to guests at the meeting point, expresses gratitude, says goodbye, and looks forward to meeting again on another trip.
Note: Sightseeing locations may be rearranged to ensure the program's content while fitting the schedule.
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."