The Ben Tre – Can Tho Tour 2 Days 1 Night from Ho Chi Minh City brings together two of the Mekong Delta's most distinctive travel experiences: the peaceful coconut waterways of Ben Tre and the vibrant river life of Can Tho.
Designed especially for international travelers, the journey combines boat trips on the Mekong, a traditional sampan ride through narrow palm-lined canals, local village experiences, Cai Rang Floating Market and the riverside atmosphere of Can Tho in one comfortable two-day itinerary.
With a modern tourist vehicle, a professional English-speaking guide throughout the journey, carefully selected meals and accommodation options from 3-star to 5-star, the tour provides an easy and well-organized introduction to everyday life in the Mekong Delta.
Tour program reviewed and updated on 17/07/2026.
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Quick Information About The Ben Tre – Can Tho Tour
| Category | Tour Information | Important Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | 2 Days 1 Night | One overnight stay in Can Tho |
| Departure | Daily | Operates with a minimum of 5 confirmed guests |
| Starting Point | Ho Chi Minh City | Meeting point and departure time are confirmed before the tour |
| Destinations | Ben Tre – Can Tho | The journey also passes through the My Tho gateway to the Mekong Delta |
| Tour Type | Join-in Group Tour | Private departures are available on request |
| Transportation | Modern air-conditioned tourist vehicle | Vehicle size is selected according to the confirmed group |
| Accommodation | 3-Star, 4-Star or 5-Star | 01 night in Can Tho |
| Meals | 02 Breakfasts + 02 Lunches + 01 Dinner | Menus are selected to suit international travelers |
| Tour Guide | English-Speaking Guide | Accompanies guests throughout the main journey |
| Travel Insurance | Up to US$10,000 per insured case | Subject to the applicable insurance policy |
| Tour Price | From US$98 per person | Choose from three hotel standards |
How Is This Tour Different From A One-Day Mekong Delta Tour?
| Comparison | One-Day Mekong Delta Tour | Ben Tre – Can Tho 2D1N Tour |
|---|---|---|
| Travel Area | Usually focuses mainly on My Tho and Ben Tre | Combines Ben Tre with an overnight experience in Can Tho |
| Floating Market | Normally not included | Includes an early-morning visit to Cai Rang Floating Market |
| River Experience | Mostly daytime sightseeing | Includes both countryside waterways and the Can Tho riverfront |
| Travel Pace | Compact day trip | More time to experience different sides of the Mekong Delta |
| Accommodation | No overnight stay | Choice of 3-star, 4-star or 5-star hotel in Can Tho |
| Best For | Travelers with very limited time | Travelers seeking a broader first experience of the Mekong Delta |
The itinerary connects two complementary sides of the Mekong Delta. Ben Tre introduces travelers to small canals, coconut landscapes and rural village life, while Can Tho reveals the region's larger river economy and urban waterfront culture.
The overnight format also allows guests to experience Cai Rang Floating Market at the most suitable time of day without attempting a long return journey to Ho Chi Minh City on the same evening.
Highlights Of The Ben Tre – Can Tho Tour
- Daily join-in departure from Ho Chi Minh City with a minimum of 5 confirmed guests.
- Scenic motorboat journey through the Mekong waterways.
- Explore the peaceful countryside of Thoi Son Islet.
- Enjoy seasonal tropical fruit and discover local village life.
- Experience a traditional hand-rowed sampan through narrow palm-lined canals.
- Discover coconut-based local handicrafts and traditional workshops in Ben Tre.
- Enjoy lunch featuring selected Mekong Delta flavors.
- Spend one night in Can Tho with a choice of 3-star, 4-star or 5-star accommodation.
- Experience the Can Tho riverfront and a dinner cruise according to the scheduled program.
- Visit Cai Rang Floating Market in the early morning.
- Learn about traditional rice noodle production.
- Travel in a modern and spacious air-conditioned tourist vehicle.
- English-speaking tour guide accompanying guests throughout the journey.
- Travel insurance coverage of up to US$10,000 per insured case.
Is This Tour Right For You?
- Are visiting the Mekong Delta for the first time.
- Want more than a short one-day excursion.
- Enjoy river landscapes, villages and local cultural experiences.
- Want to experience both Ben Tre and Can Tho in one organized journey.
- Want to visit Cai Rang Floating Market without arranging your own transport.
- Prefer a professional English-speaking guide throughout the journey.
- Want to choose your preferred hotel standard.
- Prefer a completely private itinerary with your own vehicle and guide.
- Are uncomfortable with early-morning activities.
- Have significant mobility limitations affecting boat access.
- Prefer a resort-style holiday with minimal sightseeing.
- Expect floating market activity to remain identical throughout the year.
Comfortable Transportation For International Travelers
Travel by a modern, air-conditioned tourist vehicle selected according to the final group size.
Vehicle arrangements prioritize comfortable seating, clean interiors and suitable luggage space for international travelers.
A professional English-speaking guide accompanies the group throughout the main journey and assists during transfers and sightseeing activities.
Detailed Ben Tre – Can Tho Tour 2 Days 1 Night Itinerary
The following itinerary represents the standard tour program. The sequence of attractions, boat activities and meal times may be adjusted according to traffic, weather, water levels and actual operating conditions.
DAY 1: HO CHI MINH CITY – MY THO – BEN TRE – CAN THO
Meals: Restaurant Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner | Overnight in Can Tho
Early Morning: Departure From Ho Chi Minh City
Meet your Saigon Star Travel English-speaking tour guide at the confirmed meeting point and begin your journey toward the Mekong Delta.
Travel in a modern, spacious and air-conditioned tourist vehicle. A breakfast stop is arranged at a local restaurant before continuing toward the Mekong region.
Morning: Mekong River And Thoi Son Islet
Arrive at the tourist pier and board a motorboat for a relaxing journey along the Mekong waterways.
Leave the busy roads behind and enter a landscape shaped by rivers, orchards and small island communities.
Continue to Thoi Son Islet, where guests walk along peaceful village paths and discover a slower rhythm of life.
Depending on seasonal availability, enjoy tropical fruit and learn about local agricultural traditions.
Guests may also experience local honey products and discover traditional Southern Vietnamese cultural activities according to the operating program.
Traditional Sampan Experience
Board a small hand-rowed sampan and travel slowly through narrow canals shaded by lush water coconut palms.
This intimate river experience offers a closer view of the waterways that remain an essential part of everyday life in the Mekong Delta.
Ben Tre Coconut Countryside
Continue deeper into the coconut region of Ben Tre and visit a traditional local workshop.
Learn how local families transform coconut products into sweets, handicrafts and everyday household items.
The experience provides a practical introduction to the role of coconut farming in the local economy and rural lifestyle.
Lunch
Enjoy lunch at a selected local restaurant with a menu designed to introduce Mekong Delta flavors while remaining suitable for international guests.
Afternoon: Continue To Can Tho
After the river experience, return to the tourist vehicle and continue toward Can Tho.
Upon arrival, check in to the hotel and enjoy some time to relax.
Evening: Can Tho Riverfront And Dinner
In the evening, enjoy dinner according to the scheduled program.
Subject to confirmed operating arrangements, dinner may be served aboard a Can Tho River cruise, allowing guests to experience the city from a different perspective after sunset.
After dinner, enjoy free time around Ninh Kieu Wharf before returning to the hotel.
Overnight in Can Tho.
DAY 2: CAI RANG FLOATING MARKET – RICE NOODLE WORKSHOP – MEKONG COUNTRYSIDE – HO CHI MINH CITY
Meals: Hotel Buffet Breakfast – Lunch | Tour Ends In Ho Chi Minh City
Early Morning: Cai Rang Floating Market
Begin the day early and board a local boat for a visit to Cai Rang Floating Market.
Travel along the Can Tho waterways and observe the traditional relationship between river transport, agriculture and local commerce.
Your guide explains how traders identify the products carried by each boat and how floating commerce developed as part of the region's river-based way of life.
Market activity naturally varies according to the day and changing local trading patterns, making each visit different.
Traditional Rice Noodle Workshop
Continue by boat to a traditional rice noodle workshop.
Learn how rice is transformed into one of Southern Vietnam's familiar noodle products through a series of simple but skillful traditional processes.
Guests may have the opportunity to try locally inspired noodle specialties at their own expense.
Hotel Buffet Breakfast
Return to the hotel and enjoy a buffet breakfast before checking out.
Southern Mekong Countryside Experience
Continue exploring the rural landscape surrounding Can Tho.
Depending on the confirmed operating program, the tour may include a visit to a countryside tourism area, fruit gardens or a cultural attraction that introduces traditional architecture and everyday life in Southern Vietnam.
The exact stop may be adjusted according to seasonal conditions and local operating schedules.
Lunch And Return To Ho Chi Minh City
Enjoy lunch at a selected local restaurant.
After lunch, board the tourist vehicle and begin the return journey to Ho Chi Minh City.
Arrival is expected in the late afternoon or evening, depending on traffic and road conditions.
The Ben Tre – Can Tho Tour 2 Days 1 Night concludes with memories of coconut waterways, peaceful countryside, river markets and the distinctive lifestyle of Southern Vietnam.
Ben Tre – Can Tho Tour 2 Days 1 Night Price
| Package | Tour Price | Hotel Standard | Core Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Package | $98 / Person | 3-Star | Complete sightseeing program and standard included services |
| Superior Package | $113 / Person | 4-Star | Same core itinerary with upgraded accommodation |
| Luxury Package | $128 / Person | 5-Star | Same core itinerary with premium accommodation |
Meals Included In The Tour
The tour includes 02 breakfasts, 02 lunches and 01 dinner. Meals are selected with international travelers in mind while still allowing guests to experience regional cuisine.
Tour Price Includes
- Modern, spacious and air-conditioned tourist vehicle throughout the itinerary.
- Driver, fuel, tolls and standard parking fees according to the program.
- 01 night of accommodation according to the selected 3-star, 4-star or 5-star package.
- Standard shared-room arrangement according to the confirmed booking.
- 01 restaurant breakfast on Day 1.
- 01 hotel buffet breakfast on Day 2.
- 02 lunches according to the itinerary.
- 01 dinner according to the itinerary.
- Professional English-speaking tour guide throughout the main journey.
- Motorboat and local sampan services included in the confirmed program.
- Entrance tickets to scheduled attractions.
- Drinking water during scheduled touring days.
- Travel insurance with coverage of up to US$10,000 per insured case.
- Tour organization and operational support from Saigon Star Travel.
Tour Price Does Not Include
- International or domestic flights.
- Vietnam visa and personal travel documents.
- Single-room supplement.
- Hotel upgrades beyond the selected package.
- Minibar, laundry and personal hotel services.
- Alcohol, soft drinks and additional dishes outside the included menus.
- Optional activities and experiences not listed as included.
- Personal shopping and private expenses.
- Tips for the tour guide and driver.
- Public holiday and peak-season surcharges where applicable.
- Services not specifically listed under “Tour Price Includes”.
Child Policy
Child rates are quoted separately according to age, selected hotel category, room-sharing arrangements and the confirmed services of each departure.
Accommodation In Can Tho
Number of hotel nights: 01 night.
Available categories: 3-star, 4-star and 5-star packages.
- Final hotel name is confirmed according to the selected package and availability.
- Standard pricing is generally based on twin or double shared occupancy.
- Extra-bed arrangements depend on individual hotel policies.
- Guests traveling alone may request a private room with the applicable supplement.
- Bed-type requests should be submitted before confirmation.
- Hotel check-in and check-out times follow individual property policies.
Important Travel Notes
- Cai Rang Floating Market activity may vary according to the day and changing local commerce.
- Seasonal fruit availability depends on local harvest periods.
- Boat routes may be adjusted according to weather and water conditions.
- Guests should wear comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for boat transfers.
- Sun protection and insect repellent are recommended.
- Dietary restrictions should be communicated before departure.
- Guests with personal medical requirements should prepare their own necessary medication.
How To Book The Ben Tre – Can Tho Tour
- Choose your departure date: Send Saigon Star Travel your preferred travel date.
- Select your package: Choose the 3-star, 4-star or 5-star accommodation standard.
- Provide traveler information: Confirm the number of adults and children.
- Check availability: Saigon Star Travel verifies the minimum group and hotel availability.
- Confirm your booking: Review the services and complete the required deposit.
Why Book With Saigon Star Travel?
- Local Vietnam tour operator based in Ho Chi Minh City.
- Practical experience organizing journeys throughout Southern Vietnam.
- Daily join-in departures available from 5 confirmed guests.
- Modern and spacious transportation suitable for international travelers.
- Professional English-speaking guide throughout the journey.
- Clear choice of 3-star, 4-star and 5-star accommodation.
- Included meals and services clearly stated before booking.
- Travel insurance coverage up to US$10,000 per insured case.
- Private and customized departures available on request.
- Customer support before, during and after the journey.
Saigon Star Travel is a brand of Saigon Star Joint Stock Company. Business Registration No. 0311033865. International Tour Operator License: GP/No.79-1365/2022/TCDL-GPLHQT.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Ben Tre – Can Tho Tour
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Choose your preferred 3-star, 4-star or 5-star package and experience two distinctive sides of Southern Vietnam in one carefully organized journey.
Daily join-in tour – Minimum 5 guests – English-speaking guide – 5 included meals – Travel insurance up to US$10,000.
