3 days
Ho Chi Minh, Cai Be, Vinh Long, Can Tho, Chau Doc, Phnom Penh
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Turn the journey from Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh into three days of Mekong life: island orchards and village workshops, an early river market and the shaded channels of Tra Su. Stay in Can Tho and Chau Doc before taking the international speedboat into Cambodia.
The route travels one way through Cai Be, An Binh Island, Vinh Long, Can Tho and Chau Doc. Private road transfers and local boats cover the first two days; the scheduled Hang Chau speedboat provides the final connection to Phnom Penh. Services finish at the arrival port, leaving you ready for the next part of your trip.
Leave the city for Cai Be, where the river opens a route towards An Binh Island. A rowing-boat ride, orchard paths and visits to workshops bring the delta into view at a slower pace. Watch rice paper, coconut sweets or puffed rice being made, pause for lunch and choose whether to add the village bike ride before continuing to Vinh Long and Can Tho.
An early boat trip reaches Cai Rang during the river’s working morning. Then the journey continues by road towards Chau Doc and Tra Su, trading open waterways for cajuput trees and narrow wetland channels. Local conditions shape the boating and birdlife encountered.
The final morning is an early start for the international boat. Watch the banks change as you travel towards Cambodia, with immigration procedures along the route. The confirmed ticket sets the departure and arrival arrangements; leave room for border delays when planning onward travel.
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For other routes, browse our Mekong Delta tours or connect this journey with our Vietnam and Indochina tours. We will confirm the rooms, meal arrangements, boat ticket and entry-document checks for your dates before you book.
No. The first two days combine private air-conditioned road transport with local boat trips. The international Hang Chau speedboat is the final-day connection from Chau Doc to Phnom Penh and is a scheduled shared service unless a private charter is separately quoted.
Services end at the Phnom Penh arrival port after the international boat journey. A hotel transfer, sightseeing in Cambodia or onward transport is not included unless added to your written quotation. Confirm the current arrival pier with the team before arranging a meeting.
The operator currently lists an early departure around 07:00, with check-in required beforehand. Hotel pickup must therefore be arranged before the sailing, not at its departure time. Allow roughly six hours including border procedures; the ticket and local conditions determine the actual schedule. Do not rely on a guaranteed noon arrival.
Do not assume a Cambodia eVisa is accepted at the river checkpoint. Entry permission depends on your nationality, passport and crossing, and the boat operator currently advises that Cambodia eVisa is not accepted on this route. Ask the team to verify the correct visa arrangements for your passport before paying for the tour.
Visa and immigration-related fees are separate from the tour price. Your quotation confirms the boat ticket and included services; the team will explain the entry documents and any applicable fees for your nationality. A visa or admission to Cambodia is not guaranteed by a tour booking.
Cai Be is now primarily a riverside, canal, island and craft experience. A dense floating market is not promised. Cai Rang is visited early on day two, and the number of trading boats and the activity encountered vary from day to day.
No. The village bike ride is optional. Tell us whether you prefer to cycle and advise any mobility needs before booking. Walking, boat boarding and some local paths can involve steps, uneven ground or slippery surfaces.
Take the local small-boat excursion through the cajuput wetland and look for birds along the channels. The boat sequence, access and scenery depend on water levels and local operation. Bird sightings, a particular species and a continuous green carpet on the water are not guaranteed.
Send dietary needs, allergies, rooming preferences and your preferred hotel standard with your enquiry. Vietpower Travel checks the available options with the hotels and restaurants and confirms suitable arrangements in the quotation; a specific menu, property or host is not assumed.
Share the number and size of your bags and any onward connection before booking. The team checks the current boat allowance and arrangements. Keep passports and essential items accessible and protect valuables from spray. Leave sufficient time after arrival for immigration delays and your separately arranged onward journey.
Highlights
| By Day | Transfer | Destinations | Activities | Meals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Ho Chi Minh, Cai Be, Vinh Long, Can Tho | Cai Be canals and An Binh village crafts, optional cycling, Vinh Long and transfer to Can Tho | L, D | |
| Day 2 | Can Tho, Chau Doc | Take boat to visit Cai Rang floating market, Drive to Chau Doc, Visit Tra Su Sanctuary | B, L, D | |
| Day 3 | Chau Doc, Phnom Penh | Drive to pier, Take speedboat to Phnom Penh | B |
Your private guide and car collect you in Ho Chi Minh City and travel to Cai Be. Take the local boat excursion and a traditional rowing boat through smaller canals, then cross towards An Binh Island. Cai Be’s visit centres on river life, canals and crafts; a busy floating market is not promised.
Have the included lunch at a local home or restaurant, with the venue confirmed for your dates. Walk in an orchard, enjoy traditional music as arranged and visit village workshops making rice paper, coconut candy and puffed rice. Taste local sweets with tea and choose whether to take the optional bike ride through village paths.
Continue through the brick-kiln area towards Vinh Long, where the boat excursion ends. Travel by road to Can Tho, check in at your hotel and have the included dinner. Overnight in Can Tho. Meals: lunch and dinner.
Leave early for the boat excursion to Cai Rang floating market. Observe the river trade and the poles used by sellers to show their produce, with activity varying by day. Return to the hotel for breakfast, then continue by road towards Chau Doc.
Visit Tra Su cajuput forest for a local small-boat excursion along the wetland channels. Look for birds among the trees without expecting a particular species or fixed water scenery. The boat sequence and access follow local operating and water conditions.
Lunch and dinner are included at local restaurants. Continue to Chau Doc for your hotel stay and prepare for the early international departure the next morning. Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Have breakfast and transfer from your hotel to the Chau Doc departure pier in time for check-in before the scheduled Hang Chau speedboat. The operator currently lists a sailing around 07:00, so the exact breakfast and hotel pickup arrangements are confirmed against your ticket.
Travel by river towards Phnom Penh, completing the required exit and entry procedures along the way. Allow around six hours including the border process; actual timing can vary. Keep your passport and approved entry documents accessible. Visa eligibility and fees must be checked for your nationality before booking.
Disembark at the confirmed Phnom Penh arrival port. End of included services. Hotel transfers, sightseeing and onward connections are separate unless added to your quotation. Meals: breakfast.
Meals: 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 dinners, as listed by day.
Accommodation: 1 hotel night in Can Tho and 1 hotel night in Chau Doc. Properties, room categories and rooming arrangements are confirmed in the quotation.
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This is a one-way journey from Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh port. Arrange your onward Cambodian stay separately or ask us to add the transfer and additional nights you need. Share onward flight or travel plans before booking so the team can assess the connection.
The final boat is a scheduled service with an early departure. Breakfast and hotel pickup in Chau Doc must allow time for pier check-in. River conditions and immigration can change the journey time, so a noon arrival or a tight onward connection is not guaranteed.
Check entry requirements for your nationality and the actual river checkpoint before paying. Do not assume that a Cambodia eVisa is valid for this crossing. The team will verify the appropriate arrangements with you and the operator; visa fees and admission decisions are separate from the tour package.
Two hotel nights, two breakfasts, two lunches and two dinners are included. Your written quotation confirms the properties, rooming, meal venues and any supplements. Tell us about allergies or dietary needs so suitable options can be checked in advance.
Cai Be is a riverside and island experience. Market activity at Cai Rang, workshop demonstrations and Tra Su scenery vary with daily conditions. Specific homes, bird sightings and a particular menu are not guaranteed. The An Binh bike ride is optional; advise mobility needs or riding preferences before booking.
Bring comfortable shoes, sun protection and a light rain layer. Keep travel documents and essential items in an accessible small bag, and protect electronics from water. Send luggage sizes before booking so the team can check the current international boat allowance.
Review the hotel pickup, boat schedule, border documents, meals, rooms, arrival pier, supplements and booking terms in the final written quotation before confirming the trip.
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