Boutique Riverside Lodge in Giong Trom
Air-conditioned garden-facing boutique room on the banks of the river, providing tranquility and lush natural surroundings.

Departing from Ho Chi Minh City, this comprehensive three-day journey offers an in-depth exploration of the Mekong Delta, connecting the shaded waterways of Ben Tre to the lesser-known Khmer heritage of Tra Vinh and the bustling river capital of Can Tho.
Featuring riverside boutique lodges, coconut craft workshops, centuries-old Theravada pagodas, and navigation among local produce barges at the Cai Rang floating market, this trip unveils the full cultural and natural richness of southern Vietnam.
Morning departure from Ho Chi Minh City in a private vehicle with your French-speaking guide toward the Mekong Delta. Arrive in Ben Tre and board a private motorboat along northern river channels.
Cruise toward the tranquil countryside of Mo Cay, a thriving artisanal center for coconut processing: extracting oil, weaving fiber ropes, and making candies. Ride bicycles or board a motorized cart (xe loi) along shaded trails beneath coconut palms.
Continue with a peaceful rowboat excursion through quiet arroyos shaded by water coconut palms, followed by a tea stop at Mr. Van's house to sample honey tea and homemade coconut sweets. In the afternoon, drive to Giong Trom and check into a boutique lodge on the banks of the Ham Luong River. Free time to watch the sunset over the water.
In the evening, participate in a fun cooking workshop preparing banh xeo (crispy southern pancakes) with the lodge team before savoring dinner.
Driving: approx. 130 km (2.5 hours). Dinner and overnight in a boutique riverside lodge in Giong Trom.
Morning bicycle ride along peaceful countryside paths leading to Oc Island, the largest island on the Ham Luong River. Cycle through lush orchards, visit a local village market, and observe the skilled work of coconut husking workshops.
In the afternoon, cross the mighty branches of the Mekong River toward Tra Vinh, a tranquil city home to a significant Khmer community in Vietnam. Visit the Khmer Cultural Museum and the venerable Ang Pagoda (Angkor Ajaborey), an ancient Theravada Buddhist complex founded in the 10th century and restored in the 19th century, nestled under majestic centenary trees.
In the late afternoon, proceed to Can Tho, the regional capital of the delta. Check into your hotel and enjoy an evening at leisure strolling along the lively Ninh Kieu waterfront promenade.
Driving: approx. 120 km. Overnight at hotel in Can Tho.
Early morning departure by motorboat to witness the bustling commerce of the Cai Rang floating market. Navigate among large wooden barges loaded with watermelons, dragon fruit, and pineapples, observing unique river trade customs where produce is advertised on tall bamboo poles (cay beo).
Disembark to explore the land market of An Binh, then transfer to Phong Dien for a bicycle ride through quiet hamlets bordering the So Dua River and a visit to a tropical orchard with fresh fruit tasting.
In the afternoon, drive back to Ho Chi Minh City, pausing en route at a vibrant Cao Dai temple known for its colorful syncretic architecture. Arrive at your hotel in the late afternoon.
Return drive: approx. 170 km (3.5 hours). Lunch at leisure.
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Originaire de Nam Dinh, berceau de traditions au cœur du delta du fleuve Rouge, j’ai grandi avec un amour viscéral pour le Vietnam : pour la poésie de ses paysages — des pitons karstiques du Nord aux méandres fertiles du Mékong —, mais surtout pour l’infinie bonté, le sourire et la résilience de son peuple.
Du souffle majestueux des pitons calcaires du Tonkin à la douceur nonchalante des arroyos du Mékong, le Vietnam est une terre de contrastes poétiques. Mon bonheur est de vous ouvrir les portes de nos adresses confidentielles et de dessiner pour vous un itinéraire fluide, vivant et profondément humain.
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Tra Vinh stands out for its rich Khmer cultural heritage, home to over 140 Theravada pagodas shaded by ancient trees, creating a serene and unique atmosphere distinct from the rest of the delta.
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