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Community based-tourism

The program is titled “Mekong Discovery” and lasts for 7 days. It aims to enrich attendees’ conscience about climate change and offer an authentic local life experience in the Mekong Delta. Participants will discover diverse, community-based business models and engage in hands-on learning through real-world projects. The itinerary covers major cities and provinces including Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), Cần Thơ, Kiên Giang, and Sóc Trăng.

Highlights Include:

  • Immerse yourself in the vibrant nature & local culture of Southern Vietnam.
  • Experience authentic local life in the Mekong Delta.
  • Discover diverse, community-based business models.
  • Engage in hands-on learning through real-world projects.
  • Enrich attendees’ conscience about climate change.

Location:

  • Departure: Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) (Tan Son Nhat International Airport).
  • Main Destinations: Can Tho, Kien Giang, Soc Trang.
  • Accommodation: 3-star hotel accommodation (1 private room/pax) , Homestay (Day 4)

Detail:

Agenda

  • Day 01: Arrive in HCMC, visit Independence Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, City Post Office, Dinner & Optional Cultural Performance.
  • Day 02: Explore Chinatown (Cho Lon), travel to Cần Thơ, Exchange with Mekong Institute (Can Tho University) on climate change/sustainable development.
  • Day 03: Depart to Kien Giang (Tu Viet Seasonal Rice Farmstay) for seasonal rice cultivation and making fried rice, visit hydraulic sluice gate (Cai Lon), pineapple farm.
  • Day 04: Depart to Sóc Trăng, explore mangrove forest by paddle boat, collect mangrove fruits/catch snail, Local cooking class, Khmer cultural exchange.
  • Day 05: Mangrove planting activity, experience making traditional Vietnamese cakes, return to Can Tho, visit Khmer Pagoda/Glass painting workshop/Banh Pia factory.
  • Day 06: Visit Cai Rang Floating Market, exploration route on land (Temples/Bamboo basket village/Rice milling factory), visit Con Son (longan orchard, floating fish farms, sampling banh la mit).
  • Day 07: Check out, return to HCMC, visit Souvenir center, go to the airport.
November 21, 2025
Start

November 21, 2025

7 Days

6 Nights

Address

Can Tho, VN