thuyntt@ueh.edu.vn / kathynguyen3110@gmail.com

Cu Lao Dung 2 days 1 nights

The “2-Day, 1-Night Journey to Explore Cù Lao Dung”, organized by HaiAu Educursions, is designed for students from middle school to university level. The trip begins at Tan Son Nhat Airport and takes participants to the heritage sites at the mouth of the Mekong River.

Students will experience the vibrant culture of the Mekong Delta, take part in community-based and agricultural tourism activities, and learn about sustainable livelihoods.

Highlights include:

  • Crossing the iconic bamboo bridge through the mangrove forest
  • Exploring the mangrove ecosystem by rowing boat
  • Experiencing aquaculture activities with local fishermen
  • Joining a mangrove planting project to prevent coastal erosion
  • Enjoying Khmer cultural exchanges, featuring traditional dances such as coconut shell dance and Romvong, and learning to make the local cake “num co”.

Location:

  • Departure: Tan Son Nhat Airport (Ho Chi Minh City).
  • Main Destination: Cu Lao Dung, Can Tho — a unique island situated at the confluence of three Mekong River estuaries: Dinh An, Tran De, and Bassac.
  • Accommodation: Homestay in Cu Lao Dung.

Details:

Agenda

DAY 1: HO CHI MINH CITY – CAN THO (CU LAO DUNG)

  • Depart from Ho Chi Minh City to Can Tho.
  • Arrive in Cu Lao Dung and enjoy a traditional Mekong Delta lunch.
  • Explore the bamboo bridge through the mangrove forest: conquer the bridge, row through mangrove canals, harvest coconuts or mangrove apples, and experience local aquaculture such as clam, mud snail, and fish catching.
  • Enjoy dinner and join a Khmer cultural exchange program, featuring traditional performances like the coconut shell dance and Romvong dance.
  • Overnight at Co Hai Homestay.

 

DAY 2: CAN THO (CU LAO DUNG) – HO CHI MINH CITY

  • Have breakfast.
  • Take a boat trip and participate in the mangrove planting project, guided by local forest rangers.
  • Experience making “num co”, a traditional Khmer cake, at the homestay.
  • Enjoy lunch and check out.
  • Return to Ho Chi Minh City, stopping to visit local glass painting craft villages, a Khmer pagoda, and a pia cake workshop to buy local specialties.
  • Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City — end of the journey.
December 22, 2025
Start

December 22, 2025

2 Days

1 Nights

From VND 2.710.000

Connect Zalo

Address

Cu Lao Dung, Soc Trang, VN