A seven-day reserved-road journey from Ho Chi Minh City through My Tho, Can Tho and Chau Doc, using public river towns, markets, heritage and multicultural neighbourhoods. Floating-market boats, sampans, flooded-forest trips and provider excursions remain separate choices.
Ho Chi Minh City to Chau Doc through the Mekong Delta by Reserved Road Transfer is a 290 km one-way journey (staffed road transport). It works best as a 7-day trip; the plan below is the 7-day version for January, built from 314 verified places, with planned transit times, opening hours and daylight checked.
Ho Chi Minh City public heritage day→ 70 kmMy Tho reserved transfer and public river-town day→My Tho and Ben Tre public culture day→ 100 kmCan Tho reserved transfer and public heritage day→Can Tho public riverfront and market day→ 120 kmChau Doc reserved transfer and public heritage day→Chau Doc public multicultural riverfront day
What you'll see
Landmark 81
See Vietnam's tallest tower and explore its expansive mall and cinema.
Ho Chi Minh City public heritage day
Royal Mausoleums
Explore a unique blend of Western, Chinese, and traditional Hue architecture.
My Tho reserved transfer and public river-town day
My Tho and Ben Tre public culture circuit
Use public market, riverfront and regional culture without assuming an islet boat, workshop or hosted meal.
My Tho and Ben Tre public culture day
Munirensay Temple
Visit a stunning Khmer pagoda showcasing the region's heritage as part of the Khmer Empire.
Can Tho reserved transfer and public heritage day
Can Tho public riverfront and market circuit
Use public riverfront and land-market access; floating-market boats and islet tours remain separate.
Can Tho public riverfront and market day
Chau Doc reserved transfer and public heritage circuit
Use the reserved Can Tho–Chau Doc road transfer followed by a bounded public heritage orientation.
Chau Doc reserved transfer and public heritage day
Chau Doc public multicultural riverfront circuit
Use public market, riverfront and multicultural heritage without assuming a sampan, flooded-forest boat or mountain climb.
Chau Doc public multicultural riverfront day
Notre Dame Cathedral
View the cathedral’s French-era exterior from the public square while tourist entry remains closed for restoration.
