the mekong delta
The Mekong Delta is Vietnam’s most fertile region; the Mekong’s riverine environment is simultaneously unique and beautiful. It is one of Asia’s most picturesque regions that offers travelers the opportunity to experience rural Vietnam and a way of life little changed over centuries. From Vinh Long, you’ll travel by sampan along narrow canals to tropical fruit orchards and bonsai gardens; sample freshly-picked fruits and the local delicacy, fried elephant ear fish; and navigate though the waterborne bustle of the area’s famed floating markets.
My Tho is a one day trip gateway to the Mekong. There, you’ll enjoy a boat ride to one of the islands located in the middle of the Mekong River. On the island you visit a fruit orchard and sample some delicious fresh local produce. You can take the opportunity to visit a local family's house, enjoy their hospitality and share with them some tea or rice wine.
Chau Doc is just a scenic little town on the way. Here again you ply the river to explore life on the waters, visit floating fish farms and villages of the Cham people, before watching the sunset from Sam Mountain over the vast rice fields stretching over the border and on into Cambodia.