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5-day itinerary · Bến Tre · Trà Vinh · Sóc Trăng · Cần Thơ

5 Days in the Mekong Delta — beyond Cần Thơ.

A slow loop through the lower Delta on roads locals actually use. No bus tours, no floating market clichés.

Days
5d
Distance
410 km
Region
4 provinces
Best season
Nov – Apr
Budget
US$ 280 – 420 / person
[ Route map · placeholder for interactive route SVG ]
01Bến Tre02Trà Vinh03Sóc Trăng04Cần Thơ
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Day-by-day — the actual plan.

5 days
[ Day 1 · Sài Gòn → Bến Tre ]
↑ Day 1 · Sài Gòn → Bến Tre · 86 km · 2.5 hr
Day 1 at a glance
Sài Gòn → Bến Tre
86 km · 2.5 hr3 stops

Pre-arranged motorbike, riverside homestay

Schedule
  1. 08:00

    Depart Sài Gòn

    Pick up motorbike in District 1. Aim to be on the highway before traffic builds.

  2. 11:30

    Cross to Bến Tre

    Cross the Rạch Miễu bridge. Stop for coconut candy at Mỏ Cày — the village makes it the way it used to be.

  3. 15:00

    Settle in

    Check into a riverside homestay. Most are family-run; expect dinner included.

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What to bring — packing notes.

Essentials
  • Light raincoat+
  • Mosquito repellent+
  • Sunscreen SPF50+
  • Reusable water bottle+
  • Cash (small notes)+
Riding gear
  • Full-face helmet+
  • Sun gloves+
  • Lightweight pants+
  • Phone mount+
  • Bike lock+
Optional
  • Hammock+
  • Waterproof phone case+
  • Snorkel mask+
  • Power bank 20Ah+
  • Local SIM / eSIM+
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