Tra Su Forest & Chau Doc River Tour
- ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 103 reviews
- Chau Doc, An Phu, Tinh Bien, Chau Doc
- By Vemekong
07:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Car, Boat, Sampan
Up to 8pax
Tour in Chau Doc
English speaking guide
Veggie-friendly
All in one customized tour! The Sampan (small boat) Chau Doc river tour have Cham ethnic village, floating fishing village and Vinh Te small canal. Explore the 845-hectare Tra Su cajuput forest by boat & rowing sampan, enjoy enormous emerald-green duckweed as well as flocks of birds (seasonal), conquer the longest walking bamboo bridge in the forest in Vietnam.
Highlights
Explore Tra Su forest & bird sanctuary
Take small boat to explore Chau Doc
Visit Cham village, fish farm village
Unlock the secrets of Chau Doc & small canal
Experience the local life on river
Itinerary
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Pick-up07:00 AM, our car/xeloi driver and tour guide will pick you up from your hotel and transfer to the pier for embarking the boat.
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Chau Doc RiverChau Doc river - Bassac one is one of the most popular spots in Vietnam where welcomes the fresh water of the uptream of the Mekong River and culture. Your guide will explain things about the history of the Mekong River, the local life.
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The floating fishing villageExplore one of the most famous floating fishing villages in Mekong river delta with hundreds of floating houses on the Bassac river.
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Cham minority villageThe sampan tour keeps going to the Chau Doc’s secrets – Cham minority village. Step into the Cham ethnic village and fully understand their cultural values that have been hidden through periods of social development. You may visit the Jamiul Azhar Mosque there as well. Today, the Cham are Muslims and mainly earn their living by weaving and textile trade. You can see one of these looms in the very local factory.
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Chau Doc Vinh Te small canalYour lovely sampan keeps exploring the waterways and experience the uniqueness of stilt houses with a relaxing Chau Doc sampan ride & Vinh Te small canal.
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Tra Su foresr & activitiesArrive at Tra Su forest (planted from the 80s). The tour guide then helps you with boat ticket and get on board. After sitting on a motor boat around 20 minutes to contemplate the natural sights, you will take to the rowing sampan (about half hour) to watch birds (seasonal) and enjoy the most beautiful flooded forest in Vietnam as well as SE-Asia. Afterwards, get back to the motorboat and reach inner the forest. Take 500-meter walking to get to the 25-meter observation post to enjoy the fascinating view over the mountain in the area, the expanses of cajeput forest and the white dots of flying storks. Take an amazing longest bamboo walking bridge in the forest in Vietnam which give you much time to feel the beauty of the nature.
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Things on the wayOn the way, your tour guide will share a lot of information about the nature & wildlife, sugar palm, rice fields and fish farm…and also learn about the importance of Khmer Buddhism in the local community at the border of Vietnam and Cambodia.
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Back to your hotel in Chau Doc1:30 PM, end the tour & transfer to your hotel in Chau Doc.
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Optional transfer serviceP/s: We can provide you a transfer service to Can Tho or Ha Tien for Phu Quoc island or Kampot, Cambodia.
from $79pp
from $79pp
Contact for reservation/support
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Hotline/WhatsApp/WeChat/Zalo+84939888559
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Emailhello@vemekong.com
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A/C car and experienced driver
Local expert tour guide
Boat & sampan, watching tower, bamboo bridge
All entrance fees, water 500ml/pax
Pick up from/to your hotel by car/taxi in Chau Doc
Others expense
Compulsory insurance
Gratuities
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Can Tho Rice Noodle Factory & Villages
Nowadays, there are more and more green and responsible tours which are meaningful and educational as well. This is why Can Tho noodle factory is getting popular for both Vietnamese and foreigners to come and explore the cuisine culture and the typical local life in Can Tho, Mekong Delta.
This tour is perfect for anyone wanting to understand the real Mekong Delta. Minh was our guide, and he was incredibly informative and attentive. The day started with a boat ride on the Bassac River, where we visited a floating fishing village. Watching the fish farming process up close and seeing people live directly on the river was eye-opening.
Next, we visited the Cham ethnic minority village. Minh explained their history and traditions so clearly, and it was fascinating to see the women weaving textiles and to learn about their faith and daily life. The Jamiul Azhar Mosque added to the cultural richness of the experience.
Tra Su forest in the afternoon was peaceful and stunning. The birdwatching from the sampan boat, the 25-meter observation tower with panoramic views, and walking the bamboo bridge were absolute highlights. Along the way, Minh shared stories about Khmer Buddhism, rice farming, and wildlife in the region. This tour is a true deep dive into the landscapes and lives of Chau Doc.
This was one of the most well-rounded and beautiful day trips I’ve taken in Vietnam. Tai picked us up right on time and made us feel welcome from the first moment. We started on the Bassac River, learning about the Mekong’s journey and its vital role in local life. The floating fishing village was lively and fascinating—you can really sense how closely the people live with the river.
The Cham village was a cultural highlight. Tai explained the unique history of the Cham people, their Islamic faith, and how they continue to weave beautiful textiles by hand. It felt very authentic and respectful—not a tourist show at all. Then came the peaceful cruise through the narrow Vinh Te canal, surrounded by stilt houses and tropical greenery.
But Tra Su Forest was the crown jewel. The quiet sampan ride through the flooded forest was otherworldly, with birds flying overhead and green duckweed carpeting the water. The view from the tower was breathtaking, and the bamboo bridge was a fun surprise! This tour blends nature, culture, and insight beautifully—highly recommended.