This morning, head out to untouched areas unknown to visitors in Ben Tre. Board a motorboat with open barge which allows the river breezes to flow freely. 
From our cruise, we will meander down the Mekong River and observe local life play out along the river’s banks. Visit local families and see how local traditional methods utilize every bit of a coconut. Visit a local farmer’s house where you will interact with the host to understand about his daily farming work.

It is a full day of interesting experiences: boat rowing through winding water-coconut canals, bike riding along lush rural roads, sampling tasty local cakes, tea with honey, and enjoying lunch served with Mekong specialties at our selected riverside restaurant. After lunch, we will continue driving to Can Tho City where you will have the evening free.

Accommodations: Hotel in Can Tho
Meal: Lunch

Notes: 
The cycling distance is around 4-5 km (2.4-3mi), depending on your physical ability and duration you desire

Wake up in the early morning and board a local boat to visit the Cai Rang Floating Market. This is the largest floating market in the Mekong Delta, also the most popular one due to its location and accessibility. The waterway turns into a maze of hundreds of boats jostling for position: at present, the Mekong Delta comprises 25,000 km (15,534 mi) of rivers and canals which are used daily by 500,000 vessels of all sizes.

One of the more interesting activities to watch is the traditional “pole offering” used in trading: because there are so many boats, local sellers are forced to hang their fruits and vegetables on a long bamboo pole. As this is early morning, many floating boats offer breakfast to sellers and even visitors. Have your camera ready as this vibrant wholesale market on the water makes for excellent photo opportunities, especially from the unique vantage point of your boat.

Disembark and drive around three hours to Chau Doc, a colorful and sleepy town near the Vietnam-Cambodia border. 

Visit the Tra Su Nature Reserve (open all year round, it is home to 70 different species of birds - bird observation is best between July and Feb). Travel by sampan through endless waterways flanked by mangroves and lush greenery, especially the dominant cajuput trees. This sanctuary covers an area of approximately 850 hectares (3.3 sq mi). A wide variety of colorful birds and other animals can be found here: storks, herons, bats, snakes and turtles.  Particularly interesting to watch are birds that can walk on water: because of their low body weight they do not fall through the densely grown floating habitats.

Drive to Chau Town with an optional stop (if time permits) at the Ba Chuc’s memorial, commemorating the 3,155 victims who were killed by the Khmer Rouge leader, Pol Pot, in 1978. The memorial consists of two parts: the ossuary housing the skulls and bones of the victims; and the memorial room next door, displaying shocking post-massacre photos.

Arrive in Chau Doc Town and spend your evening free to explore the peaceful downtown. 

Accommodations: Hotel in Chau Doc 
Meal: Breakfast. 

This morning, you may choose to return to Ho Chi Minh City by private vehicle or take a speedboat to Phnom Penh.