This Tra Su Forest Tour from Can Tho combines the waterways of Tra Su with a full afternoon around Chau Doc in one day.
Leave Can Tho at 6:30 AM and have a light breakfast on the way to An Giang. At Tra Su, travel deeper into the forest by motorboat, continue by rowboat through the flooded cajuput forest, walk to the bird-watching tower, and finish the forest visit by rowing sampan.
Beyond Tra Su, the route continues to Chau Doc for a local lunch, Ba Chua Xu Temple at the foot of Sam Mountain, and a visit to a local Cham village.
An optional Chau Doc Floating Village cruise can be added for 200,000 VND per person.
Highlights
Travel from Can Tho to Tra Su Forest and Chau Doc in one day.
Explore Tra Su by motorboat, rowboat and rowing sampan.
Pass through the flooded cajuput forest by rowboat for about 15 minutes.
Walk approximately 15 minutes to the bird-watching tower.
Have a local lunch in Chau Doc City.
Visit Ba Chua Xu Temple at the foot of Sam Mountain.
Visit a local Cham village in An Giang.
Add an optional Chau Doc Floating Village cruise for 200,000 VND/person.
Itinerary
6:30 AM - Hotel Pickup in Can Tho
Meet your English-speaking guide at your hotel in Can Tho city center at 6:30 AM.
Travel by A/C car toward An Giang Province, with a light breakfast on the way. The drive takes about three hours.
Can Tho City, the starting point for the Tra Su Forest Tour.
Tra Su Bird Sanctuary
Arriving in Chau Doc City during the CT07 day tour.
Take a motorboat deeper into Tra Su Forest, then continue by rowboat for about 15 minutes through the flooded cajuput forest.
Travel deeper into Tra Su Forest by motorboat.
Continue by rowboat through the flooded cajuput forest.
After the boat ride, walk for approximately 15 minutes to the bird-watching tower. From the tower, you can look across the surrounding forest and watch for birds.
Looking across Tra Su Forest from the bird-watching tower.
Then continue by rowing sampan through the forest waterways before leaving Tra Su.
A family explores Tra Su Forest by rowing sampan.
A rowing sampan moves through the waterways of Tra Su Forest.
The bird-watching tower at Tra Su Forest.
Continue through the forest waterways by rowing sampan.
Local Lunch in Chau Doc
Return to Chau Doc City for a local lunch.
The light breakfast and lunch are included in the tour. If you are vegetarian or have other dietary requirements, please let Mekong Smile know before departure.
Sam Mountain & Ba Chua Xu Temple
After lunch, continue to the Sam Mountain area and visit Ba Chua Xu Temple, located at the foot of the mountain.
Visit Ba Chua Xu Temple at the foot of Sam Mountain.
Optional Chau Doc Floating Village Cruise
Additional charge: 200,000 VND per person
An optional wooden-boat visit to Chau Doc Floating Village is available during the tour.
The visit focuses on the floating village and local fish-farming activities.
The cruise is not included in the standard CT07 tour price.
Chau Doc Floating Village can be added as an optional boat visit.
Local Cham Village
Visit a local Cham village in Tan Chau, An Giang, and spend time learning about the local Cham Muslim community and its cultural setting.
The Cham village visit is included in CT07. It is separate from the optional Chau Doc Floating Village cruise.
Masjid Al Nia Mah in the Cham community of Chau Phong.
Traditional textiles displayed in a Cham community in An Giang.
Return to Can Tho
After the final visit, travel back to Can Tho.
The full tour takes about 10 hours. Timing may vary with weather, tide levels and operating conditions.
Things to Know
Includes
Tour Included
Local English-speaking tour guide
Transportation by A/C car, longtail boat and rowing sampan
Light breakfast and lunch according to the itinerary
Travel insurance
Entrance fees
VAT
Tour Excluded
Personal expenses
Surcharges, if any
Extra charge for card payment
Optional Chau Doc Floating Village cruise: 200,000 VND/person
Additional Info
Note
All prices are quoted per person in Vietnamese Dong (VND) or US Dollars (USD).
Private group bookings are subject to a 20% surcharge on the total cost.
Standard refund terms and conditions apply to all bookings.
For the fastest processing, please select the payment method that best suits your needs.
Prices are quoted per person.
The itinerary may be adjusted due to weather, tide levels or other operating conditions.
If you have vegetarian, dietary or other meal requirements, please let us know before departure.
Child regulations
Free of charge for 01 kid under 5 years old. Parents are requested to pay the incurred costs themselves.
Two adults can only accompany 01 child. The second child accompanying will be charged at the Child rate.
Cancellation policy
Cancellation due to weather conditions: full refund.
Cancellation due to personal reasons from customers: no refund.
The following cancellation charges apply when the company is notified in writing:
30 days or more before departure: 30% of deposit
15-30 days before departure: 50% of deposit
08-15 days before departure: 80% of tour cost
01-07 days before departure: 100% of tour cost
Cancellation periods are calculated on working days, excluding Saturday, Sunday and public holidays.
Pricing & Packages
Group Tour - Minimum 2 Persons
Adult
Child (06-10)
Kid (01-05)
Price/person
2,700,000 VND (~$108)
2,025,000 VND (~$81)
FOC
Note:
- Last updated: August 20, 2026.
- USD prices are approximate, calculated at 1 USD = 25,000 VND. VND prices apply.
- Optional Chau Doc Floating Village cruise: 200,000 VND/person (~$8).
Meeting & Pickup
Start time: 6:30 AM
Pickup point: Hotels in Can Tho city center
Meet your guide at your hotel in central Can Tho for the drive to An Giang.
FAQ
Where does the Tra Su Forest Tour start?
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The tour starts at 6:30 AM with pickup from hotels in Can Tho city center.
How long does the Tra Su Forest Tour from Can Tho take?
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The tour takes about 10 hours. Timing may vary with weather, tide levels and operating conditions.
What do you do at Tra Su Forest?
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At Tra Su, you will take a motorboat, spend about 15 minutes on a rowboat through the flooded cajuput forest, walk approximately 15 minutes to the bird-watching tower, and take a rowing sampan through the waterways.
Is the Chau Doc Floating Village included in the tour price?
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No. The Chau Doc Floating Village cruise is optional and costs an additional 200,000 VND per person.
Is the Cham village included in CT07?
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Yes. The local Cham village is included in the main itinerary and is separate from the optional Chau Doc Floating Village cruise.
Are breakfast and lunch included?
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Yes. A light breakfast on the way to An Giang and a local lunch in Chau Doc are included.
How much walking is involved at Tra Su?
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There is an approximately 15-minute walk to the bird-watching tower, along with several boat transfers.
What is the minimum number of guests?
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The group tour requires a minimum of two guests.
Does the tour return to Can Tho?
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Yes. The tour starts in Can Tho and returns to Can Tho after the final visit.
29 reviews for Explore Chau Doc – Tra Su Forest Tour | Culture and Wildlife Discovery
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Rated 5 out of 5
The reflections in the cajuput forest made the whole place feel like a natural mirror world.
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sienna_harper_13 Verified booking
The reflections in the cajuput forest made the whole place feel like a natural mirror world.
hailey.cooper_16 Verified booking
The scenic drive through rice fields was unexpectedly relaxing.
ruby_keller_08 Verified booking
The Mubarak Mosque was beautiful and offered a unique cultural insight I didn’t expect.
lily_turner_04 Verified booking
The Tra Su Forest felt like stepping into a green cathedral, peaceful and filled with wildlife.
Amelia Collins Verified booking
Sam Mountain carried a sacred atmosphere that made the visit feel meaningful.