Immerse yourself in Vietnamese culture and cuisine on a 1-day tour from Ho Chi Minh City to Cai Be. Explore a floating market, visit an ancient house, enjoy a local lunch, and discover family businesses making coconut candy and crispy rice popcorn.
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Cai Be - 07:30 AM: Depart for Cai Be by car/van via Trung Luong Expressway. Upon your arrival in Cai Be, you will be afforded the opportunity to gain insights into the local trading practices, which have undergone significant transformation in response to the advent of modern society. This transformation is characterized by an increased reliance on land-based transportation and the implementation of advanced agricultural techniques that are now prevalent. In this locale, you will have the chance to observe the remarkable diversity of the region and the abundant fertility of the orchard gardens, which have earned it the distinction of being the preeminent source of fruit in the lower reaches of the Mekong River.
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Cai Be - Ramble in small villages where you will uncover the beauty of an ancient house and learn about the indigenous culture. Make a short visit to a small family business where the locals make coconut fudges and crispy rice popcorn. Savor delicious fresh fruit and feel the slow rhythms of Southern Vietnamese folk music – a kind of music entwined with the life and culture of the Mekong Delta people.
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Tan Phong - Paddle through small canals – an exciting experience since you can look around, unwind, and soak up the wonderful atmosphere of the Upper Mekong Delta. Additionally, after arrival on Tan Phong Island, immerse yourself in nature’s tranquility. At lunchtime, you not only enjoy luscious food but also get closer to the locals as it is a chance to learn how to prepare Vietnamese specialties. The meal is cooked on your own and served in the heart of the local garden. Cycle on the village path through orchards. Meet the local islanders to learn more about the local daily life in the Mekong Delta.
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Ho Chi Minh City - Take a boat ride back to Cai Be and meet your bus for the trip back to Ho Chi Minh City. End your trip.
- Scenic boat trip in Mekong Delta
- Included entrance fees to Mekong Delta attractions
- Guidance from an English-speaking guide
- Air-conditioned van for comfortable sightseeing
- Convenient pickup and drop-off at central Ho Chi Minh City hotel
- Enjoy a Vietnamese cuisine lunch at a local restaurant
- Pick-up and drop off at the hotels is not centrally located
- Travel insurance; Tax & Tip; Personal expenses
- Other services not mentioned in the inclusions
- Visit the ancient house – a perfect mix of the Occidental and Oriental architectural styles.
- Have lunch at the local house with Vienamese cuisine
- Visiting distinctive family businesses where the locals make coconut candy and crispy rice popcorn
- Taking a sip of honey tea, and tasting fresh fruits while listening to the beautiful melody of Vietnamese traditional folk music
- Approaching features of the typical, traditional Vietnamese architectural styles from ancient houses
- Children must be accompanied by an adult. Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults, otherwise they will be subject to the adult rate. A surcharge maybe applied to the bookings with 2 or more children.
- Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat and the tour inclusions. Please advise the supplier if you have from 1 infant at time of booking.
- Extra surcharge may apply for pickup outside of District 1 in Ho Chi Minh City
- For the centrally located hotels in Dist 1 where we can not pick up and transfer because of the traffic rules, please contact the local supplier for support.
- Please note that the return time is subject to traffic conditions, for which the tour operator is not responsible
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
