2-Day Cai Rang Floating Market Adventure: Mekong Delta Cultural and Natural Experiences

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Embark on a 2-day adventure to the Cai Rang Floating Market in the Mekong Delta. Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and natural beauty of the region, experience local life, enjoy folk music, and explore the bustling floating market.

Duration: 2 days

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Ho Chi Minh City – Cai Be– Can Tho City

Cai Be - - 07:30: Pick up at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City and start the trip to Cai Be. Upon arrival in Cai Be, have a boat ride to the remaining site of a renowned wholesale floating market on the Tien River many years ago.

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. Paddle through small canals – an exciting experience since you can look around, unwind, and soak up the wonderful atmosphere of the Upper Mekong Delta.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Cycle on the village path through orchards. Meet the local islanders to learn more about the local daily life in the Mekong Delta. Visit Ba Kiệt’s ancient house.

Can Tho - Take a boat ride back to Cai Be and meet your bus for the trip to Can Tho City. Proceed to Can Tho City and overnight in Can Tho.

Can Tho City – Cai Rang floating market – Ho Chi Minh City

Cai Rang Floating Market - - Breakfast at the hotel in the early morning.

Take a leisure boat trip to explore the picturesque tributaries of the Lower Mekong River (Bassac River) then visit Cai Rang floating market which is the liveliest one in the whole of the region.
Take a walking trip to the fruit plantation and local noodle factory.
Visit Munir Ansay Pagoda - a Khmer temple, famous for its unique structure. Then move by boat to visit the fruit plantation and enjoy seasonal fruits.
Lunch at a local restaurant.

Ho Chi Minh City - - Return to Ho Chi Minh City around 17:30 PM.
*Please note: Drop-off time is subject to traffic

What's Included

Pick-up services in Central District 1, excluding Đa Kao Ward and Tan Dinh Ward, District 1
Mineral water
English speaking guide
Accommodation based on twin or double/room share basic
Lunch
In-vehicle air conditioning
Breakfast
Boat trip

What's Not Included

Other meals not mentioned in the program
Personal expenses, tax and tip
Travel insurance
Pick up and tranfer for the hotels/accommodations which located outside Dist 1 or in the alley

Additional Information

Embark on a journey to the Mekong Delta and plunge into the stunning natural scenery and abundant culture of the lively southern Delta region. Take a boat ride down the river to witness local life, a fishing harbor, fishing floating home, appreciate the local folk music and savor seasonal fresh fruit; discover the local floating market at its peak hours and most thrilling part of the day.

Group tour : maximum 25 pax
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
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.
Not wheelchair accessible.
The tour is not available for the handicapped and anyone with heart problems.
Extra surcharge may apply for pickup outside of District 1. 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. In more detail, we are not allowed to pick up at Nguyễn Trãi Street, Nguyễn Thị Nghĩa Street,…
Please note that the return time is subject to traffic conditions, for which the tour operator is not responsible

Location

112 Đ. Trần Hưng Đạo

Đường Trần Hưng Đạo

***Meeting point is located in the backpacker area, and recommended to come is taxi or Grab. ***The meeting point address: + 112 Trần Hưng Đạo Street, Ward Pham Ngu Lao, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Joanne

Oct 1, 2024

Vietnam Trip - Very interesting culturally. Tour guide great. Coming from Western culture it is amazing how simply life can be in Vietnam.