Immerse yourself in traditional Vietnamese culture on a full-day tour to Mekong Delta Cai Be & Tan Phong Island. Experience a boat ride, taste fresh fruits, visit family businesses, and explore the local village.
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District 1 - GROUP SIZE: 25 pax
PICK UP: 07:00 AM(the time of pick up depends on customer’s hotel/ accommodation’s exact position).
RETURN: 18:00 – 18:30 pm
ROUTE: HCMC – Cai Be - Tien Giang – HCMC
Pick up and 07:30 AM: Depart for Cai Be by van/bus via Trung Luong Expressway.
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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. This site entitles you to know something about the local trading habit that has changed due to the age of the modern society when more terrestrial transportation and high technique of agriculture have dominated everywhere. There, you can realize how diverse the area is and how rich orchard gardens are, which makes it the basket of fruit in the lower part of the Mekong River.
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Mekong Delta - 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. 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.
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Tien Giang Province - At lunch time, 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. Visit Ba Kiệt’s ancient house.
Take a boat ride back to Cai Be and meet your bus for the trip back to Ho Chi Minh City. -
District 1 - About 18h00 pm to 18h30 pm, we will drop off you back to hotels/stays in District 1. Tour end
- Boat trips in the Mekong delta
- All entrance fees, bikes, lunch as indicated in the program
- Pick up and transfer from centrally located hotel in District 1, HCMC
- Mineral water provided
- Air-conditioned van/bus for sightseeing as per program
- Travel insurance
- Personal costs & tips
- Other services not mentioned in the inclusions.
We’ll set sail towards the remnants of a once-renowned wholesale floating market on the Tien River. Following this, we’ll discover the traditional Vietnamese architectural designs exemplified in a historic house. KEY POINTS:
-Enjoy fresh fruit while listening to Vietnamese traditional folk tunes
-Explore unique family-run enterprises where natives produce coconut candy and crispy rice popcorn.
-Immerse deeply into the local village through walking tours and bike rides.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
