1-Day Mekong Delta Tour: Less-Touristy Cai Be & Vinh Long(Max 10)

4.9 (299 reviews) Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Duration9h - 10h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 30 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Explore life along the Mekong River, a vital waterway flowing through six countries. Known as the "Nine Dragons" in Vietnam, it features floating villages, ancient houses, and vibrant markets. This tour offers a deep dive into local culture with a rowing boat trip, chocolate tasting, a cooking class, kayaking, and village cycling—blending relaxation, adventure, and discovery.

What to Expect
✔️ Authentic local experiences on both land and water
✔️ Traditional chocolate and coconut candy production
✔️ Sampan boat ride through picturesque canals
✔️ Fresh tropical fruit tasting & traditional folk music
✔️ Hands-on cooking class with local ingredients
✔️ Kayaking and biking in a peaceful Mekong village
✔️ Small group experience for a more personalized tour

Options

Shared Group Of 10 Max

outdoor/kayaking/boat trip
Deluxe Small Group tour: The tour that you will join with the other tourists of 10 maximum. We do pick up and drop off at your hotel
Duration: 9 hours: Flexible 9-10 hours
Vietnamese lunch: Join cooking class
From Ho Chi Minh City: to Mekong Delta (Cai Be - Vinh Long) - Ho Chi Minh City
Brand New Minivan
Pickup included

Private Tour

Outdoor/kayaking/ boat trip
Deluxe Private Tour: Flexible departure time with private services. We shall need you to advise us of your desired time.
Duration: 1 day
Vietnamese lunch: join cooking class
From Ho Chi Minh City: to Mekong Delta (Cai Be - Vinh Long) - Ho Chi Minh City
Brand New Minivan
Pickup included

What's included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Boat trips, Biking and Kayaking, Drinking water, cooking class
  • vegetarian upon request
  • Personal expense, Gratuities (optional)

What to expect

  1. 20m
    Ho Chi Minh City - Cai Be - Vinh Long
    • 07:30-8:00 AM: Pick up from your hotel and depart for the Mekong Delta. Enjoy scenic views of lush rice paddies and tropical fruit plantations.
    • Chocolate Factory Visit: Arrive at a local chocolate manufacturing site to see how Mekong farmers produce their signature chocolate sweets.
  2. Cai Be
    4h
    • Traditional Handicraft Workshops: In Cai Be, witness how locals make traditional products such as pop rice cakes, rice wine, rice paper, and coconut candies.
    • Sampan Boat Ride: Board a traditional sampan boat to explore scenic waterways, passing through fruit orchards and apple mangrove trees.
    • Tropical Fruit Tasting & Traditional Music: Enjoy fresh seasonal fruits while listening to traditional folk songs performed by local artists.
    • Bee Farm Visit: Learn about honey production and taste freshly brewed honey tea.
    • Cooking Class & Lunch: Participate in a hands-on cooking class to prepare Mekong specialties like spring rolls, pancakes, and the famous Giant Elephant Ear Fish. Enjoy a delicious meal at a local leaf-roof restaurant.
    • Leisure Activities: After lunch, relax in a hammock, take a kayak ride along the river, or cycle through the peaceful village.
    • 04:30 PM: Depart for Ho Chi Minh City.
    • 06:30 PM: Drop-off at your hotel.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

HANA TOURIST, 20/13 Nguyen Truong To Street, District 4, Ho Chi Minh City

End point

HANA TOURIST, 20/13 Nguyen Truong To Street, District 4, Ho Chi Minh City

Pickup details

- Our guide and van will be at your hotel lobby between 07:30–08:00 AM. Pick-up order is arranged for the most efficient route and timing.

-If your hotel is not listed or is outside our pickup zone, please let us know. We'll provide an alternative meeting point that works for both sides.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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