From Saigon: Private Cai Be Tour with Tan Phong Island & Cycling

5.0 (1 reviews) Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Duration10h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesChinese, Japanese, English, Chinese
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Journey into the lush, rural heart of the Mekong Delta with an immersive private day trip to Cai Be and the peaceful fruit paradise of Tan Phong Island. Cruise along the scenic Tien River to observe traditional river life, visit bustling family-run craft workshops to witness how rice paper and crispy popped rice are handcrafted, and hop on a bicycle to pedal along idyllic, shaded island paths. Enjoy an authentic Mekong lunch accompanied by a live performance

Highlights
Scenic private drive from Saigon to Cai Be
Motorboat river cruise observing authentic stilt houses and riverside life.
Hands-on cultural experiences at artisanal workshops
Leisurely bicycle ride under fruit-laden orchards on peaceful Tan Phong Island.
Glide along narrow coconut-fringed canals on a traditional wooden rowboat.
Savor an authentic Mekong lunch featuring regional specialties like deep-fried Elephant Ear Fish.
Enjoy a live performance of traditional Southern Vietnamese folk music

Options

Private group 7pax

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Private group 8pax

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Private Group 6pax

Private car
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Private Group 2

Priavte car
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Private Group 1pax

Private car
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Private Group 4pax

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Private Group 3pax

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Private group 5pax

private car
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What's included

  • Vehicles (new private AC car, private boat and rowing boat trips
  • - Entrance fee on tour.
  • - Friendly English speaking tour guide.
  • - Lunch meal and tropical fruits are mentioned.
  • - Other meals not mentioned in itinerary
  • - Tips and personal expenses

What to expect

  1. Ho Chi Minh City
    15m
    Stop 1: Hotel Pickup in Saigon & Drive to Cai Be (7:30 AM)
    Type: Stop (15 minutes)
    Description: Meet your private English-speaking guide and driver at your District 1 hotel. Enjoy a smooth 2-hour drive through scenic rice fields via the expressway to Cai Be pier.
  2. Cai Be
    2h
    Stop 2: River Cruise & Traditional Artisanal Craft Workshops
    Type: Stop (1 hour 30 minutes - Boat & Admission Included)
    Description: Board your private motorboat along the Tien River. Stop at local family workshops to see how rice paper, coconut candy, and crispy popped rice are traditionally made. Try your hand at making rice paper and taste warm, freshly popped rice treats.
  3. Tan Phong
    2h
    Stop 3: Tan Phong Island Countryside Cycling & Fruit Tasting
    Type: Stop (1 hour 30 minutes - Bicycle Included)
    Description: Cruise over to peaceful Tan Phong Island. Mount your bicycle for a gentle ride along narrow paved paths shaded by rambutan, jackfruit, and longan trees. Stop along the way to pick and taste fresh seasonal fruits directly from the orchards.
  4. Mekong Delta
    1h
    Stop 4: Authentic Local Lunch & Don Ca Tai Tu Folk Music
    Type: Stop (1 hour 30 minutes - Food Included)
    Description: Relax at a charming riverside garden restaurant. Savor delicious local specialties including the famous crispy Elephant Ear Fish while listening to a live traditional Southern folk music performance (Don Ca Tai Tu).
  5. Ho Chi Minh City
    2h
    Stop 5: Hand-Rowed Sampan in Secluded Canals & Return to Saigon
    Type: Stop (2 hours)
    Description: Drift along peaceful natural canals aboard a traditional hand-rowed sampan rowed by a local under water coconut canopies. Rejoin your private AC vehicle for a comfortable return drive to your Saigon hotel, arriving around 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We will pick up at your hotel as your request

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

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

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