Mekong Delta Day Trip: Tân Lập Forest, Local Food & Village Life

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Duration12h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Chinese
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

Leave the busy city behind and join us for a warm, authentic journey into the heart of the Mekong Delta, where you’ll slow down, connect with local people, taste homemade flavors, and discover the peaceful beauty of Long An.

Itinerary & Activities:
6:30AM: Pick-up in Ho Chi Minh City and depart for Long An.
7:15AM: Enjoy a local breakfast.
8:00AM: Visit a pineapple garden and learn about local farming.
10:00AM: Explore Tân Lập Floating Village: walk around 2 km through the cajuput forest, discover its ecosystem, take a traditional rowing boat through small canals, make Vietnamese mini pancakes (Bánh Khọt), and enjoy lotus tea.
12:30PM: Visit a local family's home, enjoy homemade lunch, and learn about their daily life.
2:00PM: Explore a local market, discover local market culture, taste seasonal fruits and refreshments.
3:00PM: Depart for Ho Chi Minh City.
6:30PM: Expected arrival in Saigon.

The itinerary may vary depending on traffic, weather, and other unforeseen circumstances.

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Tay Ninh Province
    3h
    Tour will pick you up at 6:30 AM. After that, the itinerary will be as follows: 7:15 AM, we will stop for breakfast.
    Explore the pineapple farm: Experience local life by harvesting pineapples and enjoying Long An’s fresh, juicy fruit. And then Transfer to Tân Lập Floating Village, located in Long An Province. (The travel time will be approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.)
  2. Lang Noi Tan Lap
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Explore the natural beauty of the Mekong Delta. You will experience activities such as:
    • Walking through the cajuput forest (around 2 km)
    • Discovering the ecosystem and plants of the ecological forest
    • Taking a traditional rowing boat through small canals
    • Making Vietnamese mini pancakes (Bánh Khọt) and enjoying lotus tea
  3. Tay Ninh Province
    7h
    You will visit a local family’s house for lunch, explore their home, and learn about their daily life.

    After that, you will visit a local market, learn stories about the market culture, buy some fruits, and enjoy local refreshments.

    On our way back to Ho Chi Minh City, we’ll make a stop at one of the largest agricultural markets in the Đồng Tháp Mười region. You’ll find a wide variety of fresh vegetables, fruits, and local specialties from different parts of the region.

    Around 3:00 PM, we will back to Ho Chi Minh City. The return journey to Ho Chi Minh City is expected to take about 2–3 hours, depending on traffic conditions.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We would to meet you up in front of Saigon Opera House.

End point

We would to meet you up in front of Saigon Opera House.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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