Explore the Mekong Delta,Cai Be & Tan Phong Island in a Day

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Duration10h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 25 travelers
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Overview

We take a relaxing boat ride along the Tien River to visit the remnants of a once-thriving wholesale floating market, renowned in past decades for its bustling river trade. Continue to an ancient house showcasing distinctive traditional Vietnamese architecture.

Highlights:

Taste fresh tropical fruits while enjoying traditional Vietnamese folk music

Visit local family-run workshops producing coconut candy and crispy rice popcorn

Explore the village in depth on foot and by bicycle, offering an authentic glimpse into local life

What's included

  • A/c van/bus sightseeing as per program, pick up & transfer" centrally located hotel in District 1,
  • Boat trips in the Mekong delta
  • All entrance fees, bikes, lunch as indicated in the program.
  • Personal expenses & Beverages
  • Holiday surcharge & All other services not clearly mentioned above

What to expect

  1. Ho Chi Minh City
    2h
    PICK UP: 07:00 AM at District 1, Ho Chi Minh City (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.
  2. Cai Be
    1h
    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.
  3. 2h
    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.
  4. Tien Giang Province
    3h
    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.
  5. Ho Chi Minh City
    2h
    About 18h00 pm to 18h30 pm, we will drop off you back to hotels/stays in District 1. Tour end!

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We pick up the guests in District 1 or go to our meeting Point: 112 Tran Hung Dao Street if you stay outside.

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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