1-Day Mekong Delta to Cai Be from Ho Chi Minh City Tour
Spend a day exploring the incredible Mekong Delta with this tour that goes the extra mile. Journey through picturesque rice paddies to the Mekong Delta, and get amongst the bustling atmosphere. Discover how coconut candy and crispy popcorn are made, and listen to traditional southern Vietnamese folk music. Make the day easy with hotel transfer in air-conditioned comfort All entrance fees and boat trips are included, so no hidden costs Family friendly tour, with discounts for children Learn more with your local, English speaking tour guide
Pickup included
07:30 AM: Pick up the guests in District # 1 (the time of pick up depends on customer’s hotel/ accommodation’s exact position). Then transfer to Cai Be Floating Marketing ( about 110 km from center of Ho Chi Minh City to 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. 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. At lunchtime, 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. Take a boat ride back to Cai Be and meet your bus for the trip back to Ho Chi Minh City. End your trip.
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
We pick up all the guests in District # 1 only. Outside, come to our meeting point