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Cai Be - 07:30 AM: Depart for Cai Be by car/van via Trung Luong Expressway. Upon your arrival in Cai Be, you will be afforded the opportunity to gain insights into the local trading practices, which have undergone significant transformation in response to the advent of modern society. This transformation is characterized by an increased reliance on land-based transportation and the implementation of advanced agricultural techniques that are now prevalent. In this locale, you will have the chance to observe the remarkable diversity of the region and the abundant fertility of the orchard gardens, which have earned it the distinction of being the preeminent source of fruit in the lower reaches of the Mekong River.
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Cai Be - 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.
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Tan Phong - 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.
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Ho Chi Minh City - Take a boat ride back to Cai Be and meet your bus for the trip back to Ho Chi Minh City. End your trip.
- Scenic boat trip in Mekong Delta
- Included entrance fees to Mekong Delta attractions
- Guidance from an English-speaking guide
- Air-conditioned van for comfortable sightseeing
- Convenient pickup and drop-off at central Ho Chi Minh City hotel
- Enjoy a Vietnamese cuisine lunch at a local restaurant
- Pick-up and drop off at the hotels is not centrally located
- Travel insurance; Tax & Tip; Personal expenses
- Other services not mentioned in the inclusions
- Embark on a boat journey to the historic remnants of a once-renowned wholesale floating market on the Tien River.
- Explore the time-honored dwelling that displays an exquisite blend of Western and Eastern architectural influences.
- Savor a meal at a local residence, indulging in authentic Vietnamese culinary delights.
- Discover unique family-run establishments where the production of coconut candy and airy rice popcorn is a craft.
- Enjoy a taste of honey tea and sample freshly-picked fruit while being serenaded with traditional Vietnamese folk tunes.
- Delve into the hallmarks of classical, traditional Vietnamese architecture as seen in age-old residences.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult. Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults, otherwise they will be subject to the adult rate. A surcharge maybe applied to the bookings with 2 or more children.
- Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat and the tour inclusions. Please advise the supplier if you have from 1 infant at time of booking.
- Extra surcharge may apply for pickup outside of District 1 in Ho Chi Minh City
- For the centrally located hotels in Dist 1 where we can not pick up and transfer because of the traffic rules, please contact the local supplier for support.
- Please note that the return time is subject to traffic conditions, for which the tour operator is not responsible
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.