Small-group Mekong Delta Day Trip: Boat Ride, Village & Cooking

Experience the beauty of Cái Bè village in the Mekong Delta with a small-group day trip. Enjoy a boat ride, visit the floating market, explore the village, and learn to cook local delicacies.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Mekong River Tours [Asiana Link Travel] - We pick up guests at several hotels; your hotel might be the first, so please be ready by 08:00a.m. Leave the hustle and bustle of Hồ Chí Minh City behind and embark on a scenic 2-hour journey to the charming village of Cái Bè, with a stop along the way for toilet and refreshment.
  • Cai Be - Upon arrival, we’ll board a motorboat and enjoy the picturesque beauty of the legendary Mekong River as we cruise along its canals and waterways. During your visit to the local cottage industries, you will have the opportunity to witness the production processes of various local products, such as coconut candies, pop-rice, and rice paper, and even sample some unique beverages like snake wine.
  • Tan Phong - We will cross the Mekong River to reach the renowned Tân Phong Island, where we can explore a lush tropical fruit garden, enjoy the mesmerizing sounds of Vietnamese traditional music, and experience the authentic local lifestyle by taking a tranquil hand-rowed sampan ride.
  • Mekong Delta - You’ll have the chance to enjoy a delicious lunch at a local home where your host will showcase a cooking demonstration. You’ll even have the opportunity to challenge yourself by learning how to cook a traditional Vietnamese dish before indulging in a wonderful meal. After that, we can opt to either take a break at the house or embark on a 30-minute cycling tour around the village, which provides an excellent opportunity to immerse yourself in the local way of life.
    After the cycling tour, we will return to the house, bid farewell to our hosts, and then drive back to Hồ Chí Minh City.
    We’ll drop you back to pick-up point or somewhere in city center as your request.
What's Included
  • Bicycle ride
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (for District 1, 3, 4)
  • Lunch (5-course set menu)
  • Local taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Drinks (2 bottles of 500ml/Person)
  • Small-group tour limited to 12 guests/group
  • Air-conditional minivan transfer
  • Vietnamese English-speaking guide
  • Snacks (fruits, candies, honey tea)
  • All boat trips (motorboat & hand-rowed boat)
What's Not Included
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips and Gratuities (recommended)
  • Drinks (beer, soft drinks
  • Travel insurance
Additional Information

Cái Bè is a quaint hamlet that continues to preserve its natural charm, bustling waterways, delectable cuisine, and welcoming locals. A conversation about Cái Bè would be incomplete without mentioning its bountiful floating market and exquisite tropical fruits. A remarkable experience includes sailing through boats originating from various parts of the Delta, and bicycling down the paths, reciprocating the cheerful greetings and waves from the local kids.

  • Please advise if you have food allergy or dietary information.
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Only one under-five free admission per family
Location
Mekong River Tours [Asiana Link Travel]
Tôn Thất Đạm
Cancellation Policy

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

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Truffinnette
Jul 11, 2024
Wonderful - A big thank you to Luca and the driver for the wonderful day we spent together discovering the Mekong Delta! It was very interesting! Thank you for their availability and kindness!
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Christinacq9194ot
Jun 4, 2024
Perfect personalised tour - Fantastic private tour today with Stark. He was very knowledgeable about the Mekong delta and nothing was too much trouble. His English was fantastic, and we felt we got a good feel for the area. Food at each stop was delicious!
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Bill_v
Apr 28, 2024
Awesome - Excellent experience and guide. Well worth it. Great transportation and food. Would highly recommend
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Johannahh9584fn
Apr 28, 2024
Exceptional 10/10 - We found the whole experience of dealing with Stark (our guide)very easy.He was in touch with us about the meeting arrangements and what we needed to bring for the day.He explained the cultural, and historical context of what we would see on the tour. He was always very enthusiastic and encouraged us to become engaged with everything he showed us. He was good humoured, helpful and kept us up to date with the planned activities. We felt we gained insight into the Mekong Delta. We would highly recommend Stark for this tour from Ho Chi Min city
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Getaway53933043141
Apr 22, 2024
Big Handsome Dave is an excellent guide - Big Handsome Dave was an excellent guide. Very funny and knowledgeable. Very relaxed but we kept moving. Highly recommended.
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Armandoga2443zg
Apr 7, 2024
Get ready for an unforgettable journey that's both catchy and comfy! - David's exceptional service during our day trip to the Mekong Delta was truly commendable. He went above and beyond to ensure our experience was worthwhile by taking the time to explain every stop and engaging with us throughout the journey. His dedication and enthusiasm made the trip even more enjoyable and memorable for us. 👌 also ended up lending me some money to tip locals 😅 what a legendary bloke.
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Paulaeo780fi
Mar 26, 2024
Perfect day - Our tour guide was Dana Duyên. She was very lovely and gave us some really interesting insights. She was quite funny too! We had a lot of fun and enjoyed the Mekong Delta a lot! We enjoyed the boat tour a lot as well as being told about the local customs, for example a local kind of alcohol made with snakes. Everyone we met was very nice. When we went for lunch, we received plenty of local, delicious food. We also had a really nice group. We would definitely recommend!
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660dimitrik
Mar 11, 2024
Mekong Delta - Dana was very easy going and sweet! She made the tour nice! The itinerary was pretty much just as described when signing up!
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Anfaucon
Apr 13, 2024
Discovery of the Mekong Delta with the family - A huge thank you to Big Dave, for his enthusiasm and good humor. We had a great day in the Mekong Delta: boat trip, cooking class, bike tour, candy factory… a success!!
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Ellie_b
Mar 19, 2024
Terrible tour - do not book! - We booked this tour after reading so many great reviews, however this was not our experience at all! Sorely disappointed with this tour- do not book! You arrive at the Mekong after two hours drive and stopped by the police and then get on a boat for all of two minutes where you get taken to an island and given some dry fruit and listen to music, where they wait for tips. You then go on a small hand rown boat through the river, which could have been nice, except the rider turned on the engine so we zoomed quickly through this part. The cooking class is okay but you’re not really cooking just being shown how to make a pancake. The bike ride was 10 mins long and the bikes were in awful condition, no breaks or working pedals. Finally, we got taken to a bamboo factory, which we didn’t think was on the tour and we believe was an extra stop added by our guide for tips for any products we purchased. Our guide Tio rushed us through the whole day and overall I felt we didn’t learn anything about the Mekong and were just pushed to very touristy places for tips! Do not book!!
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