Carpeted in a dizzying number of green colors, the Mekong Delta in Vietnam seems to bring you into these splendid pages of a geography book. Do you want to discover all that this region offers ranging from picturesque sceneries, tranquil atmosphere to stunning cuisine and especially the outstanding highlight of the floating market? Don’t hesitate to join in an amazing full-day tour of Cai Be floating market and Tan Phong Island.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Water during transfer
✔ Entrance fees as mentioned in the program
✔ English-speaking tour guide (other languages available upon request)
✔ Private boat trips in the Mekong delta, Bikes & Cooking class
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✔ 01 lunch at the local restaurant
✖ Any services not mentioned in the program
✖ Drinks, other meals, TIP and personal expenses
Pickup Locations
1. AHA Boutique Hotel
2. Saigon Smile Hostel
3. Elios Hotel
4. Thao Nhi Hotel
5. Spring House Hotel
6. The White Guest House
7. Bi & Bee Saigon Hotel & Restaurant
8. 99 Bui Vien Hotel
9. Sweet Home 1421
10. Liberty Hotel Saigon Greenview
11. Eden Garden II Hotel
12. Galaxy Boutique Hotel
13. Saigon Odyssey House
14. Asian Kitchen Hotel
15. Aivy Boo Hotel
16. Jasmine Hotel
17. Hoang Vy Hotel
18. C Central Hotel
19. Palago Hotel
20. Linh Linh Hotel
Additional Info: Pickup at Hotels in central of District 1, Ho Chi Minh city only
Itinerary
1
Cai Be Floating Market
Upon your arrival in Cai Be at about 9.30.A.M, you will set off by motor boat to pay a visit to the Cai Be floating market where you can observe the locals trading fruit and many other local goods on board their vessels.
Next, you will visit a small family business to know the traditional way they use to make coconut candy and crispy rice popcorn.
Then, you will stroll around the small villages to visit the huge orchard and fruit plantation, as well as join in the amazing performance of traditional southern Vietnamese folk music.
Around 11.30 AM, you will resume cruising to a system of small canals to explore the hidden charms of the Upper Mekong Delta.
Duration: 2 hours
2
Tan Phong
Once coming to Tan Phong island, you will join in a cooking instruction to know how to cook special Vietnamese dishes. Then, you will have time enjoying the lunch and fresh river food in the middle of the garden. After lunch, you can relax on the hammocks to rejuvenate your energy.
Around 14.00 PM, you will ride a bike around the village path with fruit orchards and bonsai garden to grab a chance to encounter the local islanders, interact with them to know more about the local daily life in the Mekong Delta.
Finally, at about 15:00 PM, you will take a boat ride back to Cai Be and go back to Ho Chi Minh City by van/car.
The trips end around 16:30 – 17:00 pm.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional info
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Public transportation options are available nearby
