Full day
Mekong Delta tour to Cai Be – Tan Phong Island
Code
VNI 68
Duration
Overview
Escape the city and discover the authentic beauty of the Cai Be Mekong Delta Full Day Tour. Cruise along the peaceful Tien River, explore traditional villages, visit local family workshops, and experience the daily life of the Mekong Delta. From paddling through narrow canals to cooking Vietnamese specialties and cycling through lush orchards, this full-day adventure offers an unforgettable journey into the heart of southern Vietnam.
Highlight
- Taste fresh tropical fruits & enjoy traditional folk music
Begin your journey by savoring seasonal tropical fruits while listening to live Southern Vietnamese folk music, a cherished cultural heritage of the Mekong Delta.
- Visit coconut candy & crispy rice popcorn workshops
Next, explore family-run workshops where local artisans produce traditional coconut candy and crispy rice popcorn using time-honored techniques.
- Explore a traditional Mekong village
Then, discover the peaceful countryside on foot and by bicycle, passing lush orchards, quiet village paths, and authentic local communities.
- Visit a traditional Vietnamese ancient house
Finally, step inside a beautifully preserved ancient house to admire its distinctive Vietnamese architecture and learn about the region’s rich cultural heritage and traditional way of life.
Detail
Itinerary
07:30 AM: Begin your journey with a comfortable drive from Ho Chi Minh City to Cai Be via the Trung Luong Expressway.
Upon arrival, board a traditional boat and cruise along the Tien River. Along the way, admire lush fruit orchards and discover why Cai Be is known as one of the Mekong Delta’s largest fruit-growing regions.
Next, stroll through peaceful villages, visit a beautifully preserved ancient house, and learn about the local culture and way of life.
Afterwards, stop at family-run workshops to see how coconut candy and crispy rice popcorn are made using traditional techniques. You’ll also enjoy fresh tropical fruits while listening to live Southern Vietnamese folk music.
Then, paddle a traditional sampan through narrow canals shaded by lush greenery before arriving at the tranquil Tan Phong Island, where you can fully embrace the peaceful atmosphere of the Mekong Delta.
Later, join a hands-on cooking experience and prepare authentic Vietnamese specialties with fresh local ingredients. Afterwards, enjoy the meal in a beautiful garden surrounded by nature.
In the afternoon, cycle along quiet village paths lined with fruit orchards, meet friendly local residents, and visit Ba Kiet’s Ancient House to learn more about the island’s rich cultural heritage.
Finally, take a boat back to Cai Be before returning to Ho Chi Minh City, bringing your Cai Be Mekong Delta Full Day Tour to a memorable end.
Tour price
From $ US
Trip note
Inclusion
- A/c van/bus
- Pick up and transfer
- (centrally located hotel in Dist1 , HCMC)
- Mineral water
- Boat trips in the Mekong delta
- English speaking guide
- Entrance fees
- Bikes
- Lunch
Exclusion
- Travel insurance
- Personal costs &tips
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