Cai Be Mekong Delta Day Trip from Ho Chi Minh City
- 9–10 hours
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
Discover the authentic beauty of the Mekong Delta on a 1-day tour from Ho Chi Minh City to Cai Be. Travel through scenic countryside and rice paddies, cruise along the Mekong River, explore local villages and fruit orchards, and learn how coconut candy and crispy rice popcorn are made. Enjoy tropical fruits and traditional Southern Vietnamese folk music while experiencing the peaceful daily life of the Mekong Delta. With hotel pickup, air-conditioned transportation, boat trips, entrance fees, and an English-speaking local guide included, this family-friendly day trip offers an easy and immersive way to explore Cai Be.
Inclusions
What's included
- Entry/Admission - Cai Be Floating Market
- Boat trip & entrance fees in Mekong Delta
- English speaking guide
- A/c van for sightseeing as per program
- Pick Up/Drop Off at the centrally located hotel in Dist 1 ( Ho Chi Minh City)
- 1 lunch at the local restaurant with Vietnamese cuisine
What's not
- Pick-up and drop off at the hotels is not centrally located
- Travel insurance; Tax & Tip; Personal expenses
- Holiday surcharge
Itinerary
At 7:30 AM, pick up from your hotel in District 1 (exact pickup time may vary depending on your accommodation) and transfer to Cai Be Floating Market, approximately 110 km from central Ho Chi Minh City.
Upon arrival in Cai Be, take a boat ride along the Tien River and discover the remains of the area’s historic floating market. Explore the lush fruit orchards and small villages, visit an ancient house, and learn about local traditions and daily life. Stop at a family-run workshop to see how coconut candy and crispy rice popcorn are made, then taste fresh tropical fruits while enjoying traditional Southern Vietnamese folk music.
Paddle through peaceful canals and enjoy the tranquil atmosphere of the Upper Mekong Delta before reaching Tan Phong Island. Take part in a hands-on Vietnamese cooking experience and enjoy lunch in a local garden. Afterward, cycle through scenic village paths and fruit orchards while meeting local residents and learning about their daily lives. Return by boat to Cai Be, then board the bus back to Ho Chi Minh City to end your tour.
Arrive back in Ho Chi Minh City between 5:30 and 5:45 PM, marking the end of your Mekong Delta day tour.
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- We pick up all the guests in District # 1 only. Outside, come to our meeting point
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 25 travellers
- Operated by
- Daisy Tourist
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Ho Chi Minh City
- Its from-price is 26% below the median of the 518 day trips we list in Ho Chi Minh City.
- Its length is typical for the group.
About Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City, still widely called Saigon, is Vietnam's buzzing commercial hub of French colonial landmarks, war history and superb street food.
District 1 holds the main sights within walking distance: the red-brick Notre-Dame Cathedral, the elegant Central Post Office with its vaulted hall, the colonial Opera House and the ornate City Hall. The Independence Palace preserves its rooms as they were at the end of the war, and the War Remnants Museum tells the story of the conflict with sobering directness.
Top-ranked sights in Ho Chi Minh City: Cu Chi Tunnels, Saigon Opera House (Opéra de Saïgon), Saigon Central Post Office.
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