10 hours
Guided in English
Instant confirmation
Mobile ticket

Highlights

We take a relaxing boat ride along the Tien River to visit the remnants of a once-thriving wholesale floating market, renowned in past decades for its bustling river trade. Continue to an ancient house showcasing distinctive traditional Vietnamese architecture. Highlights: Taste fresh tropical fruits while enjoying traditional Vietnamese folk music Visit local family-run workshops producing coconut candy and crispy rice popcorn Explore the village in depth on foot and by bicycle, offering an authentic glimpse into local life

Inclusions

What's included

A/c van/bus sightseeing as per program, pick up & transfer" centrally located hotel in District 1,
Boat trips in the Mekong delta
All entrance fees, bikes, lunch as indicated in the program.

What's not

Personal expenses & Beverages
Holiday surcharge & All other services not clearly mentioned above

Itinerary

PICK UP: 07:00 AM at District 1, Ho Chi Minh City (the time of pick up depends on customer’s hotel/ accommodation’s exact position). RETURN: 18:00 – 18:30 pm ROUTE: HCMC – Cai Be - Tien Giang – HCMC Pick up and 07:30 AM: Depart for Cai Be by van/bus via Trung Luong Expressway.
2 h
Upon arrival in Cai Be, have a boat ride to the remaining site of a renowned wholesale floating market on the Tien River many years ago. This site entitles you to know something about the local trading habit that has changed due to the age of the modern society when more terrestrial transportation and high technique of agriculture have dominated everywhere. There, you can realize how diverse the area is and how rich orchard gardens are, which makes it the basket of fruit in the lower part of the Mekong River.
1 h
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. 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.
2 h
At lunch time, 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. Visit Ba Kiệt’s ancient house. Take a boat ride back to Cai Be and meet your bus for the trip back to Ho Chi Minh City.
3 h
About 18h00 pm to 18h30 pm, we will drop off you back to hotels/stays in District 1. Tour end!
2 h

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Know before you go

Pickup: Pickup is included for everyone.
Ticket type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size: Up to 25 travellers
Operated by: Chill Tourist

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in Ho Chi Minh City

Its from-price is 33% below the median of the 2927 experiences we list in Ho Chi Minh City.
It is longer than most of them.

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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