Explore the Mekong Delta: Cai Be Village Full-Day Tour
- 10 hours
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
Discover the many facets of the Mekong Delta on a full-day journey from Ho Chi Minh City to Cai Be. Cruise along the river to explore the remains of the famous floating market, visit local workshops, lush fruit gardens, and a traditional village home. Enjoy a hands-on home cooking demonstration, then glide through quiet canals by rowboat and cycle along peaceful countryside paths. Taste fresh tropical fruits, gain insight into daily life from your knowledgeable guide, and savor a local lunch. All entrance fees and round-trip transportation are included for a seamless experience.
Inclusions
What's included
- Boat trips in the Mekong delta
- English speaking guide
- Lunch as indicated in the program
- Pick up and transfer (centrally located hotel in Dist1 , HCMC)
- Entrance fees & bike
- A/c van/bus sightseeing as per program
What's not
- Personal expenses & Beverages
- Holiday surcharge & All other services not clearly mentioned above
Itinerary
Start with pickup from your District 1 Ho Chi Minh hotel or another central location and make the journey to the Mekong port of Cai Be.
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.
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. 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. End your trip.
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
- Thuong Xuan Travel
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Ho Chi Minh City
- Its from-price is 24% 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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