From Saigon: Private Cai Be Tour with Tan Phong Island & Cycling
- 10 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 4 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Journey into the lush, rural heart of the Mekong Delta with an immersive private day trip to Cai Be and the peaceful fruit paradise of Tan Phong Island. Cruise along the scenic Tien River to observe traditional river life, visit bustling family-run craft workshops to witness how rice paper and crispy popped rice are handcrafted, and hop on a bicycle to pedal along idyllic, shaded island paths. Enjoy an authentic Mekong lunch accompanied by a live performance Highlights Scenic private drive from Saigon to Cai Be Motorboat river cruise observing authentic stilt houses and riverside life. Hands-on cultural experiences at artisanal workshops Leisurely bicycle ride under fruit-laden orchards on peaceful Tan Phong Island. Glide along narrow coconut-fringed canals on a traditional wooden rowboat. Savor an authentic Mekong lunch featuring regional specialties like deep-fried Elephant Ear Fish. Enjoy a live performance of traditional Southern Vietnamese folk music
Inclusions
What's included
- Vehicles (new private AC car, private boat and rowing boat trips
- - Entrance fee on tour.
- - Friendly English speaking tour guide.
- - Lunch meal and tropical fruits are mentioned.
What's not
- - Other meals not mentioned in itinerary
- - Tips and personal expenses
Itinerary
Stop 1: Hotel Pickup in Saigon & Drive to Cai Be (7:30 AM) Type: Stop (15 minutes) Description: Meet your private English-speaking guide and driver at your District 1 hotel. Enjoy a smooth 2-hour drive through scenic rice fields via the expressway to Cai Be pier.
Stop 2: River Cruise & Traditional Artisanal Craft Workshops Type: Stop (1 hour 30 minutes - Boat & Admission Included) Description: Board your private motorboat along the Tien River. Stop at local family workshops to see how rice paper, coconut candy, and crispy popped rice are traditionally made. Try your hand at making rice paper and taste warm, freshly popped rice treats.
Stop 3: Tan Phong Island Countryside Cycling & Fruit Tasting Type: Stop (1 hour 30 minutes - Bicycle Included) Description: Cruise over to peaceful Tan Phong Island. Mount your bicycle for a gentle ride along narrow paved paths shaded by rambutan, jackfruit, and longan trees. Stop along the way to pick and taste fresh seasonal fruits directly from the orchards.
Stop 4: Authentic Local Lunch & Don Ca Tai Tu Folk Music Type: Stop (1 hour 30 minutes - Food Included) Description: Relax at a charming riverside garden restaurant. Savor delicious local specialties including the famous crispy Elephant Ear Fish while listening to a live traditional Southern folk music performance (Don Ca Tai Tu).
Stop 5: Hand-Rowed Sampan in Secluded Canals & Return to Saigon Type: Stop (2 hours) Description: Drift along peaceful natural canals aboard a traditional hand-rowed sampan rowed by a local under water coconut canopies. Rejoin your private AC vehicle for a comfortable return drive to your Saigon hotel, arriving around 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- VN Bike Tour Shore Excursion
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
How it compares in Ho Chi Minh City
- Its from-price is 24% above the median of the 518 day trips we list in Ho Chi Minh City.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 243 of 518.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
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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