From Saigon: Tan Lap Floating Village & Melaleuca Forest Eco-Tour
- 8–9 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Escape the urban hustle of Ho Chi Minh City for an authentic private eco-adventure to Tan Lap Floating Village in the tranquil heart of the Mekong Delta. Travel in comfort by private air-conditioned vehicle to explore one of Vietnam’s most pristine Melaleuca cajuput forests. Cruise through shaded natural canals on a traditional wooden boat, walk along the legendary 5-kilometer elevated path winding deep through the canopy, climb the 38-meter observation tower for breathtaking 360-degree vistas, and savor an authentic local lunch. Highlights: Walk along Vietnam’s famous 5-kilometer elevated path winding through dense cajuput forest. Climb the 38-meter observation tower for panoramic views over an endless ocean of green. Spot wild birds, native storks, and blooming water lilies in their pristine sanctuary. Savor an authentic local Mekong Delta lunch featuring unique regional specialties. Relax with private air-conditioned vehicle transfers and dedicated licensed guide.
Inclusions
What's included
- Private transportation
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
What's not
- Tip (optional)
Itinerary
Stop 1: Private Hotel Pickup & Drive to Long An Duration: 2 hours | Admission: Free Description: Meet your private guide and professional driver at your District 1 hotel lobby. Enjoy a comfortable highway drive past scenic rural rice paddies to Tan Lap Floating Village in Long An province.
Stop 2: Melaleuca Forest Boat Cruise Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes | Admission: Included Description: Board a traditional wooden boat gliding along serene waterways beneath an arching green canopy of Melaleuca cajuput trees. Breathe in the crisp forest air and admire wild water lilies and native water birds.
Stop 3: 5km Elevated Forest Trail & Observation Tower Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes | Admission: Included Description: Stroll along the famous, picturesque elevated concrete pathway winding deep through the mystical mangrove-like swamp forest. Ascend the 38-meter high observation tower for jaw-dropping views over the vast Dong Thap Muoi wetland.
Stop 4: Authentic Local Lunch Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes | Admission: Included Description: Relax at a local riverside restaurant (vegetarian options available).
Stop 5: Peaceful Nature Walk & Return to Saigon Duration: 2 hours | Admission: Free Description: Take a final peaceful stroll around the lotus ponds before reboarding your private AC vehicle for a smooth return drive to Ho Chi Minh City, arriving back at your hotel around 5:00 PM
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- VN Bike Tour Shore Excursion
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Ho Chi Minh City
- Its from-price is 80% above the median of the 2927 experiences we list in Ho Chi Minh City.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- 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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