Small-Group-Full Day Cai Be and Tan Phong Island Tour
- 10 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
Discover the charm of the Mekong Delta on this small-group full-day tour to Cai Be and Tan Phong Island. Cruise along peaceful waterways, visit local workshops, explore lush orchards, and experience authentic river life. With a friendly guide, comfortable transport, and a relaxed small-group setting, this tour offers a perfect escape into the heart of the Mekong.
Inclusions
What's included
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
What's not
- Travel insurance
- Tips and Taxs
- Other services not mentioned in the inclusion
Itinerary
07:00 - 07:30: Our guide and driver will pickup you from hotel. Depart for Cai Be by car/van via Trung Luong Expressway.
10:00: Upon arrival in Cai Be, have a boat ride on the Tien River. 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. 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.
12:30: 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.
15:00: 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
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
- Group size
- Up to 12 travellers
- Operated by
- Old Quarter Travel
- 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 25% below the median of the 2927 experiences we list in Ho Chi Minh City.
- It is longer than most of them.
- 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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