Set sail on a private wooden boat along the serene Mekong River, where you'll enjoy fresh fruits and aromatic jasmine tea at a local gardener's home. Glide through the lush small canals on a sampan, and, for a bit of adventure, opt to bike through the charming village to experience local life up close. Delight in a lunch of regional specialties served in an ancient house. This intimate tour is offered daily, promising a memorable journey along the Mekong.
CaiBe, Mekong Delta
8 hours, US$165pp
Private Tour
JOURNEYOverview
Overview
Escape daily life’s relentless hustle and bustle and embark on a captivating, personalized adventure to the enchanting Cai Be floating market! Pedal through the picturesque island of Tan Phong, where vibrant local culture flourishes, and warm-hearted residents welcome you with open arms. Marvel at the extraordinary craftsmanship of hammock weaving, where artisans skillfully transform banana leaves into stunning creations, and be mesmerized by the intricate art of knitting with water hyacinth, each piece telling its own story. As you glide peacefully on a traditional sampan through serene canals lined with lush water coconut trees, feel the gentle breeze and listen to the soothing sounds of nature surrounding you. Indulge in a scrumptious lunch at a historic local house, where you can savor an array of dishes bursting with the unique flavors of the Mekong, each bite a delightful celebration of the region’s rich culinary heritage.
JOURNEYHighlights
- Experience a private cruise along the majestic Mekong River aboard a charming wooden boat.
- Visit a local family and explore their fruit garden to enjoy seasonal fruits and sip tea.
- Bike through the village, stopping for photos and engaging with the friendly locals.
- Take a relaxing rowing sampan ride through the serene small canals.
- Savor lunch at an ancient house, featuring exquisite Mekong cuisine.
Highlights
- Experience a private cruise along the majestic Mekong River aboard a charming wooden boat.
- Visit a local family and explore their fruit garden to enjoy seasonal fruits and sip tea.
- Bike through the village, stopping for photos and engaging with the friendly locals.
- Take a relaxing rowing sampan ride through the serene small canals.
- Savor lunch at an ancient house, featuring exquisite Mekong cuisine.
JOURNEYItinerary
- Your driver & tourguide will pick you up at the hotel lobby at 8:00.
- Take a 2 hour private scenic transfer to Cai Be town, Mekong Delta with an experienced ESG escort.
- Upon arrival, embark on a wooden boat then cruise to Tan Phong island.
- Enjoy seasonal fresh fruits and the traditional Don Ca Tai Tu performed by local singers and musicians.
- Ride the bicycle through the island, experience the Mekong daily local living. (This activity is optional, please let us know if you can ride the bicycle when you book this trip).
- Stop for a visit at the Re rice-paper house, banana hammock weaving and water-hyacinth workshop
- Take a rowing sampan through peaceful canals then back onto the big boat
- Cruise to Mr. Kiet’s ancient house for lunch and home visit
- Visit the local workshop of coconut candy, sticky rice-wine, pop-rice/corn cake…
- Cruise back to the pier, drive back to Ho Chi Minh city. End of the trip.
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Itinerary
- Your driver & tourguide will pick you up at the hotel lobby at 8:00.
- Take a 2 hour private scenic transfer to Cai Be town, Mekong Delta with an experienced ESG escort.
- Upon arrival, embark on a wooden boat then cruise to Tan Phong island.
- Enjoy seasonal fresh fruits and the traditional Don Ca Tai Tu performed by local singers and musicians.
- Ride the bicycle through the island, experience the Mekong daily local living. (This activity is optional, please let us know if you can ride the bicycle when you book this trip).
- Stop for a visit at the Re rice-paper house, banana hammock weaving and water-hyacinth workshop
- Take a rowing sampan through peaceful canals then back onto the big boat
- Cruise to Mr. Kiet’s ancient house for lunch and home visit
- Visit the local workshop of coconut candy, sticky rice-wine, pop-rice/corn cake…
- Cruise back to the pier, drive back to Ho Chi Minh city. End of the trip.
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JOURNEYDates & Prices
Date of operations: We operate this tour daily and on request. We highly recommend booking in advance, at least 24-48 hours, to make sure we can provide the best service for you. Please note that this trip can be fully tailored to meet your preferred departure time, dates, and travel interests.
Price per person: from US$165/person, minimum of 2 persons.
What’s included:
> Experienced, knowledgeable English-speaking tour guide escort
> Round-trip transferred on a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
> Cruising tour on a private wooden boat with fresh coconut
> Biking tour (optional), sampan tour in Cai Be
> A nice lunch at the ancient house + 1 unit of drink: mineral water/soft drink/juice/local beer
> Complimentary pick up at your hotel lobby in district 1, 3, or Nha Rong port gate in district 4
What’s not included:
> Gratuities for your tour guide & driver
> 3.5% extra for tour payment made via Credit card or Payment link
Extra information that you need to know before you book this trip:
> Pick up and drop off will be at hotels in districts 1 & 3, or at the Saigon port gate in district 4
> Guest, to let our travel advisor know if there’s a food allergy or special food request upon placing your booking
> For a group request of more than 30 guests, please contact our hotline at (+84) 888-998-919 or (+84) 818-011-899 for assistance.
Dates & Prices
Date of operations: We operate this tour daily and on request. We highly recommend booking in advance, at least 24-48 hours, to make sure we can provide the best service for you. Please note that this trip can be fully tailored to meet your preferred departure time, dates, and travel interests.
Price per person: from US$165/person, minimum of 2 persons.
What’s included:
> Experienced, knowledgeable English-speaking tour guide escort
> Round-trip transferred on a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
> Cruising tour on a private wooden boat with fresh coconut
> Biking tour (optional), sampan tour in Cai Be
> A nice lunch at the ancient house + 1 unit of drink: mineral water/soft drink/juice/local beer
> Complimentary pick up at your hotel lobby in district 1, 3, or Nha Rong port gate in district 4
What’s not included:
> Gratuities for your tour guide & driver
> 3.5% extra for tour payment made via Credit card or Payment link
Extra information that you need to know before you book this trip:
> Pick up and drop off will be at hotels in districts 1 & 3, or at the Saigon port gate in district 4
> Guest, to let our travel advisor know if there’s a food allergy or special food request upon placing your booking
> For a group request of more than 30 guests, please contact our hotline at (+84) 888-998-919 or (+84) 818-011-899 for assistance.
