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.
Mekong Delta
8 hours, US$ 195pp
Private Guided Tours
JOURNEY
Overview
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.
JOURNEY
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.
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.
JOURNEY
Itinerary
Get ready for an unforgettable, full-day adventure into the enchanting Mekong River Delta, home to over 25 million friendly faces! The Mekong River, one of the globe’s great waterways, stretches an impressive 2,790 miles to the South China Sea. In Vietnam, this lush delta bursts with vibrant rice paddies, sweet sugarcane fields, and fragrant orchards filled with bananas, coconuts, and mangos.
Your journey kicks off with a picturesque drive from your hotel, passing delightful farming communities that enrich the landscape. Get ready to hop aboard a traditional longboat in Cai Be, where you’ll immerse yourself in the serene beauty of the winding canals and witness the lively routines of families living along the river. For those looking for a little more adventure, there’s an optional bike ride through the charming fruit gardens.
Once you arrive in the welcoming village of Binh Hoa Phuoc, you’ll be invited into a local farmer’s home. Here, you can explore a colorful garden and delight your taste buds with a selection of exotic fruits and fragrant tea while connecting with your generous hosts. Next, peek into a workshop where you can watch traditional rice and corn popping techniques in action—then enjoy these delightful, sweet treats for yourself. At lunch, savor the flavors of Mekong fried fish and other delicious Vietnamese dishes served in a historic house in Dong Hoa Hiep.
As your day winds down, you’ll return to your hotel, filled with cherished memories of the breathtaking Mekong River Delta. Please keep in mind that travel time typically averages around two to two and a half hours each way, with the possibility of some traffic.
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Itinerary
Get ready for an unforgettable, full-day adventure into the enchanting Mekong River Delta, home to over 25 million friendly faces! The Mekong River, one of the globe’s great waterways, stretches an impressive 2,790 miles to the South China Sea. In Vietnam, this lush delta bursts with vibrant rice paddies, sweet sugarcane fields, and fragrant orchards filled with bananas, coconuts, and mangos.
Your journey kicks off with a picturesque drive from your hotel, passing delightful farming communities that enrich the landscape. Get ready to hop aboard a traditional longboat in Cai Be, where you’ll immerse yourself in the serene beauty of the winding canals and witness the lively routines of families living along the river. For those looking for a little more adventure, there’s an optional bike ride through the charming fruit gardens.
Once you arrive in the welcoming village of Binh Hoa Phuoc, you’ll be invited into a local farmer’s home. Here, you can explore a colorful garden and delight your taste buds with a selection of exotic fruits and fragrant tea while connecting with your generous hosts. Next, peek into a workshop where you can watch traditional rice and corn popping techniques in action—then enjoy these delightful, sweet treats for yourself. At lunch, savor the flavors of Mekong fried fish and other delicious Vietnamese dishes served in a historic house in Dong Hoa Hiep.
As your day winds down, you’ll return to your hotel, filled with cherished memories of the breathtaking Mekong River Delta. Please keep in mind that travel time typically averages around two to two and a half hours each way, with the possibility of some traffic.
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Dates & Prices
Dates of operation: We operate this tour everyday, and highly recommend you to book this experience in advance at least 24 hours before the desired departure time so we can prepare the best services for you. FYI, this experience can be fully tailored to meet your expected departure time, dates and travel interests.
Price per pax: US 185$/pax, minimum of 2 pax.
What’s included:
> Experienced knowledgeable English-speaking tour-guide escort
> Round-trip transferred on comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
> Cruising tour on private wooden boat with fresh coconut
> Biking tour (optional), sampan tour in CaiBe
> A nice lunch at the ancient house + 1 unit of drink: mineral water/soft drink/juice/local beer
> Complimetary pick up at your hotel lobby in distric 1,3 or Nha Rong port gate in district 4
What’s not included:
> Gratuities for your tour-guide & driver
> 3.5% extra for tour payment made via Credit card or Payment link
Extra infomation that you need to know before you book this experience:
> Pick up and drop off will be at hotels in district 1 & 3 or at the Saigon port gate in district 4
> Guest to let our travel advisor know if there’s food allergy or special food request upon placing your booking
> For a group request more than 30 guests, please contact us or call our hotline at (+84) 888-998-919 to get a better price.
Dates & Prices
Dates of operation: We operate this tour everyday, and highly recommend you to book this experience in advance at least 24 hours before the desired departure time so we can prepare the best services for you. FYI, this experience can be fully tailored to meet your expected departure time, dates and travel interests.
Price per pax: US 185$/pax, minimum of 2 pax.
What’s included:
> Experienced knowledgeable English-speaking tour-guide escort
> Round-trip transferred on comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
> Cruising tour on private wooden boat with fresh coconut
> Biking tour (optional), sampan tour in CaiBe
> A nice lunch at the ancient house + 1 unit of drink: mineral water/soft drink/juice/local beer
> Complimetary pick up at your hotel lobby in distric 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 infomation that you need to know before you book this experience:
> Pick up and drop off will be at hotels in district 1 & 3 or at the Saigon port gate in district 4
> Guest to let our travel advisor know if there’s food allergy or special food request upon placing your booking
> For a group request more than 30 guests, please contact us or call our hotline at (+84) 888-998-919 to get a better price.
