Cai Be: Floating Markets and Mekong Delta Tour
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Your guide
A day in the Mekong Delta at Cai Be: river boats, fruit and folk music, coconut candy and village cycling.
Highlights
- Boat trip through the Cai Be waterways in the Mekong Delta
- Fresh tropical fruit with live traditional folk music
- Family-run coconut candy workshop
- Explore a village on foot and by bicycle
- Traditional Mekong houses and everyday rural life
What's included
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- Private guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- All boat transport
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bike rental
Not included
- Tips or gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
Know before you go
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes and bring sun protection
- Hotel pickups commence prior to this time
Cancellation policy: Free until 24 hours before: Full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start. After that, no refund.
Cancel within that window and you get your full deposit back. After it, you do not get your deposit back. If the guide cancels, you always get your deposit back.
What you'll do
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Ho Chi Minh
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Guests will be picked up from the accommodation in District 1 and District 4 before the tour start. The pickup usually takes around 30 minutes. Then, the tour will head to Mekong, Ben Tre
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Mekong Delta Cai Be with Orchard and Cycling-Ancient House
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Depart for Cai Be by car/van via Trung Luong Expressway. 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. 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. Take a boat ride back to Cai Be and meet your bus for the trip back to Ho Chi Minh City. End your trip
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