Full-Day Mekong and Floating Market Tour from Ho Chi Minh City

1 day
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About this activity
Following arrival to Cai Be, your cruise will start with the Cai Be Colorful Floating Market and cruise, amidst local barges full of fruits and vegetables. Then, an optional stop can be made at local workshops where you can see how rice paste, coconut candy, pop-rice and pop-corn are made. At the craft village, you will learn how some of the most famous specialty products are manufactured, such as fish sauce, soy sauce and cooking salt. A delicious lunch will be served under the shade of orchards on An Binh Island.

After lunch, the rowing boat will take you deeper into the countryside through smaller canals, where you'll be able to enjoy the stunning scenery and the peaceful atmosphere. You will get the chance to observe traditional houses made of wood and palm tree leaves and witness some activities of the local farmers.

You will have the opportunity to interact with locals and watch how they catch fish or collect fruit following the ancestral ways of Mekong Delta. You will also have the option to stop by the nursery garden, where you can communicate with successful farmers and enjoy a variety of fruit and homemade rice wine while listening to the traditional music.

At the end of the day, your boat will take you to a floating village to see how people farm catfish under the houses before your tour concludes.
Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off from District 1
  • Boat trip
  • Lunch of Vietnamese cuisine
  • English-speaking guide
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
Not included
  • Beverages and other meals are not mentioned in the program
  • Personal expenses
  • Any additional expenses caused by reasons beyond control such as natural calamities (typhoon, floods), flight delays, rescheduling or cancellations, any accidents, medical evacuations, riots, strikes etc.
  • Gratuities
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking. Vegetarian option available.
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Features
Tourism
95% Cultural
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