1-Day Mekong Delta Tour: Less-Touristy Cai Be & Vinh Long(Max 10)
from $35.00
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Overview
Explore life along the Mekong River, a vital waterway flowing through six countries. Known as the “Nine Dragons” in Vietnam, it features floating villages, ancient houses, and vibrant markets. This tour offers a deep dive into local culture with a rowing boat trip, chocolate tasting, a cooking class, kayaking, and village cycling—blending relaxation, adventure, and discovery.
What to Expect
✔️ Authentic local experiences on both land and water
✔️ Traditional chocolate and coconut candy production
✔️ Sampan boat ride through picturesque canals
✔️ Fresh tropical fruit tasting & traditional folk music
✔️ Hands-on cooking class with local ingredients
✔️ Kayaking and biking in a peaceful Mekong village
✔️ Small group experience for a more personalized tour
9 hours
Pickup or meet at start point
HANA TOURIST, 20/13 Nguyen Truong To Street, District 4, Ho Chi Minh City
Itinerary
- 1Stop
Ho Chi Minh City - Cai Be - Vinh Long • 07:30-8:00 AM: Pick up from your hotel and depart for the Mekong Delta. Enjoy scenic views of lush rice paddies and tropical fruit plantations. • Chocolate Factory Visit: Arrive at a local chocolate manufacturing site to see how Mekong farmers produce their signature chocolate sweets.
- 2Cai Be
• Traditional Handicraft Workshops: In Cai Be, witness how locals make traditional products such as pop rice cakes, rice wine, rice paper, and coconut candies. • Sampan Boat Ride: Board a traditional sampan boat to explore scenic waterways, passing through fruit orchards and apple mangrove trees. • Tropical Fruit Tasting & Traditional Music: Enjoy fresh seasonal fruits while listening to traditional folk songs performed by local artists. • Bee Farm Visit: Learn about honey production and taste freshly brewed honey tea. • Cooking Class & Lunch: Participate in a hands-on cooking class to prepare Mekong specialties like spring rolls, pancakes, and the famous Giant Elephant Ear Fish. Enjoy a delicious meal at a local leaf-roof restaurant. • Leisure Activities: After lunch, relax in a hammock, take a kayak ride along the river, or cycle through the peaceful village. • 04:30 PM: Depart for Ho Chi Minh City. • 06:30 PM: Drop-off at your hotel.
What's included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Boat trips, Biking and Kayaking, Drinking water, cooking class
- vegetarian upon request
Not included
- Personal expense, Gratuities (optional)
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
