MEKONG DELTA TOUR TO CAI BE – TAN PHONG ISLAND FULL DAY
HIGHLIGHTS:
Tasting fresh fruits while enjoying Vietnamese traditional folk music
Visiting distinctive family businesses where the locals make coconut candy and crispy rice popcorn mills.
Deeply exploring the local village on foot and through handlebars.
Approaching features of the typical, traditional Vietnamese architectural styles from an ancient house.
ITINERARY:
07:0-7:30am pick you up at hotel around district 1 ,
07:30 AM: 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 at aroun 18:00
***Please note: Drop off time is subject to traffic, weather...so the finished time could be later than expecting.
Inclusions: : A/c van/bus sightseeing as per program, pick up and transfer (centrally located hotel in Dist1 , HCMC); mineral water ; Boat trips in the Mekong delta, English speaking guide, all entrance fees, bikes, lunch as indicated in the program.
Exclusions: Travel insurance, personal costs & tips, other services not mentioned in the inclusions.
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