PICK UP:                 07:00 AM (the time of pick up depends on customer’s hotel/ accommodation’s exact position).

RETURN:                18:00 – 18:30 pm

ROUTE:                   HCMC – Cai Be – Tien Giang  – HCMC

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Having a boat ride to the remaining site of a wholesale floating market on Tien River, which was once famous many years ago.
• 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.

07:30 AM: Depart for Cai Be by car/van via Trung Luong Expressway.

Upon arrival in Cai Be, have a boat ride to the remaining site of a renowned wholesale floating market on the Tien River many years ago. This site entitles you to know something about the local trading habit that has changed due to the age of the modern society when more terrestrial transportation and high-technique of agriculture have dominated everywhere. 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.

PRICE FOR PER PERSON: 35USD

      ***Please note: Drop off time is subject to traffic, weather…so the finished time could be later than expecting.

Pick up at meting point (112 Tran Hung Dao street, ward Pham Ngu Lao, district 1) at: 07:30 AM

Pick up and transfer to the centrally located hotel/accommodation in Dist 1, Ho Chi Minh City:

+ Time pick up is 7:00- 7:15 AM, customer must be present at the lobby on that time.  (The time of pick up depends on your accommodation’s exact position).

+ We just offers pickup service to customers at the hotels located in the center of District 1, in more detail consisting of streets: Lý Tự Trọng, Lê Thánh Tôn, Trương Định, Nguyễn An Ninh, Phan Chu Trinh, Lưu Văn Lang, Lê Anh Xuân, Đồng Khởi, Nguyễn Huệ, Thi Sách, Thủ Khoa Huân, Thái Văn Lung, Mạc Thị Bưởi, Hồ Huấn Nghiệp, Nguyễn Thái Bình, Lê Thị Hồng Gấm, Bùi Thị Xuân, Sương Nguyệt Anh and Ký Con.

+ The exact pickup time in the above prescribed ranges varies according to the position of the customers’ hotels or the pickup points required. Because of the traffic rule, the hotels/accommodations which located in the alley will be not served the pickup service.

We are not responsible for your lateness.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults, otherwise they will be subject to the adult rate. A surcharge maybe applied to the bookings with 2 or more children.

Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat and the tour inclusions. Please advise the supplier if you have from 1 infant at time of booking.