I. Trip Overview
Discovering the Enchanting World of the Mekong Delta and Floating Marketexperience with Cooking Class. Throughout the entire trip, the underlying significance is to immerse yourself in the vibrant local culture, fostering meaningful connections with the community and savoring the rich tapestry of experiences.
One of the most thrilling aspects of the Mekong Delta and Floating Market tour is the exploration of Cai Rang Floating Market, renowned as the largest in the region. This bustling market provides a firsthand experience of vibrant trading activities between vendors and shoppers, negotiating for the best deals.
With a small group size capped at 10 people, our commitment to personalized attention ensures ample opportunities for questions and interactions with the locals.
Our commitment extends beyond the market scene. We place a strong emphasis on supporting local communities and fostering sustainable tourism. By engaging in cultural activities such as cooking classes and visiting local villages, travelers not only gain insights into the rich cultural heritage of the Mekong Delta but also contribute to its preservation.
Moreover, we collaborates with local guides and service providers, ensuring that a significant portion of the tour fees directly benefits the local community.
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II. Map of Mekong Delta and Floating Market
III. What You’ll Do
Day 1: Saigon – Cai Be – Vinh Long – Can Tho
- Get picked up at your accommodation in the city center and drive to Cai Be for a boat trip on the river.
- Taste local fruits and enjoy coconut juice on the boat.
- Visit local crafts, including handicrafts made with water hyacinth and Banana leaf hammocks.
- Explore the making of Coconut candy and pop Rice.
- Take a rowing boat through small canals surrounded by mangroves.
- Have lunch at a local home.
- Enjoy the highlight of the day: a long boat trip crossing the Tien River to Vinh Long Province.
- Drive to Can Tho and overnight at Bamboo Eco Village Can Tho.
- Have dinner at the homestay village.
- Stay in a tropical double bed room with AC for a comfortable night.
Day 2: Can Tho – Cai Rang – Saigon
- Start your day with morning Vietnamese Milk Coffee and a delicious breakfast while enjoying the scenic surroundings.
- Take a boat trip to visit Cai Rang Floating Market, the largest floating market in the Mekong Delta.
- Witness the vibrant trading and exchanging of goods on the boats. Consider having another cup of Coffee to fully immerse yourself in the experience of making purchases from a local boat.
- Visit a Rice Noodle-making shop on the river.
- Explore the local village by Bicycle.
- Participate in a cooking class to learn how to make Vietnamese Pancakes (bánh xèo) and enjoy a hands-on DIY lunch.
- Bid farewell with cherished memories and a heart full of love.
IV. What’s included
- Enjoy two set-menu lunches during the tour (vegan/vegetarian options available).
- Indulge in one breakfast and one dinner (vegan/vegetarian options available).
- Stay for one night at a local homestay in a double or triple room. Solo travelers will share a twin room.
- Travel in a comfortable A/C 16-seater van with pick-up and drop-off in District 1 and 4.
- Benefit from the guidance of a well-experienced English-speaking guide.
- Experience all boat trips and bicycle rides.
- Participate in a fruit and Cooking Class.
- Stay refreshed with coconut juice and a complimentary bottle of water.
- Access all sightseeing tickets.
V. What’s excluded
- Anything not mentioned above.
- Gratitude.
- Single room upgrade for single traveler.
VI. Durion
- Departure: 7:30 AM
- Drop off time: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM (the second day)
VI. Cancellation Policy
- To receive a complete refund, please cancel your booking at least 48 hours before the scheduled start date of the experience.
- Children under 4 years old are free
- Children from 5 years old to 12 years old: $129
HAPPY TRAVEL!
Mia E –
Amazing trip, AMAAAZING TOURGUIDE
The trip was amaaaaaazing! Packed with may impressions and activities on the first day already. Our tourguide Eddie welcomed us gently and was very attentive throughout the hole trip. We were able to experience local transportation systems, food and music, and could „take part“ in local businesses. Eddie was very patient with us being fascinated, but kept being organised and made it seem like every activity has been waiting just for us. The program was packed with insights of different kind and Eddie seemed to know an answer to EVERY ONE of our endless questions concerning all kinds of topics (politics,economics,architecture,history etc…)
In our case he even helped us by organising a home stay and a separate transport back and made sure we were okay even days after the tour ended.
All in all: an amazing trip, made even better by the amazing Eddie !
Adventure713727 –
Great experience
This was an amazing experience, 100% recommended! Thuan was the most professional, friendly and knowledgeable guide, super eager to show us the beauty and traditions of the Mekong delta.
We loved our tour and we wish we could do another experience with him 🙂
Laura S –
I recommend the tour- the first day was nice trips to different fruit farms and boat rides to islands and small channels in the river. Can tho was a good night stop and the hotel was very nice. The boats at the floating market were super interesting to see.