Mekong delta 1 day – Cai Be floating market
Duration
1 Day
Departure time
07:30 AM
Departure
Ho Chi Minh
Tour Type
1 day
Overview
Mekong delta 1 Day – Cai Be floating market. This trip will take you to Tien Giang to visit Cai Be floating market. This is not only a place to exchange agricultural products and is a great destination for tourists to visit. Visiting Tan Phong Island, you will be immersed in the life and activities of the people here in the most honest and lively way. Favored by nature for beautiful scenery, and cool climate.
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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.
Itinerary
Cai Be floating market - Tan Phong Island full day
In the morning
07:30 AM: Depart for Cai Be by van/bus via Trung Luong Expressway. Depart for Mekong Delta 1 Day – Cai Be Floating Market.
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.
Cai Be Floating Market
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.
Tan Phong Island
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.
In the afternoon
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 Kiet’s ancient house.
Ba Kiet’s 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 Mekong Delta 1 Day – Cai Be Floating Market.
We also organize other tours, you can refer: 5 Days 4 Nights Ho Chi Minh – Mekong Delta – Cai Be, Mekong Delta to Phnom Penh 3 days 2 nights
Included/Excluded
- High-quality Bus
- Mineral water
- Boat trips in the Mekong delta
- English speaking guide
- All entrance fees
- Bikes
- Lunch as indicated in the program
- Travel insurance
- Personal fees & tips
- Other services not mentioned in the inclusions
Policy
- Under 4 years old: free, the parent pays the fee if having any rising fee
- From 4 years old – less than 9 years old: 75% adult rate
- From 9 years old and more than: 100% adult rate
- Two adults can accompany up to 2 children under 9 years old, the third child will be charged 100% of the fare. In case a child is accompanied by only 1 adult, that child will be charged as an adult
- Cancellation 2 days in advance is subject to 80% of the total cost
- Cancellation 1 day in advance is subject to 100% of the total cost
- Cancellation of the booking must be requested by email or by phone (Zalo/ Whatsapp/ Viber)
- Elephant Travel is not responsible for any unreceived and unconfirmed cancellation requests to you. In this case, a cancellation or cancellation fee will apply
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