1 Day Mekong Tour: Cai Rang Floating Market & MyTho-Ben Tre [Group Tour price] With 4pax, cost is 99USD/pax

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ID: GYG791056-O-1286272
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Country: Vietnam

Duration: 12:00 hours


Description

[MORE PAX - LESS PRICE] Explore the most famous floating market in Mekong Delta, offers vibrant, bustling atmosphere. Enjoy a rowing boat under shadow of nipa palm trees in My Tho - Ben Tre Province.
5:00 am, depart from Ho Chi Minh City for a 3 - hour drive to the Mekong Delta. Leaving the bustling city behind, the scenery changes to views of rice paddies, beautiful orchards by the side of the road.
8:00 am, arrive at Can Tho city - the capital of the Southwest, start the day with a visit to Cai Rang Floating Market. While crossing the Mekong River, observe the daily activities of local people on the banks, see traditional - style houses in which the local people live as well as beautiful orchards, busy ships - building yards and bustling markets where they make their livelihood.
Having breakfast and coffee on the floating market. It is a wonderful experience when you can enjoy a delicious countrified breakfast, along with an unsteady feeling whenever the waves hit the side of the boat that will make you feel excited.
After that, tour guide takes you to some traditional workshops. You have a great time learning how locals make “Hu Tieu” (rice vermicelli). They are soft, flat, slippery and slightly chewy. Then, the boat carries you to another place to enjoy pineapple (known as the queen of fruits) that is fresh and delicious. The seller will peel the pineapple on the spot for you to enjoy right on the boat.
10:00 am, after paying a visit to the colorful floating market check-out and disembark before exploring My Tho - Ben Tre Province
11:30 pm, upon arrival in My Tho City, embark on a motor boat to take a leisurely cruise on the Mekong River to Ben Tre Province - a coconut fruit king dom. Hop on a horse cart or Lambro motor - tricycle for special lunch which was once the iconic vehicle and main means of transportation in South Vietnam (dating back to the 1960s) . Watch around peaceful villages and have a better understanding of the life of rustic people.
12:30 pm, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant with many specialties such as: deep fried elephant ear fish, sticky rice ball, hot pot etc. After enjoying a delicious lunch, relax on hammocks or cycling around the village to see what local life is like.
Continue to explore the Mekong Delta, board the motorboat again to go to a coconut candy workshop, learn how to make it and try sweet candies. This region is also famous for the production of coconut candies.
Following the trip to a bee farm, sip a cup of delicious honey tea with kumquat from the bee farm where thousands of honey bees taking honey from longan flowers
Troll through the small orchard to get a closer look at delta life on hand – rowed boat, go through the hidden maze of small water palm trees draped canals.
Next, enjoy the melody of traditional folk music which is an indispensable spiritual cultural activity in Mekong Delta people’s lives and officially recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity while tasting some tropical fruits.
4:00 pm, back on board, the motorboat will cruise back to the pier before returning to Ho Chi Minh City.
5:30 pm, drop off the hotel . Rest of the day is at leisure.

Highlights

  • Wake up and experience the floating market
  • Cruise tributaries of Mekong River and interact with locals
  • Experience being hand-rowed in a sampan under the shady water-coconut trees
  • Enjoy fresh coconut juice, tropical fruits
  • Visit a traditional workshop where they produce coconut candies, honey tea etc

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Shared the services with other passengers on our incredible Vietnam group tours. BIG PROMOTION PRICE: More passenger - Less expense. Guaranteed departure.
Wear comfortable walking shoes as there will be a moderate amount of walking involved.
Be prepared for hot and humid weather; bring a hat and sunscreen.
Respect the site's rules and regulations to preserve its historical integrity.
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.