Cai Be Mekong Delta Tour: Cooking Class, Cycling & Craft Villages
- Discover the rich heritage of the Mekong Delta's traditional craft villages and river culture—while traditional floating markets have diminished due to urbanization, we're committed to preserving and sharing authentic cultural experiences.
- Embrace local traditions through captivating folk music performances, visits to ancient homes, and hands-on authentic Vietnamese cuisine experiences.
- Enjoy the perfect balance of relaxation and adventure amidst the Mekong Delta's serene beauty, with engaging activities like canal paddling and countryside cycling.
- Support sustainable tourism practices that help preserve local communities, traditional livelihoods, and the environment in this rapidly changing region.
- Travel with ease thanks to our convenient pick-up and drop-off services from Ho Chi Minh City.
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Join In Group (25 pax/ group)
Joining group tour: This trip is a full day with a group size of 25 pax, an English tour guide, entrance fee, lunch, hotel pick up and transfer.
Pickup included
What's included in Cai Be Mekong Delta Tour: Cooking Class, Cycling & Craft Villages
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Cai Be
Discover the enchanting allure of the Mekong Delta in Cai Be, a region brimming with cultural treasures and natural beauty. This immersive experience offers a captivating blend of traditional charm and modern adventure. Your adventure begins at 07:30 AM with a departure for Cai Be via the Trung Luong Expressway. Your journey begins with a captivating excursion to the remnants of the renowned floating market on the Tien River, where vibrant life pulsates amidst the water.
Cai Be
Immerse yourself in a sensory feast of Mekong Delta's vibrant tropical fruits, their flavors enhanced by the melodic strains of traditional Vietnamese music. Authentic craft villages are visited, showcasing generational skills passed down through countless years. Delicate coconut candies and airy rice popcorn are produced using time-honored techniques, witnessed firsthand. These family enterprises, integral to the region’s cultural heritage and economic well-being, provide a captivating insight into sustainable practices. The captivating sounds and sights are uniquely unforgettable.
Tan Phong
Journey through meticulously maintained antique homes, experiencing Vietnam's architectural legacy firsthand. Intricate wooden frameworks, carved ornamentation, and balanced designs within these historic residences showcase past generations' refined artistry and cultural ideals. Unique characteristics highlighting traditional Vietnamese architecture's seamless Mekong Delta climate adaptation are expertly illuminated by your guide, revealing beautifully functional spaces enduring for centuries. The homes' preservation is a testament to enduring design.
Inclusions
- Boat trip & entrance fees in Mekong Delta
- English speaking guide
- A/c van for sightseeing as per program
- Pick up and transfer at the centrally located hotel in Dist 1 ( Ho Chi Minh City)
- 1 lunch at the local restaurant with Vietnamese cuisine
- Pick-up and drop off at the hotels is not centrally located
- Travel insurance; Tax & Tip; Personal expenses
- Other services not mentioned in the inclusions
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
- Extra surcharge may apply for pickup outside of District 1 in Ho Chi Minh City
- For the centrally located hotels in Dist 1 where we can not pick up and transfer because of the traffic rules, please contact the local supplier for support.
- Please note that the return time is subject to traffic conditions, for which the tour operator is not responsible
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
* Pick up and transfer to the centrally located hotel/accommodation in District 1 (except Đa Kao Ward, Tan Dinh Ward) from the following 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, 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. * If you are not staying on any of the above streets, please make your own way to the meeting point (112 Trần Hưng Đạo Street, District 1, Hồ Chí Minh City). * The pickup time in the above-prescribed ranges varies according to the position of the customers’ hotels or the required pickup points. * Show the mobile or printed voucher to the staff before commencing the activity.
Meeting / End Points
- ***Meeting point is located in the backpacker area and recommended to come is a taxi or Grab. ***The meeting point address: 112 Trần Hưng Đạo Street, ward Phạm Ngũ Lão, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
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Ticket Redemption
• The pickup time is 07:00 - 7:15 AM in the morning at the hotel centrally located in Dist 1, be present at the lobby on time. • For the hotel/accommodations outside the city center and Dist 1 where we do not pick up, please be present at 7:15 AM at 112 Trần Hưng Đạo Street, Ward Phạm Ngũ Lão, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City *** Note: 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 located in the alley will be not served the pickup service, so please contact the local supplier for support. (Local hotline: +84 978 5412) • We are not responsible for your lateness. • Hotel pickups commence prior to this time