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Immerse yourself in the culinary and river culture of the Mekong Delta on an exclusive day tour from Ho Chi Minh City to Cai Be. Cruise the scenic Tien River past local stilt houses, glide along peaceful coconut-shaded canals aboard a traditional hand-rowed wooden sampan, and visit family craft workshops. Join an interactive hands-on cooking class in a riverside garden to prepare authentic Vietnamese delicacies before enjoying your freshly cooked feast.
Highlights:
Learn to cook authentic Vietnamese specialties with a friendly local host.
Savor your freshly prepared culinary creations in a peaceful riverside garden.
Drift through narrow, shaded palm canals aboard a traditional hand-rowed sampan.
Cruise the scenic Tien River and observe authentic riverside village life.
Visit local artisanal family workshops to taste honey tea and warm coconut candy.
Includes private air-conditioned vehicle transfers and dedicated licensed guide
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We will pick up and drop off at all hotels in Ho Chi Minh City
Itinerary
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1Ho Chi Minh City
Stop 1: Private Hotel Pickup & Drive to Cai Be Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes | Admission: Free Description: Meet your private guide and professional driver at your District 1 hotel lobby (7:30 AM). Enjoy a comfortable highway drive past scenic rice paddies toward Cai Be in Tien Giang province.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
2Cai Be
Stop 2: Tien River Cruise & Traditional Artisanal Workshops Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes | Admission: Included Description: Board your private motorized boat along the river. Observe authentic river life, visit family workshops to see how coconut candy and crispy popped rice are handcrafted, and taste warm treats.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
3Cai Be
Stop 3: Hand-Rowed Wooden Sampan in Shaded Canals Duration: 45 minutes | Admission: Included Description: Switch to a traditional wooden sampan gently rowed by a local villager. Glide deep through narrow, tranquil waterways completely sheltered beneath wild water coconut palm canopies
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Cai Be
Stop 4: Hands-On Vietnamese Cooking Class & Riverside Lunch Duration: 2 hours | Admission: Included Description: Head to a tranquil riverside garden homestead for an interactive cooking class. Learn the secrets of authentic Southern Vietnamese cuisine, roll traditional spring rolls (Cha Gio), and enjoy a delicious feast of your own culinary creations.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
5Ho Chi Minh City
Stop 5: Comfortable Highway Return Drive to Saigon Hotel Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes | Admission: Free Description: Reboard your private AC vehicle for a relaxing return highway drive to Ho Chi Minh City, arriving back at your hotel lobby around 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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