We will have a boat ride to the remaining site of a wholesale floating market on Tien River, which was once famous many years ago. Then we'll approach features of the typical, traditional Vietnamese architectural styles from an ancient house.
HIGHLIGHTS:
-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
We pick up the guests in District # 1 or go to our meeting Point: 112 Tran Hung Dao Street
For the guests stay outside of district 1, please go to our meeting Point: 112 Tran Hung Dao
GROUP SIZE: 25 pax PICK UP: 07:00 AM(the time of pick up depends on customer’s hotel/ accommodation’s exact position). RETURN: 18:00 – 18:30 pm ROUTE: HCMC – Cai Be - Tien Giang – HCMC Pick up and 07:30 AM: Depart for Cai Be by van/bus via Trung Luong Expressway.
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. 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.
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. 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 Kiệt’s ancient house. Take a boat ride back to Cai Be and meet your bus for the trip back to Ho Chi Minh City.
About 18h00 pm to 18h30 pm, we will drop off you back to hotels/stays in District 1. Tour end
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