Mekong Delta Day Trip: Tân Lập Forest, Local Food & Village Life

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12 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Leave the busy city behind and join us for a warm, authentic journey into the heart of the Mekong Delta, where you’ll slow down, connect with local people, taste homemade flavors, and discover the peaceful beauty of Long An.

Itinerary & Activities:
6:30AM: Pick-up in Ho Chi Minh City and depart for Long An.
7:15AM: Enjoy a local breakfast.
8:00AM: Visit a pineapple garden and learn about local farming.
10:00AM: Explore Tân Lập Floating Village: walk around 2 km through the cajuput forest, discover its ecosystem, take a traditional rowing boat through small canals, make Vietnamese mini pancakes (Bánh Khọt), and enjoy lotus tea.
12:30PM: Visit a local family's home, enjoy homemade lunch, and learn about their daily life.
2:00PM: Explore a local market, discover local market culture, taste seasonal fruits and refreshments.
3:00PM: Depart for Ho Chi Minh City.
6:30PM: Expected arrival in Saigon.

The itinerary may vary depending on traffic, weather, and other unforeseen circumstances.

What's Included

Bottled water
Lunch
Breakfast
Coffee and/or Tea
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
OR
Meeting point

We would to meet you up in front of Saigon Opera House.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 12 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Tay Ninh Province

    Tour will pick you up at 6:30 AM. After that, the itinerary will be as follows: 7:15 AM, we will stop for breakfast. Explore the pineapple farm: Experience local life by harvesting pineapples and enjoying Long An’s fresh, juicy fruit. And then Transfer to Tân Lập Floating Village, located in Long An Province. (The travel time will be approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.)

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Lang Noi Tan Lap

    Explore the natural beauty of the Mekong Delta. You will experience activities such as: • Walking through the cajuput forest (around 2 km) • Discovering the ecosystem and plants of the ecological forest • Taking a traditional rowing boat through small canals • Making Vietnamese mini pancakes (Bánh Khọt) and enjoying lotus tea

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Tay Ninh Province

    You will visit a local family’s house for lunch, explore their home, and learn about their daily life. After that, you will visit a local market, learn stories about the market culture, buy some fruits, and enjoy local refreshments. On our way back to Ho Chi Minh City, we’ll make a stop at one of the largest agricultural markets in the Đồng Tháp Mười region. You’ll find a wide variety of fresh vegetables, fruits, and local specialties from different parts of the region. Around 3:00 PM, we will back to Ho Chi Minh City. The return journey to Ho Chi Minh City is expected to take about 2–3 hours, depending on traffic conditions.

    7 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Vietnam Vibes Tour

Tags

Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Car Tours
Food & Drink
DSA non-compliant
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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