1-Day Mekong Delta Tour: Less-Touristy Cai Be & Vinh Long(Max 10)
Overview
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Explore life along the Mekong River, a vital waterway flowing through six countries. Known as the "Nine Dragons" in Vietnam, it features floating villages, ancient houses, and vibrant markets. This tour offers a deep dive into local culture with a rowing boat trip, chocolate tasting, a cooking class, kayaking, and village cycling—blending relaxation, adventure, and discovery.
What to Expect
✔️ Authentic local experiences on both land and water
✔️ Traditional chocolate and coconut candy production
✔️ Sampan boat ride through picturesque canals
✔️ Fresh tropical fruit tasting & traditional folk music
✔️ Hands-on cooking class with local ingredients
✔️ Kayaking and biking in a peaceful Mekong village
✔️ Small group experience for a more personalized tour
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Boat trips, Biking and Kayaking, Drinking water, cooking class
vegetarian upon request
Personal expense, Gratuities (optional)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Ho Chi Minh City - Cai Be - Vinh Long • 07:30-8:00 AM: Pick up from your hotel and depart for the Mekong Delta. Enjoy scenic views of lush rice paddies and tropical fruit plantations. • Chocolate Factory Visit: Arrive at a local chocolate manufacturing site to see how Mekong farmers produce their signature chocolate sweets.
Cai Be
• Traditional Handicraft Workshops: In Cai Be, witness how locals make traditional products such as pop rice cakes, rice wine, rice paper, and coconut candies. • Sampan Boat Ride: Board a traditional sampan boat to explore scenic waterways, passing through fruit orchards and apple mangrove trees. • Tropical Fruit Tasting & Traditional Music: Enjoy fresh seasonal fruits while listening to traditional folk songs performed by local artists. • Bee Farm Visit: Learn about honey production and taste freshly brewed honey tea. • Cooking Class & Lunch: Participate in a hands-on cooking class to prepare Mekong specialties like spring rolls and the famous Giant Elephant Ear Fish. Enjoy a delicious meal at a local leaf-roof restaurant. • Leisure Activities: After lunch, relax in a hammock, take a kayak ride along the river, or cycle through the peaceful village. • 04:30 PM: Depart for Ho Chi Minh City. • 06:30 PM: Drop-off at your hotel.
Options
Private Tour
Outdoor/kayaking/ boat trip
Deluxe Private Tour: Flexible departure time with private services. We shall need you to advise us of your desired time.
Duration: 1 day
Vietnamese lunch: join cooking class
From Ho Chi Minh City: to Mekong Delta (Cai Be - Vinh Long) - Ho Chi Minh City
Brand New Minivan
Pickup included
Shared Group Of 10 Max
outdoor/kayaking/boat trip
Deluxe Small Group tour: The tour that you will join with the other tourists of 10 maximum. We do pick up and drop off at your hotel
Duration: 9 hours: Flexible 9-10 hours
Vietnamese lunch: Join cooking class
From Ho Chi Minh City: to Mekong Delta (Cai Be - Vinh Long) - Ho Chi Minh City
Brand New Minivan
Pickup included
Reviews
289 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
High value. A lot gets...
Lila H,
Jan 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00High value. A lot gets squeezed into this one day trip! It's a great way to see an area very different from HCMC
Misleading your description.
carl d,
Jun 9, 2023
- Viator
1.00Description of tour was a little misleading. Went because it mentioned visiting a floating market and we never saw one. I even asked the tour guide and her answer was very confusing but said we would not visit. Even when we requested to not do other activities to see it she said no. Tour itself was boring and didn’t learn too much. Wouldn’t do again.
Good fun day experience.
Chris G,
Mar 22, 2023
- Viator
5.00Fun day and well organised and our guide was very entertaining and knowledgeable. Recommend as a good day out.
Day trip is too little to really see anything.
Steve G,
Feb 28, 2023
- Viator
4.00This is a small glimpse of the area. I you have more time, do a multi-day tour, because the 5 hrs of driving is not worth the small view of the Mekong area you get. Our tour guide (Van) was fantastic though.
Had a very nice tour to...
Jen T,
Feb 24, 2023
- Viator
4.00Had a very nice tour to Mekong Delta. Our guide was very nice and educated us on how the Mekong River people live along the river. Enjoyed the day.
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