2 days 1 night homestay tour to Cai Be – Tan Phong island to immerse into seasonal picturesque rice fields and water way of the Mekong Delta region; explore Cai Be town which known as the basket of fruit in the lower part of the Mekong River. Taste the local specialties, wander into the small villages to visit the orchard, fruit plantation and enjoy the traditional southern Vietnamese folk music, homestay overnight with local farmers, cycle in the island paths and bring home nice pictures of real Mekong delta…
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2 Days 1 Night – hotel pickup/drop off.
Experience the rustic Mekong homestay tour to Cai Be which known as the basket of fruit in the lower part of the Mekong River. Taste the local specialties, wander into the small villages to visit the orchard, fruit plantation and enjoy the traditional southern Vietnamese folk music, homestay overnight with local farmers, cycle in the island paths and bring home nice pictures of real Mekong delta…
6.30-7.00 Pick up at your hotel in HCMC and begin the trip to Cai Be. Upon arrival in Cai Be, have a boat ride to remaining site of a very renowned wholesale Cai Be floating market on 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. Visit a small family business to see how coconut candy and crispy rice popcorn are made. Then wander into the small villages to visit the orchard and fruit plantation, accompanied by traditional southern Vietnamese folk music.
Keep sailing to Vinh Long through a series of small canals to experience the charms of the Upper Mekong Delta. Arrive in Tan Phong Island, the green pearl where you can immerse yourself in nature. Enjoy your cooking experience and learn how to prepare special Vietnamese dishes. Food cooked by yourself and fresh river food served in the heart of the garden. Relax on the hammocks to get back your energy.
Ride a bike around the village path with fruit orchards and bonsai garden. Meet the local islanders to learn more about the local daily life in the Mekong delta. Meet our local guide and transfer to the island for the the night homestay experience with the local people.
After meeting your home stay hosts, you’re free to walk around the house and village to explore the countryside. You will prepare your own dinner (Vietnamese dishes) with help from your host. Overnight homestay with your hospitable island hosts.
After breakfast, you will go on visiting Mr Ba Duc’s ancient house. It’s one of several houses preserved in harmonious combination of two architectural styles: Vietnamese and French, whose shape is unique to the colonial period.
You also visit a rice husking mill to learn about the procedure for rice production. Mekong Delta is popular for its own unique charm. In Cai Be, a lot of materials are still hand-crafted, such as: “Cham La”, the coconut leaves used to weave the roofs of homes. If you want to see how bricks are made, you’ll see it here.
After lunch at a restaurant, return to HCMC. Trip ends in Ho Chi Minh City around 5:30 PM
