Full-Day Tour of Cai Rang Floating Market, Vinh Long (An Binh Islet) and Cai Be
Highlights
Cai Be, Vinh Long, Can Tho
boating, cultural, Eco Tourism
Group Tour
1 Day
Easy
English
Description
Explore the nature and culture of Cai Be and Vinh Long, paired with a special visit to Cai Rang, one of the three biggest floating markets in the Mekong Delta. Go deeper into the waterways on your boat and experience the rustic lifestyle of Vietnamese people. Learn about the trademark of Vinh Long- the red pottery, taste the local delicacies of Pop Rice Cake and Coconut Candy, and end the trip by enjoying the performance of local musicians.
Itinerary
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Cai Rang Floating Market – Vinh Long – Cai Be
- Meet the tour guide, who will pick you up at 4:00 am. (Cai Rang Floating Market is open all day, but it is busiest from sunrise to dismiss slowly at 9 am.)
- Take a boat to Cai Rang Floating Market for about 30 minutes and have a chance to board a merchant boat; eye catchings will feast on various boats that load with fruits, including mango, rambutan, longan, and King of fruit durian, etc.
- Experience the rustic lifestyle of Vietnamese people by tasting countless street foods like Pho, Bun Rieu, Com Tam, and Hu Tieu on the edge of both sides of the boat while moving. See how noodles and rice paper "Banh Trang" local making and walking surround the countryside. We'll have tropical fruits, sipping hot tea water, and a fishing trip.
- Have lunch in Homestay Vinh Long on An Binh Islet. It was awarded the certificate of "Homestay with ASEAN Standard" by the ASEAN Secretary General and the Ministers of Tourism of member countries. You have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the life of the local people by pedalling a bicycle and learning spiritual activities bearing the cultural imprint of the people of South Vietnam.
- Walk along the canal bank to visit house-making specialities in the Mekong, including Pop Rice Cake, Coconut Candy, Tropical Rice Wine, etc.
- Then, back to the boat to explore the Kingdom of Vinh Long Red Pottery, which is the crystallization of the traditional aesthetic – the culture of the Mekong Delta.
- Stop at the local village to row the boat sampan that takes you deeper into the countryside on smaller canals with both sides of mangrove trees and various fruits. You will also get to listen to the artists' sweet voices, enjoy the skilful performances of talented musicians, and taste a seasonal fruit in Mekong Delta in Cai Be.
- Drop off at your hotel around 5:00 pm.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Know Before You Go
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
Adult | |
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1 to 4 | /person |
5 to 7 | /person |
8 to 10 | /person |
Child | |
1 to 4 | /person |
This is a group tour |