MEKONG DELTA – LOCAL CAI BE EXPERIENCE – 3D2N (Small Group)
$249.00
Relax during your 2-way private transfers. Experience off the beaten track local life in the area of Cai Be, right in the heart of the Mekong Delta. Enjoy the small canals around Cai Be and the immense waterways, which are the Mekong’s life line. Meet the friendly locals and learn about their customs and traditions. Overnight at a beautiful place with swimming pool at the Mekong River. Enjoy the fantastic Vietnamese and traditional Mekong Delta food.
The given price is based on 2 people.
Day 1 – Ho Chi Minh City – Cai Be – Kim Phuoc Pagoda
At 8.00am we depart for a 1.5-hour drive from Ho Chi Minh City towards Ben Tre, one of the country’s southern provinces, situated in the Delta of the Mekong River. Take in the countryside rice fields and the small villages around the immense waterways.
We arrive in Cai Be harbor where we take a short boat ride to the resort to check-in and enjoy a delicious lunch at the resort’s restaurant.
After lunch we’ll take a relaxing bike ride around the countryside and visit Kim Phuoc Pagoda (option 1 – around 1hrs30’) or with an extra visit at the local fish market (option 2 – around 2hrs30’)
Back at the resort you can join a cooking demonstration in the early evening and enjoy dinner at the restaurant.
Transportation: Private A/C transportation, cycling ride
Meals: Lunch and dinner
Guide: English speaking tour guide
Accommodation: Accommodation according to your preference
Day 2 – Cai Be – Tan Phong
From 7-8am breakfast will be served at the restaurant. After that we take you for a boat trip to visit Cai Be market and visit a local handicraft village. We then take you back to the resort for lunch.
Lunch will be served at around 12pm in the restaurant with typical Vietnamese dishes. After lunch we’ll take a relaxing bike ride to Tan Phong island where we visit some local craftsmanship’s, like handmade banana leaves hammock, thatched from water coconut leaves, daily household products being made from water hyacinth, enjoy some local fruits and Vietnamese folk music. We then take small rowing boats through the small canals for around half an hour.
From 18:30 you can enjoy a fruit carving demonstration, followed by dinner.
Transportation: Cycling and boat ride
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Guide: English speaking tour guide
Accommodation: Accommodation according to your preference
Day 3 – Cai Be – Ho Chi Minh City
From 7-8am breakfast will be served at the restaurant. The rest of the morning is one of relaxing at the resort.
After check-out and lunch, around 12:00pm, we will take a short boat ride to the harbor from where your driver will take you back to your accommodation in Ho Chi Minh City.
Transportation: Short boat transfer and private A/C transportation
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Guide: English speaking tour guide
Accommodation: N/A
- Sightseeing as programmed
- Cycling and boat trips
- Return, private transfer from and back to Ho Chi Minh City
- All entry fees and other fares like boat trips
- Accommodation of your choice
- Meals as indicated in the program
- English speaking guide
- Beverages other than complimentary
- Tips and personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- All not indicated in our itinerary
- Booking voucher from us
- Valid Passport with valid visa
- Cash for personal expense
Specific food requests
Please let us know if you have specific eating restrictions, allergic for certain things or if you are vegetarian, we can take that into account during the trips.
Useful information
Especially for the north and central Vietnam;
In the period between November and April, the weather is variable, from sunny to cold and rainy. It is advisable during this period to bring some rain gear with some warmer clothes. In the period from April to November, it is good to pack a hat with a wide brim, sunscreen (at least SPF15) and a reliable insect repellent. A thin rain poncho is useful all year round.
The south of Vietnam is generally a lot warmer all year round, so warm clothing is not really necessary.
Get Up And Go Vietnam does everything to make your trip an unforgettable experience. Unfortunately, we have no control over weather conditions. Our apologies for that!
What do I need to know?
During the period March to November it will good to pack your swimming gear, a towel, a wide-brimmed hat, sunscreen (at least SPF15), a reliable insect repellent, toiletries, a camera and lots of batteries. Warm clothing for the cooler months of November to March is advised. How much luggage can I take? Your vehicle has limited space so please keep your luggage to a maximum of 15kgs in a backpack or soft over-night bag and include a small day pack to hand carry for easy access to camera, sunscreen, water etc. Inhibitions can be left in the luggage storage rooms at your hotel with your other unwanted baggage.
Get Up and Go Vietnam is doing all possible to make your journey and travel experience an unforgettable one. Weather conditions, we unfortunately cannot control. Our apologies for that!
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