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HomeFull-Day Tour Of Cai Rang Floating Market, Vinh Long (An Binh Islet), And Cai Be
Description
Explore the nature and culture of Cai Be and Vinh Long, paired with a special visit to Cai Rang, one of the biggest floating markets in the Mekong Delta. Experience Vietnamese people's rustic lifestyle, learn about Vinh Long's trademarked red pottery, taste Pho, Bun Rieu, Com Tam, and Hu Tieu, and enjoy the performance of local musicians.
Highlights
- Sample some fresh fruits at Cai Rang
- Walk along the canal bank of Mekong while learning about the local delicacies
- Witness birds in their native habitats and learn about their unique adaptations
- Explore the Kingdom of Vinh Long Red Pottery
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- Meet the tour guide, who will pick you up early morning. (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 homemade 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.
What's Included
- A/C van pick up and drop off
- Boat trip
- English-speaking guide
- All entrance fees
- Breakfast and big lunch (set menu)
- Drinking water and tissues
What's Excluded
- Personal expenses
- Tips/gratuities for a local guide
Know before you go
- Cai Rang Floating Market: Tourists will be amazed by how crowded and lively this market is! The shops and stalls at the market and boats of different sizes, with unique selling of their foods that display their wares on a mast so tourists can see what they have available. Passing the image activities at the market is also an occasion for tourists to study the cultural aspects of Southerners.
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.