Vietnam · Boating

10-Hour Tan Lap Floating Village Tour with Melaleuca Forest Cruise

10 Hours Round trip from Ho Chi Minh City Easy pace

Tan Lap Floating Village and Melaleuca Forests Tour

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Cruise through the Melaleuca forests by electric boat while spotting local wildlife
02 Explore the unique wetland ecosystem of Tan Lap Floating Village on foot
03 Enjoy a local lunch in the peaceful setting of Vietnam's southern countryside
04 Relax at a riverside hammock cafe with local coffee and passing boat views
05 Discover Tan Lap Floating Village, a distinctive wetland landscape of Long An

Escape Ho Chi Minh City for a day trip to Tan Lap Floating Village, where wetlands, waterways, and Melaleuca forests create a peaceful southern countryside setting. Cruise by electric boat through the forest while spotting local wildlife, then explore the unique ecosystem on foot. Enjoy a local lunch and unwind at a riverside hammock cafe with coffee and serene views before returning to the city.

Glide through the Melaleuca forests on an electric boat, spotting diverse wildlife such as birds, squirrels, and fish.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Tan An, Ho Chi Minh

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Tan Lap Floating Village and Melaleuca Forest Escape

Relax with a comfortable pick-up from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.
Enjoy a scenic 2.5-3 hour drive to the charming village.
Glide through the Melaleuca forests on an electric boat, spotting diverse wildlife such as birds, squirrels, and fish.
Immerse yourself in nature with a guided walk through the Melaleuca forests.
Savor a delicious local lunch before returning to the city.
Unwind at a riverside hammock cafe, sip local coffee, and enjoy the passing boats and serene views.

Where this trip takes you

Tan Lap Floating Village, Melaleuca forests, riverside hammock cafe

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Ho Chi Minh City 2 cities · 10 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Lunch
Car
Tour guide
Taking photos and editing videos
1.5-litre bottle of water

What's Not Included

Know before you go

According to long-time local residents of Tan Lap Floating Village, this place was originally a wetland. To adapt to the living conditions, people built houses on high mounds, and with each rise in water level, the floors were also raised. Over time, the name "floating village" was born.
During the flood season, the surrounding fields are submerged in water. Looking down from above, Tan Lap Floating Village - Long An appears like giant green rafts floating in the middle of a sea of white water. Together, these elements create a beautiful natural picture that any visitor should admire at least once in their life.
Tan Lap Floating Village covers an area of 135 hectares and is planned as a typical tourist area of Long An and Dong Thap Muoi. There is also a 500-hectare buffer zone where visitors can immerse themselves in wetlands characterized by Melaleuca forests, lotus, lilies, water hyacinth, ghost rice, and many types of animals, including birds, storks, and fish.

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