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1-Day Less Touristy Mekong River (Cai Be-Vinh Long) trip

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4.714286 out of 5 stars
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Day trip
1-Day Less Touristy Mekong River (Cai Be-Vinh Long) trip
4.714286 out of 5 stars
4.7
4.714286 out of 5 stars
7 reviews

Escape the hustle and bustle of Saigon City and head south. Explore the less touristy side of the Mekong River: a timeless expanse of slow-moving water, simple villages, and rolling rice fields.

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Duration 1 day
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Live tour guide
English, Vietnamese
Pickup optional
Please be ready in the hotel lobby; our guide in uniform will find you and call you via WhatsApp if needed.
Private or small groups available

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Erwin – Switzerland

It was a truly small group of six. Our guide, Nhu, was very attentive and always concerned about our well-being! Of course, we also visited destinations that were full of tourists. However, we always visited at times when we were alone, or almost alone. The lunch break was definitely off the beaten track and very charming. A great tour. Thank you very much!

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Lennard – Germany

Well-organized tour with lots of cultural impressions. Our guide Xu spoke very good English, so we could ask him a lot of questions. We were very enthusiastic about the day and would recommend this provider!

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    3 pickup location options:

    District 4, District 1, District 3

  • Cái Bè

    Visit, Lunch, Guided tour, Boat cruise, Sightseeing, Walk, Kayaking, Bike tour, Cooking class

  • 3 drop-off locations:

    District 3, District 1, District 4

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • You’ll explore the less-touristy side of the Mekong River
  • Visit a chocolate maker, travel via traditional boat, and more
  • Cooking class, kayaking on the river and cycling around the village.
  • Learn about the history of the tunnels from your English-speaking guide
  • See the local life in the Mekong Delta on a boat ride through the canals

Full description

Pick-up from your hotel at 7:30 AM
- Travel on an expressway for about two hours, enjoying views of green rice paddies and tropical fruits in the Mekong Delta
- Stop at Kimmy Chocolate Manufacture, where you can observe local farmers tending to cocoa trees and see the chocolate-making process
- Upon reaching Cai Be, observe local people making traditional products such as pop rice cakes, rice wines, rice papers, and coconut candies
- Return to our boat and travel to another location, where you can take a sampan boat ride through fruit orchards, apple mangrove trees, and coconut groves
- Visit a local orchard garden to sample seasonal fruits, listen to traditional folk songs, visit a bee farm, and taste hot honey tea
- Participate in a cooking class and enjoy lunch at a local leaf-roof restaurant featuring delicious Mekong spring rolls, deep-fried Giant Elephant Ear Fish, and fresh fruits. You also have the option to relax in a hammock, go kayaking, or ride a bike around the village
- Return to Ho Chi Minh City and expect to be dropped off at your hotel around 6:30 PM (ETA)

Includes

  • Lunch
  • Boat trips
  • Biking
  • Kayaking
  • Drinking water
  • Cooking class
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Personal expenses, Travel insurance, Tip (non-mandatory)

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Important information

What to bring

  • Hat
  • Camera
  • Sunscreen
  • Water
  • Comfortable clothes

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Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 7 reviews

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Astrid – Denmark29 March 2025 – Verified booking
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Erwin – Switzerland17 March 2025 – Verified booking
It was a truly small group of six. Our guide, Nhu, was very attentive and always concerned about our well-being! Of course, we also visited destinations that were full of tourists. However, we always visited at times when we were alone, or almost alone. The lunch break was definitely off the beaten track and very charming. A great tour. Thank you very much!
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Lennard – Germany1 March 2025 – Verified booking
Well-organized tour with lots of cultural impressions. Our guide Xu spoke very good English, so we could ask him a lot of questions. We were very enthusiastic about the day and would recommend this provider!

Product ID: 619269

Activity provider:HANA TOURIST VIP

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