After breakfast, we shall pick you up at the hotel at 06:30 for an early floating market trip. It takes about 40 minutes to get to our first spectacular landscape —- Cai Rang floating market.
This is the largest floating market on the Mekong River. This beautiful merchant boat cruise offers a spectacular experience, you’ll have a chance to board a that sells pineapples we will eat some fruits at the top of the local boat. Your experienced skipper will give a commentary on the habits, lifestyle and cultural facts of the area and its people. Amazingly stunning photographs are there!
After that, our boat goes on to reach a noodle and a rice paper factory. This 3-hour visit shall let you realize that almost all the families and villagers are professional, skilled to develop their family traditional business. Another 10-minute boat ride shall take you to a fruits orchard where we will have 30 minutes of biking around the countryside. This is the very time to leave the main tourist trail and go off-grid to discover local life. Tropical fruits and tea, together with the fishing activity shall be the next part to recharge after the biking time.
The time now should be around 11:00. Let’s head back Ho Chi Minh City and we will Enjoy our Vietnamese food lunch at a local restaurant.
And even if you don’t plan to buy, it’s worth visiting Kimmy Chocolate, Southern’s largest handcrafted chocolate manufacturer is located in Tien Giang where provides the stable cocoa raw material. Cocoa trees are carefully planted and taken care by local farmers of Chợ Gạo Cooperative in Mekong Delta following Japanese UTZ standards. This is a rare chance to get a behind-the-scenes look at the manufacturing process.
Snap a few priceless photos before you are conveniently transferring back to Ho Chi Minh City.
Tour ends with a memorable experience.
5 Comments
4.6
Our group had an amazing time wandering through the lush landscapes, especially when we stumbled upon the floating market bustling with life at dawn. One memorable moment was when we all shared a boat ride, savoring fresh fruit while watching the sun rise over the water, making for some unforgettable photos. The only slight hiccup was the guide’s speed during the tunnel tour, which made it hard to soak everything in, but the overall experience had us buzzing with excitement long after!
4.4
Our family found the overnight adventure through hidden tunnels and vibrant waterways to be a fascinating dive into local culture, especially the lively floating market experience. While the activities were engaging, we did wish for a bit more time to soak in the atmosphere at the market—it felt a little rushed at times.
4.6
From the moment we set out on our adventure, the blend of tranquil waterways and vibrant markets left us mesmerized. One morning, as we navigated the lively floating market, the aroma of fresh produce and local delicacies wafted through the air, making it a true feast for the senses. However, while our overnight stay was delightful, we did feel that our time exploring the tunnels could have been a bit longer to fully soak in their intriguing history.
4.4
Exploring the tunnels and sampling local cuisine while floating through the vibrant market at Cai Rang was an unforgettable experience, though I wished there had been more time to interact with the locals.
4.4
Venturing into the historic tunnels and witnessing the vibrant life of the Mekong Delta was a remarkable journey for us. Our accommodations were comfortable, providing a cozy retreat after a day of exploring the floating market at Cai Rang, where the local flavors truly came alive. One minor drawback was that some moments felt a bit hasty, but overall, the diverse experiences and cultural insights made this trip memorable.