At 6:30, We take a 1,5-hour bus to My Tho. Breakfast is included. Make a quick stop at Kimmy Chocolate, Southern’s largest handcrafted chocolate manufacturer, in Tien Giang. Upon arriving in Cai Be, you will learn about how the Delta is the agricultural heart of southern Vietnam, one of the most important fishing regions in all of Vietnam, and more importantly, you will know how life on the boat is. Next, you will land on the local village to see how local people make some traditional products like Pop rice cake, rice wine, rice paper, sticky, toffee-like coconut candy. Heading back to the water to cross a large river to a beautiful island then we will take a skinny sampan boat through fruit orchards and mangroves, water coconut leaves. You will be led to a local orchard garden to enjoy some tropical season fruits, listening to traditional folk songs. Crossing over a Monkey Bridge, visit a bee farm and have a taste of honey tea, honey wine. It’s just how things are here, in a place where tourism is swiftly becoming an important industry of its own. Lunch is served at a local leaf-roof restaurant nearby where they will bring you out delicious fresh spring rolls, whole grilled fish, curries, rice, fresh fruit, and more. You will then take a rest or take KAYAK for a while or ride a Bike Cycle around the village. We shall then leave Cai Be for Bang Lang stork garden, in Thot Not district, 60 kilometers from Can Tho city, one of the biggest bird sanctuaries in Mekong delta. Bang Lang stork garden has become an attractive eco-tourism site in Can Tho City. Thousands of birds on the bamboo tree could be seen from 16:00 to 16:30 pm as the birds return home. From here, the van shall take 01 hours to your hotel/(Home-stay Optional) checking in. Free time to explore Can Tho at night
Overnight in Hotel. Home-stay is Optional
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Our family had an amazing time exploring the vibrant floating market, where we savored fresh fruits and local delicacies right from boats. The overnight stay in a charming riverside accommodation allowed us to truly soak in the peaceful ambiance and connect with the warm-hearted locals. While the pacing of the tour felt a bit rushed at times, the overall experience of discovering the rich culture and daily life in this unique setting was unforgettable.
4.6
We immersed ourselves in the vibrant local culture and the energy of the floating market, which made for an unforgettable experience. The accommodations were comfortable and surprisingly charming, providing a nice backdrop for our adventures. Our only minor complaint was the pace felt a bit rushed at times, but the sights and interactions made it worthwhile.
4.4
Exploring the Cai Rang Floating Market was a highlight for us, where the vibrant chaos of boats selling fresh produce was unlike anything we’ve seen before. We stayed at a cozy riverside bungalow that offered a fantastic view of the delta, making our early morning wake-ups much easier. While the overall experience was fantastic, we found the itinerary a bit rushed at times, which left us longing for more time to soak in the local culture.