Day 01: HoChiMinh – CaiBe – Vinh Long - Can Tho (B/L)
At 7:00 AM, our guide and van will meet you at your designated location and transport you to Cai Be. Along the way, there will be rest stops, and the journey will take approximately two hours.
Upon arrival in Cai Be, we will board a boat to witness the spectacular scenery of the Mekong Delta. The Delta is the agricultural hub of southern Vietnam, and one of the most important fishing regions in Vietnam. We will experience life on the boat and learn about the local culture.
Next, we will visit a local village and observe how traditional products such as Pop rice cake, rice wine, rice paper, and sticky, toffee-like coconut candy are made. Following that, we will travel by boat to a beautiful island and take a skinny sampan/rowing boat through a small alley canal, enjoying the peaceful surroundings.
Afterward, we will cross the Mekong River and arrive in Vinh Long. Here, we will partake in a cooking class with locals, gaining more insight into Vietnamese cuisine. Lunch will be served at a local leaf-roof restaurant, featuring fresh spring rolls, whole grilled fish, curries, rice, fresh fruit, and other delectable dishes. There will be time for rest, kayaking, or a bike ride around the Rambutan garden.
Before heading to Can Tho City, we will stop at an old house en route. Can Tho (Cai Rang floating market) has become a popular eco-tourism destination in Vietnam, attracting an increasing number of visitors and researchers daily. We will arrive at our hotel or homestay in Can Tho at approximately 4:30 PM. After check-in, dinner will be served, and you will have free time to explore.