CAI BE: EXPLORE AND EXPERIENCES THE FLOATING LIFE OF MEKONG DELTA (PRIVATE TOUR)

THE JOURNEY TO DISCOVER THE TIMELESS CHARM OF VIETNAM

CAI BE FLOATING MARKET - TAN PHONG ISLAND

(1 DAY)

Departure date: Everyday

Transportation mode: Air-conditioned car

ITINERARY: HO CHI MINH CITY - CAI BE   (Lunch)

G.H.T tour guide will pick you up at your hotel early in the morning and depart to discover the timeless charm of the Mekong Delta - it comprised of dense green rice paddies and lazy, winding river; the Mekong Delta is like no other region in Vietnam. Whether firmly on land or floating with the river current, this region is flush with wildlife, historical sights, and incredible landscapes.

Arrive to Cai Be tourist wharf. We will board a boat to visit TAN PHONG ISLAND - because this place is blessed with alluvium and fresh water all year round, which is why trees on this island is always lush and fruitful. It has recently become an ecotourism attraction in Mekong Delta and this place will leave special impression for everyone who come to this place.

Our first destination will be CAI BE FLOATING MARKET - a very typical cultural beauty of the Southwest region. It is a marketplace on the river that usually meet early in the morning by the locals to sell their fruits and vegetables (best time to visit would be 4-6 am). You can enjoy some fresh fruits while watching the local go about their business buying and selling their produces. You can also try out your bargaining skill as well if you are up to the task. It is a fun experience that you need to try while you are visiting the Mekong Delta.

Afterward we will dock at a crafting village where you will have a chance to enjoy the local specialties and learn how to make rice paper, coconut candy, rice nuggets... Then we will take a 5-minute walk to a bee farm where you will enjoy a nice cup of warm honey tea. You will also get a close look at how bees were raised here and the different types of bee that were raised here. Next, we will stop to enjoy some tropical fruits and listen to the Southern Vietnamese folk music - is a kind of musical art featuring both scholarly and folk roots, which flourished in Sothern Vietnam in the late 19th century. We will continue our trip by taking a peaceful and quiet trip on a rolling boat along the canal. There will be plenty of different fruit trees along the way. This is the time to take pictures and feel good to be a part of nature. We will cap our tour with a nice and easy bike around the village or take a ride on a horse carriage to take in the beauty of the country side. Lunch will be serving at a local house with a delicious traditional Vietnamese lunch.

After lunch we will head back to Ho Chi Minh City. Our car will drop you off at your hotel around 4pm. G.H.T tour guide said farewell to you and hope to see you again on your next journey.

        (This program may vary according to the weather and the situation at the tour attractions)

 TOUR INCLUSIONS:

- Pick up and drop off at your hotel.

- Private air-conditioned car.

- Meals (at a local restaurant as specified):

  + 01 lunch (without drinks).

- Sightseeing, admission fees and entrance fees as specified.

- Cooking class.

- Fruits and honey tea.

- Local travel insurance.

- English-speaking guide service.

- VAT and service charge.

- One bottle of water per person per day tour.

 TOUR EXCLUSIONS:

- All meals and beverage unspecified.

- International and domestic air tickets.

- Vietnam entry-visa.

- Hotel and airport porterage.

- Personal expenses, optional visit and other services unspecified.

- Surcharge for a special occasion, gala dinner on Christmas, New Year,…

- Tips for drivers and guides (5-8 USD for driver per day and 10-12 USD per day for tour guide).

 CHILDREN POLICY:

- Children from 0 – 4 years old: Free of charge (One child travelling with two adults will be free of charge; the 2nd child will pay 50% of adult's price).

- Children from 5 – 10 years old: 50% tour price.

- Children from 11 years old: 100% adult price.

 PAYMENT:

- For registration, pay 50% total tour price as a deposit.

- The remaining amount shall be paid 7 - 10 days before the departure (applied for tours in regular days) or 20 - 25 days before the departure (applied for tours in holidays).

- Cash, bank transfer or credit card is acceptable.

 CANCELLATION POLICY:

- 30 or more days prior to departure date: 10% of reservation cost + 20% air - ticket refund (if any).

- 15-29 days prior to departure date: 25% of reservation cost + 20% air - ticket refund fee (if any).

- 8-14 days prior to departure date: 50% of reservation cost + 20% air - ticket refund fee (if any).

- 7 days prior to departure date: 100% of reservation cost + 20% air - ticket refund fee (if any).

Wishing you a great journey!

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