Experience real local life in the Mekong for 2 days

Drive to Cai Thia Village, Bike trip to Hoa Loc mango village, See local's activities, Have lunch on board, Take rowing boat to An Binh Island, Cook with local owners

In the early morning, our private guide and car will pick you up from your hotel and

transfer you to Cai Thia village.

Our program begins in Cai Thia village, located in Caibe district of Tien Giang province. Visit Mrs. Nam’s family to witness her over 60 years of experience in making rice paper. Optionally, embark on a one-hour biking trip to explore the renowned Hoa Loc mango village, navigating picturesque rural roads lined with traditional wooden or palm leaf houses typical of the Mekong Delta. Later, return to a tranquil local home where you can learn to prepare local cakes and enjoy them with hot tea.

Following the biking excursion, return to Cai Thia village and board a boat for a delightful lunch cruise towards An Binh Island. Along the way, visit local workshops to observe the traditional craftsmanship behind rice paper, coconut candy, and popped rice or popcorn.

Check-in at Ut Trinh homestay (or another homestay), where you'll be warmly welcomed by a local family. Relax with a refreshing shower or cold drinks, then join in cooking local dishes with your hosts. Enjoy dinner accompanied by a cup of tea or rice wine.

Overnight in a private room at the local homestay.

Take the rowboat to visit Cai Be, Bike on village path on Tan Phong Island, See local daily life activities, Back to HCM

Have breakfast at the homestay, then check out and board a boat to traverse the Mekong River, one of the world's longest rivers. Visit the bustling Cai Be floating market, where local vendors trade a variety of fruits and goods from their boats. Next, embark on a serene rowboat journey through smaller canals, immersing yourself in the tranquil countryside atmosphere. Proceed to Tan Phong island to explore village paths on foot or by bike, discovering local daily life including orchards, schools, churches, pagodas, and traditional houses. Along the way, make stops to observe the craft of making rice-net for spring rolls, sewing coconut leaves for cottage roofs, and witnessing the weaving of dried water hyacinth into various products such as baskets, bags, hats, wallets and shoes. The cruise concludes at Cai Be town around 10:30 AM.

Transfer back to HCM. End of services.