Homestay at Mekong Delta
(2Days/1Night)

Tour Code: SGN-53 Duration: 2 Days / 1 Night

Spend an overnight stay at a local home by the Mekong Delta and explore the bustling life of the local residents going about their daily lives by the delta.

Highlights:

• Stop by Cai Be Floating Market and get your Shopping done at the Local Floating Market as you Interact with Local Sellers on the best deal
• Row your way deep into the Countryside past the Narrow Canals and Traditional Houses as you Explore the Daily Lives of Farmers and Fishermen Around the area
• Learn how you can farm Catfish from a Local Professional and try your hand at Practising Catfish Farming for Yourself

Tour Description:

The Mekong Delta is an important source of livelihood for local folks living around the delta. From fishing to farming, many of the income for local villages and towns depends on the river and the ocean of Mekong. Along the riverbank of the river and the shore of the delta, you will also find various villages thriving with their own culture, economy and specialty. In this 2 days/1 night trip, you will explore and experience the full lining of what the Mekong Delta has to offer while you make friends and learn more about the domestic life of your local host family. So ready yourself and prepare for an eye-opening experience around the Mekong Delta.

Day 1 - Ho Chi Minh City / Cai Be (Lunch & Dinner)

The tour will start with a visit to Cai Be Market. Making your way there, you will travel by boat and float amongst the colourful barges of locals selling their goods. Once you come onshore, you will stop over at a local house and witness how locals make coconut candy, rice-paper, rice-pop corn and rice wine. You will then take a rowboat into small canals and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the countryside while you stuff your stomach with some local fruits, tea and some traditional music. After the fun morning session, you will enjoy your serving of delicious lunch at a local house before check into your host home to drop your luggage. Next, you will take a bike ride through the village paths and enjoy some beautiful landscape for your photo hunt. Returning to your homestay, you will join your host in cooking some traditional dishes and dining in with a cup of tea or rice wine. Finally, rest yourself with a comfortable night at your homestay.

Day 2 - Cai Be / Vinh Long / Ho Chi Minh City (Breakfast & Lunch)

You will start your day with some light breakfast before taking a morning walk in the village to enjoy the fresh morning air. Later, you will travel by boat and visit the brick kilns to see how the local people create their beautiful clay pottery. You can also simultaneously pick up on the pottery skills and make your own when you return as well. Then, you will continue by boat downstream to a floating village where you will learn how to farm catfish on the Mekong River. Upon arriving at Vinh Long City, you will continue your trip with a visit to the local market. With that done, your tour will conclude.

Cancellation Policy:

• All cancellation from guest incur additional charges as follows:
• 48 hours before the departure day: 50% charge of the total tour cost.
• After 48 hours before the departure day or no-show: 100% charge of the total tour cost
• Customers cannot receive any types of compensation in the case of annulations is due to a force majeure

Pick-Up Time:

• 6:30 am - 7:00 am

What's Included:

• Transfer and transportation as per itinerary
• Entrance fee
• Meals: 1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
• Bottled drinking water
• English speaking tour guide (other languages available upon request)
• Twin/double/triple shared accommodation (2 - 3 pax/room)
• Travel insurance

What's Not Included:

• Any Items Not Mentioned
• Tips and gratuities
• Personal expenses such as: shopping, telephone and beverage

Additional Information:

• Minimum two (2) pax for confirmation. This tour is subject to availability. Please check with Adventoro Concierge (Call / Whatsapp +6010 468 8011) to inquire about the availability of this tour
• Please adhere to strict pick-up time punctuality. Tour operators may forfeit tours for travellers if no-show during the stipulated time
• Registered name of the traveller must be corresponding with photograph documentation (Example: Passport). Tour operators reserve the right to reject if registered traveller fails to provide photographed documentation of their own

Pick-Up Location(s)

Refer to the map below to see a list of pick up location(s) that are available for you to choose from. You can select your desired pick up location when you book the tour.

List of Location(s):

Pick up is also available for other location(s) under the vicinity of Ho Chi Minh City. For more information, please contact Adventoro's concierge service.