Carpeted in a dizzying number of green colours, the Mekong Delta in Vietnam seems to bring you into these splendid pages of a geography book. Do you want to discover all that this region offers ranging from picturesque sceneries, tranquil atmosphere to stunning cuisine and especially the outstanding highlight of the floating market Don’t hesitate to join in an amazing full-day tour of Cai Be floating market and Tan Phong Island.
First, around 6:00 AM, you will leave for Cai Be by car/van. On the express highway of Trung Luong, you will make a stop to take photos in Tan An town, which overlooks the stunning flat rice fields.
Upon your arrival in Cai Be at about 9.30.A.M, you will set off by motor boat to pay a visit to the Cai Be floating market where you can observe the locals trading fruit and many other local goods on board their vessels.
Next, you will visit a small family business to know the traditional way they use to make coconut sweets and crispy rice popcorn.
Then, you will stroll around the small villages to visit the huge orchard and fruit plantation, as well as join in the amazing performance of traditional southern Vietnamese folk music.
Around 11.30 AM, you will resume cruising to a system of small canals to explore the hidden charms of the Upper Mekong Delta.
Once coming to Tan Phong island, you will join in a cooking instruction to know how to cook special Vietnamese dishes. Then, you will have time enjoying the lunch and fresh river food.