Cai Be Mekong Delta Day Trip: Cooking Class, Cycling & Craft Villages
by TNK Travel
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
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The highlight of this full-day Mekong Delta tour is a hands-on Vietnamese cooking class in Cai Be, where participants prepare traditional dishes and then enjoy the meal in a tropical garden setting. After lunch, the tour includes a relaxed bicycle ride along rural paths lined with rice paddies and fruit orchards, passing through small villages and offering chances to meet local residents. The day begins with a departure from Ho Chi Minh City at 7:30 AM, traveling by air-conditioned van via the Trung Luong Expressway to Cai Be. Upon arrival, there is a boat trip on the Tien River to see the remains of the floating market that once thrived there. Visitors then explore local craft villages where coconut candies and rice popcorn are made in traditional ways, accompanied by traditional Vietnamese music. Next, the tour visits Tan Phong to see antique Vietnamese homes featuring wooden architecture and decorative carvings that reflect the region’s heritage and climate adaptation. After the cooking class and cycling, the return journey starts with a boat ride back to Cai Be, followed by an air-conditioned van ride to Ho Chi Minh City, observing rural scenery along the way. Hotel pickup and drop-off in District 1 are included, and lunch is served at a local restaurant with Vietnamese dishes.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Cai Be
The tour starts at 7:30 AM with a trip to Cai Be via the Trung Luong Expressway. Upon arrival, participants take a boat ride on the Tien River to view the remnants of the floating market, which was once a lively trading spot on the water.
120 min
Cai Be
Visitors explore craft villages in Cai Be where local families produce coconut candies and rice popcorn using traditional methods. The visit includes listening to traditional Vietnamese music and observing the sustainable practices used by these small enterprises.
120 min
Tan Phong
This stop features a walk through carefully preserved antique Vietnamese homes. The guide explains the architectural details such as wooden frameworks and carved decorations, as well as how the design suits the Mekong Delta’s climate, showing homes that have lasted for centuries.
60 min
Cai Be
Guests take part in a Vietnamese cooking class, preparing traditional dishes under instruction. After enjoying the meal in a tropical garden, the group cycles along peaceful countryside lanes surrounded by rice fields and fruit groves. The ride passes small villages where locals often greet visitors.
120 min
Ho Chi Minh City
The return trip starts with a boat journey back to Cai Be, followed by transportation in an air-conditioned bus to Ho Chi Minh City. The drive passes rural scenery that gradually transitions into the urban environment, ending with a hotel drop-off.
120 min
Meeting point
***Meeting point is located in the backpacker area and recommended to come is a taxi or Grab. ***The meeting point address: 112 Trần Hưng Đạo Street, ward Phạm Ngũ Lão, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
End point
***Meeting point is located in the backpacker area and recommended to come is a taxi or Grab. ***The meeting point address: 112 Trần Hưng Đạo Street, ward Phạm Ngũ Lão, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Cai Be Mekong Delta Day Trip: Cooking Class, Cycling & Craft Villages
by TNK Travel
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$72.42Overview
The highlight of this full-day Mekong Delta tour is a hands-on Vietnamese cooking class in Cai Be, where participants prepare traditional dishes and then enjoy the meal in a tropical garden setting. After lunch, the tour includes a relaxed bicycle ride along rural paths lined with rice paddies and fruit orchards, passing through small villages and offering chances to meet local residents. The day begins with a departure from Ho Chi Minh City at 7:30 AM, traveling by air-conditioned van via the Trung Luong Expressway to Cai Be. Upon arrival, there is a boat trip on the Tien River to see the remains of the floating market that once thrived there. Visitors then explore local craft villages where coconut candies and rice popcorn are made in traditional ways, accompanied by traditional Vietnamese music. Next, the tour visits Tan Phong to see antique Vietnamese homes featuring wooden architecture and decorative carvings that reflect the region’s heritage and climate adaptation. After the cooking class and cycling, the return journey starts with a boat ride back to Cai Be, followed by an air-conditioned van ride to Ho Chi Minh City, observing rural scenery along the way. Hotel pickup and drop-off in District 1 are included, and lunch is served at a local restaurant with Vietnamese dishes.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Cai Be
The tour starts at 7:30 AM with a trip to Cai Be via the Trung Luong Expressway. Upon arrival, participants take a boat ride on the Tien River to view the remnants of the floating market, which was once a lively trading spot on the water.
120 min
Cai Be
Visitors explore craft villages in Cai Be where local families produce coconut candies and rice popcorn using traditional methods. The visit includes listening to traditional Vietnamese music and observing the sustainable practices used by these small enterprises.
120 min
Tan Phong
This stop features a walk through carefully preserved antique Vietnamese homes. The guide explains the architectural details such as wooden frameworks and carved decorations, as well as how the design suits the Mekong Delta’s climate, showing homes that have lasted for centuries.
60 min
Cai Be
Guests take part in a Vietnamese cooking class, preparing traditional dishes under instruction. After enjoying the meal in a tropical garden, the group cycles along peaceful countryside lanes surrounded by rice fields and fruit groves. The ride passes small villages where locals often greet visitors.
120 min
Ho Chi Minh City
The return trip starts with a boat journey back to Cai Be, followed by transportation in an air-conditioned bus to Ho Chi Minh City. The drive passes rural scenery that gradually transitions into the urban environment, ending with a hotel drop-off.
120 min
Meeting point
***Meeting point is located in the backpacker area and recommended to come is a taxi or Grab. ***The meeting point address: 112 Trần Hưng Đạo Street, ward Phạm Ngũ Lão, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
End point
***Meeting point is located in the backpacker area and recommended to come is a taxi or Grab. ***The meeting point address: 112 Trần Hưng Đạo Street, ward Phạm Ngũ Lão, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.