5-Days Ho Chi Minh Floating Market Tour Join Group
5-Days Ho Chi Minh Floating Market Tour Join Group
Duration: 5 Days
Places: Ho Chi Minh - Cu Chi Tunnel - Mekong Delta - Ho Chi Minh
Versatile: Group tour; Local Experience
Trip overview
Immerse yourself in the vibrant city of Ho Chi Minh and explore its timeless alleys, ancient pagodas, bustling markets, and impressive skyscrapers. Join our 5-days guided group tour and embark on an unforgettable adventure that includes a visit to the famous Cai Rang floating market in Southern Vietnam. Experience the unique atmosphere of the market as local traders sell their fresh produce from colorful boats. Discover the rich culture and culinary delights of Ho Chi Minh City while creating memories that will last a lifetime.
Highlights
- Visiting the historic Cu Chi Tunnels and learning about Vietnam War history
- Hotel is in good location
- Visiting traditional brick kilns and coconut candy factories in Ben Tre
- Participating in a homestay experience with a local family in Can Tho
- Local boat through the bustling floating markets of Cai Rang
Itinerary
Visiting Ho Chi Minh City you have a chance to experience wandering timeless alleys to ancient pagodas, teeming markets, gourmet restaurants and skyscrapers. You can also visit Cai Rang floating market – among the can-not-miss experience in Southern Vietnam
Have breakfast at your hotel
07:30 – 08:00: Pick up at your hotel and depart to Cu Chi will take approximately one and a half hours bus driving.
Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will have some short introduction followed by introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of the war time. Then, spend your time to explore the remaining area and tunnel systems which included the special constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purpose during the war. Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served.
Break time for relax or time for those who want to try the real shooting gun. Return to hotel at around 14h00
Night 2: Overnight in hotel in Ho Chi Minh
Includes:
07:30: Pick up at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City and start the trip to Cai Be. Upon arrival in Cai Be, have a boat ride to the remaining site of a renowned wholesale floating market on the Tien River many years ago. This site entitles you to learn something about the local trading habit that has changed due to the age of modern society when more terrestrial transportation and high techniques of agriculture have dominated everywhere. There, you can realize how diverse the area is and how rich orchard gardens are, which makes it the basket of fruit in the lower part of the Mekong River.
Ramble in small villages where you will uncover the beauty of an ancient house and learn about the indigenous culture. Make a short visit to a small family business where the locals make coconut fudges and crispy rice popcorn. Savor delicious fresh fruit and feel the slow rhythms of Southern Vietnamese folk music – a kind of music entwined with the life and culture of the Mekong Delta people. Paddle through small canals – an exciting experience since you can look around, unwind, and soak up the wonderful atmosphere of the Upper Mekong Delta. Additionally, after arrival on Tan Phong Island, immerse yourself in nature’s tranquility.
At lunch time, you not only enjoy luscious food but also get closer to the locals as it is a chance to learn how to prepare Vietnamese specialties. The meal is cooked on your own and served in the heart of the local garden.
Cycle on the village path through orchards. Meet the local islanders to learn more about the local daily life in the Mekong Delta. Visit Ba Kiệt’s ancient house.
Take a boat ride back to Cai Be and meet your bus for the trip to Can Tho City. Proceed to Can Tho City and overnight in Can Tho.
Night 3: Overnight at homestay/hotel in Can Tho
Includes:
Have breakfast at the hotel. You can take a leisurely boat ride to explore the picturesque tributaries of the Lower Mekong River (Bassac River), then visit Cai Rang Floating Market, the most vibrant floating market in the area.
Walking tour of the local noodle factory. Visit Munir Ansay Pagoda – Khmer temple, famous for its unique structure. Then, move by boat to the Con Son tourist area, visit the fruit plantation, and enjoy seasonal fruits.
Have lunch and return to Ho Chi Minh City.
Night 4: Overnight in hotel in Ho Chi Minh
Includes:
Destination | 3 Stars | 4 Stars | 5 Stars |
Ho Chi Minh | Calista Saigon Hotel | Alagon Saigon Hotel | Hotel Majestic Saigon |
Can Tho | Homestay | Ninh Kieu Riverside | Victoria Can Tho Resort |
Cancellation by customer
- Cancellation received before 50 days: FREE of charge (except flight and train ticket)
- Cancellation received before 40 days to 49 days prior arrival date: 50% of total rate
- Cancellation received before 20 days to 39 days prior arrival date: 75% of total rate
- Cancellation received before 20 days prior arrival date or no show: 100% of total rate
Note: Flight and train ticket are not refundable
Children Policy
- The rate for children applicable for one child sharing a twin or double cabin with two adults
- Under 04 years old: Pay only flight & train ticket (sharing bed & food with parent)
- 05 – 07 years old: 50% adult rate (sharing bed with parent)
- 08 – 10 years old: 75% adult rate (sharing bed with parent)
- From 11 years old: 100% adult rate with extra bed
Travel with Sun Getaways Travel, you can easy to:
- Extend and adjust your trip in a convert way.
- Extend their stay to other places around Vietnam such as Nha Trang, Sapa, Da Lat, ect.
- Upgrade to 4 or 5 stars accommodation
- Upgrade to small group or private tours
IMPORTANT:
Accommodation is subject to availability and may be substituted for a hotel of a similar or higher standard without notice.
Wheelchair-accessible staterooms are available on request and subject to availability. Surcharges may apply.
Price Includes
- Airport transfer by private car with driver
- 3 nights accommodation in Ho Chi Minh Centre
- 1 night accommodation in Can Tho
- English speaking guide to Cu Chi tunnel
- English speaking guide to Mekong Delta tour
- Bus transfer for the tour to Cu Chi tunnel and Mekong Delta from hotel
- Meal as mentioned: B= Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
- Tax and service charge
Price Excludes
- Beverages, Tips, and Personal Expenses
- Other things not mentioned clearly in the packages
- Visa to Vietnam
Surcharge
- Single room supplement: 94 USD per person
- Surcharge for 4 stars hotel: 35 USD per person
- Surcharge for 5 stars hotel: 138 USD per person
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