Day trip from Ho Chi Minh City: explore the Cai Rang floating market, taste fruits, cook bánh xèo, visit the Củ Chi tunnels, enjoy tapioca and tea, and finish with a light dinner near the Bến Thành market.

Itinerary

  • 4 pick-up location options:

    District 3, District 4, Ho Chi Minh City and District 1

  • Minibus

    (1.5 hours)

  • Cai Rang Floating Market

    Break (30 minutes)

  • Cai Rang Floating Market

    Photo break, Visit, Walk (1 hour)

  • Minibus

    (30 minutes)

  • Cai Be Floating Market

    Photo break, Visit, Walk (1 hour)

  • Minibus

    (1 hour)

  • Cu Chi Tunnels

    Photo break, Visit, Walk (2.5 hours)

    Cu Chi Tunnels

    Shooting range (15 minutes)

    Optional and Additional Fees

  • Minibus

    (2 hours)

  • 4 return locations:

    Ho Chi Minh City, District 1, District 3 and District 4

    Strengths

    • Explore the bustling Cai Rang floating market by boat
    • Practical workshop of Hủ Tiếu and bánh xèo
    • Enjoy tropical fruits and folk music
    • Discover a historic old house in Cai Be
    • Explore the Củ Chi tunnels and enjoy tapioca and tea

    Full description

    • 4:00 AM – Hotel Pickup and Scenic Drive: Pick-up from hotels in Districts 1, 3, or 4 (private option available for Districts 2, 5, 7, Phu Nhuan, and Tan Binh). Meet your guide and depart for the Mekong Delta. Enjoy a leisurely drive through rice paddies, canals, and riverside villages, while learning about local culture and traditions.

    • 5:30 AM – Waterside Breakfast: Arrive near Cai Rang and enjoy a hearty Vietnamese breakfast, such as Hủ Tiếu, at a local waterside restaurant, soaking up the peaceful morning atmosphere.

    • 6:00 AM – Cai Rang Floating Market: Board a motorboat to explore the bustling Cai Rang Floating Market. Witness the lively trading of fruits and local produce between the boats and experience authentic delta life.

    • Hủ Tiếu Noodle Workshop: Visit a traditional noodle workshop to learn how Hủ Tiếu noodles are made. Discover local techniques and learn more about this Mekong specialty.

    • Orchard and Folk Music: Visit a riverside orchard to taste seasonal tropical fruits and Vietnamese tea while enjoying Đờn Ca Tài Tử folk music. Discover local agriculture and culture.

    • Cai Be Ancient House: Travel to Cai Be and explore a historic ancient house. Admire the traditional architecture and learn stories of life by the water.

    • Bánh Xèo Cooking Workshop and Lunch: Participate in a hands-on bánh xèo cooking workshop, then enjoy a typical Mekong lunch made with fresh, local ingredients.

    • Transfer to Củ Chi: Relax on the drive to the Củ Chi Tunnels as your guide shares insights into Vietnam’s wartime history.

    • Arrival and Introduction: Upon arrival at Củ Chi, you’ll receive an overview of the site’s history and significance.

    • Documentary Screening: Watch a short film about the construction and survival strategies of the tunnel network.

    • Tunnel Exploration: Explore the bunkers, hatches, living quarters, and underground facilities with your guide. Learn about guerrilla tactics and, if you wish, crawl through an expanded tunnel section.

    • Tapioca and Tea: Enjoy traditional tea and steamed tapioca, once a staple food for soldiers, while reflecting on the resilience of wartime life.

    • Return to Ho Chi Minh City: Travel back in comfort in an air-conditioned vehicle.

    • Light dinner near Ben Thanh Market: End the day with a light and relaxed dinner near Ben Thanh Market before returning to your hotel, concluding a full day of authentic Vietnamese culture, history and flavors.

    Included

    Entrance fees

    Travel insurance

    Wheat cake, wet wipes and a bottle of water

    New transport with air conditioning

    Breakfast at the local restaurant

    Vietnamese lunch menu (vegan options available)

    Dinner near Ben Thanh Market before returning

    An experienced English-speaking guide

    Cook and enjoy Vietnamese pancakes and noodles

    Motorboat ride on the floating market

    Enjoy tropical fruits (4 seasons)

    Traditional musical performance recognized by UNESCO

    Tapioca and Vietnamese hot tea

    Hotel pick-up in the center of districts 1, 3 and 4, and return to district 1 (the private option can extend to districts 2, 5, 7, Phu Nhuan, Tan Binh and Binh Thanh)

    Tips

    Any other expenses not mentioned above will be your responsibility.

    Important information

    Good to know

    • You will receive a confirmation at the time of booking.
    • This visit is offered to children under 5 years old. Parents will be responsible for any costs incurred during the visit.
    • Vegetarian options are available; please request them when booking
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