Vietnam tour Mekong delta: Vinh Long – Floating market (Full day)

Cai Be – a new destinations for visitor travel in Vietnam. Cai Be Floating Market is a famous place in Mekong Delta, here the Tien River forms the border between Tien Giang, Vinh Long and Ben Tre Provinces. Every day, approximately 400 -500 boats filled with fruits, vegetables and other products anchor along the banks of the river, waiting for traders and customers. The merchandise sold in each boat is hung on a high pole in front of the boat as a sample to attract customers from a distance (Vietnam tour)



The day will begin with a two-hour ride from Ho Chi Minh City to the Mekong Delta, that became famous world wide during what locals call the anti-American War. The Delta is also famous for its floating market which are typical of the Phung Hiep and the Cai Be. Upon arrival, we will take a boat cruise to visit the Cai Be Floating Market. The floating market is one of the most interesting and exciting attractions to visit in the Mekong. At the floating market you can watch locals aboard their small boats trading fresh goods and local commodities.

Leave Cai Be for the Binh Hoa Phuoc Islet/ An Binh Islet where the maze of shady creeks will surely fascinate you. Visit the orchard garden, enjoy tropical fruits, visit the daily activities the handicraft villages of local people. You will see the process of coconut candy production and popcorn (or pop-rice) making by local people. From here have a pleasant time riding bicycles to the villages, sightseeing or relaxing on the hammock.

We will then continue to Vinh Long Town crossing the My Thuan Suspension Bridge that sits high above the Mekong River and reaches each to end. We will then experience a traditional lunch meal at a local home. After lunch we will return to Ho Chi Minh City. See more other Vietnam tour.