Mekong Homestay Tour – 2 Days/ 1 Night
Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City – Cai Be – Local Village – Homestay
07:30 – 08:00: Pick up from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City and depart for the Mekong Delta, enjoying views of the countryside along the way.
10:30: Arrive in Cai Be and take a boat trip along the Mekong River. Discover the region’s waterways, observe local activities, and visit small canals lined with lush tropical vegetation.
12:00: Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch featuring local specialties and fresh seasonal ingredients.
13:30: Visit a local family workshop to learn about traditional products and handicrafts. Continue exploring peaceful villages by bicycle or on foot, passing fruit orchards, rice fields, and local houses.
15:30: Arrive at a local homestay and check in. Relax in the garden or spend time with your host family to learn about their daily life.
18:00: Join a home-cooking experience with your host and learn how to prepare some traditional Vietnamese dishes.
19:00: Enjoy dinner with the host family and experience the warm hospitality of the Mekong Delta. Overnight at the homestay.
Day 2: Local Life – Floating Market – Ho Chi Minh City
06:00: Wake up early and travel to Can Tho to visit Cai Rang Floating Market, one of the Mekong Delta’s best-known traditional river markets. Observe boats trading fresh fruit, vegetables, and other local products. Market activity varies by season and day.
08:00: Enjoy breakfast featuring local dishes, then explore a small canal by boat to experience the peaceful riverside scenery.
09:30: Visit a local fruit garden or village to discover tropical fruits and learn about agricultural life in the Mekong Delta.
11:30: Return to the homestay or a local restaurant for lunch, depending on the arrangements.
13:00: Begin the journey back to Ho Chi Minh City, with a short stop along the way if time permits.
17:00 – 18:00: Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City and finish your Mekong Homestay Tour.
Tour highlights
- Explore the scenic waterways and lush countryside of the Mekong Delta.
- Visit local villages, tropical fruit gardens, and traditional workshops.
- Stay overnight with a local family and enjoy authentic Vietnamese home cooking.
- Experience the lively Cai Rang Floating Market in Can Tho.
- Discover the culture and everyday life of Southern Vietnam.