Cai Be Mekong Classic

The private cruise excursion starts from Cai Be, departing from our own pier in Phu An hamlet at around 10.00 am. Upon embarkation on the Cai Be Princess boat, clients are welcomed with fresh cotton towels. The tour will start with the visit to Cai Be colorful floating market, cruising among local sampans coming from all provinces of the delta full of fruits and vegetables.

Our sampan will proceed to Dong Hoa Hiep island located between Vinh Long and Cai Be. During a 40 minutes cruise, you will be able to discover beautiful landscapes along the river and observe the typical Mekong delta rural life. These evergreen islands among the Mekong River still remain unknown to many people. Visit an ancient mandarin house dating from the 19th century where the family will welcome you with a cup of tea.

Back on board, we will lead you to observe the activity of the biggest rice stock market. Further, others stops will allow you to see traditional bricks and tiles factories, and how locals are using palm leaves for houses. Cruising 20 minutes further to Phu An hamlet passing by Cai Be beautiful church, we will have a visit at some interesting home factories to see how rice paste is made, but also rice cookies, coco candies, as well as longan fruits drying process.

Lunch will await you at Le Longanier, a superb Indochinese villa located in a lush tropical garden by the river, surrounded by fruit orchards. After a short walk along a beautiful canal, the excursion will end at approx. 3.30 pm at Ba Bon Bridge where your own private transportation vehicle will await you. During the cruise, fresh cotton towels, hot green tea, mineral water, and exotic seasonal fruits will be served on board free of charge.