Discover the Authentic Mekong Delta: 2 Days 1 Night Homestay Experience
Escape the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City and embark on a two-day adventure to the center of the Mekong Delta. This tour offers a unique opportunity to explore the lush landscapes, vibrant floating markets, and serene rural life of southern Vietnam. With a cozy homestay experience, you'll connect with friendly locals, savor traditional dishes, and witness the authentic charm of the region.
Who is This Tour For?
If you're looking for an immersive cultural experience in the Delta but prefer not to stay on a Mekong River cruise or want a more budget-friendly alternative, this tour is perfect for you. Enjoy the appeal of a traditional homestay, where you can meet local families, savor authentic Vietnamese cuisine, and experience daily life in the delta firsthand. This excursion is ideal for adventure seekers, budget-conscious travelers, and anyone who appreciates genuine cultural interactions.
Tour Price and Inclusions
For only $175 per person, this incredible tour package includes:
- Round-trip transportation from Ho Chi Minh City
- Sightseeing tours through the Mekong Delta
- Entrance fees to all attractions
- Delicious local lunch
- A night at a homestay for an authentic cultural experience (classic rooms with basic amenities)
Detailed Itinerary of “Explore Mekong Delta 2 Days 1 Night”
Day 1: Cai Be - Tan Phong - An Binh - Homestay
08.30 AM: Our guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel and transfer you to Cai Be pier.
The program will start with a visit to the Cai Be floating market. Then, we’ll come to Tân Phong Island for biking/walking on village paths to see the local daily life: orchard, school, church, pagoda, traditional houses, and maybe the ancestral ways to pick up fruits in the Mekong Delta...
On the way, we can make some stops to see how they make rice nets for spring rolls, sew coconut leaves for cottage roofs, and especially see how they weave the dried water hyacinth to make many products: baskets, bags, hats, wallets, shoes...
Then, the rowboat will take you deeper into the countryside on smaller canals to enjoy the peaceful time.
Lunch can be served at Ba Kiet/Muoi Huong.
Back to our boat to go across one of the longest rivers in the world, the Mekong River, to come to An Bình Island. Travel on the Muong Lo handmade canal to check in at Út Trinh/Út Quỳnh/Út Bình homestay.
Have a fresh shower before cooking some special dishes with the members of the local family. We’ll enjoy dinner & overnight at the homestay.
Day 2: Homestay - Vinh Long - Ho Chi Minh City
Have breakfast and check out for a walk along the village to enjoy the fresh air in the morning & arrive at the local workshop to see how to make rice paper, coconut candy, pop rice... Enjoy some sweets with a cup of hot tea. Boat trip to visit the brick kilns, where you can see how the local people create beautiful potteries from clay.
Our boat will go along the floating village. We will see how to farm catfish on the Mekong River. Also, we can visit Vinh Long market in the town. This is the best choice for you to take pictures of fish, shrimp, prawns, crabs, snakes, rice-field rats, tropical fruits, vegetables... The cruise will end at Vinh Long City around 10:00 AM! Transfer back to Ho Chi Minh.”
Embark on this enriching journey to the heart of the Mekong Delta and create cherished memories with the locals! Contact our travel expert team for more information on this tour or to add it to your amazing Vietnam itinerary.
