Why
book our tour?
We stand out from all the tours you’ll find because we prioritize the Mekong community. For this tour, we choose communities that have received little investment in tourism.
At the same time, we travel there not because they need us — the locals here do NOT depend on tourism! This helps preserve the raw, unfiltered reality of the Mekong.
Our budget is shared fairly with local people, supporting many who appreciate this extra income while staying true to their everyday life.
tour's highlight
"Only chance" for homecook countryside meal
Get connected to the locals
Learn how durians change delta lives
tour information
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What's included
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Free pick up and drop off in HCMC (ONLY FOR DISTRICT 1) (EXCLUDING Tan Dinh ward & Dakao Ward of Districrt 1)
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Light breakfast & Huge feast lunch +8 authentic countryside dishes (food restriction can be accommodated)
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Coconut, mineral water, a drink at lunch
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Cruise, sampan rowing, all activities listed
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Motorbike tour with the professional driver + helmet to the garden
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A variety of local tastings (banana cake, rice pop snack, coconut cake,....)
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Gratuity for local services
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PRICE
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70 USD/person - small group tour - max 11 people
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Kid with height under 1 meter will be free of charge
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FOR PRIVATE TOUR OR BIGGER GROUP SIZE: contact us for more details, we can accommodate up to 50 people
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things to bring
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Bug spray
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Anything that help you with sun blocker (e.g. sunglasses, hat, sunscreen,...)
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Sport shoe are sandals are all ok!!
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Comfortable clothes
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EMTY STOMACH 😋
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cancellation policy
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For a full refund, cancel at least 48 hours in advance of the start date of the tour
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Cancellation Fee of 50% of tour price will be collected if cancelling in 24 hours
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Full of tour price will be collected if cancelling before 2 hours of the tour departure
ITINERARY
ITINERARY
7:00 AM → 5:30PM
7:00 - 7:30 AM: pick up
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Free pick-up by air-conditioned 16-seater van ONLY FOR District 1 areas.
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Additional pick-up outside district 1 can be dicussed (Free or Relocation)
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(EXCLUDING Pick-Up for TanDinh Ward & DaKao ward of District 1. An easier meetup location will be provided prior to the tour date!
Excuse our limited pick-up options, this has nothing to do with money, just mainly logistical reason to completely avoid area that have heavy congestion as we do not want YOU to wait in annoying traffic time. This decision is base on prior feedback from previous guests that also wish you the best trip! Sincerely, Happy
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Light breakfast + water bottles will be provided
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Professional local host will share interesting stories & facts about Mekong Delta on the way
9:30 AM: Rustic mekong arrival
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Our day starts at the bustling traditional wet market, seeing freshness from the river and tasting local delights that is always different every tour we do!
10:00 AM: hop on the cruise
We board the cruise & tour the Mekong's junction while hoping on-off to visit:
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Neighbor's distillery, the pain-aid for the farmer's back
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The "First Wind" island to enjoy Amateur Theatre and a seasonal fruits farm
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Traditional rice paper, rice-pop making demonstration
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Visit different local homes, see inside and learn about how the Mekong family ACTUALLY live
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Sampan rowing experience
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Learn a secret method how rice merchants test, recycle and handle 1000 tons of rice.
13:00 pm: enjoy 8 dishes homecook lunch
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Arrived at the local host's home as they been waitiing and cooking ALL-DAY for us. Grab a cold drink, "on-the-house" and enjoy the huge feast lunch
14:30 PM: mini motorbike tour to the garden
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This tour also include a full-on "mini Rustic Motorbike Tour"
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Locals will drive you on motorbike to the "Outback of the Mekong" to a very exclusive visit, that even Vietnamese are not allow to come near or get close!
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Cruise around the plantations/village area where hundreds of these "special trees" are grown that help enriched the local people. Again, a true exclusive access that even not many Vietnamese get to see.
**NONE MOTORBIKE OPTION: we will replace to Bicycle trip or stay at the local home and enjoy Pandan tea, local fruits, and cake with the family.
15:15 pm - 17:30 PM
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Say goodbye to Mekong's family as we head back to the city and drop you off at the original designarted pick-up!
