Non Touristy Mekong Delta Tour: local workshops, orchid Farm, Cao Dai Temple, go off the beaten path, bike along the countryside road, see the gorgeous landscapes of Mekong Delta area, see daily life come alive while traveling Mekong River.
Highlights of Non Touristy Mekong Delta Tour
- Stay away from the modern, noisy and busy city and town
- Stay away from crowded and “boring” touristy places
- Take a boat trip, enjoy the beautiful scenery
- Explore daily life unfold on the river banks
- Go off the beaten path, discover the local life in Mekong Delta region
- Bike along the road in Vietnam’s green countryside under the shade of areca palm trees, admire the beauty of dragon fruit farms and rice fields stretching too far
- Visit the Cao Dai Temple, Orchid Farm, and Local Workshops
- Learn more about history through objects from the war time of the region at a local monument
Start time & Price of Non Touristy Mekong Delta Tour
- Start time: 8:00 AM
- End time: about 4:30 PM
- Price of of Non Touristy Mekong Delta Tour: …USD
*Note: Price for a small group tour
How to book Non Touristy Mekong Delta Tour
This tour is not available this time because the local people are not ready after COVID-19. You might like this Deluxe Private Unseen Mekong Delta Tour Full Day – NO SHOPPING & NON-TOURISTY PLACES or small group tour Mekong Delta Full Day Trip Ben Tre Non-touristy
Itinerary of Non Touristy Mekong Delta Tour
Mattress workshop – Non Touristy Mekong Delta Tour
Start your journey after being picked up at 8 AM pickup from your hotel in District 1 – the center of Ho Chi Minh City. Head to Long An Province in the Mekong Delta Region instead of Cai Be or Ben Tre in other normal Mekong Delta Tour.
After a 1.5-hour car drive, arrive at a local family’s orchid farm to admire hundreds of types of coloful and beautiful orchids from different countries. You also learn how the plants are grown by talented gardeners.
Afterwards, hop on a rowing boat, paddle along the network of small canals and see local people going about their daily lives (going to markets, taking their children to schools, going to work, attending parties,…). Next, cruise along the Mekong River on a motorized boat while enjoying fresh coconut water.
Ride bicycle along the countryside road lined with coconut trees, aceca palm trees, rice fields, and fruit farms. On the road, children cycle to school and farmers harvest rice, fruits, vegetables. There are lots of interesting things to see and I will let you to discover yourself on the tour.
Arriving at a local market after nearly 1-hour cycling, buy tropical fruits from the street vendors at your wish with the help of the friendly tour guide.
Cao Dai Temple is a great place and we should not miss it because you will learn about Hoa Hoa religion which is originated in Vietnam and having lots of strange rules. In addition, the architecture of the temple is very unique and worth a visit.
Then, bike to a local restaurant for lunch with a set menu of Vietnamese cuisine (vegan food option is available). Continue the journey by heading off to a local mattress workshop where to see how they make mattresses from reeds.
Return back in Ho Chi Minh City center at around 4.30 PM.
Inclusion of Non Touristy Mekong Delta Tour
- Lunch, coconut water
- Air-conditioned car/van, boat trip, bike
- English-speaking tour guide
- Mineral water bottle, Cool-towels
- Entrance fee
- Pick up & Drop off at hotels in Central District 1
Exclusion of Non Touristy Mekong Delta Tour
- Tip (not mandatory)
- Gratuties/Tips
- Personal expenses: drinks, telephone fee, laundry,…
- Other meals out of program
