2 days
Ho Chi Minh, Cai Be
Leave Ho Chi Minh City for a two-day Mekong Delta homestay journey through Cai Thia, Hoa Loc, An Binh and the Cai Be–Tan Phong area. Follow village paths beside fruit gardens, see everyday crafts and settle into a local home for an evening of cooking and conversation.
A night in the Delta gives this trip a different rhythm from a day excursion. Lunch on the river leads into an island stay, and the next morning brings smaller canals, village life and time to look more closely before the road journey back to the city.
Tell us your dates, group size and whether you would like to cycle. Vietpower Travel will confirm the homestay, pickup arrangements and local programme for your group.
The first day begins with a road transfer to Cai Thia and a visit to see traditional rice-paper making. Choose the planned cycle through Hoa Loc’s village lanes, where fruit gardens and local homes shape the landscape. A stop at a local house brings a chance to help make cakes and enjoy them with tea.
Return to the river for the included lunch on board as the boat travels towards An Binh Island. Local workshops introduce the making of rice paper, coconut candy and puffed rice, with stops arranged around the day’s activity.
At the homestay, put down your overnight bag and take time to relax before joining your hosts to prepare local dishes. Dinner is part of the stay, offering an unhurried way to enjoy the flavours of the Delta after a day on the water.
The base arrangement is a private fan-cooled room in a local homestay on An Binh Island. Choose this journey for the river setting and home-style hospitality rather than a city-hotel overnight. If you prefer air-conditioning or need particular room facilities, tell us before booking so we can check the options and cost.
After breakfast, leave the homestay by boat and continue towards Cai Be. A rowing-boat outing brings you into smaller canals, while Tan Phong’s paths offer time on foot or by bicycle among orchards, houses and local crafts. Look for the practical skill behind coconut-leaf roofing, rice-net making and water-hyacinth weaving.
The experience centres on riverside life, craft traditions and the islands. Cai Be’s trading activity changes, so a busy floating-market scene is not promised. The boat programme is planned to finish at Cai Be in the late morning, followed by your road transfer to Ho Chi Minh City.
For more journeys in the region, explore our Mekong Delta tours or ask how this overnight can fit into a longer Vietnam holiday. Any extension is quoted separately.
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Start and finish in Ho Chi Minh City. Day 1 combines Cai Thia, Hoa Loc village surroundings and a boat journey to an An Binh Island homestay. Day 2 continues towards Cai Be and Tan Phong before the road transfer back. This itinerary does not include Ben Tre, Can Tho or Cai Rang.
Air-conditioning is charged separately from the fan-room package. The listed supplement is US$15 per room per night; ask us to confirm availability and the final supplement for your dates before booking.
One breakfast, one lunch and one dinner are included. Day 1 has lunch on board and dinner at the homestay; Day 2 includes breakfast. Lunch on Day 2 is not included.
No. The first-day Hoa Loc ride is an optional activity within the programme, and Tan Phong can be explored on foot or by bicycle. Bicycle use is listed as included. Tell us your preference and cycling experience so the guide can discuss a suitable arrangement.
The package lists private air-conditioned road transport and local English-speaking guides. Your quotation confirms the boat and homestay arrangements; private road transport does not automatically mean exclusive use of every venue or activity.
The listed services include a coconut drink, fruit, tea, local sweet tastings and water on the coach. Fruit varieties depend on the season and availability. Other drinks and personal purchases are charged separately.
Tell us about allergies and dietary restrictions before booking. We will check what the local hosts and boat meal can provide and explain any limitations before you confirm the tour.
Pickup is in the morning from your agreed Ho Chi Minh City hotel; the exact time is confirmed with your booking. The Day 2 boat programme is planned to finish at Cai Be around 10:30, followed by the road transfer. This is not a 10:30 arrival in Ho Chi Minh City.
Send children’s ages and any walking, cycling or mobility needs before booking. We will check the homestay, village paths and boarding arrangements for your group rather than assume every part is suitable for everyone.
Bring a small overnight bag, comfortable shoes, sun protection, insect repellent, a light rain layer and a change of clothes. Keep valuables protected from splashes and follow the guide’s advice for local visits and boat boarding.
Make space for a night in the Delta, with village cycling, river scenery and a local kitchen along the way. Send Vietpower Travel your dates and preferences to receive a clear itinerary and quotation.
Highlights
View the Cai Thia–An Binh–Cai Be journey on Google My Maps. Five regional markers show the journey; your guide confirms the homestay, boat landings and village paths.
| By Day | Transfer | Destinations | Activities | Meals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Ho Chi Minh, Cai Be | Drive to Cai Thia Village, Bike trip to Hoa Loc mango village, See local's activities, Have lunch on board, Travel by riverboat to An Binh Island, Cook with local owners | L, D | |
| Day 2 | Cai Be, Ho Chi Minh | Boat trip to Cai Be, Row along small canals, Walk or cycle on Tan Phong Island, See local daily life activities, Return to Ho Chi Minh City | B |
In the morning, your guide and driver collect you from your agreed Ho Chi Minh City hotel and travel to Cai Thia. Visit a local family to see traditional rice-paper making.
If you choose to cycle, follow the planned approximately one-hour ride through Hoa Loc’s mango-growing village surroundings. Stop at a local house to help make cakes and enjoy them with hot tea before returning to Cai Thia.
Board the riverboat and have the included lunch while travelling towards An Binh Island. Visit local workshops to see rice paper, coconut candy and puffed-rice production as arranged for the day.
Check into your local homestay and relax before joining your hosts to prepare local dishes. Enjoy dinner and stay overnight in a private fan-cooled room. Lunch and dinner are included today.
Have breakfast at the homestay, check out and continue by boat towards Cai Be. Explore the riverside setting without assuming a busy floating-market scene, then take the included rowing-boat outing along smaller canals.
On Tan Phong Island, walk or cycle along village paths past orchards and local homes. Craft stops introduce rice-net making, coconut-leaf roofing and products woven from dried water hyacinth, according to local activity.
The boat programme is planned to finish at Cai Be town around 10:30, subject to local arrangements. Rejoin your private vehicle for the return to Ho Chi Minh City. Breakfast is included; lunch on Day 2 is at your own expense. End of services.
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Send your travel dates, group size and Ho Chi Minh City hotel address. Pickup is in the morning; the confirmed itinerary gives the exact meeting time. On Day 2, the boat trip is planned to end at Cai Be around 10:30 before the road transfer back to the city. Leave enough time before any onward flight or train.
Your included room is private and fan-cooled. Ask about air-conditioning, bed setup and bathroom facilities before booking. The listed air-conditioning supplement is US$15 per room per night, confirmed with availability for your dates.
Tell us whether you would like to cycle, and share children’s ages, mobility needs or dietary restrictions in advance. Bring a small overnight bag, comfortable shoes, sun protection and a light rain layer. Follow local guidance in homes, workshops and at boat landings.
The meal plan is one breakfast, one lunch and one dinner. Day 2 lunch, additional drinks and personal purchases are separate. Your quotation confirms the homestay, local activities and any supplements before you book.
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