MEKONG LIFE & LOCAL SECRETS EXPERIENCE

MEKONG LIFE & LOCAL SECRETS EXPERIENCE

Full-Day Sustainable & Non-Touristy Journey from Saigon

Tour Type: Premier Group Tour – Maximum 12 travelers

Vehicle: 16-seat air-conditioned minivan

Duration: Full Day

Departure Point: Hotels in District 1 or meeting point

OVERVIEW:

Escape the busy streets of Saigon and discover the real Mekong Delta — a region of lush orchards, peaceful canals, and warm-hearted locals. This small-group eco tour reveals the everyday rhythms of delta life through immersive cultural experiences and local interactions.

HIGHLIGHT:

Explore a traditional countryside market and meet local vendors. Visit a rice mill and sticky-rice wine workshop to learn traditional crafts. Cruise the Mekong River by private long-tail boat and row through nipa canals. Taste tropical fruits and join a countryside cooking class in a riverside garden. Learn sustainable farming techniques and discover how locals live in harmony with nature. Support community-based tourism that empowers local families.

ITINERARY:

Step beyond the tourist trails. This small-group eco tour takes you into quiet canals, family-run farms, and riverside workshops where traditional crafts are still practiced today. Learn how local people make sticky-rice wine, visit a countryside market alive with colors, and share a home-cooked lunch prepared from fresh regional ingredients.

Cruise by private boat through coconut-lined waterways, row a sampan under leafy palms, and feel the peaceful rhythm of rural life. Every stop supports local families and promotes community-based tourism — making your visit meaningful for both travelers and hosts.

TIMELINES:

07:30 AM – Pick-up at hotel or Meet at meeting point.

08:30 AM – Visit a lively countryside market and observe local trade.

09:30 AM – Tour a rice mill and sticky-rice wine workshop.

10:30 AM – Cruise along tranquil waterways by private boat.

11:00 AM – Visit a coconut and fruit garden; learn about organic cultivation and taste fresh fruit.

12:30 PM – Join a hands-on cooking class and enjoy a home-style lunch.

02:00 PM – Take a short sampan ride through a shaded canal.

03:00 PM – Return to the pier and drive back to Ho Chi Minh City.

04:30–05:00 PM – Drop-off at hotel or meeting point.

Goodbye and see you again on the next trips with SAIGON LAND TRAVEL!!!

Note: Schedule & attractions may change depending on weather conditions & destination.

LUNCH MENU:

Hands-on Cooking Class Items (Dishes you will prepare):

• Sizzling pancake

• Fried spring rolls

• BBQ pork in lalot leaves

Served Dishes (Prepared by our kitchen):

• Lemongrass Chicken

• Fried Eggs

• Minced Pork Soup with Potato and Carrot

• Steamed Rice

INCLUDING:

• Air-conditioned transfer 

• English-speaking guide

• Private motorboat and sampan

• Cooking class and lunch at local farm

• Bottled water

EXCLUDING:

• All other services not mentioned in the above program.
• All meals and beverages unspecified in the above program.
• Personal expenses.
• Travel insurance
• Tips for tour guide, driver….
• TAX VAT

CHILDREN PRICES:

• Children under 3 years old: free of charge, the family pays for the child's own expenses (if any). Families of 2 adults can only accompany 1 child for free, from the 2nd child and above must buy 1 tour ticket as 50% of the adult tour price, sharing a bed with parents.
• Children from 3-9 years old: 75% of the adult tour price, sharing bed with parents.
• Children from 10 years old and above: 100% of the adult tour price.
• In case children join the tour by plane, train ... Transportation fares will apply according to each airline from which the group departs.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

• Cancellations immediately after registration are charged 30% of the tour price.
• Cancellations made 10 days prior to departure are charged 50% of the tour price.
• Cancellations made 5 days prior to departure are charged 70% of the tour price.
• Cancellations made 3 days prior to departure are charged 100% of the tour price.

​NOTE:

• Pick up and transfer just for the centrally located hotel/accommodation in Dist 1, Ho Chi Minh City.

• We are not responsible for your lateness.

• Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat and the tour inclusions. Please advise the supplier if you have from 1 infant at time of booking. 

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