Mekong Delta River Life & Culture Tour 1 Day

1 Day

Minimum Age

1
Maximum Age

80
Group Size

2 - 10
Transportation

Private car
Group Size

2-15
Best season

All year round
Tour type

Private tour
Meals

Lunch

Overview

A Glimpse of the Mekong – Princess Day Cruise offers a relaxing journey through the vibrant waterways of the Mekong Delta aboard a traditional Cai Be Princess sampan. Enjoy scenic river views, observe local life, visit a 19th-century ancient house, and explore traditional cottage industries along the way. Savor a refined lunch at the elegant Le Longanier colonial villa set in a lush tropical garden. The cruise continues through peaceful canals and fruit-orchard islands before ending in Vinh Long and transfer back to Ho Chi Minh City.

Highlights

Leisurely Mekong Delta Cruise aboard a traditional Cai Be Princess sampan, offering scenic river views and authentic local life along the waterways.
Cultural Encounters & Local Crafts with visits to a 19th-century ancient house and traditional cottage industries such as coconut candy and puffed rice making.
Elegant Riverside Lunch at Le Longanier Restaurant, a colonial-style villa set in a lush tropical garden by the river.

Itinerary

Day
01

Glimpse Of Mekong By Princess Day Cruise

In the morning, take a car transfer from Ho Chi Minh City to Cai Be. Arrive at Cai Be Jetty at 10:00 am, where the crew welcomes you aboard the Cai Be Princess sampan with cold towels and a refreshing drink before setting off on a leisurely cruise through the Mekong Delta.

Relax as daily life unfolds along the riverbanks while enjoying tea and seasonal fruits. Visit a 19th-century ancient house and explore local cottage industries, including coconut candy and puffed rice making. The cruise ends at Le Longanier Restaurant, where lunch is served in a charming colonial-style villa set in a lush riverside garden. After lunch, continue cruising past Cai Be Church, through the Dong Phu Canal to Binh Hoa Phuoc and An Binh islands, known for their fruit orchards. Arrive at Vinh Long Pier around 4:00 pm, then transfer by car back to Ho Chi Minh City.

Includes

Private car
English speaking tourguide
3-hour cruise aboard Cai Be Princess
Lunch at Le Longanier Restaurant
Sightseeing fees included in above itinerary
Cold towels, seasonal fruit and hot tea
Crew assistance

Excludes

Tip
Personal expense
Insurance

Deposit & Cancellation Policy

Deposit

+ A 30% deposit is required upon booking confirmation.

+ The remaining 70% must be paid at least 14 days prior to tour departure.

Cancellation

+ Cancellations made at least 14 days before the tour departure are eligible for a full refund.

+ Cancellations made between 14 -7 days before departure will incur a 50% cancellation charge.

+ Cancellations made less than 7 days or no show before departure will be subject to a 100% charge.