Nature Reserve and Largest, Authentic Floating Market Experiences
Description
Embark on a sampan and witness the vibrant trading activities of Cairang Floating Market, the largest floating market in Vietnam. Goods exchanged include fresh fruits and vegetables, such as pineapples and mangos. Experience a unique breakfast, ordering from floating restaurants and cafes -a perfect combination to start your day. We will then cruise into the jungle through small, yet complex canal systems. This landscape provides a glimpse into typical river life along the Mekong Delta. Our boat will also be stopped at a four-decade old noodle village and we will participate in the making of rice noodles the traditional way. Then, we will get on the car and drive for an hour. We cruise into the meandering canals of Lung Ngoc Hoang Nature Reserve, which is surrounded by water hyacinth and water lettuce covering the surface. This allows you to fully immerse yourself in the forest's enchanting atmosphere while observing the varied flora and fauna that thrive within its bounds.
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Embark on a sampan and witness the vibrant trading activities of Cairang Floating Market, the largest floating market in Vietnam. Goods exchanged include fresh fruits and vegetables, such as pineapples and mangos. Experience a unique breakfast, ordering from floating restaurants and cafes which offer delicious noodle soup and strong Vietnamese coffee—a perfect combination to start your day.
We will then move into the jungle through small, yet complex canal systems, which provide a serene home to diverse flora and fauna. Allow yourself time to relax and meditate on this tranquil part of the trip. This landscape provides a glimpse into typical river life along the Mekong Delta. We will also explore a four-decade old noodle village and participate in the making of rice noodles the traditional way. We will continue our journey with a stroll through villages in the local community. You will be welcomed with warmth and generosity, trying fruit, such as jackfruit, dragon fruit and star apple in villagers’ gardens.
we will go into the meandering canals of Lung Ngoc Hoang Nature Reserve, which is surrounded by water hyacinth and water lettuce covering the surface. This allows you to fully immerse yourself in the forest's enchanting atmosphere while observing the varied flora and fauna that thrive within its bounds. You will especially see wild honeybee hives in nature and learn about the vital role they play in local agriculture, while we glide through the wetlands and flooded forests. We will then climb to the observatory to contemplate how thousands of diverse birds fill the sky and listen to melodic songs. Lung Ngoc Hoang stands as a haven for nature enthusiasts and wildlife aficionados and you will see many kinds of colorful bird such as herons, kingfishers, coucals, cormorant, swamphens.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Infant meals not included
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Reviews(131)
My guide is Mai, very carefully introducing the traditional water market of celery, river powder workshops and cocoa farms, in the process of helping to take photos and recording activities will also chat with everyone, very dedicated.
Very beautiful excursion with our guide Mai, who was very friendly, spoke English very well, and gave us interesting explanations.
The overall tour was a great dive into the floating market with many details about the production of local products as well as the life of traders and farmers. The tour also got us to the Mekong delta canals and natural reserve on boats and it was a very immersive experience of Vietnamese jungle. Trang was an excellent guide, she loves her job as much as her country and it shows, she is very knowledgeable and explains very well.
Great tour with Clara! Very knowlegeable and enthousiastic, great conversationalist! She was eager to answer all our questions even those not related to the tour.
This was the BEST tour we took in south east Asia (we’ve been here a month!) all because of Mai! She was so energetic and knowledgeable and great with English. She added so many details and extras to the tour! We got ten times what we expected. We were very well fed too!
We did the River Market and Reserve tour today, and it was the highlight of our trip. Our guide, Mai, was absolutely incredible from start to finish. She was so cheery, energetic, and made the entire experience deeply engaging for everyone. Mai taught us so much about the Mekong Delta, sharing fascinating insights with so much passion. If you are booking a tour, look for Mai, she is truly the best!
Very exciting and educational tour, where you get a good insight into how the local merchants live. Also a nice experience-rich trip to the nature area through exciting and beautiful canals that end with a lovely lunch. Our local guide Ruby was absolutely fantastic in telling you about both the area, the local culture and fauna.
A wonderful day with our guide Mai, which was perfect. Family of 2 adults and 2 children, the excursion was adapted, interesting and rewarding. It was great. I highly recommend it.
Ruby is an amazing guide. Thanks to her we had a beautiful morning discovering the Mekong life. She speaks English perfectly and her enthousiasum made it so much more enjoyable. Thank you again Ruby!
Have a nice day trip with guide Ruby, a young lady with some fine stories about culture, the floating market, local customs and nature. No intrusive conditions, but a quiet day on and around the Mekong. Price on the high side.
