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Saigon - Cai Be Floating Market - 1 Day
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Saigon - Cai Be Floating Market - 1 Day
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Trip Overview
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Cai Be, one of the many well-known floating markets in the western region of southern Vietnam was formed in the Nguyen Dynasty in the 19th century. The Cai Be Floating Market is always busy, bearing all the characteristics of the locals’ life in the western region.

All the goods are transported to the market by rafts and boats. The floating market lies in the Tien River, adjacent to three provinces of Tien Giang, Vinh Long and Ben Tre.

The market is divided into two parts: buying and selling places. Rafts and boats are anchored along the two sides of the river for kilometres. From the floating market, goods are shifted for selling at inland markets or small boats take them for delivery along canals in the Plain of Reeds.

From three 3 am in the early morning, rafts and boats are crowded because Cai Be is one of the biggest wholesale markets in the region. Traders live on the river and some link their lives with boats like their mobile house for generations. Cai Be seems to be an inseparable part of their daily lives.

On each boat, goods are hung on poles that are called dialectically “cay beo”. Hundreds of such poles point the sky wards. Boats also operate like “taxis,” very convenient for tourists around the region.

Along the criss crossing canals, people in the Plain of Reeds take not only goods of each countryside to the Cai Be Floating Market but also their unique cultural characteristics, creating such a beautiful river painting.

Length of the trip : 1 days
Trip Starts from : Ho Chi Minh City
Trip Ends in : Ho Chi Minh City
Required booking time: 15 hours for individuals and 5 days for group in advance
Rates per person: from 46/pax

Detailed Itinerary
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Start early in the morning for our drive to Cai Be, where we board our private boat for a cruise through the busy Cai Be floating market. We then make a stop to visit some local cottage industries such as the coconut candy workshop, learn how to make puffed-rice, puff-corn, or witnessing the process of making rice paper. Continuing with our cruise through the maze of canals the criss-cross the An Binh island, we land at Mr. Ba Kiet old house. Here we can enjoy devouring the fresh tropical fruits of the Delta, while having a short traditional music show performed by local artists. Lunch at a local garden restaurant.

After lunch, we have a short walk around the island to see how the people here make their living and enjoying their life. We carry on to a Nursery garden, where you can see most of the Delta fruits seedlings. The final point of visit will be a Brick & pottery kiln. Drive back to Ho Chi Minh. Arrive at about 18:00 PM.

Price & Inclusions
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This is a private tour and the price per person varies and depends on many aspects, such as your group size, the hotel ratings and your departure date. Please contact us by email: [text2me2013@gmail.com] to get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs. Our online travel experts will be at your service.

Tour Includes

The car with air-condition
English speaking tour guide
Vietnamese lunch
All entrance, permission and visiting fees
Mineral water

Tour Includes

Visa to Vietnam
Departure airport tax
Meals which are not included in the program
Personal travel & medical insurance
International flights to and from Vietnam
All personal & daily expenses
All gratuities and tips to drivers and guides

Email to us: [text2me2013@gmail.com]
 
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