Mekong Delta Cooking Class & Market Tour
From$36.21
8 hours
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
About this activity
Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of the Mekong Delta with a full-day tour from Ho Chi Minh City, featuring a visit to the bustling Cai Be floating market, a hands-on Vietnamese cooking class, and a scenic cycling adventure through local craft villages.
Highlights
- Explore Cai Be floating market
- Learn traditional Vietnamese cooking
- Cycle through local craft villages
- Experience authentic Mekong Delta culture
- Enjoy a delicious homemade lunch
Full description
Discover the heart of the Mekong Delta on this immersive full-day tour from Ho Chi Minh City. Begin your journey with a visit to the lively Cai Be floating market, where you'll witness the bustling trade of fresh produce and local goods. Next, participate in a traditional Vietnamese cooking class, learning to prepare authentic dishes using fresh, local ingredients. After lunch, embark on a leisurely cycling tour through nearby craft villages, where you'll observe artisans at work and gain insight into the region's rich cultural heritage. This experience offers a perfect blend of culinary delight, cultural exploration, and natural beauty, ensuring a memorable adventure in the Mekong Delta.
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Cai Be floating market
- Traditional Vietnamese cooking class
- Cycling through local craft villages
- Personal expenses and gratuities
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- This tour involves moderate physical activity, including cycling and walking.
- Vegetarian options are available; please inform the tour operator in advance.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off are included; confirm your pickup location and time upon booking.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for cycling and walking.
- Bring a hat, sunscreen, and insect repellent for sun protection.
- Carry a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated throughout the day.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Infants Required On Laps
Good to know
- Children must be accompanied by an adult. Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults, otherwise they will be subject to the adult rate. A surcharge maybe applied to the bookings with 2 or more children.
- 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.
- Extra surcharge may apply for pickup outside of District 1 in Ho Chi Minh City
- For the centrally located hotels in Dist 1 where we can not pick up and transfer because of the traffic rules, please contact the local supplier for support.
- Please note that the return time is subject to traffic conditions, for which the tour operator is not responsible
Traveler reviews
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Great
Tour Goode Bao was well taken care
rajagopalr2026Nov 1, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Excellent
Excellent trip and service by Mr Húng
abhi092002Oct 31, 2026TRIPADVISOR
good good
This trip experience was very good; I deeply experienced the charm of the Mekong River and the profound historical weight of Guzhi. The guide Allen was professional and patient, with detailed explanations, making the entire experience excellent.
fengyum2026Oct 4, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Brilliant day
I had a very informative and enjoyable day the guide was excellent and really knew his stuff I recommend this guide and tour highly
M9311TFcraigcSep 20, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Tuco makes everything better.
Tuco was a real G. He was an amazing tour guide, spoke English like a pro and really helped us learn a lot about what we saw. He is really funny and entertaining and the tour was made 100x better because of it. We also learnt that he speaks korean well.
matthewtF9473NBSep 11, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Additional information
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults, otherwise they will be subject to the adult rate. A surcharge maybe applied to the bookings with 2 or more children.
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.
Extra surcharge may apply for pickup outside of District 1 in Ho Chi Minh City
For the centrally located hotels in Dist 1 where we can not pick up and transfer because of the traffic rules, please contact the local supplier for support.
Please note that the return time is subject to traffic conditions, for which the tour operator is not responsible