Experience The Real Vietnam
The Floating Market was once a center for local trade and authentic Vietnamese culture. However, the urbanization and flood of tourists greatly impacted this once quaint rural area. Now the market has only a few local merchants trading coconuts and bananas.
In 2015 a team of dedicated outdoor adventure guides decided the standard floating market experience needed to be updated to reflect the new Vietnam and the wonderful new experiences available in this beautiful area.
We’re proud to be the first company to provide a new way to experience the Mekong Delta and engage with the wonderful local residents from the vantage point of Kayaks. Our trip begins at the old “floating market” where you will experience first-hand the impact of tourism and industrialization.
Briefing activities: Day 1: Saigon - Mekong Homestay. Kayaking:10KM) Day 2: Homestay - Cantho: Kayaking: 15KM Day 3: Can Tho -Chau Doc: Kayaking: 10KM Day 4: Chau Doc - Saigon. Sampan Trip
Mekong kayaking and Boating: 04 days trip is a great time for River explorers.
You will have a chance to discover most of parts of the Mekong river in Vietnam.
Meeting and chatting with the locals living along the river bank.
Staying overnight at a local place.
Learning cooking with the locals also a great experience.
Kayaking to see the Floating market and understand about their life on the river.
Enjoy Sunrise, Sunset, and much more are waiting for your discovery.
Morning, Pick up at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh city.
Transfer to Mekong Countryside.
Take a private boat trip with Kayak to a quiet canal where we start kayaking. ( 02 hours)
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Afternoon, Paddling another 02 hours to enjoy Sunset and nightlife along the bank of Mekong River.
Learning cooking class at local eco – guest house.
Stay overnight at a local place.
Please click the link below for further pictures of this trip.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/countrysideadventure/albums/72157678800329721
Activity: Kayaking, Walking, Boating
Wake up early to enjoy Sunrise on the mighty Mekong River. The highlight of the day.
Enjoy breakfast at a local place.
Boat crossing the river to an island where we will kayak along the river to experience the daily life of the locals.
Visit the Floating market.
Walking around villages.
Stop at a local place for lunch( vegetarian food)
Transfer to Can Tho for the second night.
Activity: Kayaking, Walking, Boat
Wake up early morning for a short transfer to the Floating market.
Kayaking to the biggest Floating market in Mekong Delta to experience the real morning activities.
Having breakfast at a Floating market or simply take a cup of coffee would be a great experience.
Take a couple of hours kayaking through the small river to see the morning activities of the locals.
Transfer to Long Xuyen for lunch.
Afternoon. transfer to Chau Doc. climb up to the Sam mountain to view the Cambodia border.
Overnight in Chau Doc border town.
Activity: Kayaking, Walking, Boating
Morning, taking a sampan along with Floating fishing village at the border town to experience their daily life.
Stop at one of the floating houses to understand how they raise Cat fish. this is one of the main economies of the locals.
Spending a couple of hours kayaking along the border canal between Vietnam and Cambodia.
Afternoon, transfer for lunch before heading back to Saigon or extend your trip to Cambodia.
Ends of 04 days kayaking.
Activity: Sampan, Walking, Boating.
Morning, Pick up at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh city.
Transfer to Mekong Countryside.
Take a private boat trip with Kayak to a quiet canal where we start kayaking. ( 02 hours)
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Afternoon, Paddling another 02 hours to enjoy Sunset and nightlife along the bank of Mekong River.
Learning cooking class at local eco – guest house.
Stay overnight at a local place.
Please click the link below for further pictures of this trip.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/countrysideadventure/albums/72157678800329721
Activity: Kayaking, Walking, Boating
Wake up early to enjoy Sunrise on the mighty Mekong River. The highlight of the day.
Enjoy breakfast at a local place.
Boat crossing the river to an island where we will kayak along the river to experience the daily life of the locals.
Visit the Floating market.
Walking around villages.
Stop at a local place for lunch( vegetarian food)
Transfer to Can Tho for the second night.
Activity: Kayaking, Walking, Boat
Wake up early morning for a short transfer to the Floating market.
Kayaking to the biggest Floating market in Mekong Delta to experience the real morning activities.
Having breakfast at a Floating market or simply take a cup of coffee would be a great experience.
Take a couple of hours kayaking through the small river to see the morning activities of the locals.
Transfer to Long Xuyen for lunch.
Afternoon. transfer to Chau Doc. climb up to the Sam mountain to view the Cambodia border.
Overnight in Chau Doc border town.
Activity: Kayaking, Walking, Boating
Morning, taking a sampan along with Floating fishing village at the border town to experience their daily life.
Stop at one of the floating houses to understand how they raise Cat fish. this is one of the main economies of the locals.
Spending a couple of hours kayaking along the border canal between Vietnam and Cambodia.
Afternoon, transfer for lunch before heading back to Saigon or extend your trip to Cambodia.
Ends of 04 days kayaking.
Activity: Sampan, Walking, Boating.
Most of our accommodation are chosen as local places and home stay to make sure our guests will stay closely with the locals,thus will provide an inside of local life style and their cultures.
We offer New Ford Transis which is comfortable for transportation and always available at your side in case you need to take a break during a ride.
Local leaders at Countryside Adventures who all have strong passion in outdoor activities. Deep knowledge about History, culture and local cuisine. They know well and love their country are the most important to connect and happy to share with you all about whatever topics you may want to know.
Our Local boat will fully support during kayaking activities. You can find life vest available on boat. You can relax by getting back to the boat if you feel tired.
We do have both single and double solid kayaks available at our kayak store which are suitable for river exploring.
Please let us know which type of kayak you would refer upon on your booking,then we will arrange a required one for you.
We do provide light breakfast & Lunch for most of our day trip. As we want you to experience local food, therefore, most of our meal break is at super local restaurant with healthy and special local food of the area.
We do provide healthy local snacks and drinks during our outdoor activities. We buy all snacks & drinks along the way to support local community.
Departure: Everyday
Package cost per person in U.S dollar:
Group size: 02 – 04: US$ 640
Group size: 05 -10: USD 560
Further Information for Boat and Kayak the Mekong 04 Days:
Kayaking distance per day: Starting from 04KM to 15KM ( 02 hours to 05 hours)
Water conditions in Mekong River/canals: Calm and quiet canals/rivers
Suitable ages: Anyone who love kayaking.
Meals: B = Breakfast, L= Lunch, D = Dinner We can arrange vegetarian food, please let us know in advance.
What to wear & bring: Please wear comfortable clothing for outdoor activities( Short, T-shirt, sport shoes or pair of sandals are recommended)
Before you do Mekong kayaking
What to bring:
While you do kayaking