Vietnam Community Tour

Description

The Vietnam Community Tour is an immersive travel experience that takes visitors off the beaten path to discover the authentic culture and daily life of local communities in Vietnam. The tour begins in Ho Chi Minh City, commonly known as Saigon, where visitors can explore the city's bustling streets and vibrant culture. The tour then takes visitors to the Cu Chi Tunnels, a vast underground network of tunnels used during the Vietnam War. Visitors can experience the tunnels firsthand and learn about the history of the war. The tour also includes a visit to the Mekong Delta, where visitors can explore the delta's beautiful waterways, rice fields, and floating markets, and learn about the lives of local people.

Suggested tour program for Mekong Delta community-based

DAY 1: Arrival Ho Chi Minh (D)

Arrival Ho Chi Minh. Meet our representative then transfer to dinner at local restaurant.

Check-in hotel & Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

DAY 2: Ho Chi Minh – Ben Tre – Homestay (B/L/D)

After breakfast, a two hour drive to Ben Tre will expose the colorful outskirt life as well as picturesque rice fields along the journey. Upon arrival, check-in homestay Maison dupay de Ben Tre, lunch and cycling around the village, stop by several places, trying different local food & fruit, try to make lantern / fishing / making rice paper,... this homestay is among the most wanted homestay in Vietnam. Dinner &Overnight in homestay

DAY 3: Ben Tre – Can Tho (B/L/D)

After breakfast, a three hour drive to Can Tho will expose the colorful outskirt life as well as picturesque rice fields along the journey. Upon arrival, check-in homestay Can Tho, lunch and cycling around the village, stop by several places, trying different local food & fruit, try to make lantern / fishing / making rice paper,... this homestay is among the most wanted homestay in Vietnam. Dinner &Overnight in homestay

DAY 4: Can tho floating market – Ho Chi Minh (B/L/D)

Visit Can Tho floating market soon. After breakfast, a two hour drive to Ho Chi Minh City. Lunch at local restaurant.

Back to Ho Chi Minh, have a half day city tour: visit War Museum, Photo-stop at Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral (Renovation period), Old Post Office, shopping at BenThanh Market or Saigon Square. Dinner at local Restaurant. Overnight in Hochiminh.

DAY 5: HOCHIMINH – DEPARTURE (B)

Breakfast. Free time until transfer out.

Specialties food in tour program for Mekong Delta community-based

Ben Tre
- Coconut candy
- Vietnamese coconut blade salad with shrimp and pork
Can Tho
- Cylindric glutinous Magenta plant rice cake
- Grilled spring rolls Cai Rang

FAQ

The Cu Chi Tunnels are a fascinating and unique destination for anyone visiting Vietnam. These underground tunnels were used by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War and played a crucial role in the war effort. Today, visitors can explore the tunnels and learn about the ingenious tactics used by the Viet Cong. The tunnels are incredibly narrow and were designed to be difficult for the enemy to navigate. Visitors can crawl through the tunnels, seeing the living quarters, kitchens, and even hospitals that were used during the war. The tunnels are also home to hidden trap doors and camouflaged entrances that were used to keep the tunnels hidden from the enemy. In addition to the tunnels, the location has exhibits of weaponry and other items from the conflict, as well as a shooting range where visitors can test out old guns. A unique and instructive experience, seeing the Cu Chi Tunnels provides knowledge of the history of the Vietnam War and the bravery of the Vietnamese people.

A region of southern Vietnam famed for its beautiful scenery, lively culture, and extensive history is the Mekong Delta. The Mekong River, which flows through the area and is a haven for a variety of fauna and plants, creates the delta. Tourist attractions in the Mekong Delta include its verdant rice fields, fruit orchards, and floating markets. In order to observe local handicrafts and sample local cuisine, they can also take a boat excursion along the river, stopping at historic villages along the way. There are many different cultures and ethnic groups living in the delta, each with its own distinctive traditions and customs. Visitors can find out about the history of the area, as well as the effects of the Vietnam War and the French colonial era. The Mekong Delta offers a genuine and unforgettable experience of Vietnam, whether you choose to cycle around the countryside, enroll in a cooking lesson, or just take in the beauty. Everyone who travels to this area will undoubtedly be profoundly affected by the opportunity to witness the country's natural splendor and rich cultural legacy.

Ben Tre is a province in southern Vietnam's Mekong Delta that is renowned for its stunning scenery and lovely rice fields. The province is home to numerous ethnic and cultural groups, each with its own distinctive practices and traditions. As far as the eye can see, Ben Tre is covered in lovely rice paddies that visitors can explore. Visitors can learn about the planting and harvesting of rice from the local farmers who tend the fields using customary practices. The province is also home to a system of waterways and canals that are used for fishing and transportation. On a boat excursion around the canals, tourists can stop at local towns to sample local cuisine and view traditional handicrafts. Ben Tre is a serene and lovely location that provides a window into the lives of the residents of the Mekong Delta. A trip to this province offers the chance to get away from the city's bustle and experience the area's natural beauty and rich cultural legacy.

Vietnam is known for its rice paper, which is used in many of the cuisine's most well-known dishes. Rice paper, a thin, transparent sheet made from rice flour and water, is used to wrap spring rolls, fresh rolls, and other foods. Its moderate flavor and delicate texture let the dish's contents stand out. Another well-liked Vietnamese snack is rice paper, which is frequently served with a dipping sauce composed of soy sauce, chile, and lime juice. At the country's factories and markets, where rice paper is still created by hand using conventional techniques, visitors can learn about the manufacturing process. Everybody visiting Vietnam should taste the wonderful and adaptable rice paper.

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