Cu Lao Binh Island, located right in the heart of Vinh Long Province, boasts rich landscapes and fertile soil for raising a variety of the finest fruits in Vietnam. A fruit orchard tour to fertile Cu Lao Binh Island gives you a perfect scenario to relax among green orchards, pick fresh fruits, and experience the true taste and hospitality of the Mekong Delta. This local life tour enables visitors to look at the tradition of farming in detail so that one would appreciate how much effort and hard work goes into every harvest. Join us on the Fruit orchard tour to fertile Cu Lao Binh Island to discover its natural beauty and tranquility.
Cu Lao Binh Island is by far the most exciting place to see the remains of rich history and cultural heritage. It has continuously been inhabited since ancient times, developed into a strong agricultural community, and contributed to the building process of the Mekong Delta as an important place for trade and agriculture. It’s an island rich in history, which was completely unspoiled and still contains a rustic charm with its cultural authenticity in the traditional stilt houses ancient temples, and age-old farming. Fruit orchard tour to fertile Cu Lao Binh Island, visitors can get informative knowledge about the Island’s history from local tales and experiences.
Cu Lao Binh represents one of the geographical wonders with its lush, fertile landscape. Part of its enormous grid belonging to the Mekong Delta includes a maze of rivers and canals with wealthy greenery, turning into an ideal set of ground for fruit orchards. Abundant water and rich fertile soil support the cultivation of different fruit trees on this rich alluvial soil deposited by the Mekong River. The place is notable for its biodiversity, as many species of birds, insects, and plants can coexist in this fertile environment.
The tropical climate, allied with adequate rainfall and sunshine throughout the year, provides ideal conditions for the cultivation of fruits. The Fruit orchard tour to fertile Cu Lao Binh Island offers a unique opportunity to witness a blend of natural beauty and human ingenuity, showing how local farmers can put natural resources together to create a sustainable agricultural community
A fruit orchard tour to fertile Cu Lao Binh Island offers a blend of scenic beauty and cultural experiences that will leave you enchanted.
The day begins with a breathtaking boat ride through the waterways of the Mekong Delta—views almost from picture postcards of the countryside and glimpses into the local village life. On reaching the island of Cu Lao Binh, you’ll be walking under lush orchards, picking and sampling fresh fruits like rambutans and mangoes from right off the tree. It’s simply a paradise of fruit!
Beyond the black orchards are tours to traditional crafts villages and participation in agricultural activities. Observe how coconut candy and rice paper are prepared; you may want to get your hands involved in some of them. A delightful picnic lunch in the orchard replete with local specialities manifold adds to the charm of the day.
Introduce visitors to local farmers, one of the real highlights of the tour. Hear from them how they still farm traditionally and unlock the mysteries surrounding Cu Lao Binh’s agricultural history. You’ll be allowed to join in with farming activities like harvesting fruit or planting seeds and feel like one of the locals. You will also be exposed to the island’s spirited culture through music, dance, and crafts. Join in local traditions and enjoy the action of some of the island’s local musicians and artisans.
08:00 AM: Departure from An Binh Pier
Good morning, adventurers! Our exciting Fruit orchard tour to fertile Cu Lao Binh Island will start early at 8 a.m. We meet at An Binh Pier, where our friendly guide will welcome you with a smile and give you a quick overview of the day’s activities. Next, we get on board and start cruising on the serene waters of the Mekong River.
As we cruise up the waterways, you’ll get picturesque views of the lush landscape with glimpses of daily life along the river. You will see local fishermen casting their nets, children playing at the waters’ edge, and active markets a riot of color. It’s the perfect way to be introduced to the beauty and charm of the Mekong Delta.
Honey Garden and Coco Home
Honey Garden
First, we head into the sweet Honey Garden. Here, you’ll find out about the amazing world of beekeeping and sample some of the freshest honey you ever tasted. These floral bloom flavors are truly a treat for the senses. Then, we visit Coco Home, where everything at this ecologically friendly retreat house is made from coconuts. This unique venue offers great opportunities to take memorable photos, refresh with a coconut drink, or simply kick back with a good book.
Exploration of Traditional Handicraft Villages
We drive further to some traditional handicraft villages where you will witness the meticulous process of rice cake, coconut candy, rice paper, and traditional winemaking. Each village holds its distinctive qualities in its way, and local artisans are ever ready to share their crafts with curious visitors. You will have hands-on experience trying out some of these crafts yourself, and that is much fun
Fruit Picking Experience in the Orchard
Experience in the Orchard
Now, we have the highlight of our tour—the fruit orchards! You will go on a stroll in expansive orchards filled with seasonal fruits, from juicy rambutan and lychee to sweet mangoes and pomelos. There is some kind of fruit to satisfy every lover of fruits. Feel free to pick and taste freely; there’s nothing quite like the flavor of freshly picked fruit. This hands-on experience is just so much fun and puts a lot of appreciation into the hard work that goes into cultivating these fine treats.
Optional Activities
Head down for more adventure with complimentary fish-catching in the pond and folk games. Dress up in a traditional áo bà ba and become one of the local farmers. This will be the funny and interactive way to live like a local.
Noon: Lunch by the Riverside
You’re going to be pretty hungry by noon. We’re going to treat ourselves to a sumptuous riverside lunch, replete with the myriad specialties of local fare: crunchily fresh elephant ear fish, flavorful hotpot, and a plate of fresh spring rolls—for that peaceful atmosphere beside the river, really recuperating for any energetic afternoon activities
Optional Visit to Ben Thanh – Vinh Sang Tourist Area
Ben Thanh – Vinh Sang Tourist Area
After lunch, you can always visit the Ben Thanh – Vinh Sang Tourist Area, which is full of many activities suitable for multi-interested visitors. Be it nature, thrills, or even culture, this would be the place to satisfy every kind of interest.
Activities at Vinh Sang
At Vinh Sang, visitors can see quite a lot of wildlife in their habitat. The place is inhabited by various species of birds and other animals like deer and peacocks. To make things a bit more interesting, there are also games and activities for one to participate in, such as ostrich riding, grass sliding, or even crocodile fishing. Stroll around if you want to keep things light take in the setting with a view, and be treated to some cultural performances enshrining traditional music and dancing.
04:00 PM: Return to the Pier
As our day is drawing to a close, drive back to the pier. We again board a cruise to get one final view of this magnificent land and relive all that happened during the day. This trip will now end at the An Binh Pier by 4 PM, thus we bid goodbye to you
Start this culinary journey with a taste of Cá lóc nướng trui, which means grilled snakehead fish. This is a homemade delight where the fish is flamed so well over an open flame that one can hardly stay away from the aroma of smoke. Another dish that must be tasted is Lẩu mắm, which comprises fermented fish, fresh vegetables, and different types of meats and seafood. It’s full of flavor and aromatic but brings out that essence associated with Mekong cuisine.
Vinh Long Specialties
For a sweet treat, do not miss Bánh xèo. These crispy, golden pancakes are filled with shrimp, pork, and bean sprouts and are best enjoyed wrapped in fresh lettuce leaves, and dipped in a tangy fish sauce. And of course, you have to try Kẹo dừa (coconut candy). This traditional sweet made out of coconut and sugar is a perfect souvenir to bring home.
Vinh Long Specialties
Absolutely the highlight of our tour has to be the fruit. Cu Lao Binh is a paradise for fruit lovers since it has very fertile land on which many delicious and exotic fruits grow in abundance. Depending on the season, you can pick and enjoy many different kinds of fruits, including:
Fruits to be consumed at home should be firm and blemish-free. For long journeys, people can take moderate perishability fruits like pomelos and mangoes. This should always be kept cool and out of direct sunlight to keep freshness
Choosing Impress Travel to arrange your Fruit orchard tour to fertile Cu Lao Binh Island ensures a quality and unique tour on the island. Here’s why
Our Fruit orchard tour to fertile Cu Lao Binh Island brings you a busy bundle of heritage, culture, food, and beautiful nature. This tour offers various activities designed for strolling around the orchards with lush green fruits, fresh fruit sampling, meet and greet by farmers in their lands, and enjoying local traditional dishes that surely help in submerging the spirits right into the heart of the Mekong Delta area. Don’t forget to regularly follow our IMPRESS TRAVEL for more interesting information about traveling Mekong to and to book Mekong Tours at the best prices
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The Mekong River, the ‘Mother of Waters’, is the heart and soul of mainland South-East Asia. Millions of people depend on its waters. It’s a way of life, a home for the spirits, the defining element in the everlasting battle for survival, and the foundation and boundaries of cultures and kingdoms across eons. The river speaks of the past and the future, of the eternally recurring cycles of nature, of the people living upstream and downstream, of survival, beauty and danger.
Foreigners can’t appreciate the role of the river in the lives of those who live in the Mekong basin. It influences every aspect of their daily existence, shaping not only the land, but also the people themselves.
The Mekong Basin extends over 795,000km2. More than 70 million people, 55 million of which inhabit the watershed area lying within Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Viet Nam, depend on the river and its tributaries for food, water and transport. At 4,350km, the Mekong is the longest river in Southeast Asia and the 12th longest in the world.
The river runs from its source deep in China’s Tsinghai Province through the eastern part of Tibet. From Yunnan province, it becomes the border between Myanmar and Laos, and between Laos and Thailand. From there it surges across Cambodia to Phnom Penh, where the Bassac River branches off. The two rivers continue to divide into nine outlets, the Cuu Long (Nine Dragons) of Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, and finally discharge into the East Sea. The river is navigable from the delta to Southern Laos, where massive waterfalls near the Cambodian border prevent boats from travelling further.
About nine-tenths of the people in the Lower Mekong Basin are engaged in agriculture, mostly rice production on a massive scale, for which irrigation from the Mekong River is essential. A substantial proportion is exported, thus providing the staple diet of a far greater number than just those living in the area.
The Mekong River is also very rich in fish, the single most important source of animal protein in the diet of people living in the Lower Mekong Basin.
What is included: Transfer, tour guide, hotel in Can Tho, lunch, entrance fee(s), boat trip in Cai Be
What is included: Transfer, tour guide, hotel breakfast, lunch, entrance fee(s), boat trip in Can Tho
| Hotels in Can Tho | ||
| Star | Hotel | Room Type |
| 3-Star hotel in Can Tho | Hau Giang Hotel | Superior |
| 4-Star hotel in Can Tho | Muong Thanh Hotel | Superior |
| 5-Star hotel in Can Tho | Victoria Hotel | Superior |
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