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Mekong tour with experiences for splashing water to catch fish

The Mekong tour with experiences for splashing water to catch fish, is just an exceptional journey; you will be put right into the very depths of rural Vietnamese life. You will take on the role of a local farmer by dressing in traditional clothes and doing something that local farmers have done for generations: catching fish with bare hands. This tour is specially designed to provide real insight into the inhabitants’ daily life and cultural practices in the Mekong Delta. Not only will you experience the excitement of catching but also make unforgettable memories, developing much respect for the efforts and ingenuity locals have made.

Highlights of the Mekong tour with experiences for splashing water to catch fish

Detailed Description of the Mekong tour with experiences for splashing water to catch fish

Imagine yourself waist-deep in a muddy canal, very much a part of the serene surroundings of the Mekong Delta. The sun is golden, beaming views of warmth across the landscape. In Ba Ba outfit, you exude the place’s rich heritage in style. With a bamboo basket, a nôm, but most importantly, your eagerness, you’re ready to dive into the fish-splashing experience.

The activity starts with a short introduction and demonstration by local experts who have obtained this traditional skill from generations ago. They will teach you how to use the old methods of splashing water to herd fish into a small, closed area, which is both effective and environmentally friendly. While you are splashing the water using only your hands or some simple equipment, you will feel the rush when the fish start stirring and darting about

Splashing water to catch fish

Splashing water to catch fish

Cultural and Historical Background 

Mekong tour with experiences for splashing water to catch fish is not entertainment, but a window to the rich tapestry of culture and history radiating from the land called the Mekong Delta. These styles of fishing, according to the inhabitants within the delta area, have been used to feed their communities generation after generation. This occupation is soaked in local tradition and describes balance with nature.

There is a different view this activity gives about the ingenuity and resilience of the local people in their daily lives in the Mekong Delta. You will find out how they have adapted their fishing methods season by season and with waterway complexities. Consequently, the experience becomes living proof of resourcefulness and sustainability as hallmarks of the local lifestyle.

Expected Emotions and Experiences for the Mekong tour with experiences for splashing water to catch fish

Joining the Mekong tour with experiences for splashing water to catch fish involves experiences with senses: cool, muddy feelings on the skin; sounds of splashing and light laughter; and fish shining with sunlight created feelings which thrill your blood. Set up together with fellow travelers and local guides united to a single goal.

That moment you land your first fish: it’s a mix of triumph and joy. It’s a tangible connection to the land and its traditions, part of which puts one into the living history of the Mekong Delta. This will provide a really enjoyable and interactive way to use up your time while building love and respect toward the local culture and environment.

Tour Itinerary of the Mekong tour with experiences for splashing water to catch fish

08:00 AM – Departure from Ho Chi Minh City

  • Location: Central Ho Chi Minh City
  • Activity: Pick up from the location of your choice using our warm and welcoming guide and comfy car. Head towards Long An, as you drive through the country with beautiful landscapes of verdant rice paddies, and the Vam Co Dong River, and catch occasional views of Long An City.

09:00 AM – Journey to My Tho

  • Activity: We stop at the Mekong Rest Stop to refresh ourselves. This is another perfect place to create beautiful photos with an infinite number of very tranquil surroundings.

10:00 AM – Arrival at My Tho Tourist Pier

  • Location: My Tho Tourist Pier
  • Activity: Board a boat and peacefully sail along the calm Tien River. View floating fish farms and lush islets representing the sacred animals: Dragon, Unicorn, Tortoise, and Phoenix.

10:30 AM – Exploring Thoi Son Islet (Unicorn Islet)

Thoi Son Islet for the Mekong tour with experiences for splashing water to catch fish

Thoi Son Islet

  • Location: Thoi Son Islet
  • Activity: Stroll through the charming village paths and pay a visit to fragrant fruit orchards. Taste many seasonal fruits, such as jackfruits, bananas, dragon fruits, mangoes, and mangosteen trees, while enjoying traditional Southern Vietnamese folk music to feel the culture.

11:30 AM – Visit to the Honey Bee Farm

  • Location: Local honey bee farm on Thoi Son Islet
  • Activity: Come learn the enriching process of being a beekeeper while enjoying some honey lime tea. This is one really sweet point of interest that manages both informative and delightful

12:00 PM – Sampan Ride through Narrow Canals

  • Location: Narrow canals of the Mekong
  • Activity: Cruise through the small canals by traditional sampan. Enjoy the rustic beauty of the Mekong landscape, where nipa palms grow thickly and the river flows quietly

12:30 PM – Cruise to Ben Tre Province

  • Location: Ben Tre Province
  • Activity: Go to a workshop making coconut candy and a traditional rice paper-making shop. See the skillful hands in action. If you want, try by yourself to make some delicious coconut candies

01:30 PM – Fish-Splashing Experience

Fish-Splashing Experience

Fish-Splashing Experience

  • Location: Local household in Ben Tre
  • Activity: The spice of our adventure! Experience great fun and don the traditional Ba Ba attire in this thrilling fish splash activity.

Today, step into the cold, slippery muddy water of a Mekong canal amidst the greenery of the delta. The fish-splashing experience begins with you donning the traditional Ba Ba outfit, a very comfortable shirt and trousers set ideal for the occasion, to being armed with a bamboo basket, nôm, one is supposed to. be readied for this thrilling experience of fish splashing.

Our local guides will introduce how this is done and briefly demonstrate using the traditional technique that has been through generations of Mekong Delta residents. It normally involves splashing to collect fish into a concentrated space thus making it easier to get at least some fish. Nowadays, fish can be herded by water splashing, whether manually with your bare hands or involuntarily using very basic tools. With the rise in excitement, fish initiate activity and begin to move.

This is not simply a liminal activity of catching fish; it is more of an immersive cultural experience. You will be involved with fellow travelers and locals in troweling the area, sharing laughs at each instance of successfully catching fish. The cool water, mud squishing between your toes, and friendliness all combine to make the experience enjoyable and unforgettable

02:30 PM – Lunch and Leisure

  • Location: Eco-restaurant in Ben Tre
  • Activity: The day will involve grilling fish at dawn for your lunch and passing a minute eating the same fish, fresh and delicious, with some other local delicacies. You travel in the afternoon with a relaxed walk through the remaining points of the sites, such as the crocodile farm, a coconut handicraft workshop, frog and porcupine ponds, as well as cacao plants. You lie in a hammock and stay there for some time in a peaceful environment

03:30 PM – Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride

  • Location: Village lanes of Tan Thach
  • Activity: Horse-driven carriage to ramble over the village and experience village life; enchanting serenity of fruit orchards

04:30 PM – Return to My Tho Tourist Pier

  • Location: My Tho Tourist Pier
  • Activity: Embark and board the boat and go back to My Tho Tourist Pier. Reflect on the trip and what you have enjoyed all-day

05:00 PM – Departure from My Tho to Ho Chi Minh City

  • Activity: Our car will take you back to Ho Chi Minh City, ending the memorable one-day Mekong tour with experiences for the splashing water to catch fish

06:30 PM – Arrival Back in Ho Chi Minh City

  • Location: Central Ho Chi Minh City
  • Activity: Return to the original pickup point, marking the end of the day’s unforgettable activities.

Special Souvenirs from the Mekong tour with experiences for splashing water to catch fish

Coconut Candy

A visit to the Mekong Delta is incomplete without having some of its wonderful coconut candy to take back home. It’s an indigenous specialty with a base of fresh coconuts, and the sugary taste filled my palate with so much pleasure. Varieties include durian, chocolate, or peanut-flavored. Make sure you get some packs of it while at the coconut candy workshop in Ben Tre, as it can serve very well as a souvenir to friends and family.

Coconut Products

Besides candies, Ben Tre is also famous for hand-made coconut products: from kitchen appliances to interior decorations, all these products are made from every bit of the coconut tree itself, showing the wits and the skilled hands of the ones in the area.

Local Fruits

Take a piece of the Mekong Delta home with you: relish these local fruits, fresh and in season, with every detail you’ve learned during your trip. Each fruit has its unique taste and story, hence becoming an exquisite souvenir to remember about your trip

Traditional Snacks

Enjoy a variety of local, traditional snacks available for purchase in local markets: you will be able to consume plenty of things like banana chips, rice cakes, and shrimp crackers. They all taste good, are convenient to pack, and allow an impression of tasting the Mekong Delta’s different culinary delights

Honey Products

Honey Products of the Mekong tour with experiences for splashing water to catch fish

Honey Products

Please do not forget to give them a try, purchasing some honey or honey-based products  made from a bee farm. These make sweet and healthy gifts, reinforcing the natural richness of the Mekong Delta

Tips and Useful Information for the Mekong tour with experiences for splashing water to catch fish

What to Wear and Bring for the Mekong tour with experiences for splashing water to catch fish

  • Comfortable clothes: lightweight and Breath
  • Sun protection: wear a hat, sunglasses, and.
  • Suitable shoes/sandals for walking
  • An alternative change to the fish-splashing activity.
  •  A camera or smartphone to capture memories

Health and Safety Tips for the Mekong tour with experiences for splashing water to catch fish

  • Safety, Security, and Wellness Tips
  • Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated.
  • Observe the leader’s instructions, especially when the ‘splash fish’ activity is going on.
  • Put mosquito repellents on the skin.
  • To be used during boat and sampan rides, a lifejacket would always have to be worn

Cultural Etiquette

  • Dress modestly and professionally.
  • Be nice and friendly to the people around you.
  • Please ask for permission before taking pictures of people.
  • Be careful of the actions of the people.

Best Times to Visit

Even though the Mekong Delta area can be visited at any time of the year, the most recommended time is, in general, the dry season from November to April. Throughout the first half of the year, the weather is calm and there’s not much chance of inclement weather.

Impress Travel – Your Trusted Provider for Mekong Tour Experiences

We can set up nice tours in the Mekong Delta with the most characteristic beauty integrated into the culture, at Impress Travel. An excellent example of this is our Mekong tour with experiences for splashing water to catch fish and be satisfied with fishing tours. We offer tours for exploration to thousands of ancient villages, peaceful countryside areas, vibrant cities, glistening beaches, and natural wonders.

We are here to help you design that perfect holiday! For any inquiries or to book your Mekong tour with experiences for splashing water to catch fish, please contact us:

  • Hanoi Head Office
    • Address: 125 Hoang Ngan, Hanoi
    • Tel: (+84) 912 379 189
    • Email: hanoi@impresstravel.com
  • Saigon Office
    • Address: 155 Ben Van Don, Rivergate, 4 District, Ho Chi Minh City
    • Tel: (+84) 961 675 566
    • Email: saigon@impresstravel.com
  • Website: Impress Travel
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Conclusion

So, the Mekong tour with experiences for splashing water to catch fish , far from being just a mere day out, is a bundle of unique experiences and memorable moments which remain in one’s memory forever. The shared laughter while participating in traditional games, the festivity upon catching one’s fish, and the taste of freshly grilled seafood—all these are such instances that make this package special.

Join Impress Travel on your next adventure today! This Mekong tour with experiences for splashing water to catch fish, shall be super fun, offering relations in a particular cultural exploration, or just a joyful relaxing day. We would be proud to welcome you and create beautiful moments with you! 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.

Tours Itinerary

Day 01

HO CHI MINH CITY TO CAN THO HOTEL (L)

  • Impress Travel’s Mekong Tours Team will pick you up at the hotel, then leaving Ho Chi Minh City at 8.00 AM
  • We need 2 hour driving to Cai Be, We emerge the beautiful scenery of the countryside in the Mekong river delta of Vietnam.
    Visit Cai Be floating market by Sampan that is the well-known floating market in Mekong delta ( Note: the market today is not as busy as in past times)
  • To enjoy the traditional music & performance show – Dai Ca Tai Tu that was recognized by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage of the world, we enjoy the Mekong’s fresh fruits while watching the show.
  • Ride a rowing boat via the water coconut canals.
  • Do a biking tour through the rural villages to Mr. Sau Ca Family’s orchard
  • Enjoy local lunch with Mr. Sau Ca family
    Relax before getting on a Sampan to Vinh Long the car/ van will pick you up to drive to Can Tho city ( One hour driving to Can Tho)
  • Arrival in Can Tho then checks in the hotel, free time to explore Can Tho city at night.
  • The tour guide will recommend you the best place for dinner in Can Tho city.

What is included: Transfer, tour guide, hotel in Can Tho, lunch, entrance fee(s), boat trip in Cai Be

Day 02

Cai Rang floating market – Khmer Pagoda – Lunch – Ho Chi Minh City (B,L)

  • Good morning Mekong Delta with quiet and fresh air,
  • Enjoy buffet breakfast at hotel and morning tea break before leaving by Sampan to visit Cai Rang Floating market.
  • Ride a bicycle through the countryside to Khmer Pagoda & local farms.
  • Have a lunch and tea break
  • Mekong Tours – Impress Travel Team will bring you back to Ho Chi Minh City (3.5-hour driving)

What is included: Transfer, tour guide, hotel breakfast, lunch, entrance fee(s), boat trip in Can Tho

What’s included in this trip:

  • Accommodation based on Twin/Double sharing room, ( notice: a single room is surcharged following single supplement policy/ all room night including daily hotel breakfast.
  • All the meals as mentioned in the detailed itinerary
  • Entrance Fee to visit attractive places are mentioned as itinerary
  • Private Car/Van/Bus with air-conditioned and good experienced driver.
  • Boat trip in My Tho, Cai Be
  • Experienced English speaking tour guides as specified ( French-speaking guide/ Chinese speaking guide are available on request )
  • Complimentary drink water and Tissue on Van/Bus/Van as mentioned on itinerary


  • What’s excluded in this trip:

  • International Ticket Fare with insurance surcharge and Fuel surcharge
  • Arport tax.
  • Visa Fees & Travels insurance
  • Porter Charges & Camera Fees.
  • Meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) do not mentioned as in this itinerary
  • Tipping for Tour guides, Bus driver, Crew
  • Other personal expenses such as beverages, telephone calls, laundry services, Minibar, etc….
  • Other services are not specifically mentioned in the tour Itinerary and the above Inclusion

 
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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Ranana

You feel like organized tour, but you are in a privet tour. Impress Travel make the different.

We went on a private trip to Vietnam and Cambodia, the whole trip plan was organized for us by the Impress Travel Company from Vietnam, the company did an amazing job, the whole trip was organized in a wonderful way with an amazing match between the various parties, their choices were correct and the quality of the hotels chosen were very high quality and it is important to note that the price was low in comparison To other agencies, thanks to Impress Travel and especially to Daniel who was tolerant and open to changes and organized the route for us.

Ebrahim

Tour of Vietnam

Impress travel were amazing. Did my bookings with Daniel for our tour of Vietnam and I must say Daniel was very professional and prompt with his services. All the arrangement, plans, pick-up & drop-off services, hotels, vehicles, sightseeing tours and guides were spot on and excellent. Did 4 nights Hanoi, 1 night Hà Long Bay cruise, 3 nights Hoian, 4 nights Saigon and 1 night in Can Tho. It was totally awesome. Every part of the journey was superbly arranged and planned. I will highly recommend Impress Travel for anyone interested in visiting Vietnam. Very organized and reliable!

Solly Pochee

The tour was fantastic

I booked with Impress Travel in July. My contact person was Tommy Thang. He is an amazing person. He was very helpful. He changed my program twice for me. Very accommodating!
We started our holiday in the north (Sapa)of Vietnam and travelled down to HCMC.
The tour was fantastic, Tommy's arrangements were to the"T".
I will always use them if I have to visit the area again and recommend them to one and all.
Thank you once again Mr.Tommy and the Impress Team.
Sulaiman Pochee

Bernard Lim

Great value for money with 4 stars hotel

Great value for money with 4 stars hotel accommodation for 4 couples. The tour guide has been very helpful and brought us to amazing places in Sapa. We want to thanks Thuy the tour guide and especially Mark from Impress Travel for his great service and assurance throughout our trip. We’ll definitely use his service for other tour packages in other parts of Vietnam.

Derek.Schooling

We enjoyed our holiday with Impress travel

This is the second time we travel to Vietnam with IMPRESS Travel. First time, we booked our holiday to Hanoi, Halong Bay & Sapa during Dec 2018 with Impress.
Second time, we travel to Hoi An, Hue & Danang (Central Vietnam) during Jan 2019.

My friends & I are very glad & happy with all the hotels stay in Central Vietnam, the meals provided are delicious. We are greatly appreciated with all the tour arrangement by Tommy & his team (tour guide).
Especially, Mr. NHAT C.V. He is helpful, cheerful, knowledgeable and very professional. He always volunteer to take a nice pictures for six of us (group) .

We enjoyed our holiday with Impress travel. We will definitely come back to Vietnam again with Impress

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