May Islet, or Cù Lao Mây, is a treasure of the Mekong Delta, which is very famous for its scenic beauty and serene atmosphere. Such an islet amid complex canals and thick mangrove forests is representative of ecotourism May Islet Tour to Explore Mekong River Delta will help you pay a visit to this serene place while engaging in several cultural activities and sports. Come along with us on the May Islet Tour to Explore Mekong River Delta and see why travelers from around the world trust us.
Exploring the Natural Beauty of May Islet
Feel the serenity of the environment and make the sight of the green landscapes covering May Islet, otherwise called Cù Lao Lục Sĩ Thành. With picturesque views of the Bat Trees along serene canals, this natural haven is just perfect for relaxation and capturing some amazing shots.
Stroll around huge fruit gardens, plucking fresh, exotic fruits like rambutans, durians, and mangosteen, and tasting them directly. You can enjoy the fruits of the tree personally, so to speak, which is refreshing and in turn delightful on your visit.
Traditional Games and Cultural Immersion
zip-lining
Join some of the traditional games to feel the moments of rural life over here in the Mekong Delta. The wobbling bridge, zip-lining, boating, and fishing take place in entertaining and interactive ways so that you feel closer to the local culture. Moreover, you also have the option to dress up in the wonderful “Ao Ba Ba" for photos: a great remembrance capturing Southern Vietnamese Culture.
Exploring Local Craftsmanship at the Rice Noodle Factory
Get introduced to an elaborate process for Hu Tieu-making at a traditional rice noodle factory. Join in the making of noodles and enjoy a special crispy Rice Noodle Pizza, which is also a creative variation and relishing local food
Scenic Boat Ride through the Mekong Delta
Enjoy the serene boat ride through the natural waterways of the Mekong Delta. With breathtaking views of greenery and traditional stilt houses, this voyage provides an ideal opportunity to sit back and soak in some serenity
Traditional Mekong Breakfast Experience
Start your day by sampling the traditional Mekong breakfast amid a flurry of excitement at Cai Rang Floating Market. Savor the local flavor in every specialty: Hu Tieu, rice noodle soup; Bun Rieu, crab noodle soup to relish the atmosphere that enfolds you at this crowded market
Exploring Cai Rang Floating Market
Exploring Cai Rang Floating Market
Visit the famous Cai Rang Floating Market, one of the biggest and most colorful markets in the Mekong Delta. Wind your way through a maze of boats bustling with fresh produce, local delicacies, handicrafts, and trading goods while experiencing the hustle and bustle of market life in full color.
Our exciting May Islet Tour to Explore Mekong River Delta in May starts quite early at 5:30 AM. Meet at the confirmed pickup point, then greet our friendly tour guide, who welcomes you with a big smile and a ready-to-go briefing on what the program of the day will be like. With everybody all set and eager to go, we transfer to the pier to board our comfortable boat before proceeding to the first stop.
Welcome to the vibrant Cai Rang Floating Market! Visiting this place cruising through the busily arranged attire of the numerous boats holding hundreds of types of farm produce, local food specialties, and hand-made items aboard by, you can never fail to appreciate that the market is an open feast to your eyes, ears, and nose. It will be an opportunity to interact with the local friendly vendors and get a taste of the dynamic daily life in the Mekong Delta.
Time to have a traditional Mekong breakfast! Savor all the local flavors of Hu Tieu (rice noodle soup) and Bun Rieu (crab noodle soup), besides many other regional delicacies. There is no feeling like enjoying a great breakfast directly by water, enveloped in a floating market sounds like a perfect submersion into this way of life amidst the great food choices available. This breakfast experience will top off your Mekong Delta tour
Rice Noodle Factory
Next, we’ll visit a traditional rice noodle factory. There you will get a good view and knowledge of how hard the process of making Hu Tieu is, from grinding half-rice to drying the noodles. This will also be an interactive experience that will let you try to make the noodles yourself. Especially try the crispy and lovely Rice Noodle Pizza here, with special content. The visit brings into vogue the handcraft works and culinary tradition of the Mekong Delta, making your knowledge of this region vivid and enriched
Scenic Boat Ride to May Islet
After visiting the rice noodle factory, we will take a beautiful boat trip along the way through to May Islet. Relax and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere while the boat is slowly cruising along the water under the canopy of water coconut trees. This journey offers sublime views with bits of green juxtaposed with colors from local stilt houses.
Upon arrival at May Islet, guests will be greeted with the amazing site of Bat Trees; the uniqueness that reigns within this region. Stretching along the Small Canals that rest in tranquility are the Bat Trees that pass through the beautiful images. Take this time to inhale the fresh air and see all the beauty of nature around you. This is just the tip of the adventure of May Islet
Our next stop is the May Islet Ecotourism Area, which is an ideal place for a combination of rest and recreation. Here, you can put on for a portrait in the native Ao Ba Ba attire; take photos with the best views of seasonal fruit gardens with light and color balanced in delightful settings; partake in many funny and nature-involved activities that breed closeness to nature in interesting ways. Try your balance on the wobbling bridge, or feel the thrill when zip-lining; one can also enjoy peaceful boating at Team Time. These are interesting and interactive ways in which people can experience the heritage of the Mekong Delta
By that time you will have a good appetite, so enjoy first by enriching a set lunch at the eco-resort’s dining area with minerals from a bunch of Mekong Delta specialties. Tastes must blend perfectly with the cool breeze and quietness in the air, making luncheon one of the best moments of this tour. Savor the freshness of locally grown ingredients in each traditional recipe that gives the Mekong Delta its very own culinary flavor
Ninh Kieu Pier
After we enjoy lunch, we will prepare to board our boat to return to Ninh Kieu Pier. Spend some time recapping our activity-filled day while heading back through the scenic waterway to capture one last view of this gorgeous delta. Cruising in this tender gives nice opportunities to enjoy the panorama, relax, and absorb all unforgettable experiences in a single busy day.
We run into Ninh Kieu Wharf. We end our magnificent May Islet Tour by exploring the Mekong River Delta. On behalf of IMPRESS TRAVEL, the guide would like to thank you for joining this fantastic trip with us. We do hope to see you on another adventure
Some of the highlights that May Islet Tour to Explore Mekong River Delta allows a traveler to experience are the well-endowed, well-drained fruit gardens. Among some tropical and fresh fruits that one can enjoy in these sites include rambutan, durian, mangosteen, and longan which one can purchase from the site to carry as gifts to relatives and friends, to experience what Mekong Delta has in store for them
Mekong Delta is teaming with artists from all over the delta region crafting many beautiful and hand-made items out of: woven baskets and mats, wood carvings, and traditional clothing. The numerous handicrafts from the area all reflect the rich cultural heritage of the area. You will support these local people when you purchase these items done with great art and take one as a souvenir of their art
Do not be left out in this splendor of diversity in the traditional snacks and sweets along the May Islet Tour to Explore the Mekong River Delta. For your self, indulge in coconut-based candies, cakes, and dried fruits: the source of these magical wonders that match sweet moments with loved ones, or sweet memories of a journey
When you choose to buy fruits, handicrafts, and snacks from local vendors during your May Islet Tour to Explore Mekong River Delta, know that you are making a difference by contributing to the local economy and supporting the livelihoods of the delta’s residents. Your purchase helps maintain traditional crafts and keeps alive the active communities that make this region so special.
Consider the following tips and useful information to ensure the best of your experience when enjoying other places in the May Islet Tour to Explore Mekong River Delta
The best time of the year to visit May Islet is during the dry season. During this period, the weather is fair and dry, making it perfect for outdoor activities and exploration. On the other hand, the fruit harvesting season, which runs from May to October, is also worth visiting if you enjoy eating the freshest tropical fruits.
Outfits for the May Islet Tour to explore the Mekong River Delta should be comfortable with flexible movements, like a local dress. It would be best to wear light-colored, breathable clothes and avoid dark colors, along with a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses. Remember to bring along sunscreen, insect repellent, and a refillable water bottle to keep yourself hydrated. Comfortable walking shoes are also a must when getting around the islet to join different activities
Personal safety is our major concern while on the May Islet Tour to Explore Mekong River Delta. Judges across all were told safety conditions by the tour facilitator. Water, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, and any other needs can be catered to at the start of the tour
While going forward with the May Islet tour to explore the Mekong River Delta, natives need to be respected and their customs and etiquettes understood. Smile and act respectfully while towards the locals. Dress conservatively during visits to temples and other places of cultural importance; always take your shoes off when necessary. Ask for permission before taking photos of people
We are committed to eco-friendly tourism on the May Islet Tour of the Explore Mekong River Delta. Help to keep it clean: Put waste in the garbage bins provided. Wildlife and plants are part of the attraction: please do nothing to disturb plants or animals. Help to maintain traditions: Give patronage to local initiatives and local craft. Working hand in hand, let us keep the Mekong Delta clean, and green, and live for our children
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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 |
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.
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!
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We started our holiday in the north (Sapa)of Vietnam and travelled down to HCMC.
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I will always use them if I have to visit the area again and recommend them to one and all.
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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.
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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).
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