Welcome to Tam Hiep Island on Your My Tho Mekong Tours for natural beauty and cultural authenticity! Deeply set in the Mekong Delta, this tour invites guests aboard on a journey to untouched landscapes, peaceful rows of water full of life, and vibrant daily life in the local communities. Strolls through coconut groves, honey tea with villagers, or learning how to make grass nothing stands complete without dipping into the peculiar charm of the region. Something a bit more off the beaten track? Tam Hiep Island on Your My Tho Mekong Tours is just the perfect retreat!
Tam Hiep Island
We’ll board a traditional wooden boat to begin the Mekong River cruise. Drifting along calm, iconic waters, surrounding sights of swaying coconut palm groves in the breeze, a local fishing boat gliding by, and charming stilt houses set along the riverbanks come into view. That’s quite a manner of uncovering the discover the Mekong Delta waterways, with awesome scenery at every turn of your head. Trust me, you’ll want your camera ready for this part of the journey!
The next interesting stop is at the coconut factory on Tam Hiep Island, where locals will show you how they produce activated charcoal from coconut shells. This kind of eco-friendly practice will be a perfect example of how resourceful the people of the Mekong Delta are. You’ll also be amazed at how every part of the coconut will serve its purpose! These traditional skills in action give a good indication of the hard work and imagination that drive the substantial local industries of the Mekong Delta.
Now, take a stroll through the thick orchards of fruits on Tam Hiep Island. You will be confined amid tropical temptations that include mangoes, longans, jackfruit, and a host of other fruits. The best part is having the taste of tropical fruits on your Mekong tour that is freshly picked from the trees. Most of us will have little or no experience of taking a perfect, ripe mango on our tongue while standing below the tree it grew on!
A Walk through Fruit Orchards
We will also be able to get a feel for the real local culture in the Mekong Delta by sharing tea with these friendly villagers. Take refreshing honey tea on Tam Hiep Island and enjoy the liveliness of our conversation as we ask them about their day-to-day life. This is not only refreshment but a warm welcome into the community you will feel-really the hospitality of the Mekong people.
The highlight of the tour is a segment of the rowboat tour on Tam Hiep Island,1 sliding through narrow, palm-shaded canals lined with calm water. It is a gentle, almost magical experience deep in the rural heart of the island, where time seems to crawl. This quiet moment in the canals is surely one of the most memorable moments of pure tranquility that one will have on the Mekong tour.
Lastly, we will go on a La Sam farm in the locality to unravel the secret of traditional grass jelly, which is the most popular dessert in the region. Herein, you your sick leaves and make this jelly. This interactive tour will end well with the tasting-it-literally-of grass jelly making on Tam Hiep Island. Don’t let it slide by without reminding yourself to enjoy this revitalizing treat, the perfect staple on a day fully packed with adventure!
Get ready for an unparalleled adventure on this thrilling one-day tour to the yet-to-be-discovered gem of the Mekong Delta, Tam Hiep Island on Your Mekong Tour. Quite literally, from A to Z, be enthralled with the natural beauty and vibrant local culture of this picturesque region. Here is a detailed breakdown of what awaits you on this unforgettable journey!
Early and bright, we’ll pick you up from your Ho Chi Minh City hotel in the hustle and bustle of downtown. As we leave the city behind, the drive toward Ben Tre will give you a taste of the countryside: lush green rice paddies, small villages, and water buffalo grazing along the roadside. What better way to begin an introduction to the serenity of the Mekong Delta than this drive while anticipating your day of exploration on Tam Hiep Island?
On arrival in Ben Tre, the real fun begins! We will embark on a traditional wooden boat for a Mekong River cruise: drift along the iconic waterways surrounded by towering coconut palms, observing the local fishermen casting their nets. Immediately, the still waters and teeming river life will have you well in the heart of the Mekong Delta. In this boat tour on Tam Hiep Island, you will be introduced to life along the river with stilt houses and small boats laden with fresh produce to add to the magical atmosphere.
Next, the guests will pay a visit to one of the well-known coconut processing factories in Ben Tre. In an eco-friendly environment, follow the main production steps involved in transforming the coconut shell into activated charcoal- an extremely traditional local industry well-recognized throughout the Mekong Delta. That is the way locals do not waste anything and make a lot of stuff out of every single part of the coconut. This is a look at the local lifestyle and gives one a deeper insight into the meaning of the coconut industry to the community. The hands-on experience here creates an extra special touch to your Tam Hiep Island on Your My Tho Mekong Tours.
Upon arrival at Tam Hiep Island, we take some time to stretch our legs and take an easy walk through the on-island fruit orchards: mangos, longans, jackfruits, tropical fruits of all kinds. If the fruits are in season, let’s just go ahead and pick some and sample it for one of the freshest fruits you will ever have. We then continue to stop at a local family home for honey tea, a Mekong Delta specialty. Affable locals will narrate to you stories of living on an island and thereby allow you to relate to this tranquil countryside heaven. It is sweet moments such as these that make Tam Hiep Island on Your My Tho Mekong Tours stand in memory!
Lunch at local restaurant
Of all the most serene experiences, take a boat tour around Tam Hiep Island’s canals. As the small wooden sampan glides down narrow, palm-fringed waterways, with the soft paddling of the oars and the whispered touch of wind through coconut palms, an absolute journey greets you while feeding your senses with the natural beauty Mekong Delta. It is the policeman at the gates while you try to escape from the outside world.
Now, on either a specially arranged hands-on experience outing, we go to visit a local La Sam farm. You can learn the leaves that produce this region’s refreshing and delicious dessert of traditional grass jelly. You will have the chance not only to learn about this cherished plant but also to take part in the process of making its jelly. It is enjoyable and participatory in local culture and cuisine, adding a special touch to Tam Hiep Island on Your Mekong Tour.
By this time, you will have developed an appetite, and there’s nothing more that can whet your appetite than a delectable, typical lunch in Mekong Delta style! We’ll enjoy crisp fried elephant ear fish, river shrimp, and an assortment of fresh vegetables and herbs just from the farms of the island. Every mouthful is a testament to the fertility of nature at the hands of the Mekong Delta. This is any foodie’s highlight, putting into one meal the flavors that make this region’s cuisine so special.
In the afternoon, after having your lunch, we will arrange free time for you on the island by yourself. You can walk around the village, visit local artisans, or simply sit in the cool shade of fruit trees to relax. Alternatively, you will walk around slowly along the small village paths or visit some local handicraft shop to buy yourself a handmade souvenir. This is your own time, right on Tam Hiep Island, to feel the gentle pace of life.
By about afternoon’s end, we will be going back to the boat for a trip back to Ben Tre. Calm waters, a setting sun with the golden light generally associated with this time of day, provide a perfect backdrop against which to let your thoughts go back to your day: from fruit orchards to learning the art of grass jelly making, Tam Hiep Island on Your Mekong Tour will leave you with memories lasting a lifetime. Upon arrival in Ben Tre, the comfortable vehicle takes you back to Ho Chi Minh City to drop you off at your hotel, which concludes an extraordinary day on Tam Hiep Island on Your Mekong Tour.
Planning your Tam Hiep Island on Your My Tho Mekong Tours, the best time would be in the dry season that spans from December up to April of the year. For these months, the weather is usually warm and pleasant, with less rain to hinder your exploration of the island’s orchards and waterways. The dry season is also good for Mekong Tours because the low humidity makes it more comfortable to walk, have a boat ride, and do other outdoor activities.
The rainy season generally lasts from May up to November with sharp but heavy rain showers. Though this period of the year makes the landscape very green and lively, it may dampen some outdoor activities somewhat. On the other hand, this can be the best time for a visit if one does not mind sudden downpours of rain and enjoys seeing the Mekong Delta during the height of its lushness. Additionally, there are no tourists around, so your tour would be quieter and possibly more intimate.
To make sure you are well-set for your Tam Hiep Island on Your My Tho Mekong Tours, here is a handy checklist of some essentials one should not forget to pack:
With these essentials, you’ll be ready for a no-fuss, laid-back day, be it rainy or sunny!
People from the Mekong Delta are known to be very warm and hospitable, and a little knowledge of the local customs brings you quite a distance in showing respect for the locals. Here are some quick etiquette tips to remember during your Tam Hiep Island on Your Mekong Tour:
Follow those, and you’re sure to make a great impression and enhance your interactions on your Mekong Tour.
Reservation of Tam Hiep Island on Your Mekong Tour with Impress Travel is rather simple and easy. Here’s all you need to know:
These logistics aside, all you have to do is relax and get ready for a seamless, memorable journey of the Mekong Delta.
Go through the canals
Tam Hiep Island on Your My Tho Mekong Tours would be a combination of serenity, cultural experience, and food. Starting from enjoying serenity while the boat rows along the Mekong River, learning how to make grass jelly-tasting fresh tropical fruits, or sharing tea with inhabitants down to each second connected with the heart of the Mekong Delta. Nature is peaceful, and combined with authentic local experiences; Tam Hiep Island should be put on the must-see list for off-the-beaten-track seekers. 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.
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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