Are you ready for an unforgettable experience beyond the heart of the Mekong Delta? In the middle of the Mekong Delta, a visit the bee house in the Mekong Delta is today’s highlight. Crafted to soak one in the vibrant culture and landscape outstandingly beautiful, this tour combines them with old traditional honey-making crafts characteristic of this endearing region. Let us start this sweet journey together and discover the magical scenes of the Mekong Delta!
The Unique Charm of Mekong Delta Honey
Honey from the Mekong
Introduction to Mekong Delta Honey
Honey from the Mekong Delta is a specialty peculiar to this southernmost region in Vietnam. This is one of its regional specialties—this land is distinguished by expressive landscapes and a huge wealth of biodiversity. The honey from the Mekong Delta stands out with its purity and naturalness, which gives it a very nice taste.
Harvesting Process
The honey is harvested manually by the “Gác kèo ong" method. Much labor-intensive work was perfected through generations so that honey made from it is still full of its original, pure, and natural nutritional values. These age-old processes guarantee the preservation of the honey unadulterated and the quality is insuperable and healthy.
Traditional Method:In “Gác kèo ong," wooden slats are placed in forests so that the bees can form their hive. This is a way of letting the bees naturally self-form and produce honey free from contaminants.
Hand Harvesting:This involves the hand-picking of honey by the experienced beekeeper, whereby he least disturbs the bees and their surroundings. Smoke is used to run the bees from the area of occupation before one is in a position to collect the acquired combs.
Pure Quality:This harvested honey is raw and unfiltered, thus maintaining its natural enzymes, vitamins, and minerals. This ensures that the honey will be in its most nutritious form that’s most beneficial to the customer.
Benefits of Mekong Delta Honey
This Mekong Delta honey is not only full of taste but is also full of health benefits; it’s rich in vitamins and antioxidants, excellent for health, and beauty, and is a natural remedy against several ailments.
Health Benefits:
Immune Boosting:With its richness in antioxidants and natural enzymes, the Mekong Delta honey strengthens the immune system and is very necessary.
Digestive Health:Helps with digestion and soothing stomach disorders.
Energy Source:Honey is a ready, sustained energy source due to the natural sugars it contains.
Beauty Enhancements:
Skin Care:Honey’s antibacterial properties make it an excellent ingredient for skincare, helping to moisturize and heal the skin.
Hair Care:Used in hair treatments, honey can help improve hair health, making it shinier and softer.
Natural Remedies:
Healing Wounds: Its antiseptic properties make honey a natural remedy for cuts and burns.
Cough and Sore Throat: A spoonful of honey can help soothe a sore throat and reduce cough symptoms.
Anti-inflammatory: Honey can help reduce inflammation and is beneficial in treating conditions like arthritis.
Highlights of the Tour Visit the Bee House in the Mekong Delta
Visit the Bee House
the bee house
Come and discover quite an amazing and enchanting world of traditional beekeeping. Learn about the entire procedure that is used to look after the bees, right from their care to the harvest. You’ll have the opportunity to get a close look at the bees, as well as to see how honey is harvested and refined.
Honey Tea Tasting
Have a honey tea tasting to sense the sweetness of freshly flowing honey, pure and sweet—making you yearn for more. It’s a great way to grow in appreciation for this natural sweetness straight from the hands of the beekeepers of the Mekong Delta.
Buy Honey Products
You will have the opportunity to buy some fine honey products both for home consumption and as souvenirs for your family and friends. Listed here are some of the products you can buy:
100% Pure U Minh Ha Forest Honey:This wild forest honey, coming from the forests of U Minh Ha, is known for its purity and naturalness. It’s perfect for daily consumption, adding to teas, or in cooking and baking.
Honey Turmeric Tablets:A mix of honey and turmeric provides a great taste and makes a superb tablet for several health benefits. They enhance immunity and are excellent for overall health.
Honey-Infused Garlic:With this special blend of honey and garlic, so here is a double whammy on the health benefits. It can be used for cooking or as an add-on to help boost your immune system and improve heart health.
Herbal Honey:So, this honey is infused with various local herbs for a flavored taste and added medicinal value. Just right for adding into teas or using to treat a host of natural ills.
Detailed Itinerary for Visit the Bee House in the Mekong Delta
Health Benefits
Morning:
07:30 – Departure from Ho Chi Minh City:We leave Ho Chi Minh City this morning. Good morning, travelers! This morning we will have an early departure from dynamic Ho Chi Minh City. Our friendly guide and comfortable bus will pick you up at your hotel. Then, off we go toward the serene Mekong Delta, ready for a thrifty day ahead.
09:30 – Arrival in My Tho:Arrive in My Tho: Arrive in My Tho, a charming town. On arrival, we board a boat and take a trip to Con Lan, one of the four famous islets nowadays well-known for its orchards and traditional crafts.
10:30 – Visit the Bee House:The highlight of our tour now will be the visit the bee house in the Mekong Delta. We are going to spend time with very nice, interesting, and interactive people:
Learn about Beekeeping:Our guide will introduce you to the ancient ways of beekeeping traditions in the Mekong Delta. Learn how locals skillfully tend to these busy bees and collect honey using century-old methods.
Observe and Participate:Observe the beehives up close, the intricate honey-extracting process. Do not hesitate to ask them any kind of questions you have in your mind to learn directly from the experts.
Honey Tasting:Enjoy a fine honey tea-tasting session. Fresh and sweet, the pure taste of honey from the Mekong Delta will keep you wanting for more.
Hands-On Experience:Try your hand at beekeeping. Here’s a chance! You can actively participate in the honey extraction process and make it a lifetime experience.
Shop for Honey Products:Don’t miss some of the finest honey products one can have for consumption back home. Take a pick from pure forest honey—and U Minh Ha 100%, honey turmeric tablets, honey-infused garlic, and herbal honey. These make perfect gifts for family and friends.
Noon:
12:00 – Travel by Horse Cart or Motor Cart:After the sweet adventure, we’ll continue our journey to the beautiful Quoi Son village by horse cart or motor cart. Enjoy peaceful countryside scenes and catch a glimpse of local life in the Mekong Delta.
12:30 – Lunch at a Local Restaurant:Time now to refuel the body. Lunch at a local restaurant with great meals reveals ample opportunities to sample the exotic flavors of the Mekong Delta—fresh river fish and colorful tropical fruits—a culinary delight.
13:30 – Visit a Farm:We shall visit a farm where you will see many animals, whose list includes crocodiles, snakes, and porcupines. You may also find it hard not to be tempted by numerous playful traditionalists’ games and activities that help give some taste to our adventure.
Afternoon:
14:00 – Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda:Further, you will visit the biggest and most beautiful pagoda in the Mekong Delta, Vinh Trang Pagoda. You will learn more about its mixed East-West architecture and many stories relating to its cultural and spiritual meaning.
16:00 – Return to Ho Chi Minh City:On our way back, we’ll stop and give you a chance to buy some local specialties for souvenirs: fresh fruit, several kinds of handicraft goods, and so forth.
17:30 – Arrival in Ho Chi Minh City: For the final activity, we will return to Ho Chi Minh City. At this point, our wonderful day of getting out in the Mekong Delta will come to an end. Hopefully, you’ve had a good time out, and look forward to seeing you another time on another exciting adventure with Impress Travel’s Mekong Tours!
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Visit the Bee House
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Conclusion
Joining our visit the bee house in the Mekong Delta tour promises modern uniqueness and memory. You will go deep into traditional beekeeping and enjoy the serene landscapes of the Mekong Delta while tasting delicious honey products right from the source. It’s not just a tour; you will get an opportunity to connect with the culture and its beautiful people.
Get ready for a lifetime adventure with us. Explore the unseen areas of the Mekong Delta, taste sweetness from freshly harvested honey, and create unforgettable memories. At Impress Travel, rest assured—let’s head out to the Mekong Delta! 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.
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
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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