150 reviews on “Cai Be River Tour & Islet Homestay 2D1N”

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   Verified ✓

   Like Staying with Family on the Mekong

   This 2-day homestay tour was one of the most touching and human parts of my entire Vietnam trip. I’ve traveled a lot, but this felt different—closer to the soul of a place. It all started at Cai Be, where our guide, Thomas, met us with the kind of genuine warmth that immediately made the group feel like old friends.

   We began with the classic Mekong sights—pop rice being puffed in hot sand, coconut candy made by hand, and local wines that made us laugh (yes, even the snake one). Thomas kept it all light and curious, always inviting us to ask questions or just quietly take things in. He didn’t rush anything, which I deeply appreciated.

   The floating market, although smaller now, still carried a sense of history. Thomas didn’t pretend it was something grand—instead, he offered insight into how life has shifted and adapted post-Covid. That honesty made me respect the experience even more.

   Later, we drifted down a narrow canal on a rowboat, the kind of dreamy Mekong moment you imagine before arriving. And then—lunch in a garden with elephant ear fish that was out of this world. Fresh, tender, lovingly prepared.

   But the true magic started in the afternoon, when we checked into the homestay on An Binh Islet. It wasn’t fancy—it was better. Simple, serene, and full of warmth. We biked around the island with a local guide, waving to kids and passing rice fields. At sunset, we cooked dinner with the host family, laughing and learning as we rolled spring rolls and stirred sweet soups.

   After dinner, we said goodbye to Thomas, and it felt like saying farewell to a friend. The next morning was peaceful: breakfast by the river, birdsong, the scent of rain in the air. I didn’t want to leave.

   This tour didn’t just show me the Mekong—it let me live in it, even if just for a day.

2.  

   Verified ✓

   The Real Vietnam – Simple, Beautiful, and Touching

   This was not just a tour—it was an experience of connection. With Lam as our guide, we learned so much about the Mekong and the lives of the people who depend on it. The visit to the local workshop was fascinating, and the garden lunch was the best meal I had in Vietnam. The evening at the homestay, cooking and sharing food under the stars, was pure magic. I’m so grateful for this glimpse into the real soul of the Mekong Delta.