Cross by private ferry to An Binh Island — Vinh Long's lush garden island — for a privileged day of hands-on cooking with a local family, cycling through coconut groves, and feasting on a farm-to-table lunch in an open-air bamboo pavilion.
What to expect
The short ferry crossing (~4,500 VND / ~USD 0.20) deposits you on An Binh Island, a patchwork of coconut palms, fish ponds, and dragon-fruit trellises connected by narrow earthen paths. Your private guide introduces you to a local family who walks you through the market garden before the cooking begins: you'll wrap bánh xèo sizzling rice crepes, roll fresh spring rolls, and simmer a clay-pot fish with caramelised ginger. Lunch is served in the family's garden pavilion with cold Vietnamese beer and warm hospitality. A gentle bicycle ride through the island's canal-side hamlets rounds out the afternoon.
Good to know
Flat, easy cycling — suitable for all fitness levels; e-bikes available on request. Depart by 8:00 AM to maximise time on the island and be back comfortably before all-aboard. Inform the operator of any dietary requirements at booking.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Vinh Long — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.