Want to book a Ca Mau tour from HCMC but don't know which type to choose, how long to go for, or how much it costs? This article compares all options in detail from 1-day tours to all-inclusive 3D2N packages — so you know exactly what you should book.
How To Travel From HCMC To Ca Mau?
Before choosing a tour, you need to understand the two main transportation options. See the full comparison in the article How To Travel From HCMC To Ca Mau.
Transportation
Duration
Cost
Notes
Limousine bus
7–8 hours
~350,000 VND/way
Phuong Trang, Kumho
Airplane
~1 hour
From 700,000 VND round trip
Vietnam Airlines, VietJet, Bamboo
Motorbike / Self-driving car
8–9 hours
Gas + tolls ~400k
Via Can Tho — Soc Trang — Bac Lieu
If you choose an all-inclusive tour with transportation, you don't need to worry about moving around — the tour guide will arrange everything from start to finish.
Types of Ca Mau Tours From HCMC — Detailed Comparison
🟢 1-Day Ca Mau Tour (Morning departure, evening return)
Suitable for groups flying or taking a bus from HCMC to Ca Mau beforehand, then joining a day tour. Three 1-day tour options from Ba Ngoai Homestay:
• Cape Ca Mau Tour: Go to Dat Mui, the Southernmost coordinate marker, coastal mangrove forests. From 890,000 VND/pax (groups 4–12 people, not through the forest)
• U Minh Ha Tour: Go through melaleuca forests, harvest bee honey, paddle a boat. From 590,000 VND/pax (groups >10 people, excluding transportation)
• Being A Ca Mau Local Tour: Catch crabs, set traps, experience farmer's lifestyle. From 890,000 VND/pax (groups >10 people)
🟡 2D1N Ca Mau Tour (Weekend)
Ideal for groups of friends or couples from HCMC who want to experience Ca Mau in 2 days and 1 night. Typical itinerary:
• Day 1: Depart from Ca Mau in the morning, go through mangrove forests, catch crabs, have a specialty dinner, sleep at a riverside homestay
• Day 2: Wake up early to see the sunrise, visit the floating market, buy local specialties, return
The most complete tour — visit Cape Ca Mau, U Minh Ha, stay at a homestay for 2 nights, eat local specialties throughout the trip. Suitable for families, company groups.
• Day 1: Arrive in Ca Mau, check-in, explore the area, have dinner
• Day 2: Cape Ca Mau (mangrove forest, marker, beach), eat fresh seafood
• Day 3: U Minh Ha (melaleuca forest, bee honey harvesting), return in the afternoon
05:30 — Phuong Trang bus departs from HCMC (or VietJet flight at 06:xx)
13:00 — Arrive at Ca Mau City, check-in to homestay, have local specialty lunch
15:00 — Visit Ca Mau market, eat coconut stir-fried mud creepers, snakehead fish porridge
19:00 — Fresh seafood dinner at Ganh Hao river, rest
Day 2 — Cape Ca Mau + Mangrove Forest
06:00 — Depart to Ngoc Hien (60km, ~1.5 hours)
08:00 — Motorboat into the mangrove forest, go through the forest via trails
10:00 — Cape Ca Mau marker (Southernmost point of the country), check-in, swimming
12:00 — Fresh seafood lunch: shrimp, crab, clams, grilled fish
16:00 — Return to homestay, catch crabs at night with the host
Day 3 — U Minh Ha + Return to HCMC
07:00 — Depart to U Minh Ha (70km, ~1.5 hours)
09:00 — Boat into the melaleuca forest, listen to guides about the ecosystem
10:30 — Harvest bee honey, find beehives in the melaleuca forest
12:00 — Lunch with grilled snakehead fish, U Minh wild vegetables
13:30 — Buy specialties (wild honey, three-striped crab, dried shrimp), board bus to HCMC
21:00 — Arrive back in HCMC
Tips For Booking Ca Mau Tours From HCMC Without Getting Overcharged
Explore the majestic wild nature beauty in Ca Mau
1. Book directly via Zalo with local guides Avoid booking through third parties or travel apps — prices are often inflated by 20–40% while quality isn't as good as booking straight with locals. Zalo 0919 244 834 for free consultation.
2. Ask clearly if "pick-up/drop-off" is included in the price Many tours list prices "excluding transportation" — meaning you have to get to Ca Mau yourself. All-inclusive tours from/to HCMC will be higher but much more comfortable.
3. Book at least 1 week in advance during holidays During April 30 - May 1, September 2, and New Year holidays — Ca Mau tours get fully booked very early. Booking 2-3 weeks ahead is the safest.
4. Choose the dry season for the best experience February to April and November to January is the dry season in Ca Mau — beautiful forests, clear sea, no worries about flooded roads to Dat Mui. July to August has a lot of rain, roads to Dat Mui might be affected. See detailed schedule at When is the best season to visit Ca Mau.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours does a tour departing from HCMC take to reach Ca Mau?
Bus tours departing from Mien Tay Bus Station (HCMC) at 5am–6am, arrive at Ca Mau City around 1pm–2pm (7–8 hours). If taking a flight tour, departing at 6am, arriving in Ca Mau at 7am, the tour starts right in the morning — saving a whole day.
Does the tour include bus/plane tickets from HCMC?
Tours at Ba Ngoai Homestay usually do not include bus/plane tickets from HCMC to Ca Mau City — you arrange your own transportation to Ca Mau City. From there, Mr. Bi provides free pick-up at the bus station or airport and brings you to the homestay. The 3D2N all-inclusive tour from Ca Mau City includes all transportation + boats + meals within the province.
Are there weekend Ca Mau tours?
Yes. The 2D1N tour is very suitable for the weekend (Friday night bus, Saturday tour, Sunday return). 1-day tours can also be arranged on Saturday or Sunday. Contact Mr. Bi via Zalo 0919 244 834 to confirm availability.
How far in advance should I book the tour?
Usually booking 2–3 days in advance is enough for regular tours. During holidays (April 30, September 2, Tet) — book at least 2–3 weeks ahead because tours get fully booked very quickly. Message via Zalo to check availability before booking your bus/plane tickets.
Book Ca Mau Tours From HCMC Today
Ba Ngoai Homestay — authentic local ecotours, price from 590,000 VND/pax. Zalo now for a suitable itinerary consultation for your group.
Mr. Tran Bi is an expert in indigenous culture, history, and ecotourism in Ca Mau with over 10 years of experience leading tourist groups to explore U Minh Ha forest and Dat Mui.
Authentic Ca Mau Travel Experience
Join Uncle Ba Khia to explore Dat Mui, traverse mangrove forests, catch crabs, harvest bee honey, and stay at Mr. Bi's cool eco-homestay.
