Rừng U Minh Hạ
UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Pure Wild Honey Speedboat Forest Trip

1-Day U Minh Hạ Tour

1 Day
From 590,000 VND/guest
U Minh, Cà Mau (~30km from City)

Tour Highlights

Pure Wild Cajeput Honey

Drink fresh wild honey harvested directly from the hive — a uniquely sweet taste

Gác Kèo Ong — Intangible Heritage

Traditional craft recognized as National Intangible Cultural Heritage, unique to this region

Speedboat Through Cajeput Forests

Weave through waterways in a motorboat, listen to forest birds, and embrace wild nature

Harvesting Fish & Swamp Eels

Learn to set and harvest traditional fish traps, and turn your catch into a fresh lunch

Detailed Itinerary

07:30

Pickup at Meeting Point

Depart from Cà Mau City in A/C vehicle to U Minh forest (~45 mins drive).

08:30

Arrive at U Minh Forest Center

Meet local foresters, learn about cajeput swamp ecology and honeybee heritage.

09:00

Beekeeping & Honey Harvesting Lesson

Follow foresters to see log hives ("gác kèo"), squeeze and taste fresh forest honey directly from the hive.

Wild Honey Harvesting
10:00

Speedboat Trip Through Cajeput Forest

Ride a motorboat through swamp waterways, see ancient cajeput trees, watch forest birds, and admire wild scenery.

Speedboat trip U Minh U Minh forest
11:00

Traditional Fish Trapping

Learn how to set and pull up fish/eel traps. Your catch will be cooked fresh for lunch.

Fish trapping U Minh
12:30

Specialty U Minh Lunch

Menu: Swamp eels simmered in noni leaves, fresh bee larvae salad, caramelized catfish, fried bee pupae, snakehead fish hotpot.

Specialty Lunch U Minh
14:30

Shop for Honey & Transfer Back

Shop for pure wild cajeput honey and local forest souvenirs. Arrive back in Cà Mau City around 16:00.

Tour Price List

Number of GuestsIncluding TransferExcluding Transfer
2 Guests1,290,000 VND/guest890,000 VND/guest
3–5 Guests1,090,000 VND/guest790,000 VND/guest
6–10 Guests990,000 VND/guest690,000 VND/guest
Over 10 Guests890,000 VND/guest590,000 VND/guest

* February to April is the dry season when cajeput honey is at its absolute best — highly recommended!

Lunch Menu

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Eels Simmered in Noni Leaves

A classic U Minh specialty — tangy noni leaves cooked with rich, tender swamp eels

🥗

Bee Larvae Salad

Fresh honeybee larvae salad — crunchy, rich, and delicious

🐟

Caramelized Climbing Perch

Freshly caught swamp perch caramelized in coconut water, served with rice

🍳

Crispy Fried Bee Pupae

Golden, crispy fried bee pupae — high protein and rich flavor

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Snakehead Fish Sour Hotpot

Snakehead fish sour soup served with wild forest herbs picked on the spot

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Fresh Wild Honey

Direct from the hive — 100% pure, sweet, and aromatic

Tour Services

Included Services

  • A/C tourist vehicle transfer (for transfer-included package)
  • Specialty lunch (180,000 VND/person value)
  • Entrance tickets to U Minh forest area
  • Experienced local guide
  • Wooden boats and experience equipment
  • Bottled water during the trip
  • Wild honey tasting on the spot

Excluded Services

  • Additional drinks
  • Honey and forest souvenirs purchased to take home
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation TimeCancellation Fee
After booking depositLoss of 30% deposit
7 days prior to departure50% of total tour price
3 days prior to departure70% of total tour price
Within 24h100% of total tour price

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