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
Pickup at Meeting Point
Depart from Cà Mau City in A/C vehicle to U Minh forest (~45 mins drive).
Arrive at U Minh Forest Center
Meet local foresters, learn about cajeput swamp ecology and honeybee heritage.
Beekeeping & Honey Harvesting Lesson
Follow foresters to see log hives ("gác kèo"), squeeze and taste fresh forest honey directly from the hive.
Speedboat Trip Through Cajeput Forest
Ride a motorboat through swamp waterways, see ancient cajeput trees, watch forest birds, and admire wild scenery.
Traditional Fish Trapping
Learn how to set and pull up fish/eel traps. Your catch will be cooked fresh for lunch.
Specialty U Minh Lunch
Menu: Swamp eels simmered in noni leaves, fresh bee larvae salad, caramelized catfish, fried bee pupae, snakehead fish hotpot.
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 Guests | Including Transfer | Excluding Transfer |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Guests | 1,290,000 VND/guest | 890,000 VND/guest |
| 3–5 Guests | 1,090,000 VND/guest | 790,000 VND/guest |
| 6–10 Guests | 990,000 VND/guest | 690,000 VND/guest |
| Over 10 Guests | 890,000 VND/guest | 590,000 VND/guest |
* February to April is the dry season when cajeput honey is at its absolute best — highly recommended!
Lunch Menu
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
Snakehead Fish Sour Hotpot
Snakehead fish sour soup served with wild forest herbs picked on the spot
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 Time | Cancellation Fee |
|---|---|
| After booking deposit | Loss of 30% deposit |
| 7 days prior to departure | 50% of total tour price |
| 3 days prior to departure | 70% of total tour price |
| Within 24h | 100% of total tour price |
