From HCM: Mekong Delta Day Trip with Vinh Trang Pagoda, Boat Ride
- 10 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Escape the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City and discover the peaceful beauty of the Mekong Delta on a full-day journey to My Tho and Ben Tre. Cruise along the Tien River and admire the famous Dragon, Unicorn, Tortoise, and Phoenix islets. Visit a local honey bee farm, taste refreshing honey tea and tropical fruits, and enjoy traditional Southern Vietnamese folk music. Experience authentic countryside life as you ride a local tuk tuk through quiet village roads, visit a coconut candy workshop, and glide through narrow nipa-palm canals on a traditional hand-rowed sampan. Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant before visiting the beautiful Vinh Trang Pagoda, known for its impressive Buddha statues and distinctive architecture. With river cruises, local flavors, cultural experiences, and peaceful countryside scenery, this full-day tour offers a memorable introduction to the life and traditions of the Mekong Delta.
Inclusions
What's included
- English Speaking Guide (Surcharge for Non- English Guide with Private Tour)
- Bottled water
- Entrance fee
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
What's not
- Tips
Itinerary
Board a motorboat and cruise along the Tien River, enjoying views of the Mekong Delta and its four famous islets: Dragon, Unicorn, Tortoise, and Phoenix.
Unicorn Island / Thoi Son Island Description: Visit one of the Mekong Delta's famous islands and experience the peaceful countryside atmosphere. Walk through tropical gardens and discover the daily life of local residents.
Visit a local honey bee farm and learn about traditional beekeeping in the Mekong Delta. Taste fresh honey tea with lemon and enjoy locally grown tropical fruits.
Relax in a local garden while enjoying seasonal tropical fruits and listening to Don Ca Tai Tu, the traditional folk music of Southern Vietnam recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage. Visit a traditional coconut candy workshop and see how local people transform fresh coconuts into handmade sweets. Learn about the production process and sample freshly made coconut candy. Board a traditional hand-rowed sampan and travel through a narrow canal shaded by water coconut palms. Experience one of the Mekong Delta's most iconic activities while observing the peaceful riverside scenery. Hop on a local tuk tuk for a relaxing ride through the peaceful village roads. Pass tropical gardens, local houses, and lush countryside while experiencing the charming rural life of the Mekong Delta.
Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda in My Tho, one of the best-known Buddhist temples in the Mekong Delta. Admire its distinctive architecture, peaceful gardens, and impressive Buddha statues before returning to Ho Chi Minh City.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Please arrive at the meeting point at 120 Tran Hung Dao Street, Pham Ngu Lao Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City between 07:20 AM – 07:30 AM. Our tour guide will be waiting for you there wearing a red shirt. This is also our office, so you are welcome to come inside and wait comfortably.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 11 travellers
- Operated by
- VN BIKE TOUR
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Ho Chi Minh City
- Its from-price is 62% below the median of the 518 day trips we list in Ho Chi Minh City.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City, still widely called Saigon, is Vietnam's buzzing commercial hub of French colonial landmarks, war history and superb street food.
District 1 holds the main sights within walking distance: the red-brick Notre-Dame Cathedral, the elegant Central Post Office with its vaulted hall, the colonial Opera House and the ornate City Hall. The Independence Palace preserves its rooms as they were at the end of the war, and the War Remnants Museum tells the story of the conflict with sobering directness.
Top-ranked sights in Ho Chi Minh City: Cu Chi Tunnels, Saigon Opera House (Opéra de Saïgon), Saigon Central Post Office.
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