Mekong Delta Flavors And River Adventure
- 7h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Experience the unique agrarian lifestyle of southern Vietnam on a trip to the Mekong Delta. Enjoy a scenic cruise along the Mekong River to an island near My Tho, where you will savor honey tea and fresh fruits while listening to traditional music. Explore narrow canals by paddle boat, witness coconut candy production, and indulge in ‘Elephant-Ear Fish’ for lunch before visiting the culturally significant Vinh Trang Pagoda. Experience Highlights: Mekong River Cruise: Enjoy a scenic boat ride, soaking in the beauty of the Delta. Traditional Music Performance: Immerse yourself in local culture with live music on the island. Paddle Boat Adventure: Navigate narrow canals while witnessing the process of coconut candy-making. Culinary Delights: Savor a lunch featuring the famous ‘Elephant-Ear Fish’ and other regional specialties.
Inclusions
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Ho Chi Minh City Center
- Travel insurance
- Bottled drinking water
- Transportation with air-conditioning
- Lunch
- Entrance fees, Boat
- English speaking guides (other languages available upon request with surcharge)
What's not
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses such as: shopping, telephone, beverage, etc.
Itinerary
A trip to the Mekong Delta offers a fascinating glimpse into the unique agrarian life of this vibrant southern region of Vietnam. We will embark on a relaxing cruise along the Mekong River to one of the islands near My Tho, where we will be entertained with traditional music. While enjoying the melodies, we will sip tea sweetened with bee honey and savor seasonal fresh fruits, experiencing the local flavors.
Next, we will take a paddle boat to navigate through the narrow canals of the Mekong. An interesting aspect of transportation in this region is that most locals travel by boat due to the extensive network of interlaced canals. This well-developed system of water transportation allows us to discover many unique sights, including picturesque banks lined with coconut trees. During the paddle boat ride, we will get an intriguing look at the local cottage industry, particularly the process of making coconut candy. Afterward, we will enjoy a delicious lunch featuring ‘Elephant-Ear Fish’ along with other traditional Vietnamese dishes, highlighting the region’s culinary specialties. To conclude our trip, we will visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, a national historical and cultural relic known for its distinctive architectural and spiritual significance - a place not to be missed.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- Hoi An Express Travel
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Maximum 1 child accompanied 1 adult, the 2nd child will pay the adult price.
How it compares in Ho Chi Minh City
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 2927 experiences we list in Ho Chi Minh City.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 1443 of 2927.
- 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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