Mekong Delta Small Group Day Trip from Ho Chi Minh City
- 9 hours
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
Discover the peaceful beauty of Ben Tre, a charming province in the heart of the Mekong Delta, located around 80 km—or approximately two hours by road—from Ho Chi Minh City. Known as the “Kingdom of Coconuts,” Ben Tre is surrounded by lush coconut groves, tropical orchards, winding waterways, and fertile countryside. Highlights: Cruise along the Mekong River and explore the scenic Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise Islands, each offering a glimpse into the region’s natural beauty and local life. Visit vibrant fruit orchards and sample freshly picked seasonal fruits while meeting friendly local farmers. Enjoy a flavorful Vietnamese lunch featuring authentic specialties and distinctive flavors of the Mekong Delta. Glide through narrow, peaceful canals aboard a traditional rowing boat, shaded by water coconut palms. Experience the relaxed rhythm of rural life and discover the authentic culture, landscapes, and hospitality of the Mekong Delta.
Inclusions
What's included
- Transfer & sightseeing as per program
- Local lunch with set menu
- A/c van pick up (centrally located hotel in Dist 1)
- Boat trip in the Mekong delta
What's not
- Personal Expenses & Beverages
- Holiday surcharge & All other services not clearly mentioned above
Itinerary
We pick up the guests in District 1 or go to our meeting Point: 112 Tran Hung Dao, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. Leaving the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City and start your trip to depart for My Tho, the town lies on the left side of the Mekong River. It is about 1h30 hour driving to My Tho Note : We are not responsible for your lateness
Upon arrival, visit Vinh Trang pagoda which sated back to the late 19th century. Then boarding the sampan and cruising down the river around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands.
Stop over at Unicorn Island, go walking around country lane and seeing orchards, enjoy tropical fruits, folk song music which performed by the local people. Visit the fruit plantation. Riding a hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son canal and treat yourself in the beauty of the countryside, visit the family business, visit honey-bee farm, enjoy honey tea and coconut candy workshop. Have lunch at local restaurant. Break time. In the afternoon, time for cycling around the Tan Thach village, meet the local villagers to experience the local daily life in the Mekong delta. Hammock relaxing and enjoy cool breeze for those can’t join the cycling trip. Return to Ho Chi Minh City. End trip.
Return to Ho Chi Minh City and drop off you back to Hotels/stays about 17h00 pm to 17h30 pm. End trip.
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 12 travellers
- Operated by
- Tiger Tourist
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Ho Chi Minh City
- Its from-price is 27% below the median of the 518 day trips we list in Ho Chi Minh City.
- Its length is typical for the group.
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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