Saigon: Mekong Delta Day Cruise
- 10 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Welcome to Mekong Delta to experience the peace of the life in real countryside. Mekong Delta is a watery landscape in the south of Vietnam. This is not only the perfect place to enjoy the beauty of green rice fields stretching to the horizon and the appealing of orchard gardens and specialties, but also the suitable destination to have a chance to explore the system of crisscrossed brown canals and rivulets by boats.
Inclusions
What's included
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Cool towels and mineral water
- Lunch
- English-speaking guide
- Boat trip, fruits, candy
What's not
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
Itinerary
At 7:45 - 08:00 am: Our guide and car will pick you up at the hotel in the central 1 district and depart from Ho Chi Minh City to My Tho City. A smooth routine on bus ride, passing the green rice fields, will lead you to the beautiful rural My Tho City.
09:45 am: Upon arrival in My Tho, visit Vinh Trang pagoda - one of the largest Buddhist temples in southern Vietnam, occupying nearly 20,000 square meters. Then, we take a morning boat trip on the Tien River, on the way, we will view many overwhelming landscapes such as the fishing port, stilt houses, boat-building workshops, the other Dragon, Phoenix and Unicorn Islet. Stroll along the village road, visit the orchard and enjoy seasonal fruit & honey tea to the sound of "Southern Vietnamese folk music" performed by locals.
Coming to Ben Tre Province through Tan Thach Canal, the cruise will be more interesting when you discover "the country of coconut " by seeing a typical agricultural model called "Garden - Pond - Cage”, and enjoying coconut candies and honey tea. Then the amazing rowing boat trip on the small canal - fully covered by the shadow of the water coconut’s tree and cool breezes - will become your unforgettable memories.
Have a lunch with traditional Vietnamese Food such as elephant-ear fish and river shrimp, washed down with some cold drinks will be served right in the heart of the orchard garden. The food here is well prepared, decorated and delicious as well.
After lunch, stroll along the village where you you join the daily activities of the local people and enjoy the peacefulness of this beautiful natural countryside. Then, take the motorboat back you to the cruise. Meet on the bus and return to Ho Chi Minh City. End trip. Goodbye and see you next time!
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 25 travellers
- Operated by
- Proud Vietnam Travel
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 6 years
How it compares in Ben Tre
- Its from-price is 45% below the median of the 6 experiences we list in Ben Tre.
- By number of reviews it ranks 4 of 6.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Ben Tre
Ben Tre is a Mekong Delta town known as the land of coconuts, set among rivers, canals and orchards south-west of Ho Chi Minh City.
Ben Tre stands among the branches of the Mekong, in a province of palm groves where coconut is the main crop. Workshops make coconut candy, oil, shell crafts and fibre goods, and the candy is stirred in great pans, cut and wrapped by hand.
Top-ranked sights in Ben Tre: Ben Tre Museum.
