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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.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
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.
Itinerary
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1My Tho
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.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2My Tho
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.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3My Tho
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.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4My Tho
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.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
5Vinh Trang Temple
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.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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