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Discover the peaceful waterways and rural life of the Mekong Delta on this full-day group tour from Ho Chi Minh City. Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, cruise along the Mekong River, and explore the lush islands and fruit orchards around My Tho. Continue to Ben Tre for a sampan ride through narrow canals shaded by water coconut palms, taste tropical fruits and local coconut candy, and enjoy a traditional folk music performance. This tour offers a relaxing introduction to the scenery, culture, and everyday life of the Mekong Delta.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please be advised that our driver/guide will pick you up at the designated pickup location. To ensure a timely departure, please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.
Itinerary
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1Vinh Trang Temple
Upon arrival in My Tho, visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, one of the region's best-known Buddhist pagodas. Explore its distinctive architecture and peaceful grounds before continuing to the Mekong River.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
2My Tho
Board a boat and cruise along the Mekong River. Enjoy views of traditional stilt houses, fishing villages, fruit plantations, and daily activities along the riverbanks. Cruise around Tortoise Island and enjoy the lush scenery of the Mekong Delta. Stop at an orchard garden for lunch surrounded by tropical fruit trees and peaceful countryside.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
3Ben Tre
Continue to An Khanh, a quieter area of Ben Tre. Take a traditional hand-rowed sampan through narrow natural canals shaded by water coconut trees and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the countryside. Taste a selection of fresh tropical fruits grown in the Mekong Delta while learning more about the region's fruit-growing traditions. Enjoy a traditional folk music performance by local residents and experience an authentic part of the cultural heritage of the Mekong Delta. Visit a local family business to see how traditional coconut candy is made. Sample the freshly prepared candy and discover more about local family-run production. Take a leisurely walk through the fruit plantations and village paths. Observe the peaceful rural lifestyle and everyday activities of local people before returning to My Tho and heading back to Ho Chi Minh City.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Public transportation options are available nearby
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Cancellation Policy
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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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