Tour Type: Group Tour

Departure: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh city/Meeting point

End of Tour: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh city/Meeting point

Duration: Full Day

Transport: High quality vehicles, Boat

Sight Seeing: Vinh Trang pagoda, coconut Candy Making place, fruit plantation and village

Overview:

My Tho is located about 70 kilometers out of Ho Chi Minh City. It is an amiable market town that nestles on the north bank of the Mekong River’s northernmost strand, the Tien Giang, or Upper River.  Ben Tre is a coastal province in the Mekong Delta of southern Vietnam, connected by a bridge to the busy market town of Mỹ Tho. Coming to Ben Tre, you will be immersed in a green land with coconut trees, rice fields, fruits gardens, rivers, and canals.

For those who want to visit My Tho and Ben Tre in one day, Mekong Delta tour 1 day (My tho – Ben Tre) is the best choice. This trip provides a fascinating insight into daily life in the Mekong Delta and you are guaranteed to take home your own private collection of beautiful memories.

Tour itinerary:

• At 7:30-8:00 a.m: We will pick you up at your hotel in HCM city center, District 1. For hotels far from the center, please contact us for the meeting point.
• Escape the bustling streets of Ho Chi Minh City and embark on a journey to My Tho, a charming town nestled on the left bank of the Mekong River. Begin your adventure by paying a visit to Vinh Trang Pagoda, an exquisite temple dating back to the late 19th century. After that, you will hop aboard a sampan and cruise down the river around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands.
• Pause at Unicorn Island, where you can leisurely stroll along country lanes, marvel at lush orchards, and indulge in an array of tropical fruits while being serenaded by traditional folk songs performed by local musicians. Venture further to a fruit plantation, immersing yourself in the vibrant sights and fragrant aromas.
• Next, glide through the Thoi Son canal in a hand-rowed sampan, allowing the tranquility of the countryside to wash over you. Visit a family-run business, discover the secrets of a honey-bee farm, and savor the delightful flavors of honey tea and coconut candy at a workshop.Afterward, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and have a break.
• In the afternoon, you will have the opportunity to cycle through Tan Thach village, where you can interact with friendly locals and gain firsthand insight into their daily lives in the Mekong Delta. Alternatively, those seeking relaxation can recline in a hammock, basking in the gentle breeze.As the day draws to a close, return to Ho Chi Minh City, bringing an end to this memorable journey.

Pickup time: 07:30 – 08:00 AM

End tour: 05:00 – 06:00 PM

Overview:

Escape the tourist crowds and dive into an authentic adventure! This package takes you to a hidden gem, away from the usual touristy spots. Discover untouched wonders and experience the true essence of the destination. 

• Experience the authentic Mekong lifestyle
• Cruise along the Mekong River by motorboat, enjoying the region’s natural beauty and local life on the river.
• Row a sampan boat under coconut trees.
• Visit a traditional workshop that produces coconut candy, rice wine, and honey.
• Walk through the charming rural paths.
• Delight in tropical fruits and honey tea while listening to Southern Traditional Music.
• Cycle along shady roads through green fields and vegetable plantations (optional).

Tour itinerary:

• Experience the authentic Mekong lifestyle as you immerse yourself in local customs and traditions.
• Cruise along the Mekong River by motorboat, soaking in the region’s natural beauty and observing daily life on the river.
• Row a sampan boat under coconut trees, creating a magical and serene experience along the waterways.
• Visit a traditional workshop renowned for producing coconut candy, rice wine, and honey using time-honored methods.
• Walk through charming rural paths to discover the tranquility of village life.
• Delight in tropical fruits and honey tea while enjoying the enchanting melodies of Southern Traditional Music.
• Cycle along shady roads through green fields and vegetable plantations to explore further (optional).
• Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, a historical treasure known for its intricate architecture and serene atmosphere.

Pickup time: 07:30 – 08:00 AM

End tour: 05:00 – 06:00 PM

Overview:

Escape the tourist crowds and dive into an authentic adventure! This package takes you to a hidden gem, away from the usual touristy spots. Discover untouched wonders and experience the true essence of the destination. 

• Experience the authentic Mekong lifestyle
• Cruise along the Mekong River by motorboat, enjoying the region’s natural beauty and local life on the river.
• Row a sampan boat under coconut trees.
• Visit a traditional workshop that produces coconut candy, rice wine, and honey.
• Walk through the charming rural paths.
• Delight in tropical fruits and honey tea while listening to Southern Traditional Music.
• Cycle along shady roads through green fields and vegetable plantations (optional).

Tour itinerary:

• Experience the authentic Mekong lifestyle as you immerse yourself in local customs and traditions.
• Cruise along the Mekong River by motorboat, soaking in the region’s natural beauty and observing daily life on the river.
• Row a sampan boat under coconut trees, creating a magical and serene experience along the waterways.
• Visit a traditional workshop renowned for producing coconut candy, rice wine, and honey using time-honored methods.
• Walk through charming rural paths to discover the tranquility of village life.
• Delight in tropical fruits and honey tea while enjoying the enchanting melodies of Southern Traditional Music.
• Cycle along shady roads through green fields and vegetable plantations to explore further (optional).
• Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, a historical treasure known for its intricate architecture and serene atmosphere.

This one-day tour is a great way to see the Mekong Delta and learn about local culture. And it also offers a taste of the history, nature, and local flavors that define this enchanting part of Vietnam.

Tour itinerary:

• Get an authentic taste of local life in the Mekong Delta. Start with a motorboat cruise along the scenic Mekong River, taking in beautiful scenery of rice paddies and fruit trees. 
• Then hop on a traditional sampan boat ride through shady coconut groves growing right in the water. 
• Visit a workshop to see how artisans produce iconic Delta specialties like coconut candy, rice wine and honey. Gain cultural insights into these traditions. 
• Opt to walk or bike between charming villages, interacting with friendly locals. Savor tropical fruits and refreshing honey tea while listening to melodic southern folk music. 
• Experience the region’s religious heritage with a visit to the historic and ornately designed Vinh Trang Pagoda. This intimate tour offers the perfect blend of tranquil nature, cultural experiences and delectable local flavors to truly understand the rhythms of life in the Mekong Delta.

Time: Full-day

Vehicle: Car/Van, Boat

Departure: N/A

Overview:

The Mekong Delta, known as Vietnam’s ‘rice bowl,’ is a vibrant, lush region filled with countless shades of green. This aquatic landscape thrives on the flow of the powerful Mekong River, with boats, homes, and markets floating along its vast network of rivers, canals, and streams that weave through the area like lifelines.

• Boat trip on Mekong Delta
• Stilt houses, fishing port, “Garden – Pond – Cage”
• Coconut Candy Mill
• Tropical fruits garden
• Southern Vietnamese Folk Music

Tour itinerary:

• Explore the vibrant tropical fruits, lush gardens, and bustling riverside communities as you cruise the canals of the Mekong Delta. From your wooden river boat, observe the stilt houses, boat-making workshops, and riverside vendors along this picturesque journey.
• Your adventure begins with a hotel pickup between 07:30 and 08:00, followed by a drive to My Tho City. Watch as the lively urban scenery fades into tranquil rice fields and rural landscapes. En route, visit the Vinh Trang Pagoda. Upon arrival, enjoy a serene boat trip on the Tien River to Qui Islet, also known as Tortoise Islet.
• Next, navigate the Bao Dinh Canal to reach Ben Tre Province, famous for its coconut groves. Learn about the local Garden-Pond-Cage agricultural system and sample local delicacies like coconut candy and honey tea in the shade of water-coconut trees.
• At midday, savor an authentic Vietnamese meal at a local restaurant. Then, continue your boat cruise to visit stunning tropical fruit gardens and enjoy a performance of Southern Vietnamese folk music by local islanders. After a relaxing and enriching cultural experience, you’ll be transported back to your Ho Chi Minh hotel, arriving at around 17:30.

Time: 3 days 2 nights

Vehicle: Car/Van, Boat

Departure: N/A

Hotel: 3 stars

Overview:

Nestled between Cambodia and Vietnam, the expansive Mekong Delta boasts stunning waterways and exotic landscapes. The area is teeming with local life: you’ll spot residents doing laundry, raising chickens, and tending to their land. The friendly locals are sure to greet you with a wave as you pass by. Experience a boat ride along the Mekong Delta, and explore the vibrant Cai Be and Cai Rang Floating Markets. Don’t miss a visit to the Cham Village in Chau Doc.

Tour itinerary:

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City to My Tho and Can Tho

• Travel in air-conditioned comfort from Ho Chi Minh City to My Tho with our guide. Begin your journey with a visit to Vinh Trang Pagoda, then cruise by motorized boat to Tortoise Island, passing fish farms and stilt houses along the way.
• Discover the Garden-Pond-Cage agricultural model and savor local delicacies like coconut candy and honey tea while relaxing on a shaded wooden river boat under water-coconut trees. Enjoy an authentic Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant, with free bicycles available for a short ride around the area.
• In the afternoon, board your boat for a cruise to explore tropical fruit gardens and enjoy a Southern Vietnamese folk music performance by local islanders. After this cultural experience, you’ll be transported to your hotel in Can Tho City for an overnight stay.

Day 2: Can Tho City to Cai Rang Floating Market and Chau Doc Town

• Start your morning with a visit to the bustling Cai Rang Floating Market. Navigate between the stalls on a small boat to get close to the market’s vibrant activity.
• Next, travel overland to Chau Doc, where you’ll visit personal fish farms under floating houses. Experience feeding the fish—just be cautious to avoid getting wet!
• Near the Cambodian border, visit a Cham village and meet descendants of the ancient Champa kingdom. Return to Chau Doc by boat, arriving around sunset, and spend the night in a hotel near the town center.

Day 3: Chau Doc Town to Ho Chi Minh City

• After breakfast, take a final boat trip through the floating village of the Mekong. Stop at a fish farm to learn about local farming practices from floating houses. Visit a Cham weaving village and a local mosque.
• Finally, transfer back to Ho Chi Minh City, marking the end of your tour services.

Time: 2 days 1 night

Vehicle: Car/Van, Boat

Departure: N/A

Hotel: 3 stars

Overview:

Welcome to the Mekong Delta, where you can experience the tranquility of authentic countryside life. Located in southern Vietnam, the Mekong Delta features a lush, watery landscape. Visit the region to admire the beauty of green rice fields stretching to the horizon. Explore the intricate system of brown canals and rivulets by boat. Enjoy the abundant blessings of the land, with thousands of orchard gardens and local specialties.

• Beautiful rural scenery
• Boat trip on Tien River and canals
• Overwhelming landscapes: fishing port, stilt houses, boat-building workshops and many islets
• See with your own eyes the typical agricultural model called “Garden – Pond – Cage”
• Enjoy tropical fruit, coconut candies and honey tea
• Walk into the village & visit fruit garden
• Get in touch with the local
• Listen to the “Southern Vietnamese Folk Music” performed by the islanders
• Visit Cai Rang Floating Market
• Massive number of merchant’s boats join the sale
• Monkey Bridge
• Visit Can Tho Market

Tour itinerary:

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City – My Tho – Ben Tre – Can Tho (L)

• Discover quaint villages along serene tributaries, explore a vibrant floating market, and enjoy sweet coconut candies with honey tea. Cross a unique bridge, observe noodle-making, and experience traditional folk music on this 2-day tour.
• At the designated time (approx. 07:30 to 08:30), our guide will meet you in your hotel’s lobby and transfer you from Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy a picturesque ride out of the city.
• Travel past rice paddies and charming farms to the fishing village of My Tho. Board a boat to the islands of the Tien River, then cruise to Ben Tre to explore dense coconut groves. Savor coconut candies and honey tea before enjoying a lunch of freshly caught fish and river shrimp.
• In the afternoon, watch folk music performances and stroll through the countryside. In the evening, take a short ride to Can Tho and settle into a cozy hotel for the night.

Day 2: Can Tho – Ho Chi Minh City (B/L)

• Start your day with a hearty breakfast, pack up, and head to Cai Rang Floating Market. Navigate through boats selling everything from fresh produce to vintage jewelry, haggling with locals and finding souvenirs. Watch skilled noodle makers create delicate vermicelli, visit a local village, and test your balance crossing the river on a bamboo “monkey bridge.”
• Enjoy a delicious lunch, do some last-minute shopping at Can Tho Market, visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, and then return to Ho Chi Minh City, where you will be dropped off at your hotel.

Duration: 2 days 1 night

Departure: Ho Chi Minh City

Enjoy a peaceful boat cruise along the Mekong Delta to soak in the local culture and scenery. Start your day with a boat trip to the bustling Cai Rang floating market to witness its vibrant activity. Gain a deeper understanding of rural life by visiting local farms. Spend the night in a cozy 3-star hotel with all meals provided. An English-speaking guide will accompany you, offering insights about the region. This guided tour lets you fully experience the charm of the delta region from both water and land.

Tour itinerary:

Day 1

• Pickup will be between 07:00 – 07:30 AM for the drive to the Mekong Delta region. There will be a rest stop along the way.
• 09:30 AM – Visit the beautiful Vinh Trang Pagoda.
• 10:00 AM – Arrive at My Tho Port to start the boat activities.
• 10:30 – 11:00 AM – Visit a coconut candy workshop to see how it’s made and sample treats. Tour a tropical fruit garden while listening to Southern Vietnamese music. Glide along small canals on a rowboat. Cruise to Unicorn Island to explore gardens, an orchard and bee farm, finishing with honey tea.
• 11:30 – 12:00 AM – Board motorized rickshaws (xe-lam).
• 12:00 – 12:30 PM – Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
• 02:00 – 02:30 PM – Depart for Can Tho around via boat.
• 05:00 PM – Check into the hotel followed by dinner.
• Spend the evening exploring the sights and sounds of Can Tho city.

Day 2

Times: 06:00 AM – 05:30 PM

• Take an early morning boat ride to experience the bustling Cai Rang floating market.
• Participate in a hands-on rice noodle making workshop.
• Enjoy breakfast back at the hotel.
• Get an inside look at local life with a home visit.
• Cross a scenic monkey bridge on foot.
• Savor authentic Delta cuisine for lunch.
• Depart the region around 05:00 PM and return to Ho Chi Minh City.

The tour ends with a drop off at your hotel or meeting point by 05:30 PM. Please note that some aspects of the schedule may vary depending on traffic and weather conditions on your tour date.