Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

Mekong Delta: Guided Day Tour from Ho Chi Minh City + Boat Ride + Lunch
5.0(1)
From $28
per person
Mekong Delta Day Trips
Ho Chi Minh City

Mekong Delta: Guided Day Tour from Ho Chi Minh City + Boat Ride + Lunch

At a Glance

Type
Mekong Delta Day Trips
Rating
5.0/5 (1)
Price
From $28/person
Meeting Point
Phu My Port, Phú Mỹ, Tân Thành, Ba...
Fitness
Low to Moderate - The tou...

Highlights

  • Visit a pagoda and take a boat ride on a river

Tour Details

Depart from Ho Chi Minh City at 08:00 and drive to My Tho, a journey of about two hours. Visit the Vĩnh Tràng Pagoda, which combines Vietnamese, Chinese, and French architectural styles. Take a boat ride on the Mekong River to Ben Tre. Visit coconut candy and honey farms along the way.

Have a local lunch on either Turtle Island or Unicorn Island. The meal often features elephant ear fish. Go on a sampan ride through calm canals. Listen to local folk music and taste tropical fruits.

Return to Ho Chi Minh City around 17:00 - 18:00.

What Makes This Tour Special

This tour combines a scenic boat ride along the Mekong River with visits to traditional farms and pagodas, offering an immersive cultural experience. The inclusion of a local lunch featuring regional specialties like elephant ear fish on one of the Mekong’s islands enhances authenticity.
  • Guided exploration of iconic Mekong Delta sites including Vĩnh Tràng Pagoda and local farms.
  • Authentic boat rides on both the Mekong River and smaller canals via traditional sampans.
  • Tasting tropical fruits and listening to live local folk music during the canal ride.
  • Lunch on a Mekong island featuring regional specialties.
  • Convenient departure and return to Ho Chi Minh City within a single day.

Historical Background

The Mekong Delta region is a vast network of rivers and canals in southern Vietnam, historically significant as a vital agricultural and trade area. It has been inhabited for thousands of years and shaped by various cultural influences, including Khmer, Chinese, and French colonial periods.

What's Included

  • Live guide
  • Guided tour
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation via air-conditioned coach
  • Boat ride
  • Lunch

Not Included

  • Tips

Is This Tour Worth It?

This mekong delta day trips activity is highly rated at 5.0/5 across 1 review, priced from $28 per person.

Best For

FamiliesBudget travelers
Less ideal for: Those with limited mobility · Wheelchair users

Pros

  • +Outstanding rating: 5.0/5
  • +6 items included
  • +Booked through Tiqets

Cons

  • -Cancellation policy not specified
  • -Requires low to moderate - the tour involves some walking at temples and farms, plus getting on and off boats, but is generally accessible for most travelers with basic mobility. fitness level

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