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

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

At a Glance

Type
Mekong Delta Day Trips
Price
From $18/person
Meeting Point
Phu My Port, Phú Mỹ, Tân Thành, Ba...
Fitness
Low to Moderate - The tou...

Highlights

  • Taste tropical fruits and ride a sampan through coconut-lined canals

Tour Details

Get picked up from your hotel or meeting point and head to the Mekong Delta. See rice fields before arriving at My Tho. First, visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, which features Vietnamese, Khmer, and Chinese architecture. Then take a boat ride on the Mekong River, passing Dragon, Phoenix, Tortoise, and Unicorn islets.

Visit fruit orchards and villages, and ride a sampan through coconut-lined canals. Stop at local homes to taste fruits, honey tea, and wine while listening to traditional music. Have a Vietnamese lunch (vegan options available). After lunch, go to Ben Tre, which is known for its coconuts.

Visit a farm to see how coconut candy, rice paper, and other products are made. Relax in a hammock or bike around the village. Return to Ho Chi Minh City in the late afternoon.

What Makes This Tour Special

This tour offers an immersive experience combining scenic boat rides through coconut-lined canals, visits to traditional villages and orchards, tasting local specialties, and witnessing artisanal food production firsthand.
  • Comprehensive guided exploration of both My Tho and Ben Tre regions in one day.
  • Includes authentic Vietnamese lunch with vegan options.
  • Opportunity to experience traditional music performances.
  • Hands-on visits to local workshops producing coconut candy and rice paper.
  • Relaxing activities such as hammock resting and cycling in the village.

Historical Background

The Mekong Delta is a vast network of rivers and swamps in southern Vietnam, historically vital as a major rice-growing region and trade route. The area around My Tho and Ben Tre has been inhabited for centuries and showcases a blend of Vietnamese, Khmer, and Chinese cultural influences.

What's Included

  • Live guide
  • Guided tour
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
  • Transportation via air-conditioned coach
  • Lunch
  • Boat ride
  • Bottled water
  • Tropical fruits, honey tea, and coconut candy

Not Included

  • Optional tips (recommended)

Is This Tour Worth It?

priced from $18 per person.

Best For

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

Pros

  • +8 items included
  • +Booked through Tiqets

Cons

  • -Cancellation policy not specified
  • -Requires low to moderate - the tour involves some walking and boat rides but is generally accessible for most travelers with basic mobility. fitness level

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