Discover the Mekong Delta: 1-Day Small-Group Tour from Ho Chi Minh City
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Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Hồ Chí Minh, Việt Nam
Mỹ Tho, Đồng Tháp, Việt Nam
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Vietnamese, English, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, French, Russian (Language)
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Tour description
Tour Name: Mekong Delta Discovery – My Tho & Ben Tre Adventure
Duration: 8–9 hours
Price: Approximately $30–$50 per person (group tour, varies by operator)
Departure: Ho Chi Minh City (District 1 hotel pickup or meeting point at 123 Ly Tu Trong Street)
Group Size: Maximum 10 participants for a personalized experience
Season: Available year-round; best during dry season (December–April) for optimal weather
Language: English-speaking guide
Why Choose This Tour?
- Authentic Experience: Focuses on local culture, from traditional music to family-run workshops, avoiding overly touristy spots.
- Small Group: Limited to 10 people for a personalized, less crowded experience.
- Comprehensive Itinerary: Combines boat rides, cultural activities, and local cuisine for a well-rounded day.
- Knowledgeable Guides: English-speaking guides provide historical and cultural context, enhancing the experience.
- Value for Money: Includes transport, meals, activities, and entrance fees at an affordable price.
Meeting point:
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Detailed itinerary
7:30 – Pick-up in Ho Chi Minh City
Departure: Pick-up at your hotel in District 1 or meet at 123 Ly Tu Trong Street, District 1. Enjoy a scenic 1.5–2-hour journey through lush green rice fields and peaceful rural landscapes to My Tho, the gateway to the Mekong Delta.
Note: For hotels outside District 1, please confirm pick-up availability or make your own way to the meeting point before 7:40.
9:30 – Vinh Trang Pagoda
Activity: Visit the historic Vinh Trang Pagoda in My Tho, a magnificent temple built in 1849 that harmoniously combines Vietnamese, Khmer, and Chinese architectural styles. Explore the lush gardens, intricate carvings, and majestic Buddha statues. Your guide will share fascinating insights into the pagoda’s cultural and historical significance.
Duration: ~45 minutes
Highlights: An ideal place for photography and a peaceful introduction to the cultural heritage of the Mekong Delta.
10:30 – Mekong River boat cruise
Activity: Board a motorboat and cruise along the Tien River, passing stilt houses, fish farms, and the four famous islets of Long, Lan, Quy, and Phung. Enjoy the tranquil scenery of the Mekong Delta.
Highlights: Observe the daily life of local people along the riverbanks, with boats and floating houses characteristic of the river culture of the Mekong Delta.
11:30 – Explore Thoi Son Islet (Lan Islet)
Activity: Go ashore on Thoi Son Islet (Lan Islet) to immerse yourself in the local culture. Visit a local family and experience:
Traditional music: Enjoy Don Ca Tai Tu, a UNESCO-recognized intangible cultural heritage of Southern Vietnam, performed by local orchard musicians.
Taste local specialties: Sample fresh tropical fruits (mangoes, rambutans, or longans depending on the season), honey tea, and honey wine.
Coconut candy workshop: Watch artisans make coconut candy, a famous specialty of Ben Tre, and taste freshly made warm coconut candy.
Duration: ~1 hour
Highlights: Interacting with local people and tasting regional specialties offers an authentic perspective on life in the Mekong Delta.
12:30 – Paddle through the canals by sampan
Activity: Board a hand-rowed three-leaf boat and gently glide through the small canals shaded by nipa palms in Ben Tre. This peaceful experience allows you to navigate beneath low bridges and immerse yourself in the surrounding lush green scenery.
Duration: ~30 minutes
Highlights: This quiet, intimate boat ride is a favorite thanks to its picturesque scenery and wonderfully relaxing atmosphere.
13:30 – Local specialty lunch
Activity: Enjoy a flavorful Mekong Delta lunch at a riverside restaurant, featuring specialties such as elephant-ear fish fried with a crispy coating, spring rolls, and coconut braised pork. Vegetarian options are available (please inform us in advance).
Duration: ~1 hour
Highlights: Savor fresh local cuisine while relaxing amid beautiful natural surroundings.
14:30 – Explore the countryside by bicycle or tuk-tuk
Activity: Choose to cycle or ride a tuk-tuk around the rustic villages of Ben Tre. Cycle or ride through rice fields, fruit orchards, and stilt houses, observing daily life and chatting with local people.
Duration: ~1 hour
Highlights: Cycling is an eco-friendly way to explore the flat, scenic terrain of the Mekong Delta, while a tuk-tuk offers a fun and rustic experience.
15:30 – Visit a coconut garden
Activity: Visit a coconut garden in Ben Tre, known as the “Land of Coconut Groves.” Learn about coconut-based products such as rice paper, woven sedge mats, and handicrafts. Enjoy refreshing coconut water and discover how local livelihoods are connected to the coconut palm.
Duration: ~45 minutes
Highlights: Gain a deeper understanding of the Mekong Delta’s coconut-based economy and purchase meaningful handmade souvenirs to take home.
16:30 – Return to My Tho and Ho Chi Minh City
Activity: Take a motorboat back to My Tho, then board an air-conditioned bus for the journey to Ho Chi Minh City. Drop-off is at your hotel or the original meeting point.
Arrival: Approximately 17:30–18:00, depending on traffic conditions.
Departure: Pick-up at your hotel in District 1 or meet at 123 Ly Tu Trong Street, District 1. Enjoy a scenic 1.5–2-hour journey through lush green rice fields and peaceful rural landscapes to My Tho, the gateway to the Mekong Delta.
Note: For hotels outside District 1, please confirm pick-up availability or make your own way to the meeting point before 7:40.
9:30 – Vinh Trang Pagoda
Activity: Visit the historic Vinh Trang Pagoda in My Tho, a magnificent temple built in 1849 that harmoniously combines Vietnamese, Khmer, and Chinese architectural styles. Explore the lush gardens, intricate carvings, and majestic Buddha statues. Your guide will share fascinating insights into the pagoda’s cultural and historical significance.
Duration: ~45 minutes
Highlights: An ideal place for photography and a peaceful introduction to the cultural heritage of the Mekong Delta.
10:30 – Mekong River boat cruise
Activity: Board a motorboat and cruise along the Tien River, passing stilt houses, fish farms, and the four famous islets of Long, Lan, Quy, and Phung. Enjoy the tranquil scenery of the Mekong Delta.
Highlights: Observe the daily life of local people along the riverbanks, with boats and floating houses characteristic of the river culture of the Mekong Delta.
11:30 – Explore Thoi Son Islet (Lan Islet)
Activity: Go ashore on Thoi Son Islet (Lan Islet) to immerse yourself in the local culture. Visit a local family and experience:
Traditional music: Enjoy Don Ca Tai Tu, a UNESCO-recognized intangible cultural heritage of Southern Vietnam, performed by local orchard musicians.
Taste local specialties: Sample fresh tropical fruits (mangoes, rambutans, or longans depending on the season), honey tea, and honey wine.
Coconut candy workshop: Watch artisans make coconut candy, a famous specialty of Ben Tre, and taste freshly made warm coconut candy.
Duration: ~1 hour
Highlights: Interacting with local people and tasting regional specialties offers an authentic perspective on life in the Mekong Delta.
12:30 – Paddle through the canals by sampan
Activity: Board a hand-rowed three-leaf boat and gently glide through the small canals shaded by nipa palms in Ben Tre. This peaceful experience allows you to navigate beneath low bridges and immerse yourself in the surrounding lush green scenery.
Duration: ~30 minutes
Highlights: This quiet, intimate boat ride is a favorite thanks to its picturesque scenery and wonderfully relaxing atmosphere.
13:30 – Local specialty lunch
Activity: Enjoy a flavorful Mekong Delta lunch at a riverside restaurant, featuring specialties such as elephant-ear fish fried with a crispy coating, spring rolls, and coconut braised pork. Vegetarian options are available (please inform us in advance).
Duration: ~1 hour
Highlights: Savor fresh local cuisine while relaxing amid beautiful natural surroundings.
14:30 – Explore the countryside by bicycle or tuk-tuk
Activity: Choose to cycle or ride a tuk-tuk around the rustic villages of Ben Tre. Cycle or ride through rice fields, fruit orchards, and stilt houses, observing daily life and chatting with local people.
Duration: ~1 hour
Highlights: Cycling is an eco-friendly way to explore the flat, scenic terrain of the Mekong Delta, while a tuk-tuk offers a fun and rustic experience.
15:30 – Visit a coconut garden
Activity: Visit a coconut garden in Ben Tre, known as the “Land of Coconut Groves.” Learn about coconut-based products such as rice paper, woven sedge mats, and handicrafts. Enjoy refreshing coconut water and discover how local livelihoods are connected to the coconut palm.
Duration: ~45 minutes
Highlights: Gain a deeper understanding of the Mekong Delta’s coconut-based economy and purchase meaningful handmade souvenirs to take home.
16:30 – Return to My Tho and Ho Chi Minh City
Activity: Take a motorboat back to My Tho, then board an air-conditioned bus for the journey to Ho Chi Minh City. Drop-off is at your hotel or the original meeting point.
Arrival: Approximately 17:30–18:00, depending on traffic conditions.
Tour price includes
- Air-conditioned transportation
- English-speaking guide
- Motorboat and sampan rides
- Vietnamese lunch (vegan options available)
- Tropical fruits, honey tea, coconut candy
- Bottled water
- Entrance fees
- Optional tips not included
- English-speaking guide
- Motorboat and sampan rides
- Vietnamese lunch (vegan options available)
- Tropical fruits, honey tea, coconut candy
- Bottled water
- Entrance fees
- Optional tips not included
Tour price excludes
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Detailed price list
| Guest type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adults | 950,000 VND (est. ~$39.6) |
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