Discover Vietnamese life and culture, experience tranquility, savor eight dishes with rustic yet refined flavors, and visit an ancient temple housing giant Buddha statues.

Itinerary

  • Pick-up location:

    Ho Chi Minh City

  • Vinh Trang Pagoda

    Photo break, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing tour (1 hour)

  • Mekong Delta

    Photo break, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing tour (3 hours)

  • Arrival at:

    Ho Chi Minh City

    Strengths

    • Visit a coconut candy workshop to learn how to hand-make delicious sweets.
    • Watch the fishing boats returning from the sea on the Mekong
    • Enjoy fresh tropical fruits while listening to folk music
    • Enjoy 8 dishes rich in rustic flavors, yet carefully prepared and refined.
    • Visit a bee farm and enjoy a delicious honey and lemon tea, truly excellent!

    Full description

    To begin the excursion, our tour guide will pick you up in front of your hotel.
    • The Mekong Delta is a land of peace and tradition. During your visit, you will experience the warmth, sincerity, and friendliness of the Vietnamese people.
    • You will take a boat trip on the Mekong River to reach the land of a rustic and simple people.
    • You will be able to watch fishing boats returning from the sea and admire the beauty of the lower Mekong, which the people of the South consider their motherland. The Vietnamese have always loved this river, as they use it for fishing, irrigation, and agriculture. They can catch large fish weighing nearly 100 kg.
    • On the boat, you can listen to the sound of the waves, observe the fishing ports, and watch the alluvial water flow by. The romantic and poetic setting on the boat will undoubtedly allow you to take many picturesque photos.
    • Upon arriving in this region, you can observe Vietnamese people making coconut candy right at the production site and sample the delicious flavors of many types of coconut candy – a specialty of this area.
    • You will also visit a bee farm and enjoy a delicious honey and lemon tea, which is truly good for your health.
    • In addition, you can enjoy fresh tropical fruits picked directly from the orchard while listening to folk music and the gentle songs of the local people. The locals also keep pythons; for those seeking adventure, it is possible to touch pythons and take photos with them.
    • Stroll through the peaceful village and orchards to soak up the rustic and serene atmosphere of the countryside.
    • You can immerse yourself in the rustic ambiance and enjoy relaxing moments paddling along the small canal to discover the daily life of the local people. Next, you’ll explore the countryside by tuk-tuk.
    You’ll enjoy eight dishes bursting with local flavors, yet prepared with care and refinement.
    Finally, you can’t leave the Mekong Delta without visiting Vinh Trang Pagoda, the largest ancient pagoda in southern Vietnam. Influenced by both Asian and Western architecture and culture, it’s located in My Tho and features meticulously carved giant Buddha statues.
    At the end of the tour, our guide will take you back to your hotel.

    Included

    Pick-up and return to Saigon city center

    Professional and friendly tour guide

    English-speaking tour guide (supplement for other languages)

    Transport by air-conditioned car/minivan

    1 main course at the restaurant

    Fresh tropical fruits and honey tea

    Entrance fees

    Bottled water in the car

    Coconut water on board the boat

    Any other item not mentioned above

    Boat fees

    Tips and personal expenses

    A 30% surcharge applies to the total price for public holidays in Vietnam.

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