Explore the Mekong Delta region on a day trip from Ho Chi Minh City. Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, cruise the Mekong River, and enjoy a sampan ride along coconut palm-lined waterways.

Itinerary

  • Pick-up location:

    District 1

  • Bus or coach

    (1.5 hours)

  • Vinh Trang Pagoda

    Photo break, Visit, Guided tour, Tourist route (30 minutes)

  • Riverboat

    (15 minutes)

  • Tiá»n Giang Province

    Photo break, Visit, Tea, Guided tour, Shopping, Sightseeing tour, Walk, Culinary tasting, Panoramic views along the way (45 minutes)

  • Riverboat

    (15 minutes)

  • Ben Tre Province

    Photo break, Visit, Lunch, Guided tour, Shopping, Sightseeing tour, Walk (2.5 hours)

  • Tuk-tuk

    (15 minutes)

  • Riverboat

    (15 minutes)

  • Bus or coach

    (1.5 hours)

  • Arrival at:

    District 1

    Strengths

    • Enjoy a relaxing sampan ride on picturesque canals.
    • Cross the Mekong Delta by motorboat towards Bến Tre.
    • Discover the charming island communities and interact with the friendly locals.
    • Visit the Vinh Trang pagoda and appreciate its distinctive architecture.
    • A local lunch consisting of fresh tropical fruits, honey tea, and traditional coconut sweets.

    Full description

    Begin your day with a pickup from your hotel in District 1, located in the city center, or arrive at the designated meeting point around 7:30 am.
    Travel through picturesque countryside and lush rice paddies towards the Mekong Delta, then arrive in My Tho to visit the tranquil Vinh Trang Pagoda, renowned for its serene setting and distinctive blend of Vietnamese, Khmer, and Chinese architectural styles.

    Continue to the pier for a relaxing cruise on the Mekong River, passing by Dragon, Phoenix, Unicorn, and Turtle Islands. Glide along charming canals lined with orchards and riverside villages, and enjoy a peaceful sampan ride in the shade of coconut palms along the waterways.

    On Unicorn Island, take a leisurely stroll through the village, sample fresh tropical fruits, sip honey tea, and listen to traditional folk music. Enjoy a delicious lunch of local dishes; vegan options are available upon request.

    Continue your journey to Ben Tre, often called the “Coconut Village,” where you’ll visit a local workshop to learn about traditional methods of making coconut candy and rice paper. Relax in a hammock or explore the village’s peaceful paths by bicycle.

    In the late afternoon, you’ll return to Ho Chi Minh City; you’ll be dropped off at your hotel or the agreed meeting point around 7:00 PM.

    Included

    Round-trip hotel transfer

    English-speaking guide

    Visit to the Vinh Trang Pagoda

    Boat cruise along the Mekong

    Sampan ride

    Tasting of tropical fruits and honey tea

    Traditional folk music

    Local lunch

    Visit to a workshop where coconut candy and rice paper are made

    Cycling exploration in Ben Tre

    Pick-up in the Dakao or Tan Dinh districts – District 1 NOT INCLUDED

    Personal expenses

    Tips

    Supplement for public holidays or special occasions (Lunar New Year, 01/01, 30/04, 01/05, 02/09)

    Cannot participate

    • People over 95 years old

    Important information

    Take away

    • Comfortable shoes
    • Cap
    • Camera
    • Sunscreen
    • Comfortable clothes
    • Insect repellent

    Prohibited on site

    • Alcohol and drugs

    Good to know

    • Vegan lunch options available upon request
    • This excursion involves walking through tunnels and is not suitable for claustrophobic individuals.
    • Please bring sunscreen, a hat and insect repellent to protect yourself from the sun and insects.
    • Shuttle/van pick-up is only available in District 1 (not in Tan Dinh/Dakao). If you are staying outside this area, please arrange your own transfer to the meeting poi
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