Vietnam · Boating

1-Day Mekong Delta Tour from Ho Chi Minh City with Sampan Ride

1 Day Round trip from Ho Chi Minh City Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Cruise the Mekong River and ride a hand-rowed sampan beneath water coconut trees
02 Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda and a bustling local fish market
03 Enjoy tropical fruits, coconut milk, honey tea, and local amateur singing
04 Discover coconut candy making and observe traditional island life
05 Savour a local lunch with deep-fried crispy fish

Cruise on the Mekong River and ride a hand-rowed sampan through small inlets beneath a green canopy of water coconut trees for a glimpse of local daily life. Visit an orchard islet to observe the pastoral rhythm of the delta while enjoying coconut milk, seasonal fruits, and honey tea. This day trip from Ho Chi Minh City also includes Vinh Trang Pagoda, a local fish market, and a traditional lunch in Mỹ Tho.

Enjoy a hand-rowed sampan ride along the canal.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities My Tho, Ho Chi Minh, Mekong Delta

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Mỹ Tho and Mekong Delta Discovery

Depart for Mỹ Tho at 8:00.
Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda.
Take a boat from Pier 30/04 and visit a fish market.
Visit a coconut candy workshop and a local house. Enjoy tropical fruit, honey tea, and amateur singing.
Enjoy a hand-rowed sampan ride along the canal.
Stop for lunch at a local restaurant and enjoy deep-fried crispy fish.
Proceed to Pier 30/4.
Return to Ho Chi Minh City. End of the tour at 16:30.