Day 01
9-Hour Mekong Delta Discovery
- 08:00 AM - Pick-up from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City and depart for My Tho, approximately 1.5-2 hours away by road.
- 09:30 AM - Arrive in My Tho and visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, the most famous pagoda in the Mekong Delta, known for its unique blend of Asian and Western architecture.
- 10:30 AM - Board a boat for a leisurely cruise on the Tien River, enjoying the fresh air, stilt houses, and local fishing villages along the riverbanks.
- 11:00 AM - Explore the 4 islets of the Tien River, each representing a mythical animal: Dragon, Kirin (Unicorn), Phoenix, and Tortoise, while observing local life on the islands.
- 11:45 AM - Visit a honey bee farm and taste freshly brewed honey tea with lemon, followed by sampling a variety of tropical fruits typical of the Mekong Delta.
- 12:30 PM - Stop at a coconut candy workshop to see how handmade candies are made and enjoy tasting some of the local treats.
- 01:15 PM - Enjoy a traditional folk music performance of "Đờn ca tài tử," recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
- 01:45 PM - Take a relaxing rowing boat ride through a small mangrove palm canal and continue your journey through the village by electric car.
- 02:30 PM - Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant featuring Mekong Delta specialties such as Elephant Ear Fish.
- 03:30 PM - Begin the return drive to Ho Chi Minh City.
- 05:00 PM - Arrive at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City, concluding the 9-hour Mekong Delta tour.
