Vietnam · Boating

10-Hour Mekong Delta Tour from Ho Chi Minh City with Vĩnh Tràng Pagoda

10 Hours Round trip from Ho Chi Minh City Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Escape the city and discover the peaceful Mekong Delta
  • 02 Cruise through tranquil canals and lush river islands
  • 03 Taste tropical fruits and enjoy traditional Southern Vietnamese folk music
  • 04 Visit the beautiful Vĩnh Tràng Pagoda

Discover the tranquil charm of the Mekong Delta on a 10-hour day tour from Ho Chi Minh City. Cruise along serene canals and the mighty Mekong River, explore lush river islands, and taste fresh tropical fruits while enjoying a live performance of traditional Southern Vietnamese folk music. Relish a delicious riverside lunch, then visit the magnificent Vĩnh Tràng Pagoda to admire its blend of Vietnamese, Khmer, and French architecture. Return with a deeper understanding of the Delta's culture, spirituality, and peaceful lifestyle, leaving the city bustle behind.

Explore a tropical fruit garden, taste seasonal produce, sip honey tea, and enjoy a live performance of 'Đờn ca tài tử,' a traditional Southern folk music style.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities My Tho, Ho Chi Minh
Languages English, Vietnamese

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

10-Hour Mekong Delta Journey from Ho Chi Minh City

  • Hotel/Port pick-up. Collect guests from their hotel or port in central Ho Chi Minh City and begin the journey to My Tho Province.
  • My Tho Province. Arrive in My Tho and board a traditional wooden boat to cruise the mighty Mekong River. Glide past stilt houses and fishing boats while visiting local islets. Explore a tropical fruit garden, taste seasonal produce, sip honey tea, and enjoy a live performance of 'Đờn ca tài tử,' a traditional Southern folk music style. Witness how coconut candy is made and experience life in the Delta up close.
  • Lunch at Local Restaurant. Recharge with a relaxing lunch at a riverside restaurant. Enjoy local specialties such as fried elephant ear fish, spring rolls, braised clay pot dishes, or fresh river shrimp. Vegetarian options are available upon request.
  • Vinh Trang Pagoda. Visit the stunning Vĩnh Tràng Pagoda, one of the most important Buddhist temples in the Mekong Delta. Admire its blend of Vietnamese, Khmer, and French architectural styles, the peaceful garden filled with bonsai trees, and towering Buddha statues.
  • Hotel/Port drop-off. Return to your hotel or port at the end of the tour.
Mekong River, My Tho river islands, Vĩnh Tràng Temple

Where this trip takes you

Mekong River, My Tho river islands, Vĩnh Tràng Temple

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Ho Chi Minh City 2 cities · 10 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in central Ho Chi Minh City (Districts 1, 3, 5)
  • Round-trip transport in an air-conditioned 16-seat minivan
  • Boat trip along the Mekong River and side canals
  • Visit to local islands, tropical fruit orchards, and traditional village workshops
  • Live folk music performance
  • Entrance to Vĩnh Tràng Pagoda
  • Seafood lunch at a local riverside restaurant
  • Bottled mineral water (1 bottle per guest)
  • Licensed English-speaking local guide
  • All entrance fees, parking, tolls, and fuel

What's Not Included

  • Anything not mentioned in the inclusions

What to bring

  • Mosquito spray, sunscreen, and some cash to buy souvenirs

Know before you go

  • As this Mekong tour includes a fair amount of time on boats, please let us know if anyone in your family tends to get seasick or feels uncomfortable on the water.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Hồ Chí Minh, Việt Nam
Tour start
Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 10 hours finish where they began, in Ho Chi Minh City.

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