1-Day Mekong Delta Tour from Ho Chi Minh with My Tho and Bến Tre

1 Day Round trip from HCMC Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Small group day trip from Ho Chi Minh City to My Tho and Bến Tre
  • 02 Motorboat rides past the Mekong Delta's famous river islands and green canals
  • 03 Enjoy a sampan ride along the lush green canals with beautiful photo opportunities
  • 04 Visit a beekeeping farm with honey tastings and local wine samples
  • 05 Stop at a coconut candy workshop and enjoy Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant
  • 06 Sample tropical fruits with Southern traditional music and visit Vĩnh Tràng Pagoda

Escape the bustle of Ho Chi Minh City on a full-day small group journey into the lush waterways of the Mekong Delta. Travel by road to My Tho, then cruise by motorboat through scenic islands and green canals to experience daily life, local crafts, and the region's tropical bounty. Along the way, enjoy tastings at a beekeeping farm, visit a coconut candy workshop in Bến Tre, savor a Vietnamese lunch, and relax with fresh fruit and Southern traditional music. The day also includes a visit to Vĩnh Tràng Pagoda before returning to the city in the late afternoon.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities My Tho, Ho Chi Minh, Bến Tre, Mekong Delta

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Mekong Delta Islands and Canals Tour from Ho Chi Minh City

  • Pick-up: 07:30-07:45 AM. The pick-up time depends on your hotel's or accommodation's exact location.

  • Route: HCMC - My Tho - Bến Tre - HCMC.

  • Drive: Enjoy an unforgettable journey to the Mekong Delta as you travel along provincial roads through the southern region of Vietnam, passing paddy rice fields, pineapple plantations, orchards, and small hamlets. The drive takes about 2 hours.

  • Arrival: Upon arrival in My Tho, begin a local motorboat excursion to Dragon Island, Unicorn Island, Turtle Island, and Phoenix Island.

  • Stop: At the famous Unicorn Island, visit a natural beekeeping farm and taste pure honey, honey wine, rice wine, and banana wine.

  • Boat: Continue the motorboat excursion to Bến Tre province, where you will see a coconut candy workshop.

  • Transfer: From there, transfer to a small motorboat and travel along the lush green canals before stopping at a local restaurant for a Vietnamese lunch.

  • Activity: Continue to another area of Unicorn Island to sample various tropical fruits in an orchard garden while listening to Southern traditional music.

  • Boat: You will then be taken back to My Tho by local boat.

  • Visit: Visit Vĩnh Tràng Pagoda.

  • Return: Take the bus back to Ho Chi Minh City, arriving at around 5:30 PM.

  • Return time: 17:00-17:30 PM.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from HCMC 4 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transportation by air-conditioned bus

  • English-speaking tour guide

  • Entrance fee

  • Lunch at a local restaurant with Vietnamese cuisine

  • Boat trip

  • Mineral water (1 bottle per person)

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (central in District 1 except Tan Đinh and Da Kao Ward)

What's Not Included

  • Tax

  • Food and beverages not mentioned in the program

  • Tips and personal expenses

  • International flights and departure taxes

  • Travel insurance

What to bring

  • Comfortable clothes

  • Sun protection

  • Comfortable shoes

  • Money (Vietnam Dong - VND) and documents

Know before you go

  • Meet-up option: Customers must be present at 177 DE THAM Street, Ward Pham Ngu Lao, District 1, HCMC, at 7:45 AM.

  • Pick-up and transfer option: Pick-up and transfer are available for centrally located hotels and accommodations in District 1, except Đa Kao Ward and Tan Dinh Ward.

  • Pick-up time: 7:30-7:45 AM. Customers must be present in the lobby at that time. The exact pick-up time depends on your accommodation's location.

  • Please choose the meet-up option if your hotel is outside District 1, or if your centrally located hotel in District 1 cannot be accessed for pick-up and transfer due to traffic rules.

  • In more detail, we are not allowed to pick up at Nguyễn Trãi Street, Nguyễn Thị Nghĩa Street, ...

  • Attire must be appropriate for a visit to the pagoda. Shoulders and knees must be covered.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.

  • Child rates apply only when sharing with 2 paying adults; otherwise, children will be subject to the adult rate.

  • Infant rates apply provided infants do not occupy a seat and use the tour inclusions.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
177 DE THAM Street, Ward Pham Ngu Lao, District 1, HCMC
Tour start
HCMC
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in HCMC.

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