Vietnam · Cruise & Sailing

9-Hour My Tho and Bến Tre Sailing Tour with Canal Cruise

9 Hours Round trip from Ho Chi Minh City Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Cruise along the Tien River past fishing ports, stilt houses, and island landscapes
  • 02 Discover Bến Tre, the "country of coconut," and see its traditional agricultural life
  • 03 Enjoy a peaceful rowing boat ride through shaded canals lined with water coconut trees
  • 04 Savour a traditional Vietnamese lunch in the heart of an orchard garden
  • 05 Taste tropical fruits while listening to Southern Vietnamese folk music performed by islanders

Experience the daily life of local people on a full-day journey to My Tho and Bến Tre, with visits to a bee farm, noodle factory, and coconut candy factory. Cruise along the Tien River and peaceful canals, taste local foods and tropical fruits, and enjoy traditional Southern Vietnamese folk music. This tour offers a relaxing glimpse into the rural culture, agriculture, and natural beauty of Southern Vietnam.

Embark on a rowing boat trip along a small canal, fully covered by the shade of water coconut trees and cooled by gentle breezes.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities My Tho, Ho Chi Minh, Bến Tre
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Ho Chi Minh City to My Tho and Bến Tre Canal Cruise

  • At 7:45 am, you will be picked up from your hotel by car or bus and depart from Ho Chi Minh City to My Tho City. A smooth drive takes you past green rice fields before arriving in the beautiful rural city of My Tho.

  • Take a morning boat trip on the Tien River to Qui Islet (Tortoise Islet). Along the way, admire the surrounding landscapes, including the fishing port, stilt houses, boat-building workshops, and the nearby Dragon Isle, Phoenix Isle, and Unicorn Islet.

  • Reach Bến Tre Province through the Bao Dinh Canal, where the cruise becomes even more interesting as you discover the "country of coconut." See a typical agricultural model known as "Garden - Pond - Cage," and enjoy coconut candy milk and relaxing honey tea.

  • Embark on a rowing boat trip along a small canal, fully covered by the shade of water coconut trees and cooled by gentle breezes. This peaceful ride will become one of your unforgettable memories.

  • Stop for lunch and savour a traditional Vietnamese meal in the heart of the orchard garden.

  • Walk into the village and visit a fruit garden, where you can enjoy tropical fruits while listening to "Southern Vietnamese Folk Music" performed by the islanders.

  • Join the daily activities of the local people and enjoy the peacefulness of this beautiful natural countryside.

  • Sail back to My Tho along the Tan Thach Natural Canal. On the way back to Ho Chi Minh City, stop for a 15-minute rest at a Bonsai Garden.

  • At 5:00 pm, arrive in Ho Chi Minh City.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Ho Chi Minh City 3 cities · 9 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned car or van pickup and drop-off

  • Boat trip

  • Lunch

  • All entrance fees

  • Departure time and meeting point: hotels centrally located in District 1

  • English-speaking guide service

  • Bottle(s) of water

What's Not Included

  • Beverages and other meals not mentioned in the program

  • Travel insurance and visa fees to Vietnam

  • Personal expenses

  • Tipping/gratuities

What to bring

  • Comfortable clothing

  • A raincoat in case of bad weather

Know before you go

  • This activity is not wheelchair accessible.

  • You should wear comfortable clothing.

  • You should bring a raincoat in case of bad weather.

  • Gratuity is not included and is left to individual discretion.

  • If you cancel at least 7 calendar days in advance, there is no cancellation fee.

  • If you cancel between 3 and 6 calendar days in advance, you will be charged a 50% cancellation fee.

  • If you cancel within 2 calendar days in advance, you will be charged a 100% cancellation fee.

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 9 hours finish where they began, in Ho Chi Minh City.

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