Vietnam · Boating

8-Hour Mekong Delta Tour to My Tho with Sampan and Village Ride

8 Hours Round trip from Ho Chi Minh City Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, one of the region's most beautiful and famous landmarks
02 Cruise the Mekong River's minor canals and row a sampan through water coconut canals
03 Taste fresh local fruits, honeybee tea, and coconut candy
04 Watch a performance of Đờn Ca Tài Tử
05 Ride a Xe Lôi through the village under rows of coconut trees

The Mekong Delta is the southernmost region of Vietnam and is often referred to as the country's rice bowl, producing three harvests each year. This fertile area is also famous for its tropical fruits and flowers, and marks the end of the Mekong River's 4,500 km journey through six countries. On this tour, drive from Ho Chi Minh City through rice paddies and small villages to My Tho, where you will experience the Delta's traditional boat-based way of life along its vast network of canals and channels.

Enjoy a boat trip to explore the Mekong River's minor canals and have the chance to row a sampan along the water coconut canals surrounded by beautiful tropical scenery.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

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

My Tho and Mekong Delta Canal Experience

Meet your tour guide at a pre-decided location in Ho Chi Minh City. Drive through rice paddies and small villages to My Tho (70 km, approximately 1.5 hours).
Visit Vinh Trang Temple, one of the region's most beautiful and famous landmarks.
Enjoy a boat trip to explore the Mekong River's minor canals and have the chance to row a sampan along the water coconut canals surrounded by beautiful tropical scenery.
Taste fresh local fruits, honeybee tea, and coconut candy.
Watch a performance of Don Ca Tai Tu.
Take a Xe Loi ride (tuk-tuk car) to explore the village under rows of coconut trees before stopping at a restaurant for a delicious lunch.
Before returning to Ho Chi Minh City, have lunch in a local restaurant with countryside specialities.

Where this trip takes you

Mekong Delta, My Tho, Vĩnh Tràng Temple, water coconut canals

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Ho Chi Minh City 3 cities · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

All transportation and transfers
Set menu lunch and one beer or soft drink
English-speaking guide
All admission fees
Water, fresh fruits, and honeybee tea
Xe lôi
Rowing sampan

What's Not Included

Personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
VAT

What to bring

Camera, cash, hat

Know before you go

Please inform us when you book the tour if you have any special requests.
We will pick you up at your hotel at your chosen time.
Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, one of the most beautiful and famous landmarks in the region.
Boating, rowing sampan, and entrance fee are included.
Try fresh fruit, honeybee tea, and coconut candy.
Xe Lôi (tuk-tuk car).
Đờn Ca Tài Tử.
Vinh Trang Pagoda.

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