Full-Day Mekong Delta Tour to My Tho and Ben Tre by Small Group

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, known for its combination of European-Asian architecture
• 02 Explore one of the Mekong Delta's four sacred islets by boat
• 03 Enjoy a small sampan ride through local canals to a coconut candy manufacturer
• 04 Taste honey tea at a bee farm and hear beautiful local folk music
• 05 Cycle around a village and enjoy unique Vietnamese dishes for lunch

Embark on a beautiful journey through the breathtaking landscape of the Mekong Delta as you explore My Tho and Ben Tre. Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, known for its combination of European-Asian architecture, then board a boat from Rach Mieu Bridge to discover one of the Mekong's four sacred islets. Enjoy a small sampan ride through local canals, visit a coconut candy manufacturer and a bee farm to taste coconut sweets and honey tea, and listen to the beautiful melodies of local folk music. The experience also includes a village cycling ride and a lunch of unique Vietnamese dishes.

Embark on a beautiful journey through the breathtaking landscape of the Mekong Delta as you explore My Tho and Ben Tre.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities My Tho, Ho Chi Minh, Bến Tre, Mekong Delta

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Mekong Delta Discovery in My Tho and Ben Tre

• Meet your tour guide at 7:30 am for pickup from your hotel, then head to Vinh Trang Pagoda, which features a combination of European-Asian architecture.
• See Rach Mieu Bridge, one of the three cable-stayed bridges in the Mekong Delta, where you will take a boat trip along the Mekong River to an islet - one of the four sacred islets: Dragon, Unicorn, Tortoise, and Phoenix.
• Enjoy a small sampan ride through local canals and small rivers to visit a local coconut candy manufacturer, where you will learn how locals make coconut sweets and have a taste. You can also enjoy the beautiful melodies of local folk music, followed by a visit to a bee farm for a taste of honey tea. There will also be a chance to take a picture with a python.
• Have lunch with unique Vietnamese dishes. Vegetarian and diet food options are possible. After lunch, go cycling around the village for a while.
• Drop off at your hotel around 5:30 pm.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• A/C van pickup and drop-off from a centrally located hotel
• Boat trip and 1 coconut in the Mekong Delta
• English-speaking guide
• All entrance fees
• Big lunch (set menu)
• Drinking water
• Tissue

What's Not Included

• Personal expenses
• Tip (non-mandatory)

Know before you go

• We offer pickup from hotels in Districts 1, 3, and 4. If you would like to meet at the meeting point, please arrive 30 minutes before departure time.
• The Mekong Delta is a fascinating and attractive land for tourists from all walks of life to visit and broaden their horizons about the agricultural life of Vietnamese people. Indeed, you will never forget the image of specialty dishes made with organic ingredients or the friendly smiles of the local people, which are among the reasons for the popularity of this giant delta. Moreover, four islets are known as the "four sacred animals" (Dragon - Unicorn - Tortoise - Phoenix), with fertile alluvium from the Mekong River bringing various tropical fruits to this paradise.
• Moreover, tourists have a chance to wear traditional Vietnamese national garments (Ao - Dai) and take a picture with a conical hat (Non - La) while sitting on a Mekong boat.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Phường 6, Quận 4, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Việt Nam

Tour start

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.