Full-Day Mekong Delta Tour from Ho Chi Minh City with Ben Tre

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Immerse yourself in the local culture of the Mekong Delta on this guided tour from Ho Chi Minh City
• 02 Enjoy a sampan boat ride through picturesque river canals
• 03 Cruise along the Mekong Delta to Ben Tre by motorboat
• 04 Walk or cycle around the island's villages and observe local life

Embark on a full-day Mekong Delta tour from Ho Chi Minh City, visiting My Tho's Vinh Trang Temple, cruising the Upper Mekong River, and exploring Unicorn Island. Experience local culture through traditional Vietnamese music, seasonal tropical fruits, honey tea, and a visit to a typical Mekong house. Continue to Ben Tre to learn how coconut candies are made and taste them fresh at a local workshop. The day also includes a hand-rowing boat ride, a traditional Vietnamese lunch, and free time to walk or cycle around the village before returning to Ho Chi Minh City.

Embark on a full-day Mekong Delta tour from Ho Chi Minh City, visiting My Tho's Vinh Trang Temple, cruising the Upper Mekong River, and exploring Unicorn Island.

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 No

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

• 07:30 AM: Pickup from centrally located hotels in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.
• Arrive in My Tho and visit Vinh Trang Temple.
• Board a motorboat and cruise on the Upper Mekong River (Tien River), passing floating houses and fish farms.
• Reach Cồn Thới Sơn (Unicorn Island), where you will visit a bee-keeping farm, enjoy honey tea, and explore a typical Mekong house.
• Take an electric car ride to a performance site featuring traditional Vietnamese music (Đàn Ca Tài Tử), and taste seasonal tropical fruits.
• Enjoy a hand-rowing boat ride through a small creek lined with coconut trees.
• Continue by motorboat to Ben Tre, where you will learn how coconut candies are made at a local workshop and taste fresh coconut candies.
• Stop at a local restaurant for lunch and enjoy a traditional Vietnamese meal.
• Enjoy 30 minutes of free time to walk or cycle around the village.
• 03:00 PM: Return to the bus for the journey back to Ho Chi Minh City.
• 05:00 - 05:30 PM: Arrive back in Ho Chi Minh City and drop off at centrally located hotels in District 1.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Pick up and drop off at your hotel in District 1
• English- and Vietnamese-speaking guide
• Air-conditioned van or bus
• Lunch
• All entrance fees
• Boat trip, biking, fruits, honey tea, and candy
• Cool towels and mineral water

What's Not Included

• Personal entertainment expenses
• Meals outside the program
• Personal costs such as laundry, drinks, and telephone fees
• Travel insurance

What to bring

• Comfortable shoes
• Sun hat
• Comfortable clothes
• Cash

Know before you go

• Free for children under 4 years old. Parents will be responsible for handling any costs that arise during the tour.
• Children must be accompanied by an adult.
• Vegetarian options are available. Please advise at the time of booking if required.
• Not wheelchair accessible.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Pick up and drop off at your hotel in District 1

Tour start

ấp Mỹ An, Mỹ Phong, Mỹ Tho, Tiền Giang, Vietnam

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.