Vietnam · Boating

10-Hour Private Mekong Delta Boat Trip to Mỹ Tho with Sampan Ride

10 Hours Round trip from ấp Mỹ An Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Cruise on the Tiền River past Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise Islands
02 Visit historic Vĩnh Tràng Pagoda and enjoy Southern Vietnamese folk music
03 Savor seasonal fruit and honey tea in a local orchard
04 Ride a hand-rowed sampan through the serene Tân Thạch canal under water coconut trees
05 See how coconut candy is made at a local mill

Venture on this 10-hour private trip to experience rural life in Mỹ Tho, where tranquil orchards, family-run workshops, and the floating lifestyle of Mekong residents offer a refreshing getaway from bustling towns. Cruise along the Tiền River, visit Vĩnh Tràng Pagoda, enjoy seasonal fruit and honey tea, and glide through peaceful canals on a hand-rowed sampan. This journey offers a fascinating glimpse into daily life in the Mekong Delta.

Venture on this 10-hour private trip to experience rural life in Mỹ Tho, where tranquil orchards, family-run workshops, and the floating lifestyle of Mekong residents offer a refreshing getaway from bustling towns.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities My Tho, Ho Chi Minh

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Explore Mỹ Tho and the Mekong Delta

A smooth one-and-a-half-hour bus ride through rice field scenery along National Highway 1 brings you to the beautiful rural district of Trung Luong.
On arrival in Mỹ Tho, after visiting Vĩnh Tràng Pagoda, take a leisurely cruise on the Tiền River to view the four beautiful islands: Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise.
Boats pass by the fish rafts along the Tiền River, overlooking the Rạch Miễu Bridge. Stroll along the village road, visit the orchard, and enjoy seasonal fruit and honey tea to the sound of Southern Vietnamese folk music performed by locals.
Ride a hand-rowed sampan through the Tân Thạch canal.
Then, visit the coconut candy mill and take an amazing boat trip along the small canal on a hand-rowed sampan under the shade of water coconut trees along natural canals.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant; then the motorboat will take you back to the cruise. Meet on the bus and return to Hồ Chí Minh City. This trip provides a fascinating insight into daily life in the Mekong Delta, and you are guaranteed to take home your private collection of beautiful memories.