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ITA Travel - Vietnam Optional Tour - Hochiminh - Mekong Delta Exploration 1 Day Tour

Ho Chi Minh City, My Tho, Ho Chi Minh City,
Duration

1 day(s)

Tour type

Private

Group size

1-25 people

Physical Level

easy

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Tour Overview

Discover the Peaceful Beauty of the Mekong Delta

Escape the bustling energy of Ho Chi Minh City and journey into the tranquil waterways of the Mekong Delta - a region famous for its lush landscapes, floating life, tropical orchards, and authentic local culture. This full-day adventure to My Tho offers a perfect blend of river cruising, cultural discovery, and traditional village experiences.

Cruise along winding canals, enjoy local folk music, taste tropical fruits and honey tea, and discover the unique lifestyle of the Mekong people.

Why Choose This Tour?

  • Scenic boat cruise along the mighty Mekong River
  • Explore peaceful canals shaded by beautiful coconut palms
  • Enjoy traditional Southern Vietnamese folk music recognized by UNESCO
  • Taste fresh tropical fruits and local honey tea
  • Visit a traditional bee farm and local coconut candy workshop
  • Experience an authentic hand-rowing boat ride through narrow waterways
  • Ride a traditional horse cart around Unicorn Island
  • Perfect countryside escape from the busy city atmosphere

Activities
Boat Explorer Family Adventure Accessible Tours Educational Sailing Sightseeing

Tour Features

Duration
1 day(s)

Max Group Size
1-25 people

Tour Code
ITA-TSB 27

Departure Type
guaranteed

Tour Category
Adventure

Guiding Method
Fully guided

Operated In

Age Requirement
0 - 70

Ho Chi Minh City

Pickup Time:

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Ho Chi Minh City

Dropoff Time:

Highlights
Visit the beautiful Vinh Trang Pagoda

Itinerary

Day 1

8:30AM Departing from your hotel in Saigon for My Tho city by air-conditioned bus.

In My Tho, visiting Vinh Trang Temple then boarding the motorboat at a pier and cruising on the Mekong River. Here, overlooking floating houses where fishes are farmed beneath the house (viewing from the motorboat).

Continuing the journey on the river until reaching Cồn Thới Sơn (Unicorn Island), from here taking a horse cart to reach a performance site where Vietnamese traditional music (Đờn Ca Tài Tử - A folk art form from Southern Vietnam accredited by UNESCO in 2013 as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity) can be heard and seasonal tropical fruit can be tasted (included).

Afterward, being on a small hand-rowing boat (the main mean of transportation in My Tho & Ben Tre) and slowly cruising through a small creek with beautiful overhanging coconut trees. Lives from both sides of the creek can be observed.

Before heading to lunch, passing through bee-keeping farm and enjoying honey tea, a typical Mekong house can be viewed here. Then, it is lunch time after a short walk.

After lunch, boarding the motorboat and heading to learn coconut candies making process from a workshop. Sample of candies can be tasted.

03:00PM Returning back to the car and going back to Ho Chi Minh City.

Included

  • Professional English-speaking local guide throughout the journey
  • Insightful introduction to Mekong Delta culture, traditions, and local lifestyles
  • Lunch at a local Mekong restaurant
  • Seasonal tropical fruits and honey tea tasting included during the excursion
  • Round-trip air-conditioned vehicle transfer between Ho Chi Minh City and My Tho
  • Motorboat cruise on the Mekong River
  • Traditional hand-rowing boat experience through narrow canals
  • Horse cart ride on Unicorn Island included
  • Entrance fees and sightseeing tickets as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Boat rides and local transportation during the excursion
  • Guided cultural and countryside experience
  • Mineral water during transfers and sightseeing
  • Government taxes and service charges
  • Visit to Vinh Trang Pagoda, one of the most famous temples in the Mekong Delta
  • Mekong River cruise with views of floating houses and fish farms
  • Explore Unicorn Island and local village life
  • Experience traditional Southern Vietnamese folk music performance (Đàn Ca Tài Tử)
  • Tropical fruit tasting in a garden setting
  • Hand-rowing boat ride through peaceful coconut canals
  • Visit to a bee-keeping farm and enjoy local honey tea
  • Discover traditional coconut candy production and taste fresh handmade candies

Excluded

  • No accommodation included in this full-day Mekong Delta excursion
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off available for centrally located hotels in Ho Chi Minh City
  • International and domestic flights are not included
  • Airport transfer arrangements available upon request
  • Personal expenses and beverages not mentioned
  • Tips for guides, drivers, and local boat rowers
  • Optional activities and personal shopping
  • Travel insurance upgrades
  • Any services not clearly specified in the inclusions

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