Mekong Delta My Tho Ben Tre Group Tour
Tour Overview
My Tho & Ben Tre’s Waterways, Orchards & Local Crafts
Spend a day exploring the Mekong Delta around My Tho and Ben Tre on a group excursion from Ho Chi Minh City. Begin with Vinh Trang Pagoda, then take a river boat past the island landscape and stop at Unicorn Island for country lanes, orchards, tropical fruit and traditional southern music.
Continue through the Thoi Son canal by hand-rowed sampan and visit local family businesses, including a honey-bee farm and coconut candy workshop. After lunch and a break, choose a bicycle ride around Tan Thach village or time to relax in a hammock before returning to Ho Chi Minh City.
Tour Highlights & Hotel Pickup
• Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda in My Tho. • Discover river scenery and Unicorn Island’s orchards. • Take a hand-rowed sampan along a smaller canal. • Taste fruit, honey tea and coconut candy. • Hear traditional southern folk music. • Cycle around Tan Thach or relax after lunch.
Pickup is listed for 7:30–8:00 AM at central District 1 hotels. If you stay outside the pickup area, contact the team for the meeting point. Confirm the current tour quote, inclusions, dietary needs and return arrangements before booking. Wear comfortable shoes and bring sun protection for the outdoor visits.
Highlights
- A/C bus Transfer
- English speaking tour guide
- Boat trips
- Entrance fees
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Detailed Daily Itinerary
At 7:30-8:00 a.m: We will pick you up at your hotel in HCM city center, District 1. For hotels far from the center, please contact us for the meeting point.
Escape the bustling streets of Ho Chi Minh City and embark on a journey to My Tho, a charming town nestled on the left bank of the Mekong River. Begin your adventure by paying a visit to Vinh Trang Pagoda, an exquisite temple dating back to the late 19th century. After that, you will hop aboard a sampan and cruise down the river around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands.
Pause at Unicorn Island, where you can leisurely stroll along country lanes, marvel at lush orchards, and indulge in an array of tropical fruits while being serenaded by traditional folk songs performed by local musicians. Venture further to a fruit plantation, immersing yourself in the vibrant sights and fragrant aromas.
Next, glide through the Thoi Son canal in a hand-rowed sampan, allowing the tranquility of the countryside to wash over you. Visit a family-run business, discover the secrets of a honey-bee farm, and savor the delightful flavors of honey tea and coconut candy at a workshop.Afterward, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and have a break.
In the afternoon, you will have the opportunity to cycle through Tan Thach village, where you can interact with friendly locals and gain firsthand insight into their daily lives in the Mekong Delta. Alternatively, those seeking relaxation can recline in a hammock, basking in the gentle breeze.As the day draws to a close, return to Ho Chi Minh City, bringing an end to this memorable journey.
Services Inclusion & Exclusion
Inclusions
- A/C bus Transfer
- English speaking tour guide
- Boat trips
- Entrance fees
- One normal lunch with local specialty, fruit and honey tea
- Pure water (1 bottle/pax/day)
Exclusions
- Travel insurance
- Drinks
Pricing
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