Mekong Delta Tour

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Overview

  • Duration:10 hours 0 minutes
  • Tour Type:Daily tour, Group tour
  • Language:English
  • Activities:Boating, enjoying music, coconut candy making, storytelling, and devouring local food.

Formed by the Mekong River, this region is characterized by a dense network of canals, rivers, and streams, with 60% water coverage. Floating houses and markets dot the waterways, creating a unique and captivating landscape. This 10-hour group tour allows you to experience a rustic and exotic lifestyle with no hidden costs, offering activities like boating, enjoying music, coconut candy making, storytelling, and devouring local food.

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Highlights

  • Visit the largest temple in the region and marvel at its unique blend of Vietnamese, Chinese, and Khmer architecture.
  • Immerse yourself in local folklore while savoring fresh tropical fruits.
  • Tour a local bee farm and sample bee products such as honey, bee pollen, and royal jelly.
  • Discover the secrets of coconut candy making at a local factory and learn how to create this delectable treat from scratch.
  • Take a leisurely rowing boat ride along canals shaded by lush water coconut trees.
  • Try “Cầu Khỉ” or “single-pile bridge” for the first time.
  • Have a chance to try many coconut candy flavours, i.e. coffee, ginger, durian, peanut, etc.

Includes/Excludes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Ho Chi Minh city center
  • Air-condition vehicle
  • An English-speaking guide
  • Private motorboat in the Mekong Delta
  • Rowing boats along canals
  • Lunch at a local restaurant (set menu)
  • Sightseeing and entrance fees at local guide.
  • 02 Bottle mineral water per person
  • Food and drinks tasting during the tour (kumquat honey tea, fruits, coconut candies, etc.)
  • Your personal expense
  • Other food and beverages that are not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Travel Insurance
  • Tips for the driver and guide
  • Others are not mentioned in the “Including”

Cancellation policy

  • Up to 48 hours before the start of the activity: 50% refund
  • Less than 48 hours before the start of the activity or in the event of a no-show: No refund 
  • If your flight is delayed, you have food poisoning, or you become sick and are unable to attend the tour, we will reschedule your start date (depending on our availability) with an additional charge of 50% of the total tour cost.

Child Policy

  • Children under 4 years old: Free of charge 
  • Children under 12 years old: 75% of the adult fare

Custom Itinerary

Itinerary

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Morning pickup

at your hotel

Embark on a scenic two-hour drive

to the Mekong Delta from Ho Chi Minh City. Along the way, make a stop at the 19th-century Vinh Trang Temple, one of the most beautiful and revered Buddhist shrines in Vietnam.

Upon arriving at the pier

board a motorboat for a 20-minute cruise along the Mekong River. Stop at Unicorn Island to visit a family home where you can listen to local folklore called “Don Ca Tai Tu” and sample fresh fruits.

Stroll through their garden

discover a variety of fruits and vegetables. Afterward, relax and savor a cup of “kumquat honey tea” – a refreshing beverage that locals believe promotes healthy and radiant skin. The bees here are “remarkably friendly”. Would you like to interact with them?

Head back to the motorboat

visit Ben Tre, the “Coconut Land” of Vietnam. Here, you can witness how locals skillfully craft delicious coconut candies. Don’t miss the opportunity to savor these freshly made candies in a variety of tempting flavors. I guarantee this experience will unlock a new favorite for you!

Take the sampan boat trip

through the busy and narrow canals surrounded by water coconut trees. Being on the water provides a nice relief from the heat, and the ride will be enjoyable.

Enjoy lunch

at a local restaurant. After lunch, return to the motorboat for the cruise back to My Tho Pier. Then take the bus back to your hotel. The Mekong Delta tour comes to an end.

Frequently asked questions

Can I customize this tour?

Yes, the itinerary mentions that the tour is 100% customizable. If you're interested in a private tour of the Mekong Delta.

Is this tour suitable for families with young children?

Absolutely! The experience is marked as suitable for all kinds of travelers, especially for families and kids. Furthermore, children under 4 years old are free of charge.

What kind of transportation will we use during the tour?

Transportation includes an air-conditioned car/bus for the ride from Ho Chi Minh City, a private motorboat to cruise the Mekong River, and a traditional Sampan (rowing boat) to navigate the smaller, lush canals.

What happens if I need to cancel my booking?

If you cancel at least 7 days before your scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee. If you cancel between 3 and 6 days prior, there is a 50% fee. Cancellations made within 2 days of departure incur a 100% fee.

Are meals and drinks included?

Yes, the tour includes a set menu lunch at a local restaurant, 2 bottles of mineral water per person, and various food and drink tastings throughout the day (such as kumquat honey tea, fresh tropical fruits, and coconut candies). Personal expenses and extra food/beverages are not included.
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