EXPLORE MEKONG DELA IN 1 DAY TOUR
Hot Spot
HO CHI MIN CITY- MEKONG DELTA
Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, is the largest and busiest city in Vietnam. The city is a popular destination for tourists due to its rich history, culture, and architecture. One of the most popular day trips from the city is a visit to the nearby Mekong Delta, specifically to the towns of My Tho and Ben Tre.
The trip starts early in the morning, with a pickup from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. The first stop is at the Vinh Trang Pagoda, a beautiful Buddhist temple with stunning architecture and intricate decorations. After that, the journey continues to My Tho, where you’ll take a boat ride along the Mekong River to visit the nearby islands.
One of the most notable stops is at a coconut candy factory, where you can see how they make this delicious local treat. You’ll also get to taste the candy and other local fruits while enjoying a traditional Vietnamese music performance.
Next, you’ll visit a bee farm and learn about the process of making honey. After that, you’ll head to Ben Tre, where you’ll have lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, you’ll take a bicycle ride or a motorbike ride around the village, where you can see the daily life of the locals and their traditional handicrafts.
The trip ends with a boat ride back to My Tho and a transfer back to Ho Chi Minh City. This one day trip to My Tho and Ben Tre is a perfect way to experience the beauty and charm of the Mekong Delta, while also learning about the local culture and way of life.
Itinerary
HO CHI MINH CITY- MY THO- BEN TRE- HO CHI MINH CITY
7:00- 8:00 We will pick you up from hotel and travel to My Tho. On the way, You will have a chance to have many beautiful photos of the green rice fields from 2 sides of the road
8:30- 9h30: After arriving in My Tho, You will visit Vinh Trang Pagoda which is one of the oldest temple of the Mekong Delta.
10:00- 11:30: Moving to the Unicorn Island with a local boat ride, where you can witness the daily life of locals and visit a pomelo and bee farm. Here, you can also enjoy a cup of honey tea and taste some of the fresh tropical fruits. The tour then continues with an electronic car ride on the village roads, passing by rice fields and vegetable farms. Additionally,You can enjoy traditional folk music while savoring five different types of fruit. Before moving to restaurant for lunch, The boat will transfer you to Ben Tre and have a visit to a coconut candy factory, where you can witness the process of making coconut candy and purchase some as souvenirs.
12:00- 13:00: Having Lunch
13:00- 15:00: After having lunch, you will join in some activities which make you to understand more about the local life as well as the Mekong delta atmosphere such as: riding bicycle along the village roads, or taking dingy on the canal which is covered by water-coconuts
15:30-16:00: Moving back to the bus and transfer back to Ho Chi Minh
15:30- 18:00: Arriving in Ho Chi Minh and ending trip
Inclusion and Exclusion
INCLUSION
– Transportation
– Meal
– Entrance fees
– Water
– Tourist guide
– Boat ride
– Bike
– Fruit
EXCLUSION
– Personal expense
– Gratuities
Noted
Cancellation Policy
– The payment will be refunded 100% if customer cancels the tour in 24 hours
For your reference:
– The tour may customized as private
HO CHI MINH- MEKONG TOUR 1 DAY TRIP
- Set off: Everyday
- Transportation: Van/ Bus