Mekong Delta day tour to My Tho and Ben Tre. Journey through canals, visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, sample fresh fruit, and see local workshops.
Why you’ll love this trip?
Experience the river’s rhythm and discover daily traditions shaped by water, gaining a deeper connection to Vietnam’s enduring culture and tranquil landscapes.
Quick Facts
- Duration: Full day
- Start/End: Ho Chi Minh City
- Style: Guided cultural and river tour
- Theme: Culture | Nature | Local Life
- Destinations: My Tho, Ben Tre
Overview
Leave Ho Chi Minh City and enter the verdant world of the Mekong Delta, where rivers function as the lifeblood of daily life. The gentle splash of oars on calm canals and the aroma from a coconut candy workshop fill the senses. Traveling by sampan, rowing boat, and motorboat, each stage offers a unique glimpse of the landscape. You will pause at Vinh Trang Pagoda, an ornate 19th-century sanctuary, and later stroll through fruit orchards to taste produce fresh from the tree. The experience continues on Unicorn Island, where folk melodies mingle with the sweetness of tropical fruits. Throughout the journey, the sight of palm-fringed waterways and the rhythms of village life weave together a vivid impression of communities thriving in harmony with their fertile environment.
Highlights
- Visit the 19th-century Vinh Trang Pagoda with unique architecture.
- Cruise by sampan around Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise Islands.
- Explore a coconut candy workshop in Ben Tre province.
- Enjoy a rowing boat trip through narrow palm-lined canals.
- See rural village life on a horse-drawn carriage or electric vehicle.
- Taste fresh fruits and listen to traditional Vietnamese folk songs.
