Ho Chi Minh City: Mekong Delta Boat and Temple Tour With Lunch
Skip the hassle of logistics and visit the Mekong Delta with ease on this day trip from Ho Chi Minh City to My Tho and Ben Tre. Ideal for visitors looking to escape the bustle of the Vietnamese capital, this excursion includes a boat ride on the Mekong River and a tour of islands famed for products such as honey and rice wine. A Vietnamese lunch and hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off from central Ho Chi Minh City are included.
Highlights
- ✓An easy way to visit both My Tho and Ben Tre on the Mekong Delta
- ✓Get an insider's perspective into traditional culture and farming
- ✓Explore by boat,tuk-tuk or electric car, foot, and coach for varied perspectives
- ✓Upgrade to a small-group or private tour for a more personal experience
What you'll see & do
- ✓Depart at 8AM from the starting point (Kim Travel office) and head to the Mekong Delta by minivan or bus. It takes you around 2 hours to My Tho. You'll arrive in My Tho at approximately 10:00 AM and then ride on a local motorboat through Dragon Island, Phoenix Island, and Turtle Island. Then stop at the famous Unicorn Island to visit a natural beekeeping farm, and taste honey wine, rice wine, and banana wine. Then take a walk through the village and row along the coconut canal to learn more about the traditional rural lifestyle of the Mekong Delta inhabitants. Continue your motor boat trip to Ben Tre province to visit a handmade coconut candy workshop. Then transfer to a small motor boat and travel along the lush, green canals, stopping at local Vietnamese restaurant for some traditional food. Later on, enjoy various types of tropical fruits at the orchard garden and listen to traditional music. At the end of the tour, a local boat will take you back to My Tho. From there a bus will drive you back to Ho Chi Minh city, arriving at around 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM.
- ✓Vinh Trang Pagoda is an ancient southern architectural gem built in the middle of 19th century ( Luxury option)
What's included
- ✓Try Khot cake cooking (Vietnamese mini savory pancakes) with local chef
- ✓Tuk tuk or electric car ride through the coconut village
- ✓Honey tea, coconut candy
- ✓Drop-off in the center of District 1
- ✓Cycling around coconut garden
- ✓Transportation by air-conditioned minivan or tourist bus (optional)
- ✓Travel insurance
- ✓Experienced English speaking guide
- ✓Pickup from centrally located hotels (District 1, 3, 4)
- ✓Tasting of tropical fruits (4 seasons)
- ✓Wheat cake, mineral water, and wet tissues
- ✓Visit the Vinh Trang ancient Pagoda
- ✓Ride on motorboat and rowing boat
- ✓Vietnamese lunch set menu(vegan food available)
- ✓Traditional music performance
What's not included
- ✓Other things not clearly mentioned in the included list
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Free for children under 5 years old. Parents will be responsible for handling any costs that arise during the tour
Pickup is available from Ho Chi Minh City hotels located central. Hotel pickups commence approximately 30-60 minutes prior to the tour start time (exact pickup time will be provided upon reconfirmation). If you are staying in another area, please make your way to the meeting point at Kim Travel's office
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Ho Chi Minh City: Mekong Delta Boat and Temple Tour With Lunch
Skip the hassle of logistics and visit the Mekong Delta with ease on this day trip from Ho Chi Minh City to My Tho and Ben Tre. Ideal for visitors looking to escape the bustle of the Vietnamese capital, this excursion includes a boat ride on the Mekong River and a tour of islands famed for products such as honey and rice wine. A Vietnamese lunch and hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off from central Ho Chi Minh City are included.
Highlights
- ✓An easy way to visit both My Tho and Ben Tre on the Mekong Delta
- ✓Get an insider's perspective into traditional culture and farming
- ✓Explore by boat,tuk-tuk or electric car, foot, and coach for varied perspectives
- ✓Upgrade to a small-group or private tour for a more personal experience
What you'll see & do
- ✓Depart at 8AM from the starting point (Kim Travel office) and head to the Mekong Delta by minivan or bus. It takes you around 2 hours to My Tho. You'll arrive in My Tho at approximately 10:00 AM and then ride on a local motorboat through Dragon Island, Phoenix Island, and Turtle Island. Then stop at the famous Unicorn Island to visit a natural beekeeping farm, and taste honey wine, rice wine, and banana wine. Then take a walk through the village and row along the coconut canal to learn more about the traditional rural lifestyle of the Mekong Delta inhabitants. Continue your motor boat trip to Ben Tre province to visit a handmade coconut candy workshop. Then transfer to a small motor boat and travel along the lush, green canals, stopping at local Vietnamese restaurant for some traditional food. Later on, enjoy various types of tropical fruits at the orchard garden and listen to traditional music. At the end of the tour, a local boat will take you back to My Tho. From there a bus will drive you back to Ho Chi Minh city, arriving at around 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM.
- ✓Vinh Trang Pagoda is an ancient southern architectural gem built in the middle of 19th century ( Luxury option)
What's included
- ✓Try Khot cake cooking (Vietnamese mini savory pancakes) with local chef
- ✓Tuk tuk or electric car ride through the coconut village
- ✓Honey tea, coconut candy
- ✓Drop-off in the center of District 1
- ✓Cycling around coconut garden
- ✓Transportation by air-conditioned minivan or tourist bus (optional)
- ✓Travel insurance
- ✓Experienced English speaking guide
- ✓Pickup from centrally located hotels (District 1, 3, 4)
- ✓Tasting of tropical fruits (4 seasons)
- ✓Wheat cake, mineral water, and wet tissues
- ✓Visit the Vinh Trang ancient Pagoda
- ✓Ride on motorboat and rowing boat
- ✓Vietnamese lunch set menu(vegan food available)
- ✓Traditional music performance
What's not included
- ✓Other things not clearly mentioned in the included list
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Free for children under 5 years old. Parents will be responsible for handling any costs that arise during the tour
Pickup is available from Ho Chi Minh City hotels located central. Hotel pickups commence approximately 30-60 minutes prior to the tour start time (exact pickup time will be provided upon reconfirmation). If you are staying in another area, please make your way to the meeting point at Kim Travel's office
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.