Vietnam

Essential Mekong Delta

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day tour

Tour Level: Relaxed / Easy

Tour Comfort: Budget

Tour Period:

9 hours       Saigon

tour highlights

  • Journey to the heart of the Mekong Delta at My Tho
  • Take a boat trip down the Mekong
  • Enjoy a ride on a horse-drawn carriage
  • See a traditional music performance
  • Explore the canals by sampan boats

tour details

Escape the frenetic energy of Ho Chi Minh City as you discover the Mekong Delta’s tranquil beauty.

You’ll begin your tour with a journey to My Tho – the heart of the famous Mekong Delta and renowned for its vast rice fields and beautiful landscapes. From here, you’ll take a boat trip on the Mekong River to a local workshop where handicrafts and sweets are produced. Next you’ll take a short ride on a horse-drawn carriage to one of the many nearby orchards to taste some homemade honey-tea, savour fresh seasonal fruits and enjoy a traditional live music performance. You’ll then proceed by sampan boat through the small canals and side arms of the river to observe the daily life of villagers along the riverbanks. Next, you’ll return to My Tho pier. To conclude your tour you’ll have lunch at a local restaurant and visit the Vinh Trang Pagoda before making your way back to Ho Chi Minh City.

tour description

Escape the frenetic energy of Ho Chi Minh City as you discover the Mekong Delta's tranquil beauty.

You'll begin your tour with a journey to My Tho - the heart of the famous Mekong Delta and renowned for its vast rice fields and beautiful landscapes. From here, you'll take a boat trip on the Mekong River to a local workshop where handicrafts and sweets are produced. Next you'll take a short ride on a horse-drawn carriage to one of the many nearby orchards to taste some homemade honey-tea, savour fresh seasonal fruits and enjoy a traditional live music performance. You'll then proceed by sampan boat through the small canals and side arms of the river to observe the daily life of villagers along the riverbanks. Next, you'll return to My Tho pier. To conclude your tour you'll have lunch at a local restaurant and visit the Vinh Trang Pagoda before making your way back to Ho Chi Minh City.

includes

  • Transfer and tour with local English speaking guide in private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entrance fees and boat fee as mentioned in the programme
  • Lunch
  • Drinking water and cold towels available on the vehicles
  • Service charges, Government taxes and 10% VAT

excludes

  • Surcharges for other language guides
  • Optional tours
  • Meals and services other than mentioned in the program
  • Drinks with meal
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Personal expenditure, such as drinks, souvenirs, camera fees, communications, postage, gratuities etc.
  • Surcharges for Lunar New Year (TET) holiday
  • Tips for guide and driver (at your discretion)
Tour code: EXSFBENB

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