From Ho Chi Minh City: Discover Mekong Delta & Coconut Village
from $15.00
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Overview
Explore the beauty of Southern Vietnam on a full-day tour around Explore villages by tuk tuk and cruise the Mekong, enjoying the lush delta
Go on a relaxing Mekong Delta boat tour to see iconic fishing villages with stilt houses and rice paddies
Learn how locals make a living from coconut candy, honey, and handmade goods
Sail along the Upper River (Tien River) to visit the Unicorn Island (Ky Lan)
Ride the bike around the island, and enjoy on the Motorized rickshaw (xe-lam)
Get the chance to visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, a majestic temple built in 1849
9 hours
Pickup or meet at start point
Please note: If you arrive more than 10 minutes late, the booking may be canceled without a refund. Thank you for your punctuality.
Itinerary
- 1Stop
7h30 am: Our tour guide will welcome you at our office at SST Travel - 57 Le Thi Hong Gam, District 1, or at your hotel in District 1 before heading to My Tho city by bus. Pass by green rice fields before arriving at the beautiful rural My Tho - the heart of the Mekong Delta region.
- 2Vinh Trang Temple
The first stop is Vinh Trang Pagoda. Explore and admire the unique architecture of this historic site, which features a blend of Vietnamese, Khmer, and Chinese influences.
- 3My Tho
Continue to My Tho, where we take a boat trip along the Mekong River, where you can see fish cages and floating houses on the river
- 4Ben Tre
The boat takes you to a small canal, escaping the hustle and bustle of the town. We disembark at a coconut island in Ben Tre and enjoy a walk around the village. Stop at a local family home to enjoy tropical fruit, taste the honey tea and honey wine and listen to Vietnamese traditional music performed by the villagers. Check out the coconut candy shop and learn how to make candy, and see handicrafts made from the coconuts. Lunch is set with special Vietnamese food. Enjoy your lunch outside under the shade of the trees. After lunch, enjoy your time relaxing, walking around the village, or perhaps going for a short bike ride.
- 5Ho Chi Minh City
Travel back to Saigon and arrive around 4:30 - 5:00 pm for the end of the tour.
What's included
- Entrance fee and boat fee
- Pick-up and drop-off according to the selected option
- Air-conditioned transportation (bus, minibus, or limousine depending on option)
- Fruit and honey tea
- Live Southern Vietnamese folk music performance
- Professional English speaking guide
- Bottled mineral water
- Lunch (vegan food available)
Not included
- Holiday surcharge (please see Additional Info)
Good to know
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Extra fees may apply depending on the travel date. During peak periods (26 Apr, 30 Apr – 01 May, 02 Sep, 24–25 Dec, 30 Dec – 01 Jan 2027, and 03–11 Feb 2027), the extra cost is 100,000 VND/person for Big Group, 200,000 VND for Small Group, 250,000 VND for Dcar (Luxury Limousine), and 500,000 VND for Private Tour. All extra fees are paid on-site.
