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Guided Day Tour of the Mekong Delta from Ho Chi Minh with Lunch

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Discover Southern Vietnam with a visit to My Tho and Ben Tre Provinces on a shared day tour from Ho Chi Minh City.

Highlights

  • Explore the lush Mekong Delta on a day tour that also includes an expert guide, a scenic motorboat ride, and round-trip transfers from Ho Chi Minh City.

  • Head to the Dragon, Phoenix, and Unicorn Islets each having intricate rock formations. At a bee farm, sip on honey tea while enjoying Vietnamese folk music.

  • Sail along the Ben Tre Province canals with its fishing villages and stilt houses. Savor a delicious lunch, and sample fresh fruit and coconut candy.

  • Upgrade your ticket for a deluxe small group tour with an English guide or choose a shared tour with a Japanese, Korean, or Chinese-speaking guide.

  • Explore the 150-year-old Vinh Trang Pagoda, an ancient architectural gem featuring 60 Buddha statues cast in bronze and jackfruit wood.

Inclusions

  • Shared day tour of the Mekong Delta

  • English/Japanese/Chinese/Korean-speaking guide

  • Round-trip AC transfers from Ho Chi Minh City

  • Boat trip

  • Lunch

  • 1 mineral water bottle

  • Entry to Vinh Trang Pagoda

  • Deluxe small group with English guide (optional)

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Scenic Tour Along the Tien River

Explore the wonders of the Mekong Delta on a day trip that offers round-trip transfers from Ho Chi Minh City and an expert guide fluent in English, Japanese, Chinese, or Korean. For a more private experience upgrade your ticket for a deluxe small group tour with an English guide. Cruise via a motorboat along the Tien River towards Ky Lan Mountain, which is uniquely shaped like the head of a unicorn.

Visit a lush orchard garden and bee farm, where you can learn about apiculture and enjoy a cup of refreshing honey tea. Make a quick stop at the python farm, adding a touch of adventure to your experience. A UNESCO-recognized art form 'Don Ca Tai Tu' will be performed by local artists. Feast on a sumptuous lunch, fruits, honey tea, and locally-made coconut candies.

Explore Ben Tre Province

Sail under the shadows of the water-coconut palms towards Ben Tre and snap pictures of the scenic fishing villages that dot the riverbanks, as well as the stilt houses. These elevated houses provide a respite from the ebb and flow of the tides and offer stunning views of the vast expanse of rice paddies.

Next, you'll head to Vinh Trang Pagoda, a 19th-century Buddhist temple in Vietnamese, Khmer, and Chinese architectural styles, reflecting the diverse influences that have shaped the area over time. The pagoda houses 60 Buddha statues made from bronze and jackfruit wood.

Important Information

  • Bring along your insect repellent, sunscreen, hats or caps, raincoats, umbrella, and personal medications, in case you suffer from motion sickness.

Restrictions

  • Deluxe small group tour can accommodate a maximum of 14 people in 1 group.
  • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

  • Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID during the pick-up.

Hotel Transfers

  • This ticket includes hotel pick-ups and drop-offs.

  • While booking, please provide the name of your hotel.

  • If your hotel is not in the pick-up zone, you can directly reach the meeting point.

  • On the day of your tour, please arrive at your hotel lobby 10-15 minutes prior to the scheduled pick-up time.

  • If your hotel does not have a lobby, please wait at the entrance of your hotel.

Meeting Point

  • Meet your guide at The service provider's office.

  • Address: No.57 Le Thi Hong Gam Street, Nguyen Thai Binh Ward, District 1

Get Directions to the Meeting Point

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