Mekong Delta and Coconut Village Tour from HCM City
Description
This tour is very suitable for all people who loves to visit the rural area of the Mekong Delta in Southern Vietnam. You will be visiting some attractions like: Vinh Trang temple, Visit My Tho and Ben Tre where are the heart of the Mekong Delta region. Cruising on the motor boat along Tien River, paddle along the small canals on a rowing boat.
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Itinerary
Around 7:45am. Get picked up from your hotel in center of Ho Chi Minh City and head to the Mekong Delta. During the 1.5 car ride, we will pass through by green rice fields before arriving at the beautiful rural My Tho. The first stop is Vinh Trang pagoda. It is the biggest pagoda in the Mekong Delta region. You will be guided to explore the most beautiful, ancient and significant temple in the Mekong Delta. This religious landmark dates back to the 19th century and features a harmonious fusion of Vietnamese, Khmer, and Chinese architectural styles.
Head to the nearby pier, where you'll board a traditional Mekong Delta boat for a scenic cruise on the Mekong River. You will pass by the Turtle, Dragon, Phoenix Islets and arrive at the Unicorn Islet.
As you embark on this journey, you'll be captivated by the lush greenery and bustling river life. Continue your exploration by riding a traditional sampan boat through the narrow waterways with coconut palms lining both sides. This up-close experience allows you to appreciate the unique ecosystem and local way of life. Stop at a bee farm, savor honey tea, taste local fruits and enjoy traditional music performed by the villagers and learn about the daily life of the locals. Enjoy a local lunch with Vietnamese dishes (vegan food available)
After lunch, we take a boat trip to Ben Tre - known as the coconut kingdom - a charming town that is famous for its coconut plantations, fruit orchards. You can take a leisurely bike ride through the countryside. Learn about how coconut products are produced in the region. Around 3:00pm head back to Ho Chi Minh City. Arrive approximately at 4:50PM.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pickup is offered from hotels in District 1 (excluding Tan Dinh and Dakao areas). Other districts, kindly make your way to the meeting point (our office) located at: 123 Ly Tu Trong street, District 1 by 7:30am.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Pickup is not offered from TanDinh and Dakao Ward (except for VIP and Private options)
- Please watch your step carefully during boarding and disembarking the boat as the surface may be uneven or slippery
Reviews(7,577)
I found the Mekong Delta tour on TripAdvisor and was first a bit worried that it may just be super “touristy”, but it was really authentic. It was very, very good value for the money. Highly recommend. Comfortable bus ride, AMAZING FOOD, fun boat ride experience. I was surprised by the amount of activities they were able to squeeze in the day. Shout out to Kai! He was an amazing comedian and an even better tour guide. He took care of us really well and seemed passionate about sharing Vietnamese culture. He was very organised and made sure nobody was left behind. The tour were also very flexible with dietary restrictions. They were very accommodating with drop off and pickup location in district 1 and that was very helpful. I also forgot my hat on the bus but I was easily able to retrieve it. Would love to try the other tours offered by this company!
Amazing trip. Great value for money. Harry, the guide, was awesome. He kept us informed all the time, easily switching between languages. A great way to experience local life in Viet nam
This experience was very fun I learnt a lot and my tour guide Mingo was very fun and enthusiastic throughout the adventure, will definitely reccomend it for first time travelers if you want to explore and learn more about Vietnam
The tour was very comprehensive and interesting. Harry was incredibly attentive and explained everything we visited in great detail. Overall, a perfect 10/10.
Chris was an outstanding tour guide, very knowledgeable and nice. Phat the driver was also very friendly and smooth on the road. Overall a wonderful day for me and the family.
A amazing day exploring the Mekong Delta! Nguyet was an incredible tour guide - we couldn’t have asked for anyone better! She was patient and kind and let us take our time throughout the tour. Highly recommend!
So much fun with Ele our guide. Lunch was great. And the boats in the river was the best experience. Very typical Vietnam. Absolutely beautiful
Great tour, local culture and activities kept us busy
Our Mekong Delta experience began with a leisurely boat ride along the river, offering peaceful views of stilt houses, fruit plantations and traditional fishing villages lining the banks. The slow pace allowed us to absorb the everyday life of the region—quiet, authentic and deeply connected to the water. We continued to Tortoise Islet, where we enjoyed a beautiful lunch set within an orchard garden. The setting was serene, shaded and full of lush greenery, making it a perfect pause before the next part of our journey. From there, we travelled by boat to a less‑touristed area of Bến Tre. Cruising through the natural canals on a hand‑rowed sampan was a highlight—gliding beneath the arching shadows of water coconut trees felt like stepping into a postcard. We were treated to seasonal fruit and honey tea, both fresh and delicious, adding a warm touch of local hospitality. We then visited a family‑run business that perfectly captured the idyllic rural lifestyle of the Mekong Delta. Here, we tasted their famous coconut candy and observed the gentle rhythm of pastoral life as we wandered through fruit plantations and the surrounding village. The experience was intimate, authentic and deeply connected to the traditions of the region.
We had a great out on this tour, easy pick up. Our guide James was excellent, very knowledgeable and attentive to the small groups needs. Would recommend this tour
