Small Group Mekong Delta Day Tour Departing from Ho Chi Minh City
Description
Ben Tre is a tranquil province in the Mekong Delta, located about 80 km (around a 2-hour drive) from Ho Chi Minh City. Known as the “Kingdom of Coconuts,” it is famed for its vast coconut groves and fertile orchards, making it one of the region’s leading producers of tropical fruits. Highlights: • Enjoy a relaxing boat cruise through the four scenic islets—Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise. • Visit lush orchards and sample freshly picked seasonal fruits, generously offered by friendly local farmers. • Savor a delicious local lunch showcasing the distinctive flavors of Mekong Delta cuisine. • Glide along narrow canals on a traditional rowing boat, shaded by water coconut palms, and immerse yourself in the authentic rhythm of rural life in the Mekong Delta.
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Itinerary
We pick up the guests in District 1 or go to our meeting Point: 112 Tran Hung Dao, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. Leaving the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City and start your trip to depart for My Tho, the town lies on the left side of the Mekong River. It is about 1h30 hour driving to My Tho Note : We are not responsible for your lateness
Upon arrival, visit Vinh Trang pagoda which sated back to the late 19th century. Then boarding the sampan and cruising down the river around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands.
Stop over at Unicorn Island, go walking around country lane and seeing orchards, enjoy tropical fruits, folk song music which performed by the local people. Visit the fruit plantation. Riding a hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son canal and treat yourself in the beauty of the countryside, visit the family business, visit honey-bee farm, enjoy honey tea and coconut candy workshop. Have lunch at local restaurant. Break time. In the afternoon, time for cycling around the Tan Thach village, meet the local villagers to experience the local daily life in the Mekong delta. Hammock relaxing and enjoy cool breeze for those can’t join the cycling trip. Return to Ho Chi Minh City. End trip.
Return to Ho Chi Minh City and drop off you back to Hotels/stays about 17h00 pm to 17h30 pm. End trip.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up the guests in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. We will pick you up at the lobby of your hotel. The driver will be waiting for you with the lead travelers name.
Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
