Mekong Delta Day Tour from Ho Chi Minh City
Overview
Available languages
9 hours
Mobile ticket
• Enjoy the area at a much lower pace and discover more treasures of the Delta, especially the labyrinthine network of canals and local communities.
• Try many exotic tropical fruits
• Acknowledge the coconut candy workshop
• Visit a honey farm.
• Row in a sampan along small canals under the green canopy of water coconut trees.
• Have lunch with Vietnamese cuisine at a local restaurant.
• Enjoy some folk music performances
• Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda ( Luxury option)
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Free for children under 5 years old. Parents will be responsible for handling any costs that arise during the tour
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Cycling around coconut garden
Try Bánh Khọt ( Vietnamese mini savory pancakes) with local chef
Tuk tuk or electric car ride through the village
Honey tea, coconut candy
Drop-off in the center of District 1
Transportation by air-conditioned minivan or tourist bus (optional)
Travel insurance
Experienced English speaking guide
Pickup from centrally located hotels (District 1, 3, 4)
Tasting of tropical fruits (4 seasons)
Wheat cake, mineral water, and wet tissues
Visit the Vinh Trang ancient Pagoda
Ride on motorboat and rowing boat
Vietnamese lunch set menu(vegan food available)
Traditional music performance
Other things not clearly mentioned in the included list
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
My Tho
Depart at 8AM from the starting point (Kim Travel office) and head to the Mekong Delta by minivan or bus. It takes you around 2 hours to My Tho. You'll arrive in My Tho at approximately 10:00 AM and then ride on a local motorboat through Dragon Island, Phoenix Island, and Turtle Island. Then stop at the famous Unicorn Island to visit a natural beekeeping farm, and taste honey wine, rice wine, and banana wine. Then take a walk through the village and row along the coconut canal to learn more about the traditional rural lifestyle of the Mekong Delta inhabitants. Continue your motor boat trip to Ben Tre province to visit a handmade coconut candy workshop. Then transfer to a small motor boat and travel along the lush, green canals, stopping at local Vietnamese restaurant for some traditional food. Later on, enjoy various types of tropical fruits at the orchard garden and listen to traditional music. At the end of the tour, a local boat will take you back to My Tho. From there a bus will drive you back to Ho Chi Minh city, arriving at around 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM.
Vinh Trang Temple
Vinh Trang Pagoda is an ancient southern architectural gem built in the middle of 19th century ( Luxury option)
Options
Private Mekong Delta Tour
Private: Private tour with English speaking guide, ticket, lunch set menu, hotel pickup & drop off, free transfer to Airport.
Pickup included
Small Group Max 12 Pax
Max 12 Pax: Small group max 12 pax. Entrance fee, lunch set menu, travel insurance, hotel pick up & drop off included.
Pickup included
Small Group Max 25 Pax
Max 25 Pax: Small group max 25 pax/group. Tour guide, entrance fees, lunch set menu, travel insurance, hotel pick up & drop off included.
Pickup included
Luxury Group
Luxury Group from 2-9 pax/group. Tour Guide, entrance fees, lunch, travel insurance, hotel pick up & drop off are included.
Pickup included
Reviews
2,009 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A unique experience with...
Mudit G,
Aug 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00A unique experience with engaging activities. Our trave guidel Neim did a great job throughout the day and made sure there was no dull moment from the pick up till drop.
Tim was very good was...
Mohammed N,
Jul 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00Tim was very good was full of knowledge n kept uz all entertained and looked after us very well. Looked it
The day was very...
Maurizio S,
Jun 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00The day was very nice, Tamp is very prepared is a great guide, he explains well. I recommend this tour for those like me who had little time, I am satisfied with the past day.
enjoyable day
anne m,
May 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00Really enjoyed the Mekong delta area and visiting the little villages. Lots of nice snacks and lunch was very good. Well organised tour with informative guide. Picked up and dropped back to hotel ( was in district one).
Very good tour.
Jane D,
Mar 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00This tour included so many interesting pieces. Our tour guide Lu was informative and entertaining. We had an amazing lunch and tried candy and fruit I would not see in my home country. I would recommend this tour 💯%.
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