Private Tour
Private Mekong Delta Less Tourist - Coconut Island Tour
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
8:00Am Our tour guide will pick you up at your hotel for a really smooth drive on Saigon - Trung Luong freeway and Rach Mieu bridge to Ben Tre. The boat will cruise along the Tien river (a branch of the Mekong) and stop off at various local work places to give you a picture of how the local economy works, a coconut processing workshop, where you can sample fresh coconut and see how every single part of this versatile nut is turned into food and taste some local products the we will walking on the local road with beautiful country sight and travel the narrow rural road by horse cart.
Then we take a boat ride through Tan Thach natural canal in Ben Tre. After that we will enjoy lunch will be served in local restaurant with a special local style and we will visit Pomelo Garden on the island.
After lunch, we will stop at bee farm with another island to enjoy honey tea, local products, and enjoy the traditional music.
Return to My Tho City in the afternoon with a visit at Vinh Trang Temple
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
- Private boat trip
- Entrance fee
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Private transportation with A/C
- Bottled drinking water on the car/bus
- Beverage/drinks on meal (if any)
- Personal expenses
- Other expenses not clearly mentioned in the Inclusion part
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
My Tho
- Discover My Tho city and Coconut Island of Mekong Delta. We can avoid the tourist crowds with a visit to more authentic places as follows: the rice paddy fields, fruit gardens and some local traditional industries. - 8:00Am Our tour guide will pick you up at your hotel for a really smooth drive on Saigon - Trung Luong freeway and Rach Mieu bridge to Ben Tre. The boat will cruise along the Tien river (a branch of the Mekong) and stop off at various local work places to give you a picture of how the local economy works, a coconut processing workshop, where you can sample fresh coconut and see how every single part of this versatile nut is turned into food and taste some local products the we will walking on the local road with beautiful country sight and travel the narrow rural road by horse cart.
Ben Tre Province
Then we take a boat ride through Tan Thach natural canal in Ben Tre. After that we will enjoy lunch will be served in local restaurant with a special local style and we will visit Pomelo Garden on the island. After lunch, we will stop at bee farm with another island to enjoy honey tea, local products, and enjoy the traditional music.
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Private Mekong Delta Less Tourist - Coconut Island Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
12 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Outstanding and Worthwhile Mekong Delta Private Tour
jonathankN3463UT,
Aug 29, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Henry and his cohorts provided exceptional service during the Mekong Delta Tour that my wife and I took on August 29, 2025. Henry's passion for Vietnam, his hometown and his family were evident during the course of the excursion which really enhanced the experience. The Mekong Delta tour was unforgettable. My wife and I are grateful that Henry afforded us a very meaningful opportunity to see and experience this special area of the country. We highly recommend Henry and the Mekong Delta tour.
A very authentic experience
Debra T,
Jul 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00Really enjoyed seeing local life on the delta and tasting their produce. Henry was an excellent guide, and living on the delta himself meant he was able to adjust our trip to suit the weather on the day.
Great guide in HCM. Reasonable prices and very dedicated.
jacks408,
Jun 8, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00I can't say enough how good Lee Minh is as a person. He took us on a walking tour of HCM and explained everything very clearly. The War Remembrance Museum was amazing. Then we went to the Mekong river delta and had a very nice day sightseeing around the islands and villages. He made it all happen on short notice. All with interesting stories and good vibes. Totally recommended!
Happy to explore the simple rural life of Vietnam. Country folks are full of vigor and generosity.re
Luigi081273,
Apr 25, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Experiencing Vietnam countryside was wonderful. Cruising the Mekong with the boat all to myself lounging in a hammock. What else can anyone wish? Fresh fruits, folks in melodious singinging, refreshing honey tea, a languid paddle boat ride through a canopy of nipa palms, i saw a blue kingfisher through the foliage!
What an amazing day visit to the Mekong Delta!
Leslie S,
Feb 15, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing time! Lee gave us tons of great information and spoke good English. He showed us around places we would’ve never gone on a regular tour. We really appreciated kind demeanor.
Wonderful Experience
M6722UZirenel,
Jan 24, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide, Penny, was excellent and made the tour. Her enthusiasm and pride of her culture and country were appreciated by our family group of four. She was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions. Her energy and sense of humour added to the experience. All the stops along our tour were interesting and everyone was welcoming and friendly. Kudos also to our driver.
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600nicot,
Jan 15, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Lyn aka Penny accompanied us on this tour and I can say with certainty (having done many other tours) that she is the best guide ever, kind, prepared, nice, a real force! I highly recommend to everyone. Impeccable organization!
Best tour *** Best tour guide *** Perfect holiday
Gant-Bohrer,
Nov 6, 2024
- Tripadvisor
5.00Booked a 4 day tour to the Mekong Delta. Individually planned - according to my needs - tour guide Lee was the perfect guide - he comes from the Mekong Delta - knows the region like his vest pocket. But he always knows the right people in the suburbs, so that you travel a little better than the other tourists in all things (boats, restaurants, etc.). His restaurants are insider tips. If you're willing to experiment with food, he's the one. He explains the background of history, culture and local ways of life. It never gets boring with him because he is sharp and funny. Thank you Lee! I have been to many countries around the world; with you as a guide, the journey was special, an experience I will never forget in this life.
100% spot-on!
M474IZfilipk,
Oct 15, 2024
- Tripadvisor
5.00We decided to chose a private tour for our group of 5 people. The trip was tailored to our needs and preferences. We was picked up from our hotel in Saigon by Khang and his assistant and I have to say it was truly memorable and excellent trip. We visited Cu Chi Tunnels where Khang told us a lot about the war, shared some stories and interesting insights. Then we went to My Tho, and took a bout tour. We visited some islands and tried local food - the local fish (elephant’s ear fish) was absolutely splendid. And we also visited place where coconut candies are made. If I had to organise this trip again I would definitely choose the same service and Khang’s support. He’s an amazing tour guide with enormous passion and dedication as well as a perfect sense of humour.
Excellent tour guide and driver - flexible and considerate
Jet57949862015,
Jun 10, 2024
- Tripadvisor
5.00We took a 2-day Mekong delta tour with a visit to a few islands, with a night stay in Can Tho. Our highest compliments go to the tour guide, Lee (aka. Le, Tri, or Henry) and the driver Thoi. About the ride: The car was a Ford SUV, very comfortable seats and refreshing AC. Thoi was a very skillful driver, maneuvering the busy streets in Saigon as well as on the freeway. When he provided bottled water and wet wipes, they were ice cold, such a treat in the tropical heat. When we needed an unplanned restroom visit, Thoi and Lee did not hesitate to drive out of their way to find a clean stop, even though they had to pay additional toll and the delay sent them to the hectic traffic back in Saigon. They knew their territory well, were knowledgeable about local resources, and were very considerate for their guests. Sometimes I felt that the Vietnamese life style is laid back and the people are often not on time. But Thoi and Le were very punctual (đúng giờ), very on time for all appointments, aligned with international standards. We felt so welcome and we felt that our needs were kindly considered and accommodated within their best capabilities. About the tour guide: His Vietnamese name is Tri Le (I believe) and the English version of it is Henry Lee. Hence the "four names" that he goes by. If you stumble upon any of the four names (Tri, Le, Henry, Lee), we highly recommend all "four guys". Our written communications prior to the tour were all in English. During the tour, we wanted to practice our Vietnamese, so Le spoke Vietnamese to us, but translated into English when he detected our blank faces. We appreciated the tour that he designed, and the menu that he thoughtfully selected for us. All arrangements took into account our custom requests for the tour. He also gave us advice regarding cautions about local food and lodging when we were so new and still acclimating to the local weather and food. Le is a Southerner (South Westerner to be exact), and he successfully showcased the characteristic beauty of the Vietnamese people and the Vietnamese culture. When we reached Con Son (a small island with fishing farms and fruit orchards), Le invited another tour guide, Nhi, a Con Son local. Nhi was another outstanding tour guide that we highly recommend. She's only 21 years old, and the love of her island and culture showed when she guided guests. She's a college student working as a tour guide part time. About the tour: For our private tour, we got the car to ourselves when transporting on land. Then we also got the boats to ourselves when transporting on water. Le configured his tour a bit differently than other tours, so he managed to provide very peaceful boat rides without any tourists crowding the area. Le was also very flexible so he slowed down and cut some activities from the agenda when we became too hot or too tired. We booked our own hotel, so we couldn't comment on the lodging that was part of the tour package. However, we can comment on how helpful Le was when helping with lodging options, as he provided recommendations, offered upgrades, and accommodated a flexible tour package to allow us to arrange hotel by ourselves. We enjoyed the floating market, which was a new experience for us. Le took us to a small food place within the floating market for breakfast. We had bún riêu and bún mắm. The bún riêu was only OK, but the bún mắm was outstanding. The fruits we bought from the boats in the floating market turned out to be only OK when we got home, maybe we expected too much. Luckily Le looked out for us and only let the sellers sell us only a reasonably small amount of fruits. The fish farm was interesting, but we enjoyed the fruit orchards very much. The rambutans (chôm chôm) we got directly from the orchard were very fresh and sweet, as we picked them from the tree. The meals Le selected for us were excellent. Of all the food, the most ostentatious was the "elephant-ear fish", but it turned out to be our least favorite, as it was cold when we had them. The best meal we had was on Con Son, which Le picked the authentic dishes for us. In this meal, everything was so delicious, even the broth for the vegetable soup was so delectable. Everywhere we visited, the people were very kind and their hospitality was incredible. Though we enjoyed visiting the local businesses, in our experience, it was the Vietnamese hospitality that was the most precious experience for us. From the lady who rolled the fish rolls for us, to the boat lady who fed us water coconuts, to Nhi and her extended family's hospitality on Con Son, the experience was incredible. They were so sincere and sweet, truly a beauty of the Vietnamese culture. Caution: The heat was intense, and the humidity intensified the heat. So make sure you drink plenty of water (Thoi and Le provided us plenty of cold bottled water throughout the tour). There were quite a lot of mosquitoes, especially in the fruit orchards. So make sure you apply mosquito-repellant to protect yourself, otherwise you can't enjoy the fruit orchards at all. Make sure to bring bug-bite topical medicines if you have any. The visits to local businesses can be quite a sale pitch. We didn't like the sale pitch at the silk and bamboo place. However, Le pointed out that the restrooms there were one of the cleanest (and he was right). Regarding restrooms, keep your expectation low. The local restrooms we visited had typical toilets, and Le had intentionally sent us to those with better accommodations, but cleanliness was not of the typical international standard. For better restrooms, visit the restrooms where tourists are expected (Le would know which ones). After all, these are rural areas.
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