Mekong Delta Small Group Day Tour from Ho Chi Minh
Description
Ben Tre is one of provinces located on the Mekong Delta, around 80km (about 2 hours driving) away from Saigon. It is famous for coconuts so that people call it-the hometown of coconut. There are a lots of types of fruit trees here. So this is a place to supply fruits for other provinces in the Mekong Delta . Highlights *Take a leisurely boat trip around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise islands. *Visit the picturesque orchards and sample the freshly picked fruit at the invitation of friendly local farmers. *Enjoying a local lunch with unique cuisine of Mekong region *Get on a rowing boat ride in the shadows of the water-coconut palms along the tiny canals of Ben Tre Province and experience the traditional rural lifestyle of the Mekong Delta inhabitants.
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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 or go to our meeting Point: 112 Tran Hung Dao, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.
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Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(1)
Had a great time on this tour. Time flew by learning about the culture of the Mekong. Had a blast on the canals and boat rides. Highly recommend
Thanks so much for your feedback, Ramneet Sachde We are so happy that you enjoyed the Mekong Delta Small Group Day Tour from Ho Chi Minh Thanks again for joining us. Have a nice time in Vietnam! Best regards, Luong
