Private Tour - Mekong Delta 'My Tho' with Cooking Class 1 Day
Description
This tour is exclusive and ensuring that you receive unparalleled personalized service from our expert English-speaking guide. Our tour takes you to visit the stunning Vinh Trang Pagoda, a 100-year-old temple that's sure to take your breath away. As you embark on a relaxing cruise on the Mekong River from My Tho to Ben Tre, you'll have the opportunity to experience the traditional rowing boat in the water coconut canal. The picturesque scenery is a feast for the eyes and will leave you spellbound. During the tour, you'll have the privilege to indulge in local honey, fresh fruits, and coconut candy, giving you a taste of the local culture. You'll learn all about the fascinating life of bees, how they produce honey, and its importance to the region. After a scrumptious 5-course Southern Vietnamese set menu lunch with the cooking class. You'll end your tour with a peaceful bicycle ride through the Mekong life, taking in the stunning scenery, breathing in the fresh air.
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Itinerary
Guests will be picked up from the accommodation in District 1, District 3 and District 4 before the tour start. After the pickup, you will head to the Mekong Delta
Pagoda is a beautiful Buddhist temple located in My Tho, Tien Giang province. This pagoda is one of the most famous and important historical and cultural landmarks in the Mekong Delta region of Vietnam. The temple has been attracting both local and foreign visitors for decades due to its unique architecture and spiritual significance. The Vinh Trang Pagoda was founded in the mid-19th century by a monk named Hue Dang. It is situated on a 2-hectare area and is surrounded by green trees and beautiful gardens. The architecture of the pagoda is a blend of Vietnamese, Chinese, and Cambodian styles, which makes it unique and captivating. The main building of the pagoda is a large sanctuary that is dedicated to the Buddha. The interior of the temple is beautifully decorated with colorful statues of the Buddha, as well as depictions of Buddhist legends and teachings. The roof of the temple is decorated with dragon-shaped ornaments, which is a common feature of traditional architecture.
Get ready to embark on an unforgettable journey as we take you to the magical Unicorn Island. Hop on a boat and experience the local way of life as you witness the process of growing fruit and bees right in the comfort of their homes. Taste the sweet nectar of the local honeybee before taking a stroll through the charming village and admiring the lush fruit orchards. Let the soothing melodies of traditional Southern Vietnamese music fill your ears and captivate your soul. The real highlight of the tour is a serene rowing boat ride through the tranquil waters of a small canal surrounded by majestic water coconut trees. As you float along, soak in the natural beauty of your surroundings and let your worries fade away. To top it all off, we'll take you to a floating fishing farm on the other side of the island, where you'll get a chance to witness the vibrant local fishing community in action.
Our first stop is Ben Tre, famously known as the "kingdom of coconut". Get ready to witness the local production of mouth-watering coconut candy and learn about the process of making this delightful treat. Next, we'll take you on another exciting boat trip or tuk-tuk ride to a charming local home for a delectable lunch with the cooking class. You can choose to explore the village on an optional bicycle ride or simply relax on a comfortable hammock, taking in the tranquil beauty of your surroundings. As the tour comes to an end, we'll take you on a 2:30 PM boat ride back to the boat station.
You'll return to Saigon.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
The tour will pick you up and drop you off from/at your Hotel and/or Airbnb in District 1, District 3 and District 4. The private tour also offers pickup in the non-center area.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(7)
We went yesterday on a private version of Local ‘Less-Known’ Mekong Delta My Tho 1-Day Tour from Ho Chi Minh city. The arrangement was that in addition to the tour, Joy Journeys would also transfer the two of us to Can Tho from My Tho. The arrangements made for the two of us were excellent. The car was good, everything on schedule. Most important, our guide, Vy, was a lovely and informative young woman who explained everything along the way. English good. She was also very responsive and flexible in making changes we requested as the day unfolded. Further, she took excellent pictures on her own camera which she then shared. The highlights for us were the time on the water and the authentic restaurant we had lunch at. In both planning and executing the trip, Joy Journeys was helpful, responsive and reliable in every aspect.
So many activities packed in one day! Everything served to us was good! Typhoon Honey made sure we are well accommodated. Highly recommended tour guide!
A long day spent in Mekong river. Thank you Joy Journeys for putting us through this trip. Thank you to Ms Sunny Châu for being supportive and guiding my family throughout the whole trip. Hats of to her.
Typhoon Honey was awesome a really cool authentic experience. Brought us to some authentic places and showed us real Vietnam!
Thanks for the day Typhoon Honey, gave us lots of info about the places we stopped, made sure we ran on time and didn’t get stuck in the crowds when other tourist show up. Was very friendly and knowledgeable
Very comfortable the customized Van and the early pick up at your location. Our guide Typhoon was very knowledgeable and did a very good job at explaining the history of Vietnam and the importance of the Mekong River since the beginning of times. Despite all the activities performed, we did not feel overwhelmed and we finish on time.
Our tour with Typhoon Honey was fun! The canals of the Mekong Delta are beautiful, and the vegan food provided for lunch was good. Typhoon knows a lot about history so that made the tour even more interesting. The cooking class however is not so much of a class as it is a chance to fry banh xeo batter. Still very delicious and the restaurant was beautiful!
