Local ‘Lesser-Known’ Mekong Delta My Tho 1–Day Tour

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Operated by: Joy Journeys

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  • 6-7 Hours
  • Pickup offered
  • Less Touristy
  • English

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Highlights

  • Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda – Take a motorboat ride
  • Visit honey bee farm – Listen to traditional folk music and enjoy the seasonal
  • Taking the rowing boat on the less crowed and more peaceful nipa palm canal
  • Visit the coconut candy factory
  • Have lunch at the local family home – Vegan/Vegetarian option is available
  • Visit the local floating fish farm

Start times: 7:00 AM, 7:30 AM
Cut-off time: 12 hours before the tour start
Book at least 2 guests

Description

LESSER-KNOWN’ AND ‘OFF-THE-BEATEN-TRACK’ CANAL – GUARANTEE MORE LOCALIZED!

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. You’ll end your tour with a peaceful bicycle ride through the Mekong life, taking in the stunning scenery, breathing in the fresh air.

 

What we’ll do

  • Get picked-up from your accommodation in the city center to the Mekong Delta, My Tho City. On the way, you will pass by beautiful rice paddy fields. There will be a break stop for restroom and coffee.
  • Visit the 100-year-old Vinh Trang Pagoda, the mix art of Roman – Cambodian – Vietnamese architecture.
  • Get on the boat to visit the local life and understand the local work of growing fruit and having bees at home. Surely you will enjoy the cup of the local honeybee.
  • The trip’s highlight is a relaxing, peaceful rowing boat on the small ‘lesser-known’ canal of water coconut in Ben Tre.
  • Walk continuously to see and understand the local life. Then take Tuk-Tuk to the local home for lunch.
  • Have a set menu of delicious Southern local lunch on the riverside family home (vegan/vegetarian lunch available).
  • Take another boat trip to understand the local work of making coconut candy, and then to the other side of the island to experience the floating fishing farm.
  • Enjoy tropical seasonal fruit and listen to Vietnamese folk music and head back to Saigon.

Cancellation Policy

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 48 hours before the experience’s start time.
    If you cancel less than 48 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 48 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund. This experience requires a minimum number of travelers (We will get you updated after booking). If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Meeting And Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Meeting point

Hoa Binh Primary School – Across Notre Dame Cathedral Church
1 Công xã Paris, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam

 

Request pickup

Guests will be picked up from the accommodation in District 1 and District 4 before the tour start. The pickup usually takes around 30 minutes

Price Includes

  • Set menu lunch (vegan/vegetarian lunch is available) + 01 choice of drink (water/beer/coconut juice/soda)
  • A/C 16-seater van (pickup and drop-off in districts 1 and 4)
  • Well-experienced English-speaking guide
  • All boat trips
  • Fruit and coconut juice tastings
  • 02 bottles of water
  • All sightseeing tickets

What's not included

  • Gratitude and Tips
  • Anything not mentioned above

Itinerary

Vinh Trang Pagoda

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.

 

My Tho

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.

 

Ben Tre

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

 

Ho Chi Minh city

As the tour comes to an end, we’ll take you on a 2:30 PM boat ride back to the boat station.

Additional Information

  • Free pick-up & drop-off right at your hotel at district 1 and 4
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
  • Infant seats available
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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