Ho Chi Minh City: 2-Day Mekong Delta Tour with Homestay

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Explore the Mekong Delta on a 2-day tour from Ho Chi Minh City. Visit Tân Lập Floating Village, enjoy a homestay in Mỹ Tho, and take a boat ride through the canals.

Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in the local culture with a visit to a traditional market
  • Explore the peaceful beauty of Tân Lập Floating Village and its waterways
  • Enjoy a home-cooked dinner and a relaxing evening in a local homestay
  • Visit a coconut candy factory and taste freshly made samples
  • Take a relaxing sampan boat ride through the beautiful narrow canals

Description

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City → Local Market → Tân Lập Floating Village → Homestay in Mỹ Tho Begin your journey with a lively visit to a traditional local market near Ho Chi Minh City. Walk through colorful stalls, learn about fresh produce, local spices, and Mekong Delta ingredients as your guide introduces daily Vietnamese life. Travel to Long An Province to discover the peaceful beauty of Tân Lập Floating Village. Walk along the melaleuca forest trails, take a boat trip through the quiet waterways, visit the floating paths and bamboo bridges, and climb the observation tower for panoramic views. Enjoy fresh air, nature, and great photo opportunities. Continue to Mỹ Tho and settle into a charming local homestay. Experience a warm welcome from your host family, a home-cooked Mekong Delta dinner, and a relaxing evening in a peaceful countryside setting. Day 2: Mỹ Tho Local Life – Coconut Village – Traditional Music – Canal Boat Trip Start the morning by visiting a friendly local family in Mỹ Tho. Learn about their lifestyle, culture, and the traditions of the Mekong Delta. Stop at a beekeeping farm where you can taste honey tea, try local snacks, and learn how honey is produced in the delta. Visit a small coconut workshop to see how local people make famous coconut candy. Watch the entire process and taste samples freshly made. Enjoy a short performance of local folk music performed by villagers — a cultural treasure of the Mekong region. Stroll through a lush fruit garden, taste seasonal tropical fruits, and enjoy the peaceful rural scenery. Take a relaxing sampan boat ride through the beautiful narrow canals shaded by water coconut palms. This is the signature experience of the Mekong Delta — quiet, green, and refreshing. After the boat trip, head back to Ho Chi Minh City with wonderful memories of the Mekong Delta.

Includes

Visit to a local market Exploration of Tân Lập Floating Village Homestay in Mỹ Tho Visit to a local house Taste fresh honey tea Explore the coconut candy factory Listen to traditional Southern Vietnamese music Visit a fruit garden Boat trip through natural canals Return transport to Ho Chi Minh City EngliSh speaking local Private transportation

Important Information

  • The tour involves walking and boat trips, so comfortable shoes and clothing are recommended. Bring sunscreen and insect repellent to protect against the sun and insects. A camera is recommended for capturing the scenic views. The tour includes a homestay experience, so be prepared for a local living environment.

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