Authentic Mekong Delta: Tuk Tuk, Rowing Boat, Biking Tour
Ben Tre Province, Vietnam
Escape the city’s hustle and discover the peaceful beauty and vibrant culture of the Mekong Delta — Vietnam’s “Rice Bowl.” Experience nature, tradition, and local life all in one unforgettable day.
Highlights
- Cruise the Tien River aboard a scenic wooden boat
- Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda and Tortoise Island (Qui Islet)
- Explore a coconut candy workshop in Ben Tre with tasting
- Experience traditional sampan rowing along peaceful riversides
- Enjoy a traditional Southern folk music performance (Don Ca Tai Tu)
Description
⏰ Pick-up time: Starting at (7:15 AM-7:30 AM) from your hotel in District 1 or meeting point at Ben Van Don, District 4.
Travel to My Tho City, watching the cityscape fade into peaceful rice paddies and quaint villages.
Visit the majestic Vinh Trang Pagoda, a masterpiece blending Vietnamese, Khmer, and Chinese architectural styles.
Board a traditional wooden boat for a scenic cruise along the Tien River, passing stilt houses, fishing boats, and riverside villages. Stop at Tortoise Islet (Qui Islet), a peaceful green oasis.
Journey through the winding Bao Dinh Canal into Ben Tre Province, the land of coconuts.
See how the local Garden–Pond–Cage farming system thrives.
Watch artisans craft delicious coconut candy and enjoy tasting it fresh off the press.
Sip aromatic honey tea while surrounded by the tranquil shade of coconut trees.
Relish a traditional Vietnamese lunch at a local riverside restaurant featuring regional specialties.
In the afternoon, explore vibrant tropical fruit gardens and delight in a live performance of Don Ca Tai Tu, the enchanting folk music of Southern Vietnam.
Relax on your return trip and arrive back in Ho Chi Minh City by approximately 17:30, with drop-off at your hotel or Ben Van Don, District 4.
Includes
- English-speaking tour guide
- Cool towels and mineral water
- Travel insurance
- Government tax and service charge
- Pick-up and drop-off at District 1, 3, and 4
- Nice and clean limousine with air-conditioning system
Excludes
- Drinks and any meals not mentioned in the program
- Gratuities (optional)
- Any additional expenses caused by reasons beyond the local partner’s control such as natural calamities, flight delays, rescheduling, strikes or cancellations
- Holiday surcharge (Important information)
Important Information
- Please advise if you have any dietary requirements such as allergies, vegetarianism
- Wear insect repellent
- The tour includes travel insurance
- Any additional expenses caused by reasons beyond the local partner’s control such as natural calamities, flight delays, rescheduling, strikes or cancellations are not covered in the tour price
- For trips from December 31, 2026, to January 1, 2027, and from February 5 to February 10, 2027, an additional surcharge of VND 100,000 per person applies. This fee must be paid on-site
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
