Ho Chi Minh City: Mekong Delta Tour with Sampan Journey

Tien Giang Province, Vietnam



Discover the Mekong Delta on a day trip from Ho Chi Minh City with a river cruise, sampan ride, village visits, tropical fruit tasting, and a local lunch included.

Highlights

  • Cruise the Mekong River, passing lush islands and riverside life
  • Drift by sampan through serene, coconut-shaded canals
  • Learn about local life and culture, explore traditional coconut-making
  • Savor tropical fruits with fragrant honey tea and folk music
  • Enjoy a leisurely bike ride through peaceful village roads

Description

Around 7:30AM to 8:00AM, we pick you up from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City or designated meeting point and head to the Mekong Delta through lush countryside. In My Tho, visit Vinh Trang Pagoda before boarding a boat to cruise along the Mekong River, passing scenic islets and riverside villages. Continue by traditional sampan through peaceful, coconut-lined canals. At Unicorn Islet, stroll through the village, taste fresh tropical fruits, enjoy honey tea and traditional folk music, and savor a delicious local lunch with vegan options. In Ben Tre, known as the “Coconut Kingdom” learn about local life and culture, visit a workshop to see traditional coconut products being made. You can unwind in a hammock or opt for a leisurely bike ride around the village. In the afternoon, we make our way back to Ho Chi Minh City, arriving at around 4:30PM to 5:00PM.

Includes

Transport by air-conditioned vehicle English-speaking guide Boat trips and travel insurance Fruits & 1 bottle of water Vietnamese lunch (vegan options available) Tuk-tuk ride & cycle through the local village Pickup and drop-off from central hotels in District 1

Excludes

Tips and gratuities Personal expenses

Important Information

  • You’ll receive a confirmation email with your pickup time or meeting point within a few hours of booking. For last-minute bookings, the confirmation will be sent around 6:00 AM the following day
  • If your accommodation is outside our pickup area, please kindly make your way to the meeting point (Vietnam Adventure Tours office) by 7:30AM at: 123 Ly Tu Trong Street, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1

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