Mekong Delta Day Trip from Ho Chi Minh City

Take a boat ride along the Mekong River, passing by four legendary islands: Dragon Island, Unicorn Island, Phoenix Island, and Turtle Island.

Enjoy fresh tropical fruits while listening to traditional folk songs from southern Vietnam.

Take a hand‑rowed sampan, gently gliding through narrow canals lined with lush green trees on both sides. Visit a local bee farm and taste fresh honey tea. Watch the making of handmade coconut candy and sample a few pieces.

Cycle through village paths, or relax in a hammock while interacting with local families along the way (small group experience optional). Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch at a riverside restaurant.

Choose from small group tours, limousine, large group itineraries, or private charters based on your travel style.

Escape Ho Chi Minh City on a Mekong Delta day trip, cruising past the four legendary islands of Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Turtle, heading to My Tho and Ben Tre.

Visit the 19th‑century Vinh Trang Pagoda, then take a hand‑rowed sampan gliding along narrow, shaded canals before stopping at orchards to taste fresh tropical fruits and enjoy lively folk music performances.

Savour honey tea, learn about the local beekeeping industry, watch the traditional coconut candy making process, and enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch at a riverside restaurant.

You can cycle through Tan Thach village (optional for small groups), or simply relax in a hammock by the river to round off the day.

【Itinerary Reference】:

Outbound: 07:30 Pick‑up. Please provide your preferred location on the payment page; the supplier will reconfirm with you. Complimentary shuttle service covers hotels on designated streets in Ben Thanh Market Ward, Ong Lang Bridge Ward, and Saigon Ward, District 1. Your exact pick‑up time will be confirmed by our team the day before departure. The supplier will reconfirm the pick‑up time before the trip. Please arrive 10 minutes before the departure time. Late arrival or no‑show will not be refunded. This is a shared shuttle service; actual pick‑up time may be earlier or later. Please fill in your hotel name and address on the payment page.

Outbound: 07:45 Assembly. Please provide your preferred location on the payment page; the supplier will reconfirm with you. If your accommodation is not within the complimentary pick‑up zone, please make your own way to 112 Tran Hung Dao Street, Ben Thanh Market Ward, District 1, and be sure to arrive 10 minutes before the specified time. The supplier will reconfirm the pick‑up time before the trip. Please arrive 10 minutes before the departure time. Late arrival or no‑show will not be refunded. This is a shared shuttle service; actual pick‑up time may be earlier or later. Please fill in your hotel name and address on the payment page.

Transport: 08:00 By car

Attraction / Experience: 09:30, 28 minutes, Guided tour, Vinh Trang Pagoda, Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, a Buddhist temple built in the 19th century that blends Vietnamese, Chinese, and Khmer architectural styles.

Attraction / Experience: 10:00, 30 minutes, Guided tour, My Tho Cruise Port, Take a boat ride along the Mekong River to enjoy the scenery on both banks, passing by the four well‑known islands: Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Turtle.

Attraction / Experience: 10:30, 1 hour, Guided tour, Thoi Son Island, ‑ Stop to taste fresh tropical fruits while enjoying live folk music performances by local artists. Visit a local bee farm and taste fresh honey tea, a signature local beverage.

Attraction / Experience: 11:30, 30 minutes, Guided tour, Thoi Son Island, See how locals make handmade coconut candy and crispy popcorn.

Attraction / Experience: 12:00, 20 minutes, Guided tour, Tan Thach, Take a hand‑rowed sampan boat trip along the Tan Thach canal. Visit a family‑run coconut candy workshop.

Dining: 12:30, 1 hour, Lunch, Local riverside restaurant, Enjoy an authentic Vietnamese lunch at a riverside restaurant.

Attraction / Experience: 20 minutes, Guided tour, Tan Thach, You can choose to take a short bike ride through Tan Thach village to meet local families and experience daily life in the Mekong Delta; alternatively, if you prefer not to cycle, you can relax in a hammock by the water.

Transport: 14:00 By boat

Transport: 14:30 By car

Return: 17:30, With pick‑up/drop‑off

Itinerary may be adjusted depending on traffic and weather conditions.

The menu may vary according to season and ingredient availability.

Experience the rural charm of the Mekong Delta aboard fun and authentic modes of transport — hand‑rowed sampans, traditional tuk‑tuks (Lambro), and cycling along serene countryside paths (cycling available for small groups only).

Indulge your senses at a traditional bee farm — savour sweet honey tea, learn the art of beekeeping in the Mekong Delta, and immerse yourself in the warm hospitality of the locals.

Under the guidance of an experienced local guide, interact with docile pythons for a thrilling hands‑on experience and capture unique souvenir photos.

Enjoy a signature local lunch featuring the classic Mekong crispy elephant ear fish and light, fluffy fried glutinous rice balls — a true culinary feast of the region.

Cruise along the river on an electric boat, savour sweet seasonal tropical fruits while enjoying a live tai tu folk music performance, and join a hands‑on cooking class with local chefs.