Mekong Delta Small Group Tour with Vinh Trang Pagoda
Duration1 Day
Tour TypeLocal & Cultural Experiences
Group sizeUp to 10
BookingFree Cancellation
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Overview
Escape Ho Chi Minh City for a relaxing journey into the peaceful Mekong Delta, where culture, nature, and local life come together.
This deluxe small-group tour (max 10 guests) takes you to Vinh Trang Pagoda, My Tho, and Ben Tre, combining the region’s most iconic cultural landmark with beautiful waterways, coconut villages, and authentic village experiences.
Travel at a comfortable, less rushed pace, ideal for travelers who want a more personal and premium day trip.
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Why this tour stands out
• Visit the famous Vinh Trang Pagoda
• Explore both My Tho & Ben Tre
• Premium small group (max 10)
• More peaceful than standard bus tours
• Great mix of culture, scenery, and local life
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What you’ll do
• Depart Ho Chi Minh City in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
• Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, one of the most beautiful temples in southern Vietnam
• Enjoy a boat cruise on the Mekong River
• Explore Ben Tre coconut village workshops
• Taste tropical fruits and local honey tea
• Listen to traditional Southern Vietnamese folk music
• Ride a traditional sampan through quiet canals
• Enjoy a Vietnamese lunch
• Cycling in a village or relaxing after lunchtime
• Experience authentic southern village life
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ITINERARY
Morning
• From 7:30 - 8:00. Hotel pickup in Ho Chi Minh City
• Drive to My Tho
• Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda
• Continue to the Mekong pier
Midday
• Boat trip on the Mekong River
• Sampan through small canals
• Coconut village workshop in Ben Tre
• Fruit tasting & honey tea
• Listen to traditional folk music
• Take a photo with Python
Lunch
• Vietnamese set menu at a local restaurant
• Cycling in a village or relaxing after lunchtime
Afternoon
• Relax and enjoy the village scenery
• Return to Ho Chi Minh City
• Hotel drop-off around 5:00 PM
Itinerary
From 7:30 - 8:00. Hotel pickup in Ho Chi Minh City
Leave for My Tho, it takes about 1 hour 45 minutes
Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda
Vinh Trang Pagoda, a beautiful Buddhist temple known for its blend of Chinese, Vietnamese, and Khmer architectural styles.
Boat trip on the Mekong River
You'll enjoy a 40-minute boat trip along the Tien River
Sampan ride
Take a small rowing boat ride through the narrow water canals lined with nipa palm trees – an iconic experience of the Mekong Delta.
Visit coconut village workshop in Ben Tre
Visit a local coconut processing workshop in Ben Tre, famous for its coconut candies, handicrafts, and other products.
Listen to traditional Southern Vietnamese folk music meanwhile having fruit and tasting honey tea
Enjoy tropical fruits and listen to traditional Southern Vietnamese folk music (Đờn Ca Tài Tử) at a local fruit orchard.
Take a photo with Python
Take a photo with Python
Vietnamese set menu at a local restaurant
Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese lunch at a riverside restaurant featuring specialties such as elephant-ear fish, fresh spring rolls, and caramelized clay-pot fish.
Cycling in a village or relaxing after lunchtime
Take a bicycle ride or a walk around a peaceful village, visiting local workshops that produce honey, rice wine, and traditional handicrafts.
Relax and enjoy village scenery and return to Ho Chi Minh City
Return to My Tho by boat, then transfer back to Ho Chi Minh City.
04:30 PM—05:00 PM: Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City; drop off at your hotel.
Location
Meeting point
Tòa Nhà Bến Thành Tower, Ðặng Thị Nhu, Khu phố 16, Phường Bến Thành, Thủ Đức, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, 71010, Việt Nam
Good to know
Included
- A/c van pick up and drop off (centrally located hotel)
- Licensed English-speaking guide
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Boat trip & Sampan ride
- Fruits & honey tea
- Entrance fees & Bottled water
Not included
- Tip
- Personal expense
Terms & Conditions
- Free cancellation 24h before
- Infant free of charge
- Child discount available
Tour Type
City Tour
Culture & History
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