Tour Code: SSGN91365 - Full day
Tour type: Boating tour
Wheelchair availability: No
Experience Highlights:
● Mekong River Cruise: Enjoy a scenic boat ride, soaking in the beauty of the Delta.
● Traditional Music Performance: Immerse yourself in local culture with live music on the island.
● Paddle Boat Adventure: Navigate narrow canals while witnessing the process of coconut candy-making.
● Culinary Delights: Savor a lunch featuring the famous ‘Elephant-Ear Fish’ and other regional specialties.
Tour Overview:
Experience the unique agrarian lifestyle of southern Vietnam on a trip to the Mekong Delta. Enjoy a scenic cruise along the Mekong River to an island near My Tho, where you will savor honey tea and fresh fruits while listening to traditional music. Explore narrow canals by paddle boat, witness coconut candy production, and indulge in ‘Elephant-Ear Fish’ for lunch before visiting the culturally significant Vinh Trang Pagoda.
Tour Description:
A trip to the Mekong Delta offers a fascinating glimpse into the unique agrarian life of this vibrant southern region of Vietnam. We will embark on a relaxing cruise along the Mekong River to one of the islands near My Tho, where we will be entertained with traditional music. While enjoying the melodies, we will sip tea sweetened with bee honey and savor seasonal fresh fruits, experiencing the local flavors.
Next, we will take a paddle boat to navigate through the narrow canals of the Mekong. An interesting aspect of transportation in this region is that most locals travel by boat due to the extensive network of interlaced canals. This well-developed system of water transportation allows us to discover many unique sights, including picturesque banks lined with coconut trees.
During the paddle boat ride, we will get an intriguing look at the local cottage industry, particularly the process of making coconut candy. Afterward, we will enjoy a delicious lunch featuring ‘Elephant-Ear Fish’ along with other traditional Vietnamese dishes, highlighting the region’s culinary specialties. To conclude our trip, we will visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, a national historical and cultural relic known for its distinctive architectural and spiritual significance - a place not to be missed.
Depart: 08:00
Duration: 7.5 hours
Price: VND 1,700,000/pax ~ USD 69/pax (min.2 pax)
Promotion 30% off on Sundays: VND 1,210,000/pax (min. 2 pax)
* Private tour available upon request
Inclusions:
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Ho Chi Minh City Center
Transportation with air-conditioning
Entrance fees, Boat
Lunch
Bottled drinking water
English speaking guides (other languages available upon request with surcharge)
Travel Insurance
This tour accommodates a maximum of 15 travelers
Exclusions:
Tips and gratuities
Personal expenses such as: shopping, telephone, beverage, etc.
Children policy:
Free for children 0-5 years old
50% off for children 6-10 years old
A maximum of one child may accompany one adult; a second child will be charged the adult price
