Mekong Delta: My Tho & Ben Tre Full-Day Trip in Small Group

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ID: GYG97020-137187

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Country: Vietnam

Duration: 1 days

Description

Experience life in the Mekong Delta on a small group tour from Ho Chi Minh City. Travel down the narrow canals by rowing boat and get the chance to sample fresh fruits and the local coconut candy.
After pick-up from your hotel at 07:30, depart Ho Chi Minh City and journey to Vinh Trang pagoda, one of the largest in the Mekong Delta. Admire its ornate facade and large Buddha statue.

Then, cruise along the Tien River to experience life in the Mekong Delta up close. Pass by 4 small islands - Phoenix, Unicorn, Dragon and Tortoise Island - see lush tropical trees and the typical stilt houses of the fishing villages as you make your way through the narrow canals by rowing boat.

Stop for lunch in an orchard garden and then learn how to make coconut candy. Sample sweet pieces of the candy and buy some of your favorites to take home. Savor a snack of fresh fruits and honey tea as locals entertain you with Vietnamese traditional folk music. Return to the minibus for the drive back to Ho Chi Minh City, where you will arrive at approximately 17:00.

Highlights

Explore the typical stilt houses and fishing villages of the Mekong Delta
Glide past the delta islands of Phoenix, Unicorn, Tortoise and Dragon
Walk along a village path through the tropical forest
Learn how the local coconut candy is made

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Due to the active nature of the tour, it is not suitable for guests who are mobility restricted or suffer from heart conditions
The Pagoda has a strict dress code and your shoulders and knees must be covered
The local supplier offers a pickup service from a meeting point (112 Trần Hưng Đạo, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City) as well as centrally-hotels/accommodations located in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
The exact pickup time in the above-prescribed ranges varies according to the position of the customers’ hotels or the pickup points required
Due to traffic regulations, hotels/accommodations located in alleys will be not served by the pickup service
Pickup for centrally located hotels in District 1 is between 7:30 AM and 7:45 AM. Please wait in the lobby at that time.
For hotels that are outside the city center and District 1, please wait at 220 Đề Thám Street, Dist 1, Ho Chi Minh City at 7:45 AM
The return time is subject to traffic conditions
Travel insurance is not included in the tour
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must fill out a travel information form
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
You must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 3 months, or a negative test taken no more than 24 hours before the activity starts
Hotel pickup is available from centrally-located hotels in District 1 from the following streets: Lý Tự Trọng, Lê Thánh Tôn, Trương Định, Nguyễn An Ninh, Phan Chu Trinh, Lưu Văn Lang, Lê Anh Xuân, Đồng Khởi, Nguyễn Huệ, Thi Sách, Thái Văn Lung, Mạc Thị Bưởi, Hồ Huấn Nghiệp, Nguyễn Thái Bình, Lê Thị Hồng Gấm, Bùi Thị Xuân, Sương Nguyệt Anh, and Ký Con. The time of pickup will be between 7:30 AM-7:45 AM. Please be ready waiting in your hotel lobby on time. If your hotel is not on the above streets, you must make your own way to the meeting point at at 112 Trần Hưng Đạo Street, Cô Giang Ward, Dist 1, Ho Chi Minh City. Please arrive at the meeting point before 7:45 AM.

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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.