From Ho Chi Minh: Classic Mekong Delta - A Countryside Private Tour
ID: GYG594731-O-1001262
Category:
Country: Vietnam
Duration:
1 days
Description
Explore the life and culture of Vietnamese people, feel the peace and enjoy eight dishes rich in countryside flavors but no less meticulous, and visit an ancient temple with giant Buddha statues
To start the trip, our tour guide will pick you up in front of your hotel
•The Mekong Delta is a land of peace and homeland. When you go there, you can feel the warmth, sincerity, and friendliness of the Vietnamese people.
•You will take a boat on the Mekong River to reach the land of rustic and simple people.
•You can watch the fishing boats returning from the sea, you will see the beauty of the lower Mekong River where Southern people call this river their mother. Vietnamese people have always loved this river because they use it for fishing, watering, and farming. They can catch large fish weighing nearly 100kg in this river.
•On the boat, you can listen to the sound of waves, see the fisherman’s ports, and watch the alluvial water flow. The romantic and poetic scene on the boat will definitely bring many picturesque photos for you.
•Coming to this land, you can see how Vietnamese make coconut candy right at the production site, you will have the opportunity to taste the delicious flavors of many different types of coconut candy – a specialty candy of this land
•In addition, you will visit a honey bee farm and taste delicious honey tea with lemon that is really good for your health.
•Moreover you can enjoy fresh tropical fruits picked right at the garden along with listen to folk music along with the sweet singing of local people. Local people also have a python farm for those who are looking for adventure can touch pythons and take photos with them
•Walk through the peaceful village and fruit gardens to feel the rustic and peaceful atmosphere of the countryside
•You can feel the rustic ambiance, and enjoy relaxing moments by rowing along the small canal to explore people's life. Then, you will experience by going by tuk tuk on the countryside streets
•You can enjoy 8 dishes rich in hometown flavors but no less meticulous and sophisticated
•Finally, you cannot leave the Mekong Delta without visiting Vinh Trang Pagoda, which is the largest ancient pagoda in Southern Vietnam influenced by Asian and Western architecture and culture, located in My Tho town with giant Buddha statues meticulously sculpted
At the end of the trip, our tour guide will take you back to the hotel
Highlights
- Visit honey bee farm & taste delicious honey tea with lemon that is really good
- Enjoy 8 dishes rich in country flavors but no less meticulous and sophisticated
- Visit coconut candy workshop to know how to make delicious candies by hand
- Watch fishing boats returning from the sea on the Mekong River
- Enjoy fresh tropical fruits along with listen to folk music
Guiding languages
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 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 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.