From Ho Chi Minh: Delta Full-Day Tour
ID: GYG710160-1161848
Category:
Country: Vietnam
Duration:
09:00 hours
Description
A short day trip that helps you to immerse yourselves in nature , away from the hustle and bustle of the city , and indulge in moments of tranquility while on tour.
- Morning: The bus and tour guide will pick you up at hotel near Ben Thanh market from 7:30 to 8:30. Then you will start the trip to Mekong Delta (My Tho - Ben Tre).
• In My Tho, tourists stop at Mekong Restop. You can buy some snacks and use the restroom here.
• Then you come to Vinh Trang pagoda built by Mr. and Mrs. Bui Cong Dat in the 19th century. Vinh Trang Pagoda is an architectural and artistic relic that ranks third in all types of pagodas in the southern part of the country. The pagoda was built in harmony with the architecture of both Europe and Asia.
• Next, visitors will go to My Tho Cruise Port, then board a boat to travel to Tien River, admire the four islets of Long, Lan, Qui, and Phung. Boats run along floating fish rafts for visitors to learn how local people raise fish in the river and see Rach Mieu Bridge.
• To Thoi Son island (Lan island), you walk on the village road, visit local people's houses and fruit gardens, take souvenir photos and then visit the honey bee farm, enjoy honey lemon tea.
• Next, you come to the tunes of Don Ca Tai Tu Xu Dua - Southern folk music in Vietnam, eat fruit for free. After that, visitors use rowing boats to weave into the small canal to see the two rows of natural coconut trees and the simple landscape of the garden. Continue walking on the village’s road to coconut candy shop, learn how to make candy, show some handicraft made by coconut tree.
- Noon: The tour guide take you to the restaurant to have lunch here with set menu 6 dishes. After that you can relax, fish for crocodiles, go to the monkey bridge, have a hammock to rest, or experience cycling on the village road...
- Afternoon (14:30): Return to My Tho by boat and depart back to Ho Chi Minh city.
- 17:00: The bus drop you off at Ben Thanh Market
Highlights
- Immerse yourselves in nature and local people's daily life
- Be away from the hustle and bustle of the city
- Indulge in moments of tranquility while on tour
- Admire a mix of architectural styles of the Vinh Trang pagoda
- Enjoy a local lunch, tropical fruits, honey tea...
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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 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.