Upper Mekong River: Day Tour Tour with Hotel Pick-Up in District 1
ID: GYG69167-97432
Category:
Country: Vietnam
Duration:
1 days
Description
Explore the Mekong Delta region on this full-day excursion from Ho Chi Minh City. Experience local life as you cruise along the scenic Tien River.
This full-day excursion begins with a 1.5-hour bus ride from Ho Chi Minh City to My Tho. Your first destination is Vinh Trang Pagoda, a sacred place that is also one of the top local sights.
Continue on to the harbor, where you’ll board a boat to explore the Delta region. During the cruise on the Tien River, you’ll see the Phoenix, Unicorn, Dragon, and Tortoise islands, fishing villages, stilt houses, and fruit plantations along the river.
Stop at one of the islets for lunch in an orchard garden. Afterward, you’ll continue on your sightseeing tour of the attractions of Ben Tre.
A sampan ride will take you along the natural canals in the shadows of water coconut trees. You’ll get a real sense of the charm and tranquility of the area.
Stop to visit a coconut fudge family business, taste some of their products, and buy your favorite candies in the workshop. Savor fresh fruits as you sip honey tea and enjoy Southern Vietnamese folk music performed by locals.
Gather at the bus and get back to Ho Chi Minh City from around 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM.
Highlights
- See Vinh Trang Pagoda, one of the most famous sites in My Tho
- Visit a coconut candy family business and sample the coconut fudge
- Enjoy fresh fruit and honey tea while listening to Vietnamese folk music
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• The tour is not suitable for handicapped persons or anyone with heart problems
• Please note that the return time is subject to traffic conditions, for which the tour operator is not responsible
• Due to ongoing COVID-19 virus preventative measures, the Vinh Trang Pagoda will be closed until further notice.
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must fill out a travel information form
Pickup is available at centrally located hotels in district 1 of Ho Chi Minh City consisting of 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.
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.
