The Mekong Delta officially starts about 60 miles (100 kilometers) to the west and south of Ho Chi Minh City. The floating markets on the delta are really in full-flow early morning. A long day on the river can be hot and unshaded, even with refreshment stops - so take precautions!This is an area of lush, tropical and fertile lands. It is often referred to as the 'rice bowl' of Vietnam due its huge production of rice crop. Vegetables, exotic fruits (coconuts, mangoes, rambutan) and fishing also feature prominently here. Life in the delta revolves around the river, and as such this is the only real way to view and understand it.
Highlights
1 day
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
1 day
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional guide
Lunch
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Food and drinks, unless specified
Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)
Meeting Points
Departure
112 Đ. Trần Hưng Đạo
Return
Itinerary
A smooth one-and-half-hour bus ride through rice field scenery along National Highway 1 brings you to the beautiful rural district of Trung Luong.
On arrival at My Tho, after visiting Vinh Trang pagoda, take a motor boat to enter My Tho city through Bao Dinh natural canal. Take a leisurely cruise on the Tien River to view the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands.
Enjoy lunch at the local restaurant, then visit the coconut candy mill and take an amazing rowing boat trip along the small canal on a hand-rowed sampan under the shadow of the water coconut trees along natural canals. Then enjoy seasonal fruit & honey tea to the sound of "Southern Vietname...
Mekong Delta full day trip
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The Mekong Delta officially starts about 60 miles (100 kilometers) to the west and south of Ho Chi Minh City. The floating markets on the delta are really in full-flow early morning. A long day on the river can be hot and unshaded, even with refreshment stops - so take precautions!This is an area of lush, tropical and fertile lands. It is often referred to as the 'rice bowl' of Vietnam due its huge production of rice crop. Vegetables, exotic fruits (coconuts, mangoes, rambutan) and fishing also feature prominently here. Life in the delta revolves around the river, and as such this is the only real way to view and understand it.
Highlights
1 day
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
1 day
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional guide
Lunch
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Food and drinks, unless specified
Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)
