Mekong River Cruise: Vinh Trang Pagoda & Local Delights

Embark on an exclusive small group tour to Mekong Delta’s ‘My Tho’ for a cultural experience like no other. Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, cruise on the Mekong River, indulge in local delicacies, and enjoy a peaceful bicycle ride through picturesque scenery.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral - -Picking up guests around the city center in Districts 1 and 4.
    -This is where we meet all other guests who are not staying in the pickup zone.
    -Then, we’ll start the trip to the Mekong
  • Vinh Trang Temple - Pagoda is a beautiful Buddhist temple located in My Tho, Tien Giang province. This pagoda is one of the most…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • All boats
  • Bicycle use
  • Fruit and Coconut juice
What's Not Included
  • Gratitude and Tips
  • Anything not mentioned above
Additional Information

Our tour takes you to the stunning Vinh Trang Pagoda, a 100-year-old temple that will take your breath away. As you embark on a relaxing cruise on the Mekong River from My Tho to Ben Tre, you’ll have the opportunity to experience the traditional rowing boat in the water coconut canal, which we designed for the QUITE CANAL to maximize your experience….

Location
Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral
01 Cong xa Paris, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Kerry
Jul 30, 2025
Local delights - I booked this tour the night prior and the Joy Journey’s team were excellent with there communication to confirm pick up the next morning. It was a small group of 5 which was perfect. Mini van pick up was on time and comfy. Our guide Safa was knowledge and shared his personal stories of his home which added to the experience. We explored the Mekong by boat, row boat and on Rambo. There were lots of local touches along the way - orchards, fruits, short performance, coconut production of lollies. We had a wonderful lunch at a local home which was delicious. Highly recommend during a visit to Ho Chi Minh City
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Rosjee1
Jul 30, 2025
Great full day tour with Sawa, getting to understand the local culture - Went today with my wife and guide Sawa (Safa), which was a true pleasure. He is a Mekong delta local, who is very knowledgable, full of positive energy and funny. I highly recommend this trip, where you will get an authentic feel of the local culture, scenery and flavours.
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Anna
Jul 27, 2025
Didn’t feel touristy! - Ken was great! Took us to a few really off the beaten track spots and was very engaging. Definitely recommend to people looking for an easy way to explore the delta and the life of those that live there.
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725ilianl
Jul 22, 2025
A wonderful experience in the Mekong delta !! - We had such a wonderful time with Joy Journeys, and we especially want to thank Ken for making the experience truly unforgettable. Ken was incredibly kind, attentive, and thoughtful. Thank you, Ken, for your generosity and professionalism. You made us feel so welcome and cared for. We’ll definitely be recommending Joy Journeys! And this tour to the Mekong Delta !
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Joseph
Jul 12, 2025
Excellent day - I can't recommend this tour enough because I was afraid of being touristy, but it wasn't. The guide, the boat, fruit were excellent in one day. I pretty much enjoyed the sampan ride a lot plus the cooking at the local family house.
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Adventurer619123
Jul 11, 2025
Mekong Delta Day Trip (with Kero!). - Had a great day with our tour guide, Kero. He was informative, energetic, and made us all feel welcome. We had a good balance of visiting local people, spending time on the boat, and just strolling around. There is an element of moving between one local business and another - but that is just the reality of this kind of tour. We didn't feel under any pressure to buy anything or tip. Also - the lunch was great!
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992eneal
Jul 1, 2025
Great experience - Beautiful relaxing experience to see the real lifestyle along the mekong river (fisherman, coconaut candy shop, bee farmer)…..helpful and friendly guide
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Sav
Jun 28, 2025
Mekong Delta - You Rock! - What a day! Our tour guide, Kero was the best! He had lots of stories, historical facts, and shared personal experiences about trips to other places in Vietnam! He was very informative and gave us some of his favourite restaurants etc in HCMC - which we will go and try tonight. We wish him all the best and would definitely check up on him when we’re back!
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Mele310
Jul 19, 2025
Just Fine - Kind of underwhelming; the tour spots were mostly very touristy and very rushed, our guide didn't really provide any history or information, so most of the stops were just to sit & eat something & usually be sold something. Transit was nice, it was a small group as promised, the boat ride through a coconut grove was relaxing, and it seemed like the other tours weren't doing anything different so it was overall okay!
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Kenneth_s
Jul 16, 2025
Subject: Formal Complaint... - Subject: Formal Complaint Regarding Tour Experience on July 16, 2025 Dear Joy Journeys I am writing to express my significant dissatisfaction and concerns regarding the tour service I received in Ho Chi Minh City. Despite the tour guide's knowledge of the locations visited, numerous issues with the service led to a disappointing and at times uncomfortable experience. 1. *Pickup Delay and Vehicle*: The scheduled pickup was at 10:00 AM, but transportation did not arrive until 11:45 AM. The vehicle used was an older-model personal vehicle, which was not ideal for a tour service. 2. *Tour Guide's Responsiveness*: The tour guide was not sufficiently sympathetic to my needs. For example: - I requested a life jacket on the boat for safety, and the guide stated they only had life jackets fitting average Vietnamese sizes, telling me not to worry about it. - I expressed discomfort eating at a private home in a remote area; the guide ignored my wishes. - I asked to avoid the homeowner's dogs; the guide left me outside with the dogs, where one licked my leg. 3. *Safety Concerns and Itinerary*: I was on an old boat without a life jacket. The guide initially said a visit to a specific coconut island wasn't part of the trip but ended up going there anyway. 4. *Lost Property and Unprofessional Conduct*: I left my hat on the boat and requested its return. After being told it might cost 200,000 to 300,000 VND for return, the guide demanded 300,000 VND. When I refused and countered with 200,000 VND, the guide became unprofessional, accused me of "taking food out of his workers' mouths," and wished harm upon me. At that point, I felt unsafe and decided I did not want the hat returned. Due to these issues, I rated the tour 2 stars. In conclusion, I strongly advise against booking this tour. I suggest booking a tour with other guests in advance for a fraction of the $200 price tag I paid. I hope this feedback is useful for improving your services. I do not expect a response but hope for consideration of these concerns. Sincerely, Kenneth Sellers Would you like me to adjust anything in this formal complaint or help with anything else?
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).