Embark on a boat journey from My Tho to explore the natural and agricultural wonders of the Mekong Delta. Discover rice fields, fruit plantations, and immerse yourself in local life.
Embark on a boat journey from My Tho to explore the natural and agricultural wonders of the Mekong Delta. Discover rice fields, fruit plantations, and immerse yourself in local life.
- Mekong Delta - Experience the relaxed pace of life at the Mekong Delta, just a leisurely 2-hour drive from Ho Chi Minh City. Be prepared to meet your guide and driver right after breakfast at your hotel in the former Vietnamese capital. As you travel through local communities and along well-maintained highways, you’ll arrive at My Tho, a town with…
- Mekong Delta - Experience the relaxed pace of life at the Mekong Delta, just a leisurely 2-hour drive from Ho Chi Minh City. Be prepared to meet your guide and driver right after breakfast at your hotel in the former Vietnamese capital. As you travel through local communities and along well-maintained highways, you’ll arrive at My Tho, a town with 170,000 residents, marking the entrance to the Tien Giang province. Here, you’ll get your first glimpse of the ‘rice bowl of Vietnam,’ where numerous rice paddy fields yield multiple harvests each year. While it may not be known for floating markets, the town and its surroundings offer a glimpse into a way of life that has remained unchanged for generations, making it a worthwhile visit.
- My Tho - From one of My Tho’s boat piers, embark on a journey across the Mekong River, passing by numerous orchards and the lush water coconut canopy lining the riverbanks.
On the way to our disembarkation point, we’ll stop at a fruit orchard to sample some exotic fruits and learn about the cultivation processes. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant.

- All entrance fees for visits as mentioned in the description.
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver.
- All applicable taxes and service charges
- Lunch at a local restaurant is included (food only)
- All mentioned boat trips
- A full day tour with a professional English-speaking guide.
- All entrance fees for visits as mentioned in the description.
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver.
- All applicable taxes and service charges
- Lunch at a local restaurant is included (food only)
- All mentioned boat trips
- A full day tour with a professional English-speaking guide.
- Personal expenses such as drinks, tips and gratuities, shopping, portage fees
- Hotel accommodation in the destination of commencement.
- Compulsory Christmas, country-specific festival and/or New Year dinner at included hotels
- Any airline tickets, visa fees, additional transportation cost from and to the general meeting point
- Travel insurance coverage for customers (highly recommendable)
- Personal expenses such as drinks, tips and gratuities, shopping, portage fees
- Hotel accommodation in the destination of commencement.
- Compulsory Christmas, country-specific festival and/or New Year dinner at included hotels
- Any airline tickets, visa fees, additional transportation cost from and to the general meeting point
- Travel insurance coverage for customers (highly recommendable)
Embark on an enriching full-day adventure from Ho Chi Minh City to the heart of the Mekong Delta, often referred to as Vietnam’s “Rice Bowl.” Begin with a two-hour journey to My Tho, where you will board a motorized wooden boat to cruise along the Tien River. As you glide past floating fish villages, admire the four renowned islands: Long, Lan, Qui, and…
Embark on an enriching full-day adventure from Ho Chi Minh City to the heart of the Mekong Delta, often referred to as Vietnam’s “Rice Bowl.” Begin with a two-hour journey to My Tho, where you will board a motorized wooden boat to cruise along the Tien River. As you glide past floating fish villages, admire the four renowned islands: Long, Lan, Qui, and Phung.
Navigate through the picturesque Xep Canal before switching to an auto-rickshaw to explore serene village paths. Along the route, savor honey tea and tropical fruits in a local garden, and visit a traditional workshop to witness the making of coconut candy and rice wine.
Later, enjoy a tranquil rowing boat ride through a creek lined with water coconut palms. Stroll through fruit orchards and relish an authentic Mekong Delta lunch at a local restaurant. Conclude the day by returning to My Tho by boat and transferring back to Ho Chi Minh City. This captivating experience beautifully combines local customs, river life, and the natural splendor of southern Vietnam.
- This tour is operated on full private basis with English-speaking guide. Other languages are on request / subject to availability and supplementary charges may apply
- A minimum of two adults per booking is required
- Return transfers for this excursion apply only / are inclusive for customers staying in and inside Ho Chi Minh City centre. Transfers outside these areas, including any accommodation outside the city, harbour and the Ho Chi Minh’s International Airport are excluded. Supplements apply for customers who want to join this excursion outside one of these regions.
- Customers are advised that during the TET celebrations (celebration of Vietnamese New Year), excursions and tours may be subject to supplementary charges and/or may see longer waiting times than normal.
- We will do all possible to comply with any dietary requirements during this excursion; it may not always be possible to confirm your wishes in advance based on the choice of local restaurant.
- We always will make efforts to confirm the exact pick-up time upon reservation. For any operational issues in which are not able to confirm the exact pick-up time in advance, we reserve the right to inform you the day before the departure of the tour.
- Please note pickup and drop-off services may not be confirmed for customers staying at private residences, apartment complexes, or other non-registered tourism accommodations. Customers may be asked to meet at a nearby hotel for pick-up and drop off.
- Natural elements of any kind have a destructive effect on electronic equipment. It is the customer’s own responsibility to ensure that any camera, mobile telephone or other device is properly wrapped and protected against these elements. We cannot be held responsible in any way for negligence and/or not following suggestions for any damage related to this
- Please ensure that you bring sunglasses, a hat /cap and sunblock with a high SPF factor when traveling with us on this tour – even when it is cloudy, the sunrays still have an immense power. We reserve the right to make necessary changes to the excursion in case of unfavourable weather conditions or situations where we are forced to make alterations to guarantee the safety of our guests.
- It is the responsibility of the customer to provide us with the correct hotel information, should pick-up and drop-off services be included in the package. Any changes in accommodation outside 24 hours will be handled accordingly: changes within 24 hours may be on request.
- In the event of no-show or change of accommodation without prior consent and confirmation from us within 24 hours may result in the applicable cancellation charges as outlined in the terms and conditions.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.