Local Mekong Delta 'Lesser-Known' My Tho & Ben Tre 1-Day Tour

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Duration:8 hours to 10 hours (approx.)
Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Southern Vietnam

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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. The picturesque scenery is a feast for the eyes and will leave you spellbound.

During the tour, you'll be privileged to indulge in local honey, fresh fruits, and coconut candy, giving you a taste of the local culture. You'll learn about bees' fascinating life, how they produce honey, and its importance to the region.

After a 5-course Southern Vietnamese set menu lunch, where you can do the DIY cooking and making BANH XEO, aka the Vietnamese pancake. You'll end your tour with another boat in the beautiful canal through the Mekong life, taking in the stunning scenery. In total, we take 3 different boats.

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WHAT TO EXPECT

1. 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
2. Vinh Trang Temple
Pagoda is a beautiful Buddhist temple located in My Tho, Tien Giang province. This pagoda is one of the most famous and important historical and cultural landmarks in the Mekong Delta region of Vietnam. The temple has been attracting both local and foreign visitors for decades due to its unique architecture and spiritual significance. The Vinh Trang Pagoda was founded in the mid-19th century by a monk named Hue Dang. It is situated on a 2-hectare area and is surrounded by green trees and beautiful gardens. The architecture of the pagoda is a blend of Vietnamese, Chinese, and Cambodian styles, which makes it unique and captivating. The main building of the pagoda is a large sanctuary that is dedicated to the Buddha. The interior of the temple is beautifully decorated with colorful statues of the Buddha, as well as depictions of Buddhist legends and teachings. The roof of the temple is decorated with dragon-shaped ornaments, which is a common feature of traditional architecture.
3. My Tho
Get ready to embark on an unforgettable journey as we take you to the magical Unicorn Island. Hop on a boat and experience the local way of life as you witness the process of growing fruit and bees right in the comfort of their homes. Taste the sweet nectar of the local honeybee before taking a stroll through the charming village and admiring the lush fruit orchards. Let the soothing melodies of traditional Southern Vietnamese music fill your ears and captivate your soul. The real highlight of the tour is a serene rowing boat ride through the tranquil waters of a small canal surrounded by majestic water coconut trees. As you float along, soak in the natural beauty of your surroundings and let your worries fade away. To top it all off, we'll take you to a floating fishing farm on the other side of the island, where you'll get a chance to witness the vibrant local fishing community in action.
4. Ben Tre
Our first stop is Ben Tre, famously known as the "kingdom of coconut". Get ready to witness the local production of mouth-watering coconut candy and learn about the process of making this delightful treat. Next, we'll take you on another exciting boat trip or tuk-tuk ride to a charming local home for a delectable lunch. You will also participate in the cooking class of making 'Banh xeo' of your own. You can choose to explore the village on an optional bicycle ride or simply relax on a comfortable hammock, taking in the tranquil beauty of your surroundings. As the tour comes to an end, we'll take you on a 2:30 PM boat ride back to the boat station.
5. Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral
You'll return to Saigon around 4:30 - 5:00 PM.

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Posted By : benz692
Unforgettable journey thanks to a top guide. We take back home a lot of nice impressions and will remember this tour for a long time.
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Posted On : 2024-02-13 21:49:24

Posted By : 762jaroslavp
We spent unforgettable time on Delta Mekong. Beautiful nature, delicious meal, luxury accommodation, interesting places and the best guide Qui, who is very friendly, helpfull and mainly local gui, so he can give you very good advice and recommendation where to go and what to see. We would definitelly recommend this journey 🙂
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Posted On : 2023-11-29 06:21:20

Posted By : Brett A
Absolutely loved our trip with Qui and his family! Incredible views, amazing hospitality, and the food was fantastic. Is willing to change the experience based on your comfort. Would recommend 10/10.
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Posted On : 2023-11-27 06:14:13

Posted By : zahratunnisae
Enjoyed so much the boat ride. Such an experience in Mekong river. Thanks for making my trip unforgettable!
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Posted On : 2023-11-22 10:14:23

Posted By : ChrisM2708
What a great day
Tommy was really great guide giving us so much detail on the culture, history, laughs and more from the time he picked us up to when we were dropped back to our hotel.
We covered so much in one day, I highly recommend this to anyone looking for a great day tour from Ho Chi Minh.
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Posted On : 2023-10-28 06:44:24

Posted By : 637ChrisS637
The tour to the Mekong Delta was another informative tour by Joy Journeys. Our guide, Tom, took us into the jungle to see how bricks were made, how to shell coconut, how they make chocolate out of cocoa, coconut oil and butter and it tastes far better than Hershey chocolate and contains no sugar! They also had handmade candy made of varying fresh ingredients. We went on two different types of boat rides through coconut and banana groves along with a short 20 minute bike ride. Growing up in America in the late 60s and 70s and hearing stories about the Mekong Delta was nothing like experiencing it in person it is a long 3 hour drive from Ho Chi Minh City, but this old man felt it was worth it. However, it was very hot and humid but better than rain. They serve lunch but the food was a bit plain/bland.
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Posted On : 2023-10-27 04:24:06

Posted By : Q867GWjenniferl
Amazing trip with a knowledgeable, sweet, and caring host!

Felt truly cared for the entire time and got to experience some of the best sights in Saigon!
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Posted On : 2023-10-11 04:50:42

Posted By : 697torit
Tommy is a great tour guide. Very lovely, humble and knowledgeable man who made us feel welcome. Amazing day trip to the Mekong Delta. We stopped at a beautiful temple on the way then got a boat on the River to see the traditional music and have fresh fruit. We then went on two different small boats through different canals to the Ben Tre province where we saw coconut candy being made. We also had a delicious lunch here.
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Posted On : 2023-10-11 03:16:25

Posted By : magdalenabU5219DX
Tom was the best guide for the tour you could wish for! He taught us so much about Vietnam and Mekong Delta and was super entertaining. We really enjoyed all of the day and I would highly recommend taking this tour. We even got vegetarian food prepared.
Thank you Tom - you are the best!
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Posted On : 2023-10-02 10:45:01

Posted By : belindat914
Sunny was a perfect guide, and mixed amazing knowledge with humour too. She took us to so many highlights over the course of the day, we saw so much more then we imagined. If booking this tour definitely request Sunny. Lunch was 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I'm in love with the people of Vietnam and Miss Sunny was just wonderful all day x
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Posted On : 2023-09-14 03:22:17