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Upper Mekong River Full Day Tour

Mekong Delta, Southern Vietnam
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Duration

1 Day

Departure

Ho Chi Minh City

Tour type

Cultural & Rural

Tour Overview

UPPER MEKONG RIVER FULL DAY TOUR

My Tho – Ben Tre

This Upper Mekong River day tour invites visitors to explore the heart of the Mekong Delta, one of Vietnam’s most vibrant and culturally rich regions. The journey takes travelers through tranquil countryside landscapes, traditional villages, and the authentic daily life of local communities living along the legendary Mekong River.

From visiting the beautiful Vinh Trang Pagoda and enjoying traditional Southern folk music to cruising through coconut-lined canals aboard a hand-rowed sampan, the tour offers a complete and memorable Mekong Delta experience while providing a deeper understanding of the unique culture and lifestyle of Southern Vietnam.

Highlights:

  • Scenic boat trip on the Tien River passing the four famous islands: Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix & Tortoise.
  • Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, a stunning Buddhist temple with mixed architecture.
  • Enjoy Southern folk music while tasting tropical fruits.
  • Taste honey tea at a local bee farm.
  • Take a hand-rowed sampan ride through Tan Thach canal shaded by coconut trees.
  • Stop at a coconut candy workshop and try handmade sweets.
  • Savor an authentic Vietnamese lunch at a riverside restaurant.

Itinerary

Day 01

Upper Mekong River Full Day Tour

07:30 – 08:00: Pick-up from District 1 hotels, meeting point

08:00: Depart Ho Chi Minh City, drive past scenic rice fields.

09:30: Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda.

10:00: Boat trip on the Tien River, pass fish farms & Rach Mieu Bridge.

10:30: Stop at orchard: enjoy tropical fruits & folk music performance.

11:00: Visit bee farm, taste honey tea.

11:30: Hand-rowed sampan ride through coconut canals.

12:00: Visit coconut candy workshop.

12:30: Lunch at a riverside restaurant.

14:00: Return by boat to the harbor, transfer back by bus.

17:00 – 17:30: Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City. End of tour.

What's Included

Included

  • Round-trip by 29-seat air-conditioned bus
  • English-speaking guide
  • Entrance fees
  • Boat trip on the Mekong River
  • Sampan ride
  • Lunch at a local restaurant
  • 1 bottle of mineral water

Excluded

  • Travel insurance
  • Extra food & drinks
  • Tips & personal expenses
  • Pick-up outside District 1

Note:

  • Daily departure.
  • Pick-up service: Hotels in District 1 (except Da Kao & Tan Dinh). Guests outside District 1 must meet at meeting point (112 Tran Hung Dao St., District 1) by 07:45.

Children Policy:

  • Under 3 years: Free of charge (sharing with parents).
  • 4–9 years: 75% of adult rate (sharing with parents).
  • Above 9 years: Adult rate applies.
  • Max. 1 free child per 2 paying adults; extra children pay full rate.

Cancellation Policy:

  • Less than 24 hours before departure → 100% charge.

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