Mekong Delta Day Tour: Countryside by Water
Mekong Delta, Vietnam
Overview
From the urban bustle of Saigon, a short 2-hour bus ride will take you to the waterlogged rural landscapes of the Mekong Delta. This region is Vietnam's most fertile plain, where people engage in agriculture and handicrafts amidst a network of waterways.
During this Mekong Delta day tour, your primary mode of transport will be boats, allowing you to explore the villages and small islands of the area. You'll enjoy a leisurely day with activities like visiting a bee farm, learning coconut candy making, cycling, exploring gardens, and interacting with locals. There will be ample time to relax, indulge in tropical fruits, sip tea, and savor lunch in the garden.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- 3-hour scenic cruise journey
- Traditional sampan rowing experience
- Discover a local village and workshops, including facilities for coconut processing
- Refreshing break with farm-fresh fruits and honey tea
- Explore the village via a tuk-tuk ride or an electronic car
- Relish lunch at a charming riverbank garden restaurant
Note:
- Feel free to inform us if you have any vegetarian preferences or food allergies.
- You can participate in this tour either as part of a group (join tour) or as a private tour.
Tour Plan
Title: 9-hour Itinerary in Mekong Delta
- Your day trip starts at 8 AM as you depart from your Saigon hotel in a limousine, heading towards the picturesque Mekong Delta.
- Journey into the tranquil countryside of My Tho, where peaceful rice paddies await.
- Board a motorized boat to reach Tortoise Islet and explore the village.
- Take a moment to relax after the journey, savoring fresh fruits while listening to Southern Vietnamese folk music amidst the serene greenery, a stark contrast to bustling Saigon.
- Visit a bee house, where you can interact with and even take photos with pythons if you wish.
- Indulge in a delicious lunch amidst lush surroundings.
- Navigate the canals on a boat, reaching the coconut-covered land and learning about the daily lives of the native people who cultivate, fish, and raise livestock on their land.
- Explore a coconut-candy-making shop, savoring the delightful treats. Enjoy a leisurely rowing boat trip along the canals and coconut trees of this delta region.
- Cycle around the village and the island, immersing yourself in the local way of life.
- Finally, return to the limousine car for the journey back to Ho Chi Minh City.
Included/Excluded
- Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off
- Air-Conditioned limousine
- Local Tour Guide Fluent in English
- Vietnamese Cuisine Lunch (Includes 5 Main Courses and 1 Dessert)
- Provided Bottled Water
- Boat Trip
- Details not mentioned in the above section
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