Small Group Tour: Exclusive Visit to Mekong Delta's 'My Tho' with Cultural Experience
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47 Ratings
Ho Chi Minh City
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: 1 day learn more
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 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.
  • 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.

  • 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 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.

  • Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral - You’ll return to Saigon around 4:30 - 5:00 PM.
What's Included
  • Refreshments provided, including bottled water, fruit, and coconut juice
  • Complimentary lunch
  • Air-conditioned transportation
  • Access to all boats
  • All fees and taxes included
  • Use of bicycles
What's Not Included
  • Gratitude and Tips
  • Anything not mentioned above
Additional Information

This tour is exclusive and restricts to a small gathering of 10 individuals, guaranteeing you unparalleled individualized service from our proficient English-speaking guide.

We invite you to explore the breathtaking Vinh Trang Pagoda, a temple with a century-old history that’s designed to awe you. As part of a serene cruise on the Mekong River from My Tho to Ben Tre, you’ll have the experience of the classic rowboat in the water coconut channel. The scenic beauty is visually captivating and will mesmerize you.

Throughout the tour, you will get the chance to savor local honey, fresh fruits, and coconut candies, providing you with a glimpse of the local culture. You’ll gain insights about the intriguing life of bees, their honey production method, and its significance to the region. Concluding a mouth-watering 5-course Southern Vietnamese menu lunch, you’ll top off your tour with a tranquil bicycle ride through the Mekong life, drinking in the spectacular surroundings and the clean air.

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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895mayh
Jun 19, 2024
Tom was a great guide. Interactive, historical, fun. - Tom was an excellent tour guide. He gave us a history lesson on the way to the tunnels and made visiting each tunnel so much fun. The tunnels themselves were very interesting and also quiet, there was only one other tour group at our time. Very interactive tour, you can climb through a lot of different tunnels to underground rooms. Maybe bring a pack of wet wipes if you can as my knees and hands got dirty (there is an area at the end to wash). Definitely pack mosquito spray!!!
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Coastal732016
May 4, 2024
Best Mekong Delta experience - Well organized, run smoothly, hassle free, super informative best guide ever. Thank you so much to Logan and all participating parties. 20/10 🇻🇳👏😊
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Aranyag2024
Apr 28, 2024
Best Mekong Delta Tour! 💯 - Our trip to Vietnam had been very memorable and fun because of this tour. Thank you so much to Anh and the Joy Journeys team (especially our very awesome tour guide - Tri) for being very flexible and accommodating to our small group. We very much enjoyed the boat trip at the canal which we were told that was less traveled by tourists. It felt like we rented the whole area! So much peace and quiet. Our lunch was also very delicious and everyone we met along the way was so friendly. 100/10 will definitely recommend this activity to our family and friends visiting Vietnam. 🫰🏻
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K9423eelaurad
Apr 25, 2024
Mekong, boat rides and food! - We spent a lovely day exploring the Mekong Delta with our guide, Logan. Logan was very informative, providing us with lots of information along the entire journey from Ho Chi Minh to Mekong and back again. It was lovely to see a glimpse into the lives of families living and relying on the Mekong for all that they have. Lunch was delicious and definitely a highlight of our day. I would highly recommend Logan and this tour.
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Howsenselessdeathh
Apr 21, 2024
10/10 experience ! - My guys was Safa, he was incredible. He spoke in perfect English, took amazing photos, didn’t rush us at all, he was friendly and funny and arrived on time. His photography skills was 10/10 and taught me how to take good photos as well. He gave me a really good experience and when I visit again I will book with him :D the trip was well planned and I enjoyed the sights we saw, but my highlight of the day was Safa’s company and kindness !
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Stay757275
Apr 7, 2024
Amazing Mekong Delta Tour with Harry - We had an excellent private tour with Harry. He was very passionate, kind and professional. We learned so much about Vietnam and Harry has left a lasting positive impression on us. He also snapped some amazing photos of us throughout the tour. I highly recommend Harry and booking this tour for an authentic and relaxed tour of the Mekong Delta. Thank you, Harry!
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Camper01725763338
Mar 31, 2024
Joy Journey offers a positive experience - The Joy Journeys tour company lives up to their positive reviews. In a world where it feels like you are rolling the dice when considering reviews, I can say that Joy Journeys positive reviews are an accurate representation of the company. They are communicative, timely and accommodating. Would not hesitate to book with them
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Jürg
Feb 15, 2024
Great experience on the Mekong with a competent tour guide - We (5 people) spent a great day on the Mekong with Tri from Jour Journey. The boat trip and rowing boat ride through the water coconut canals were wonderful. The simple gardens with the many fruits and the production of honey and coconut sweets impressed us. We also enjoyed the authentic lunch. Finally, we visited the pagoda in My to and then drove back to Ho Chi Minh City. We had a great experience in a small group with Tri as a competent tour guide. We could have left out the visit to the silk production and bamboo products, this was a bit too commercial and too touristy and geared towards shopping.
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Benz692
Feb 13, 2024
Mekong Delta guided tour - 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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762jaroslavp
Nov 29, 2023
Delta Mekong with Qui guide - 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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