From Ho Chi Minh City: Upper Mekong River Full-Day Tour
ID: GYG1477376-2255746
Category:
Country: Germany
Duration:
09:00 hours
Description
Explore the Mekong Delta on a day trip from Ho Chi Minh City. Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, cruise along the river, taste tropical fruits, and enjoy a traditional lunch.
Begin your day with a convenient pickup from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Board a comfortable, air-conditioned bus and head to My Tho, a charming town in the Mekong Delta.
Stop at the Vinh Trang Pagoda, one of the oldest temples in the south, and admire its unique blend of Vietnamese, Chinese, and Khmer architecture. Then, board a boat and cruise along the Mekong River, passing fish farms and the Rach Mieu Bridge.
Visit a tropical fruit orchard and taste fresh fruits while enjoying a traditional folk music performance. Next, head to a honey farm to sample honey tea and learn about traditional beekeeping practices.
Continue your journey with a peaceful sampan ride along narrow canals lined with coconut palms. Visit a coconut candy workshop to see how these sweet treats are made and try some for yourself.
Enjoy a delicious lunch at a riverside restaurant, featuring local Mekong specialties. After lunch, return to the harbor by boat and then travel back to Ho Chi Minh City by bus, arriving in the late afternoon.
Highlights
- Explore the Mekong Delta on a day trip from Ho Chi Minh City
- Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda and admire its unique architecture
- Cruise along the Mekong River and visit 4 islands
- Taste tropical fruits and enjoy a traditional music performance
- Enjoy a traditional lunch at a riverside restaurant
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- Drop-off time is subject to traffic and weather conditions; the finished time could be later than expected.
- Comfortable footwear, sunscreen, and casual clothing suitable for outdoor boat rides are recommended.
INCLUDED
- Round-trip transfer by air-conditioned bus
- Professional English-speaking tour guide
- Mekong River motorboat cruise & hand-rowed sampan boat ride
- Entrance fees to all mentioned attractions
- Authentic Southern Vietnamese lunch at a riverside restaurant
- Tropical fruit tasting, honey tea, and coconut candy samples
- 01 bottle of mineral water
NOT INCLUDED
- Travel insurance
- Additional food and drinks
- Personal expenses and tips
- Pickup service outside District 1
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
