Tour info
Overview
As the traditional gateway to the Mekong Delta, My Tho offers the perfect day trip to discover the river’s unique way of life. Begin with a scenic drive from Saigon before boarding a boat that takes you past lush fruit orchards, floating fish farms, and tranquil canals shaded by water palms. Visit an orchid garden, sample honey tea and coconut candy, and enjoy a warm welcome from local families. A xe-loi (motorized cart) or bicycle ride brings you deeper into the countryside, where daily life unfolds in quiet villages and green fields. Pause for a traditional Vietnamese lunch before gliding on a hand-rowed sampan along narrow waterways. On the return journey, visit a famous Mekong Delta pagoda—an inspiring spiritual touch to end the day. This tour blends culture, cuisine, and scenery, giving you a true taste of the Delta in just one day.
Itinerary
Pick-up: 8:00AM | Drop-off: ~16:00PM
As a traditional gateway to Mekong Delta, My Tho is the favorite tourist destination to get a glimpse into the unique Mekong river life and landscapes.
Depart from Saigon and head straight to My Tho, about 70km (~1,5-hours’drive). Getting on board at a local pier, pass by the fruit gardens and enjoy tropical seasonal fruits, welcomed by friendly local people. Visit an orchid garden where beautiful orchids are grown and taste the honey tea.
Cruise along a massive river where you can see a lot of floating fish farms where the locals live right on the water with fish underneath their floors will offer the ultimate chance to experience Mekong Delta life. Continue the trip to visit candy workshop and taste coconut candy – a special product of Ben Tre.
Take the xe-loi/tuktuk on small country roads throughout the villages, breathing fresh air. Stop on the way sightseeing at local people’s daily activities and enjoy coconut juice. Arrive at a local restaurant for lunch with traditional Vietnamese dishes. After lunch, boarding at rowing boat along water palm creek back to the mainland. Drive to Saigon, on the way, stop to visit a famous pagoda in Mekong Delta
(*) It can be changed to biking (approx. 40 mins) upon request, please advise before departure.
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