Mekong Delta 1-Day River Adventure: My Tho & Ben Tre, Rowboat in Coconut Canals & Candy Workshop
Immerse yourself in the authentic river rhythms of Southern Vietnam: cruise across the wide Tien River, glide along shady palm-fringed canals on a traditional wooden sampan, listen to folk music, and taste fresh coconut candy.
Ho Chi Minh City – My Tho – Ben Tre – Con Phung – Coconut village – Ho Chi Minh City
Overview
This is a single-day loop out of Ho Chi Minh City into the Mekong Delta, with no overnight stay. You travel to My Tho, board a boat on the Tien River, stop at an islet for fruit, honey and southern folk music, then switch to a rowboat for the small canals of Ben Tre before returning to the city.
Tien River, islet stop, Ben Tre canals
Scenic Tien River Cruise & Four Sacred Islets
Cruise along the mighty Tien River, soaking in panoramic views of the verdant Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise islets lined with floating fish farms.
Sampan Canal Ride & Artisan Coconut Candy
Row through shaded nipa palm canals in a traditional wooden sampan, taste fresh warm coconut candy at an artisan workshop, and listen to sweet Tai Tu folk music.
Country-Style Mekong Feast
Savor an authentic riverbank banquet featuring crispy deep-fried elephant ear fish rolled in rice paper with fresh herbs, crisp spring rolls, and regional specialties.
Pickup, guide and what the price covers
Pickup and drop-off are at hotels in central Ho Chi Minh City. The guide speaks English or Vietnamese, and drinking water is provided in the vehicle.
Lunch and the tastings at the islet are part of the tour. Drinks ordered outside the set menu, tips for the guide and driver, personal expenses and shopping, and extended travel insurance are not included.
Highlights
One day, no overnight stay: hotel pickup and drop-off in central Ho Chi Minh City.
Two boat rides: a sightseeing boat on the Tien River and a rowboat through narrow canals lined with water coconuts.
Islet stop with tropical fruit, honey, honey tea and a southern Vietnamese folk music performance.
Lunch of Mekong Delta specialties is included.
Coconut candy workshop in Ben Tre before the drive back to the city.
From 82 USD per person, with a guide in English or Vietnamese and drinking water in the vehicle.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1
My Tho and Ben Tre discovery
- Hotel pickup in central Ho Chi Minh City
- Transfer to My Tho
- Boat trip on the Tien River and around the islets
- Islet stop with fruit and honey tasting
- Southern Vietnamese folk music performance
- Rowboat ride through the small canals among Ben Tre water coconuts
- Lunch with Mekong Delta specialties
- Visit to a coconut candy workshop to learn how the candy is made
- Return to the hotel in Ho Chi Minh City
Included / Not Included
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in central Ho Chi Minh City
- Sightseeing boat on the Tien River
- Rowboat through the small canals
- Lunch with Mekong Delta specialties
- Fruit, honey and honey tea at the islet
- English-speaking or Vietnamese-speaking guide
- Drinking water in the vehicle
Not included
- Flights and hotel accommodation in Ho Chi Minh City
- Drinks outside the set menu
- Tips for the guide and driver
- Personal expenses and shopping
- Extended travel insurance