Overview
Your My Tho Mekong Delta Tour starts at Tiền Giang Pier for a concentrated dose of the Delta. Cruise to Unicorn Island, enjoy local honey and coconut candy tastings, and listen to traditional folk music. The ultimate highlight is the tranquil, hand-rowed sampan ride through narrow, coconut-shaded canals, followed by an authentic lunch on Phoenix Island.
Highlights
- Gliding along the narrow, peaceful canals on a small, hand-rowed sampan ride.
- Enjoying a fun and relaxing ride on an electric car or horse cart through the serene countryside lanes.
- Taking a motorized boat trip along the Tiền River, passing scenic islands.
- Listening to the beautiful sounds of Southern Vietnamese folk music (Đờn ca tài tử) while artists perform in the traditional áo dài.
- Sampling fresh, delicious tropical fruits and enjoying honey tea/royal jelly directly from a local bee farm.
- Visiting a Coconut Candy Factory to observe the traditional process of making and trying freshly made samples.
- Savoring local specialty foods during lunch on Phoenix Island.
Itinerary
Start at Tiền Giang Pier (09:00 AM)
Your My Tho Mekong Delta Tour starts at 9:00 AM. where you'll be greeted by your friendly guide at the Tiền Giang Pier. We immediately board a motorized boat to begin our cruise along the Tiền River toward Unicorn Island.Honey Tasting & Bee Farm Visit
Discover the sweet side of the Delta! You'll have the opportunity to visit a local bee farm, where you can sample fresh honey tea and royal jelly straight from the source.Countryside Cart Ride
Trade the river for the village roads! An electric car or horse cart will take you on a leisurely ride through the quiet, shaded paths, allowing you to fully soak in the peaceful countryside atmosphere of the island.Traditional Folk Music Performance
Settle down for a cultural treat: listening to traditional folk music (Đờn ca tài tử) performed by local artists. As you enjoy the melodies played on traditional instruments, you'll be served a colorful tasting of five different seasonal tropical fruits.Coconut Candy Factory
We'll head to a local Coconut Candy Factory in the "Kingdom of Coconut." You'll observe the traditional process of making this signature sweet and can try some of the freshly cooked candy right then and there.11:00 AM: Rowing Sampan Experience
At 11:00 a.m., prepare for the most tranquil part of the tour: the rowing boat ride. A local guide will gently paddle you on a small boat through a narrow canal flanked by beautiful water coconut trees on both sides, offering a serene, relaxing view.Lunch on Phoenix Island
We'll then return to a restaurant on Phoenix Island to enjoy lunch, savoring the special foods native to this river region.Farewell
After lunch, we take the boat back to the pier, where your tour guide will bid farewell to your group, concluding your half-day My Tho Mekong Delta Tour. Other name of this tour: my tho tour, tour my tho, my tho day tourThings to Know
Includes
Tour Included
- Local English-speaking tour guide.
- Transportations (A/C car, boat).
- Seasonal fruit.
- Travel insurance.
- Entrance fee.
- VAT.
Tour Excluded
- Self-expenses.
- Surcharge (if any).
- Lunch
Additional Info
Note
- All prices are quoted per person in Vietnamese Dong (VND).
- The itinerary may be adjusted without prior notice due to weather, tide levels, or other operational factors.
- Standard refund terms and conditions apply to all bookings.
- Special requests (diet or vegetarian…) must be submitted before your departure date.
Child regulations
- Free of charge for 01 kid under 5 years old. Parents are requested to pay the incurred costs themselves.
- Two adults can only accompany 01 child. The second child accompanying will be charged at the Child rate.
Cancellation policy
- Due to weather conditions, a full refund.
- Due to personal reasons from customers, no refund.
- The following charges will be levied on any cancellation if you cancel your trip at any time, provided you notify the company in writing:
- 30 days or more before the departure: 30% of the deposit
- 15 – 30 days before the departure: 50% of the deposit
- 8 – 15 days before the departure: 80% of the tour cost
- 1 – 07 days before the departure: 100% of the tour cost
- The tour cancellation time is on working days, excluding Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays.
Pricing & Packages
| Group Tour (min 2 persons) | Adult | Child (06-10) | Kid (01-05) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price/person | 47 USD (1,240,000 VND) | 35 USD (930,000 VND) | FOC |
Meeting & Pickup
Start time: 09:00 AM
Pickup point: Tiền Giang Pier
Your My Tho Mekong Delta Tour starts at 9:00 a.m. where you'll be greeted by your friendly guide at the Tiền Giang Pier.
FAQ
What is the total duration of this half-day My Tho Mekong Delta Tour?
+This is a half-day tour, running approximately 4 hours, starting from the Tiền Giang Pier at 9:00 a.m. and concluding after lunch.
Where is the meeting point for this half-day My Tho Mekong Delta Tour?
+The tour begins and ends at the Tiền Giang Pier. You are responsible for your transport to and from this location. Your guide will meet you there at 9:00 a.m.
Where will we have lunch on the My Tho Mekong Delta Tour?
+Lunch is served at a local restaurant on Phoenix Island following your sampan ride.
Can you accommodate dietary restrictions on the half-day My Tho Mekong Delta Tour?
+Please inform your booking agent in advance if you have any dietary restrictions (vegetarian, vegan, allergies). While a local lunch is provided, advance notice is crucial for us to notify the restaurant on the island.
How long is the rowing sampan ride on the My Tho Mekong Delta Tour?
+The rowing sampan ride is a short, highly scenic experience, usually lasting about 15-20 minutes, which is just enough time to enjoy the tranquility of the narrow canals.
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