Authentic My Tho Mekong Delta Tour: Two Islands for Half a Day

(17 customer reviews)
LIB02
4-5 hours (approx.)
My Tho, Ben Tre
Offered in: English
All time of year
From $40 990000/person
Check-in 09:00 AM
Group Tour
OnePay
+ 40.000 ₫ per person
Adult × 990.000đ
Child × 750.000đ
Infant × Free




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      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 tour

      Things 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.
      • For the fastest processing, please select the payment method that best suits your needs.

      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 40 USD (990,000 VND) 30 USD (750,000 VND) FOC
      Private tour is available on request. Please contact us for a quotation.
      Email: contact@mekongsmile.com Whatsapp: +84774839165

      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?

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      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?

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      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?

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      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?

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      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?

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      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.

      17 reviews for Authentic My Tho Mekong Delta Tour: Two Islands for Half a Day

      1. carson_reed_09 (verified owner) –

        The cart ride around the village was peaceful, with lots of greenery and friendly locals waving.

      2. violet.king_03 (verified owner) –

        Cruising along the river and seeing the islands from the boat gave a nice first impression of the Delta.

      3. ivy_mcdowell (verified owner) –

        The traditional folk music performance was relaxing, and the musicians were very warm and welcoming.

      4. miles_jordan (verified owner) –

        Listening to the folk music while trying tropical fruits felt very cultural and unique.

      5. roman_andrews_06 (verified owner) –

        The sampan ride felt like stepping into another world just water, trees, and silence. Loved it.

      6. evelyn.carter_11 (verified owner) –

        The pace of the tour was perfect for a half-day. Short but packed with interesting stops.

      7. aria_warren_10 (verified owner) –

        Loved the honey tea stop. Simple but refreshing, and the bee farm visit was surprisingly interesting.

      8. paisley.bennett (verified owner) –

        Lunch on Phoenix Island was tasty, with simple dishes that really fit the Mekong style.

      9. theo_mcdonald (verified owner) –

        I liked the mix of activities music, food, boats, and countryside. Never felt boring.

      10. gabriel.sanders (verified owner) –

        The coconut candy making process was surprisingly fun to watch. The smell alone made me hungry.

      11. bella.franklin (verified owner) –

        The coconut candy factory was fun to watch, and the fresh candy tasted much better than the packaged ones.

      12. madison.clarke_08 (verified owner) –

        I enjoyed trying the fresh tropical fruits. Simple pleasure but very refreshing in the heat.

      13. dominic_shaw_14 (verified owner) –

        The whole tour had a very local, down-to-earth feeling. Nothing rushed, nothing too commercial.

      14. zoey.holmes (verified owner) –

        The countryside ride on the electric cart was a cute experience — quiet roads, lots of shade, very chill.

      15. hailey_stone (verified owner) –

        Our guide was cheerful and helpful the whole time, making the experience feel easy and enjoyable.

      16. elijah.turner_07 (verified owner) –

        The sampan ride through the coconut-lined canal was the highlight for me, quiet, slow, and so peaceful. Really felt the Mekong vibe.

      17. xavier.bishop_12 (verified owner) –

        Such a charming little escape from the city, boats, music, food, and peaceful canals all in a few hours.

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