MEKONG DELTA 1-DAY TOUR: MY THO – BEN TRE
Small Group – Fuso Limousine (Maximum 17 Guests)
Detailed Itinerary
07:00 – 07:30 | Pick-up in Ho Chi Minh City
-Fuso Limousine 19-seat high-quality vehicle picks up guests at the central meeting point.
-Depart for My Tho via the Trung Luong Expressway.
-The tour guide gives an introduction to the Mekong Delta, its culture, and local lifestyle.
09:00 | Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda – the largest pagoda in Tien Giang
-Take photos with the giant Maitreya Buddha and A Di Da Buddha statues.
-Explore the unique blend of Asian – European architecture.
-Learn about the history and cultural significance of the pagoda.
09:45 | Boat Trip on the Tien River
-Cruise along the Tien River and observe local river life.
-Visit Unicorn Island or Phoenix Island (depending on the day’s schedule).
-Enjoy tropical fruits and traditional Southern Vietnamese folk music (Đờn Ca Tài Tử).
10:30 | Horse Cart Ride & Sampan Rowing
-Take a horse cart ride through peaceful village roads.
-Continue with a sampan ride through narrow coconut-lined canals — a signature experience of Ben Tre.
11:30 | Visit Ben Tre Coconut Candy Workshop
-Watch the traditional handmade coconut candy process.
-Taste coconut candies, tropical fruits, and honey tea.
-Walk around the fruit garden and take photos in the rustic countryside atmosphere.
12:00 | Lunch at a Garden Restaurant – Mekong Delta Specialties
☑ Set Menu Includes:
- Deep-fried Elephant Ear Fish (served with rice paper)
- Spring Rolls – Crispy Fried Sticky Rice Ball
- Coconut Shoot Salad with Shrimp & Pork
- Stir-fried Water Spinach with Beef
- Braised Chicken with Lemongrass & Chili
- Grilled Giant Freshwater Prawn
- Sour Fish Hotpot (Lẩu Chua Cá Hú)
- Steamed Rice – Iced Tea – Seasonal Fruits – Wet Tissues
(*) Menu may change seasonally but always maintains quality and number of dishes.
13:30 | Explore Local Life in Ben Tre
-Boat ride through small canals lined with nipa palms.
-Visit local workshops and traditional handmade production houses (subject to conditions).
15:00 | Return to Ho Chi Minh City
-Relax on the Limousine bus.
-Stop for shopping local specialties if requested.
18:00 – 18:30 | Tour Ends
-Drop-off at the original pick-up point.
-Tour guide bids farewell and thanks the guests.
Tour Inclusions
-Fuso Limousine 19-seat (max 17 guests), spacious reclining seats.
-Professional and friendly English-speaking tour guide.
-Entrance fees as per itinerary.
-Boat trip – Sampan rowing – Horse cart ride.
-Lunch with an 8-dish Mekong Delta set menu.
-Mineral water & wet tissues on the bus.
-Travel insurance.
Exclusions
-Personal expenses.
-Tips for driver & guide (optional).
-Any services not mentioned in the itinerary.
