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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers
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Overview
Step into the daily rhythm of the Mekong Delta and experience how rivers sustain life in Vietnam’s countryside. This full-day eco tour brings you close to the land and its people — from vibrant village markets to peaceful canals and lush coconut gardens.
Cruise through quiet waterways by private boat and stop along the riverbanks to observe and try traditional riverbank fishing, a common local livelihood using simple nets and bamboo rods. Learn how families rely on the river for food and farming, not as sport, but as a way of life passed down through generations.
Join locals in their garden to pick fresh vegetables that will be used for your lunch, then learn to cook signature southern dishes in a peaceful countryside kitchen. Enjoy a relaxing meal under the coconut palms before ending the day with a serene sampan ride through shaded nipa canals on your way back to Saigon.
What's included
All fishing equipment (1 modern rod/guest), seating, and bait.
Bottled water, snacks, and fresh fruit.
Modern, air-conditioned vehicle.
Professional, enthusiastic English-speaking guide for the entire duration.
Authentic garden lunch with hands-on cooking class.
Motorboat and sampan (rowboat)
Personal Expenses & Beverages
Holiday surcharge & All other services not clearly mentioned above
What to expect
Ho Chi Minh City
1h
08:00: Pick-up from your hotel in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City and drive one hour to Ben Luc.
Ben Luc
6h
09:00: Visit Ben Luc Market to explore local produce and buy bait for your fishing adventure.
09:45: Board a traditional motorboat at Go Dung Pier. Cruise along scenic canals to your first fishing spot under a rural bridge. Enjoy about 1.5 hours of fishing, with fruits, snacks, and chilled drinks provided.
11:45: Continue boating into shaded, narrow canals and take a short countryside walk t and enjoy the rural scenery.
12:15: Arrive at a local coconut garden.
Participate in:
Duck herding experience (“Duck Massage”)
Canal bailing with a traditional scoop
Cooking class featuring: Vietnamese Pancake (Bánh Xèo), Spring Rolls (Chả Giò), and Grilled Pork in Lalot Leaves (Thịt Nướng Lá Lốp).
Enjoy a home-style lunch including the dishes you prepared plus Lemongrass Chicken, Fried Eggs, Minced Pork Soup, Steamed Rice, and seasonal fruits.
Relax in a hammock beneath the coconut trees.
14:30: Rowboat ride through peaceful nipa canals.
15:00: Motorboat transfer back to Go Dung Pier.
Ho Chi Minh City
2h
15:30: Return drive to Ho Chi Minh City.
17:00: Drop-off at your hotel in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
* Pick up and transfer to the centrally located hotel/accommodation in District 1 (except Đa Kao Ward, Tan Dinh Ward)
Additional information
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
