Private Mekong Delta Day Trip: Quiet Xep Canal & Coconut Village

5.0 (1 reviews) Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Duration6h - 8h
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Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

- Personalized Experience: Private tour with flexible pace and organized trip for a relaxing day.
- Explore a quiet, less-touristic route of the Mekong Delta through Ben Tre’s peaceful Xep Canal
- Enjoy a traditional rowing sampan ride under coconut-lined waterways
- Visit an island area with seasonal fruits & traditional folk music
- Taste honey kumquat tea at a local orchard garden
- Ride a nostalgic “xe lam” tuk-tuk through coconut villages
- Discover the Dat Dua Coconut Candy Factory and sample fresh coconut treats
- Cruise along the Mekong River and admire the Four Legendary Islands
- Support local family-run workshops & communities
- Enjoy fresh coconut drinks served on board
- A relaxing, authentic cultural experience—ideal for families, seniors, and nature lovers

What's included

  • Motorized boat & rowing boat
  • Lunch in local restaurant
  • English speaking guide
  • Entrance fee ticket
  • Bicycle or tuktuk
  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Ho Chi Minh City
    2h
    Morning, our guide will pick you up at your hotel, then go to My Tho province
  2. Vinh Trang Temple
    45m · Admission ticket included
    First stop visit Vinh Trang Pagoda - the 100-year-old Pagoda, with the mix art of Roman – Cambodian – Vietnamese architecture.
  3. My Tho
    3h
    Meet at My Tho Marina and board the boat for your Mekong journey.
    Cruise on the Tien River and admire the scenery of its famous Four Islands: Dragon, Unicorn, Turtle, and Phoenix.
    Arrive at Thoi Son 3 Area – a peaceful, less-touristic part of the island filled with fruit gardens and enjoy traditional Đờn Ca Tài Tử folk music
    Visit an orchid garden where you’ll be welcomed with honey kumquat tea.
    Continue the river journey (20 minutes)boat ride to Xep Canal, Ben Tre.
    Switch to a traditional rowing sampan and glide through one of the most beautiful, quiet coconut canals lined with lush nipa palms.
    Village Walk or Saltwater Gate
    Hop on a traditional “xe lam” (local tuk-tuk) for a scenic 20-minute ride through coconut villages
    Visit the famous Dat Dua Coconut Candy Workshop to see how locals craft Ben Tre’s iconic coconut candy. Taste freshly made candies.
    Lunch by the Riverside Restaurant
    Board the main boat again, enjoy another refreshing coconut drink, and cruise back to My Tho Marina.
  4. Ho Chi Minh City
    2h
    Relax on the return trip to Ho Chi Minh City, reflecting on your day of exploration. 5:00 -5:30PM: arrive in Ho Chi Minh city

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Vielokal Travel Office: 159C De Tham, District 1, HCMC
Transfer by Minivan/Car: Pickup and drop off at your hotel in District 1, 3 and 4 or
Meeting point.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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