Mekong Delta 1 Day Culture and Local Life Experience

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Duration10h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 42 travelers

Overview

Discover the authentic beauty of Southern Vietnam in just one day, starting with a relaxing boat trip along peaceful canals and tranquil rivers, followed by a scenic ride through beautiful palm-shaded waterways. Visit a local island village to experience the traditional lifestyle of the Mekong Delta people, learn about their culture and captivating stories from an experienced tour guide, and watch how coconut candy and honey products are handmade. Savor fresh tropical fruits during a delicious Vietnamese lunch at a riverside garden restaurant, then immerse yourself in folk music performances and the mesmerizing Đờn ca tài tử Nam Bộ—a traditional Vietnamese musical art form recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage.

What's included

  • Travel insurance
  • An enthusiastic tour guide
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Tips for Driver and Tour Guide
  • Breakfast

What to expect

  1. 10m
    At 6:30 AM, your tour guide will be at the meeting point to gather and pick up guests. (Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes earlier to ensure the schedule.)
  2. 1h
    Stop at a restaurant for breakfast and a short rest (breakfast is at guests’ own expense if taken at the restaurant
  3. Vinh Trang Temple
    1h
    The tour guide will introduce the temple to visitors and they are free to visit the place.
  4. 3h
    Your tour guide will accompany you throughout the journey to experience rowing a boat, explore local life, listen to Southern folk music, eat fruit and enjoy honey tea, visit farms and local confectionery villages
  5. Ho Chi Minh City
    2m
    Hành trình từ đảo Thới Sơn trở về Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh mất khoảng 2-3 tiếng, tùy thuộc vào tình trạng giao thông. Tour kết thúc vào khoảng 16:30 - 17:30.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Hotels around the main pick-up points on Le Lai, Bui Vien, Pham Ngu Lao streets in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

End point

Drop off at 175 Pham Ngu Lao, Pham Ngu Lao Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • 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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