Mekong Delta My Tho & Ben Tre Day Tour (Private/Small Group)

Condensed Itinerary — Private Mekong Delta Day Trip Depart Saigon: Air-conditioned drive south through rice fields to the Delta. Vinh Trang Pagoda: Photo stop at a 19th-century temple blending Vietnamese, Khmer, and French design. Tien River Cruise: Private wooden boat past floating fish farms and stilt villages. Ben Tre Workshop: Watch coconut candy made by hand and taste it warm. Canal Sampan Ride: Hand-rowed boat glides under water-coconut palms. Thoi Son Island: Cycle or ride a tuk-tuk through orchards; sample fresh fruit with local farmers. Riverside Lunch: Set menu featuring crispy elephant-ear fish and Delta specialties (veg or Halal on request). Hammock and Folk Music: Relax while musicians play UNESCO-listed Don ca tai tu. Return to Ho Chi Minh City: Arrive back late afternoon, drop-off at your hotel.

Itinerary

1. Your private guide welcomes you at the ornate triple-arched gate, then walks you through bonsai gardens and the 19th-century main hall to explain how Buddhist, Khmer and French styles blend here. Admire the giant reclining Buddha and snap panoramic photos before continuing to the pier. (30 min)
2. Board a private wooden boat and glide along the broad Tien River. Enjoy fresh coconut water while passing floating fish cages, stilt houses and the impressive Rach Mieu Bridge. Your guide points out daily river life and answers any questions. (2h 20min) Admission included
3. Step inside a family-run workshop to watch artisans crack, grate and cook coconuts into chewy candy. Try warm samples straight off the block, see rice-paper wrapping done by hand and browse small souvenirs (no pressure to buy). Sit down to a set menu featuring elephant-ear fish, fresh spring rolls and Delta dishes. Vegetarian, vegan or Halal meals are available on request. Take a hammock break in the garden before the return cruise. Hop on a tuk-tuk or bicycle to explore fruit orchards and village lanes. Visit a family house, sample seasonal tropical fruit, and listen to Southern folk music (đờn ca tài tử) while sipping honey-lime tea. (2h 15min)