My Tho Tour From Can Tho 1 Day
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- Can Tho, My Tho, Can Tho
- By Vemekong
08:00 AM – 04:00 PM
Car, boat, sampan, lunch
Up to 10pax
Tour in My Tho
English speaking guide
Veggie-friendly
Start from Can Tho, tour in My Tho and get back to Can Tho City! With the customized tour in 1 day, tour package taking you through My Tho, Mekong Delta. My Tho tour includes Vinh Trang pagoda, an amazing boat trip on the mighty Mekong River, hand rowing sampan in a small canal of water coconuts, authentic lunch and more.
Highlights
Pickup from Can Tho, drop off in Can Tho
Enjoy My Tho boat trip & amazing authentic lunch
Enjoy the rowing sampan & water coconut canals
Explore and have fun time with the horse cart
Visit the coconut candy workshop & local villages
Itinerary
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Pick-up08:00 AM, the car driver (no tour guide) will pick you up from your hotel in Can Tho City and transfer to My Tho boat station (about 11:00 AM) where your tour guide will greet and welcome you for embarking the boat.
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Vinh Trang pagodaThe reststop on the way at the pagoda, the car driver will stop at Vinh Trang pagoda in My Tho which was built in 1849. It is the greatest pagoda of Tien Giang Province and was recognized as a national historical and cultural relic in 1984.
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Cruising on the mighty Mekong RiverArrive My Tho boat station (where you meet the tour guide), boarding the motorboat at a pier and cruising on the mighty Mekong River. Here, overlooking floating houses where fishes are farmed beneath the house around 4 islands of the Dragon island, Thoi Son island (Unicorn island), Phoenix island, Turtle islet (viewing from the motorboat).
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Coco candy producing processContinuing the journey on the river until reaching the local hidden Tan Thach village (which is less touristy than Thoi Son island tourism a lot), you will get to know many things about coconut uses (coconut candy, wine, oil, mat, coco shell), the tour guide will explain about coco candy producing process at the local coconut workshop as well – very kid-friendly. Enjoying free samples of local specialties and discovering daily activities of local people.
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Horse cartTake a short walk to explore the village. Enjoy more Mekong countryside with the horse cart as a Landlord in the old days. Arrive another village - a performance site where Vietnamese traditional music (Đàn Ca Tài Tử - A folk art form from Southern Vietnam accredited by UNESCO in 2013 as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity) can be heard and seasonal tropical fruits and honey tea can be tasted (included).
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Hand-rowing sampan (smalboat) in a small canalAfterward, being on a hand-rowing sampan (smalboat) in a small canal and slowly cruising through a small creek with beautiful overhanging coconut trees. Lives from both sides of the creek can be observed.
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Lunch with an elephant ear fishAround noon, have an authentic set menu lunch with an elephant ear fish.
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End the tourDisembark at My Tho boat station where the car driver (no tour guide) waits for you there and picks you up and transfers straight to Can Tho city. Arrive Can Tho around 4-5pm.
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P/sIf you need to drop off in other cities (HCMC, Vinh Long, Sa Dec, Cai Be, Chau Doc). Please contact us for a transfer service, or the surcharge and the availability.
from $89pp
from $89pp
Contact for reservation/support
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Better to know
A/C car and experienced driver
English speaking tour guide
Amazing authentic lunch
Boat & sampan (small boat), horse cart
Water 500ml/pax & entrance fees
Pick up & drop off at a hotel in Can Tho City
Others expense
Compulsory insurance
Gratuities
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What a perfect way to experience the soul of the Mekong! From the moment we met our guide, Thomas, I knew this day would be special. His kindness and humor set the tone for a day that was not only rich in culture but filled with laughter and personal connections.
Starting with Vinh Trang Pagoda, Thomas shared legends and historical details in a way that made the site come to life. Then came the boat journey—what a joy to cruise down the Mekong River with its calm waters and vivid scenery. Thomas pointed out hidden gems as we passed floating homes and the mythical island formations.
When we reached the coconut candy workshop in Tan Thach village, Thomas explained every step with patience and enthusiasm. The best part? Tasting the candy warm, fresh off the press! It felt like we were seeing a side of Vietnam few tourists get to witness.
The horse cart ride through the countryside was a lovely throwback to another time, and the traditional music performance gave me goosebumps—it was raw, emotional, and hauntingly beautiful. But what touched me most was the sampan ride through the narrow canal. The stillness, the arching coconut palms, the quiet lives along the water… it was deeply moving.
Lunch with crispy elephant ear fish was delicious and the perfect end to a perfect day. Thank you, Thomas, for your heart, stories, and humor—you made this more than just a tour. You made it an experience I’ll never forget.
This day tour from Can Tho to My Tho was an absolute gem. Everything was thoughtfully arranged, from the comfortable morning drive to the smooth boat embarkation. But what truly elevated the experience was our wonderful guide, Duy. His warm energy, deep knowledge, and passion for the Mekong region made every moment come alive.
Our stop at Vinh Trang Pagoda was serene and enlightening. Duy explained the temple’s history with such reverence—it helped me appreciate it not just as a beautiful structure, but as a symbol of cultural pride and resilience. Cruising along the Mekong River, seeing the floating homes and fish farms, felt like watching a living, breathing story of Vietnam.
The Tan Thach village visit was my favorite. Learning how coconut products are made (especially the candy!) was fascinating. Duy made it fun and interactive for everyone, especially the children in our group, who were delighted by the hands-on feel of the workshop.
From sipping honey tea while listening to traditional Vietnamese music, to gliding silently through a palm-lined canal on a hand-rowed sampan—it was all so peaceful and grounding. And the elephant ear fish lunch? A delicious surprise!
I left with unforgettable memories and a newfound admiration for this region. Duy, thank you for sharing your heart and culture with us!