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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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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Our day began with a smooth car transfer to My Tho, where David warmly welcomed us. The stop at Vinh Trang pagoda was stunning — such intricate architecture and peaceful grounds. Cruising on the mighty Mekong was breathtaking, with floating houses and islands passing by. David’s explanations about local life and the coconut candy process in Tan Thach village made the experience truly immersive. Riding the horse cart through the village was nostalgic and fun, and the traditional music performance was beautiful and soulful. The slow sampan ride through the coconut-lined canal was a perfect moment of tranquility. Lunch with fresh elephant ear fish was delicious. David’s friendly nature made it feel like a day with an old friend.
Our day began with a smooth hotel pickup from Can Tho by a friendly driver who made a nice stop at the impressive Vinh Trang Pagoda. The pagoda’s serene gardens and intricate architecture were a perfect cultural warm-up.
Arriving at My Tho, we met our knowledgeable guide Hannah, who welcomed us warmly aboard the motorboat for a scenic cruise along the Mekong River. The views of floating fish farms and the famous four islands were stunning and unique.
Tan Thach village was a peaceful and authentic stop away from the usual crowds. Hannah’s engaging explanation of the coconut candy-making process was both educational and fun, especially for the kids in our group. Sampling the local specialties was delightful.
The horse cart ride through the Mekong countryside offered charming glimpses of rural life, followed by a mesmerizing performance of traditional Vietnamese music — a UNESCO-recognized treasure. Fresh tropical fruits and honey tea were a delicious treat.
The hand-rowing sampan ride through narrow coconut canals was intimate and peaceful, letting us experience life along the riverbanks firsthand. The lunch featuring elephant ear fish was flavorful and satisfying.
Thanks to Hannah’s warmth and expertise, this tour was a wonderful way to explore the Mekong’s culture and natural beauty. Highly recommended for anyone visiting the region!