My Tho tour from HCMC to CanTho 1 day
- ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 139 reviews
- HCMC, 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 HCMC, tour in My Tho and drop off in 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 HCMC, 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, our driver and tour guide will welcome and pick you up at the hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.
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Vinh Trang pagodaVisit 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 in My Tho, 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 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 (Vinh Long, Sa Dec, Cai Be, Chau Doc). Please contact us for a transfer service, or the surcharge and the availability.
from $139pp
from $139pp
Contact for reservation/support
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Hotline/WhatsApp/WeChat/Zalo+84939888559
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Emailhello@vemekong.com
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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 from HCMC center and drop off at a hotel in Can Tho city center
Others expense
Compulsory insurance
Gratuities
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This tour offered a beautiful contrast between spiritual spaces, natural landscapes, and local life. Our guide Chris struck a perfect balance between sharing cultural insights and letting us enjoy the scenery in peace.
Vinh Trang pagoda in the morning felt serene and elegant, with its blend of French, Chinese, and Vietnamese architecture. From there, the Mekong cruise was so relaxing—passing floating houses and waving children.
In Tan Thach, the coconut workshop was genuinely interesting. Chris showed us not only how they make the candy but explained how every part of the coconut is used. He even encouraged us to try coconut wine, which was… memorable!
The traditional music, honey tea, and horse cart gave us a deeper sense of life in the countryside. The sampan ride was peaceful, almost meditative.
Lunch was fresh and well-prepared—the elephant ear fish was crispy and tasty. Afterward, the drive to Can Tho was smooth, and we reached by late afternoon. A tour that leaves you thinking and smiling.
This tour was so well-organized and meaningful, it really stood out. Thomas, our guide, was top-notch: friendly, full of insight, and kept things flowing naturally without pressure.
The pagoda was a peaceful stop, and the boat ride on the Mekong was breathtaking. Watching river life go by while Thomas explained about the four islands was the perfect pace.
The coconut candy part was fascinating—I had no idea so much came from coconuts. We tried coconut wine (a surprise!) and got to see how they make coconut mats. The local music and fruit stop was lovely—real atmosphere.
Sampan ride: a must. It felt like the Delta was embracing us.
Lunch was generous and fresh. The elephant ear fish was unlike anything I’ve had before, and I loved learning how to eat it properly.
Arriving in Can Tho late afternoon, we felt we had gained both memories and understanding. This is not a tourist trap—this is Vietnam at its best.