My Tho tour from HCMC to CanTho 1 day
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  • 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.

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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
  • Pick-up
    08:00 AM, our driver and tour guide will welcome and pick you up at the hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.
  • Vinh Trang pagoda
    Visit 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.
  • Cruising on the mighty Mekong River
    Arrive 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).
  • Coco candy producing process
    Continuing 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.
  • Horse cart
    Take 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).
  • Hand-rowing sampan (smalboat) in a small canal
    Afterward, 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.
  • Lunch with an elephant ear fish
    Around noon, have an authentic set menu lunch with an elephant ear fish.
  • End the tour
    Disembark 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.
  • P/s
    If 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.
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139 reviews on “My Tho tour from HCMC to CanTho 1 day

  1. Camille Dupuis. from Suisse said:
    Verified ✓
    Mékong magique et moments partagés

    Nous avons adoré chaque étape de cette excursion, qui offre un superbe équilibre entre culture, nature et gastronomie. Mention spéciale à notre guide Minh, toujours attentionné et drôle.
    La pagode Vinh Trang, avec son style unique et ses grandes statues, valait déjà le détour.
    Sur le bateau, nous avons découvert les îlots du Mékong et les maisons flottantes. Une autre vie.
    À Tan Thach, c’était paisible. Le travail autour de la noix de coco est fascinant. Je ne pensais pas qu’on pouvait en faire autant !
    La balade en calèche ajoutait une touche d’authenticité, et le petit concert avec les fruits frais était charmant.
    Le moment en barque à rame fut presque méditatif.
    Le repas de midi était délicieux, et on s’est vraiment sentis accueillis comme des invités.
    Arrivée à Cần Thơ à temps pour se poser et regarder le coucher du soleil. Que demander de plus ?

  2. Linda Kowalski. from USA said:
    Verified ✓
    One day, a thousand impressions

    This tour was exactly what I hoped for—authentic, informative, and beautifully organized. Chris, our guide, was a wealth of knowledge and kept things fun.
    Starting with the Vinh Trang pagoda was a peaceful beginning. The boat ride afterward gave us a great overview of life along the Mekong—floating houses, locals on boats, and lots of waving children!
    I appreciated how we went to a less touristy area like Tan Thach. The coconut workshop was surprisingly engaging, especially watching them cut, cook, and wrap the candies.
    Riding a horse cart through the village was a fun throwback, and I loved the small music performance—intimate and joyful.
    The sampan ride through the narrow canal was a highlight. It felt like a secret world, surrounded by lush greenery.
    Lunch was beyond expectations. The elephant ear fish was crispy and perfectly prepared.
    We arrived in Can Tho late afternoon, with full bellies and warm memories. Highly recommend this tour if you want a rich taste of the Mekong Delta.

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