My Tho Tour From Ho Chi Minh 1 Day
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- HCMC, My Tho, HCMC
- 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 get back to HCMC! 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 HCMC
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 Ho Chi Minh 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 HCMC city. Arrive HCMC around 4-5pm.
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P/sIf you need to drop off in other cities (Can Tho, Vinh Long, Sa Dec, Cai Be, Chau Doc). Please contact us for a transfer service, or the surcharge and the availability.
from $95pp
from $95pp
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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 HCMC center
Others expense
Compulsory insurance
Gratuities
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From the moment Minh greeted us at My Tho boat station, we knew this tour would be special. The stop at Vinh Trang pagoda was peaceful and awe-inspiring, with so much history and beauty in one place. Cruising the Mekong with views of floating houses and lush islands was breathtaking. Minh’s explanation of the coconut candy production in the hidden Tan Thach village was fascinating, and the kids especially loved tasting the treats. The horse cart ride through the countryside felt like stepping back in time, and the live traditional Vietnamese music was a soulful highlight. The slow hand-rowing sampan ride under the coconut trees was so peaceful and beautiful. Lunch with fresh elephant ear fish was delicious. Minh’s warmth and knowledge made the whole day unforgettable.
Our day started comfortably with the driver picking us up in Ho Chi Minh City and making a lovely stop at the historic Vinh Trang Pagoda. The peaceful atmosphere and beautiful architecture gave us a great introduction to the region.
At My Tho boat station, our friendly guide Chris welcomed us aboard the motorboat for a scenic cruise along the mighty Mekong River. We enjoyed spotting floating fish farms and the famous four islands: Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Turtle.
Visiting the hidden Tan Thach village was a highlight — far less touristy and very authentic. Chris’s detailed explanation of the coconut candy-making process was fascinating and kid-friendly, and sampling local treats made the experience even sweeter.
The horse cart ride through the Mekong countryside was charming, followed by a memorable Vietnamese traditional music performance. Savoring tropical fruits and honey tea while listening to the UNESCO-recognized Đàn Ca Tài Tử was truly special.
The hand-rowing sampan ride in the narrow coconut-lined canals offered an intimate glimpse of daily river life. The authentic lunch with elephant ear fish was delicious and a perfect way to end the journey.
Chris’s warm guidance made this cultural and scenic tour a wonderful day. Highly recommended!