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Vinh Long Tour From Ho Chi Minh 1 Day
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  • HCMC, Mang Thit, Vinh Long, HCMC
  • By Vemekong
05:30 AM – 05:30 PM Boat, lunch, sampan, car Up to 10pax Vinh Long River Tour English speaking guide Veggie-friendly

Vinh Long is about 140km from Saigon, 40km from Can Tho. This unique tour includes an amazing Mekong River boat excursion with lunch on board, a light trekking in the hundred-brick-kiln Kingdom & its village, the rowing sampan & small canal, visit the coconut candy & pop rice village on the islet.

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Highlights
Explore mighty Mekong River by boat Village trekking in the brick kiln Kingdom Have an authentic lunch on board Enjoy the rowing sampan & small canal Unlock An Binh islet for coco candy & pop rice
Itinerary
  • Pick-up
    05:30 AM, the car driver (no tour guide) will pick you up from your hotel in HCMC and transfers to Vinh Long City for embarking the boat. Arrive in Vinh Long around 08:30 AM.
  • Meeting point with the tour guide
    08:30 AM, the meeting point is at the lobby of Cuu Long B hotel in Vinh Long. Our tour guide will welcome and pick you up from there and walk to the boat station for the Vinh Long boat excursion.
  • Vinh Long pottery kilns
    The journey will stop to visit pottery kilns, see the process of handmade pottery for export to European countries, America, Australia and some Asian countries.
  • Brick kiln Kingdom in Vinh Long
    Your boat keeps cruising for the mighty Mekong River discovery. About 10:15 AM, the brick kiln Kingdom will appear amazingly along the Thay Cai canal in Mang Thit. This tradition and its heritage kilns last hundred years through the wars and termites. You just feel like you are cruising back in time to recognize the value of mud brick and tiles.
  • Village trekking
    Get on the land for the village trekking (about 45 minutes trek) or just keep sitting happily on the boat to wait for others). During your trekking time, you will pay a visit to different kilns and locals, get to know deeply about their life and the traditional values of brick kiln Kingdom in Vietnam. Have a close-up view of the village and everything about the kilns.
  • Lunch on board
    Get back to the boat. Take a rest, enjoy the drink. You will have lunch on board while the boat cruises to An Binh islet for a full Mekong River Delta exploration trip.
  • The rowing sampan and small canals
    Leave the big boat behind for a while. Let’s experience the rowing sampan (with the locals) and a small canal. A must photo of Mekong featured with the sampan.
  • Coconut cand & pop rice
    The Mekong boat trip arrives at a local village and visits a local workshop on An Binh islet, there are things to see such as coconut candy producing process, pop rice, rice wine, snake wine...Enjoying free samples of local specialties and discovering daily activities of local people.
  • Get back to the boat station
    The boat keeps reaching around the islet to drop off some guests who stay overnight on our islet homestay (contact us for a package tour & homestay) the rest will get back to the boat station.
  • Back to hotel in HCMC
    End the one-day-tour around 2:30 PM at Cuu Long B hotel in Vinh Long City where your car driver waits for you there and picks you up for HCMC at 05:30 PM.
  • P/s
    We offer to a free drop you off at hotel in Can Tho city. Please let us know in advance.
    We can provide you a transfer service to Ha Tien for Phu Quoc island or Kampot, Cambodia, Chau Doc for speed boat upstream to Phnompenh Cambodia.
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131 reviews on “Vinh Long Tour From Ho Chi Minh 1 Day”

  1. Jacob Mitchell. from USA said:
    Verified ✓
    Peaceful, authentic, and surprisingly beautiful

    This day trip felt like a hidden gem. After a comfortable early ride from Saigon, we met Hannah in Vinh Long, and she guided us into what felt like a different world. The brick kiln “kingdom” was surreal — rows of red towers beside a quiet canal, with no crowds, no souvenirs — just locals working as they’ve done for generations. The trek through the village gave us a deeper perspective on rural life, and Hannah was always there with a story or a smile. Lunch on the boat was delicious and peaceful, drifting slowly on the river. The sampan ride through narrow canals was picture-perfect. I didn’t expect to be so moved by this day, but it was a highlight of our Vietnam journey.

  2. Anna Svensson. from Sweden said:
    Verified ✓
    Immersed in Tradition with Thomas

    Thomas was more than just a guide; he was a storyteller and friend who made the Mekong Delta come alive. His deep respect for local traditions was inspiring. Walking through the brick kiln villages and learning about pottery felt like stepping into history. The sampan ride was peaceful, and the views of the coconut canals were breathtaking. Thomas was always ready to answer questions and made sure everyone felt comfortable and engaged. This tour was an unforgettable cultural immersion thanks to his expertise and warmth.

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