Mekong Delta tour from Ho Chi Minh City: My Tho boat & village

Board a traditional boat to taste honeybee tea and fresh tropical fruits by lush paddies

A full-day tour from Ho Chi Minh City to My Tho in the Mekong Delta, where you board a traditional boat to navigate canals, visit Vinh Tràng Pagoda, row a sampan through small waterways, walk a local village and eat a seven-course lunch. An English-speaking guide leads the day, and pickup from central Ho Chi Minh City is included. The tour runs nine hours, departing at 8am.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Vinh Tràng Pagoda30m
2. My Tho3h

Mekong Delta tour and local experiences

• Pick up from district 1 or 3
• Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda
• Arrive at My Tho harbor
• Boat to small island
• Taste local fruits and honey tea
• Taste coconut candy
• Row sampan in small canals
• Walk in small village
• Lunch at local restaurant
• Drop off at district 1 or 3

The experience

The day starts with pickup from your hotel in District 1 or 3 between 8am and 8:30am, then a drive to My Tho in an air-conditioned van. Your first stop is Vinh Tràng Pagoda, a working Buddhist temple that blends Vietnamese, Chinese and Cambodian architecture: the kind of place you walk through slowly, not rush past. From there you head to the harbor and board a traditional wooden boat to explore the vast network of canals and channels that make the Delta what it is. You'll cruise past islands and dense fruit trees, stopping to taste fresh tropical fruits and honeybee tea while still on the water.

The boat experience includes a sampan ride through narrow canals: a smaller, more intimate stretch where you get a sense of how people actually move through the Delta. You'll also taste coconut candy, a local specialty. After the water, you walk through a small village to see how the agricultural life of the region works on land. Lunch is a seven-course set menu at a local restaurant, not a tourist canteen, and mineral water and wet tissue are provided throughout the day.

Your guide speaks English and handles the logistics (timing, explanations, transitions), so the day holds together without you building it. The whole tour takes nine hours, which means you're back in Ho Chi Minh City by late afternoon. Wear comfortable shoes for the village walk and bring sunscreen. The boat offers shade but the sun reflects off the water.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned pickup and drop-off from central Ho Chi Minh City (Districts 1 and 3).
• Vinh Tràng Pagoda visit.
• traditional boat trip through Mekong Delta canals.
• sampan rowing in small waterways.
• fresh tropical fruits and honeybee tea.
• coconut candy tasting.
• village walk.
• seven-course lunch at a local restaurant.
• mineral water and wet tissue.
• English-speaking guide throughout the day.

Options for this experience

2 options

Pickup from District one centerGuide in English · 07:30

Summer promotion rateGuide in English · 07:30

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:30

AgesAdult (10 to 80 years) · Youth (5 to 9 years) · Child (3 to 4 years) · Infant (under 3)

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “Pho 2000”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by A Travel Mate And Trading Company Limited

Is this one for you?Choose the morning departure to return to Ho Chi Minh City by late afternoon, or pick the full-day option if you want to explore deeper into the Delta's canals and try multiple forms of local transport.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (5 to 9 years); Child (3 to 4 years); Infant (under 3).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

What is Vinh Tràng Pagoda like, and how long do you spend there?

Vinh Tràng Pagoda is an active Buddhist temple notable for its blend of Vietnamese, Chinese and Cambodian architectural styles. It's your first stop after pickup, and you walk through it before heading to the boat: long enough to see the structure and grounds without a lengthy sit-down component.

Do you row the sampan yourself, or does someone else do it?

You row the sampan through small canals yourself as part of the experience. It's one of the hands-on moments that gives you a feel for how people navigate the Delta's narrower waterways.

What kind of food is included, and when do you eat?

Lunch is a seven-course set menu served at a local restaurant in the village. Fresh tropical fruits and honeybee tea are also tasted during the boat portion of the tour. Mineral water is provided throughout the day. Other beverages are not included.

How early do I need to be ready, and where does pickup happen?

Pickup runs between 8am and 8:30am from your hotel in District 1 or 3 of Ho Chi Minh City. You should be ready in your hotel lobby by 8am. The operator will send a reconfirmation message the evening before your departure date.

Is this tour suitable if I'm not very fit or have mobility concerns?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. You'll walk through a village and row a sampan, but neither requires special fitness. Let your guide know about any mobility concerns when you're picked up so they can adjust the pace.