Mekong Delta tour: 4 islands, sampan ride, pagoda visit
Four islands, a sampan, honey and candies, traditional music, lunch
This 9-hour guided tour of the Mekong Delta takes you by motorboat to Dragon, Phoenix, Turtle and Unicorn islands, where you ride a sampan through canals, visit a bee farm and coconut candy workshop, learn to cook Khot cakes with a local chef, and finish at the 19th-century Vinh Trang Pagoda in My Tho. Pickup from central Ho Chi Minh City hotels is included. You can book a shared group tour or a private option for 1 to 99 people. Vietnamese lunch, all entry fees, and travel insurance are part of the package.
Options for this experience
8 optionsSee 5 more options
Step-by-step itinerary
Explore Mekong Delta and Vinh Trang Pagoda
- Ride motorboat on Mekong River
- See Dragon, Phoenix, Turtle Islands
- Stop at Unicorn Island and bee farm
- Taste natural honey
- Walk through village
- Visit coconut candy workshop
- Try Khot cake with local chef
- Enjoy tropical fruit and traditional music
- Travel along canals to local restaurant
- Have Vietnamese lunch
- Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda
- Admire Buddha statues and gardens
- My Tho 4h
- Vinh Tràng Pagoda 30m
What’s included
- All entry fees to the islands and pagoda.
- motorboat and sampan rides through the Mekong canals.
- tuk-tuk or electric car ride through the village.
- cycling around the coconut garden.
- Khot cake cooking lesson with a local chef.
- honey tasting at a bee farm.
- coconut candy tasting.
- tropical fruit tasting.
- traditional south Vietnamese music performance.
- Vietnamese lunch with vegan options available.
- honey tea, crackers, mineral water and wet tissues.
- English-speaking guide.
- travel insurance.
- hotel pickup from Districts 1, 3 and 4.
- drop-off in District 1.
Times
- Every day 07:00 07:30 08:00 08:30 09:00 09:30 10:00 10:30
Before you book
Operated by KIM TRAVEL
Prices and times updated 2 days ago
Traveler reviews
The experience
The day starts with a motorboat ride down the Mekong River to four islands: Dragon, Phoenix, Turtle and Unicorn. At Unicorn Island, you walk through the village and stop at a local bee farm to taste natural honey and see how it's made. From there, you move to a coconut candy workshop where you learn the process and try the finished product, then sit down with a local chef to make Khot cakes (Vietnamese mini savory pancakes) and eat what you've cooked. The guide explains each stop as you go, and the pace gives you time to ask questions and watch people work rather than rush through.
After the island portion, you travel by motorboat and rowboat along lush green canals toward a local restaurant. On the way, you taste tropical fruits in season and listen to traditional south Vietnamese music performed live. Lunch is a Vietnamese set menu (vegan options available) eaten at a local spot, not a tourist restaurant. The afternoon includes a tuk-tuk or electric car ride through the village, cycling around a coconut garden, and a visit to Vinh Trang Pagoda, a 19th-century Buddhist temple with giant Buddha statues, peaceful gardens, and a blend of Vietnamese, Khmer and European architecture. The minivan or bus drops you back in District 1 by late afternoon.
Transportation, entry to all sites, the guide, honey tea, coconut candy, crackers, mineral water and travel insurance are included. Pickup happens from hotels in Districts 1, 3 and 4. If your hotel is outside those areas, public transportation options are available nearby. You can book a shared group tour (groups capped at 9, 12 or 25 depending on the option) or a private tour for 1 to 99 people: the itinerary stays the same, but the group size and vehicle change.
Is this one for you?Choose the shared group tour to travel with other visitors and split costs, or book private if your group wants to set the pace without sharing the guide with strangers.
Compare the 12 alternatives
Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years); Infant (under 5): free.
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 24 h before the start.
What are the 4 islands you visit on this Mekong Delta tour?
The tour stops at Dragon Island, Phoenix Island, Turtle Island and Unicorn Island. At Unicorn Island you spend the most time, visiting a bee farm, a coconut candy workshop and cycling through the coconut garden before heading to lunch.
Do I learn to cook anything on this tour?
Yes, you make Khot cakes (Vietnamese mini savory pancakes) with a local chef and eat what you've prepared. You also watch the process at the coconut candy workshop and learn how honey is made at the bee farm, though those are demonstrations rather than hands-on cooking.
Is hotel pickup included in the Mekong Delta tour?
Pickup is included from hotels in Districts 1, 3 and 4 of Ho Chi Minh City. If your hotel is outside those areas, public transportation options are available nearby to reach the meeting point.
What's included in the price of this tour?
All entry fees to the islands and Vinh Trang Pagoda, the motorboat and sampan rides, tuk-tuk or electric car ride, guide in English, Vietnamese lunch with vegan options, honey tea, coconut candy, tropical fruit tasting, crackers, mineral water, wet tissues and travel insurance are all included.
Can I book this tour as a private group?
Yes, private tour options are available for groups of 1 to 99 people. You can also book a shared group tour with a maximum of 9, 12 or 25 people depending on which option you choose. The itinerary is the same for both formats.
What is Vinh Trang Pagoda like?
Vinh Trang Pagoda is a 19th-century Buddhist temple in My Tho with giant Buddha statues, peaceful gardens and a distinctive blend of Vietnamese, Khmer and European architectural styles. It's the final stop of the day before you're dropped back at your hotel.
Mekong Delta tour: 4 islands, sampan ride, pagoda visit
9h · EN
from US$ 15.45 per person
Next, you choose your date and number of travelers and see the final price.