Enjoy the scenic journey along the Express Trung Luong Highway and take a leisurely boat trip around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise Islands. Visit the picturesque orchards and sample the freshly picked fruit at the invitation of friendly local farmers. Get on a rowing boat ride in the shadows of the water-coconut palms along the tiny canals of Ben Tre Province and experience the traditional rural lifestyle of the Mekong Delta inhabitants.
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Leaving the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City and starting your trip to depart for My Tho, the town lies on the left side of the Mekong River. Upon arrival, visit Vinh Trang pagoda which dates back to the late 19th century. Then, boarding the sampan and cruising down the river around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise Islands.
Stop over at Unicorn Island, go walking around the country lane and see orchards, enjoy tropical fruits, and folk song music which is performed by the local people. Visit the fruit plantation.
Ride a hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son canal and treat yourself to the beauty of the countryside, visit the family business, visit the honey-bee farm, and enjoy honey tea and coconut candy workshop.
Have lunch at a local restaurant. Break time.
In the afternoon, time to cycle around the Tan Thach village and meet the local villagers to experience the local daily life in the Mekong Delta. Hammock relaxing and enjoying cool breeze for those who can’t join the cycling trip. Return to Ho Chi Minh City. End trip.
***Please note: Drop-off time is subject to traffic, weather...so the finished time could be later than expected.
Inclusions: A/c van pick up (centrally located hotel in Dist 1), transfer & sightseeing as per program, boat trip in the Mekong delta, English speaking guide, all entrance fees, local lunch with set menu.
Exclusions: Other food and beverage not mentioned in the program, Personal expenses, travel insurance, tax & tip
Pick up and transfer to the centrally located hotel/accommodation in District 1 (expect Da Kao Ward, Tan Dinh Ward), Ho Chi Minh City:
+ Time pick up is 07:30 - 07:45 AM; the customer must be present at the lobby on that time (the time of pick up depends on your accommodation’s exact position).
+ TNK Travel just offers pickup service to customers at the hotels located in the center of District 1, in more detail consisting of streets: Ly Tu Trong, Le Thanh Ton, Truong Đinh, Nguyen An Ninh, Phan Chu Trinh, Luu Van Lang, Le Anh Xuan, Đong Khoi, Nguyen Hue, Thi Sach, Thu Khoa Huan, Thai Van Lung, Mac Thi Buoi, Ho Huan Nghiep, Nguyen Thai Binh, Le Thi Hong Gam, Bui Thi Xuan, Suong Nguyet Anh and Ky Con.
The exact pickup time in the above-prescribed ranges varies according to the position of the customers’ hotels or the pickup points required. Because of the traffic rule, the hotels/accommodations located in the alley will not be served the pickup service. We are not responsible for your lateness.
If you are not staying outside central District 1, please make your own way to at the meeting point (TNK Travel office: 112 Tran Hung Dao Street, Ward Pham Ngu Lao, District 1) at 08:00 AM.
Children must be accompanied by an adult. The child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults. Otherwise, they will be subject to the adult rate. A surcharge may be applied to the bookings with 2 or more children.
Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat and the tour inclusions. Please advise the supplier if you have 1 infant at the time of booking.
The service cannot be canceled or changed.