Mekong Delta Experience: Small Group Adventure
Immerse yourself in authentic Mekong Delta culture through genuine local encounters. Varied transportation options, including vans, boats, sampans, and bicycles, are provided. The breathtaking Vinh Trang Pagoda, adorned with exquisite ceramic mosaics, awaits exploration. Delight in regional culinary specialties, from fresh fruits to honey tea and coconut candy. A harmonious blend of active discovery and tranquil repose is offered. Personalized attention is guaranteed in our intimate groups of up to twelve travelers.
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Options
Join with Group by Limousine
Luxury Group Tour: This option tours in a small group by limousine of max 7 pax ensuring the best experience.
Transportation by limousine: Travel in a luxury limousine with air conditioning and comfortable seating.
Pickup included
What's included in Mekong Delta Experience: Small Group Adventure
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Vinh Trang Temple
This full-day journey begins with a peaceful escape from Ho Chi Minh City's bustle to the magnificent Vinh Trang Pagoda. Marvel at this architectural treasure dating back to the 19th century, where intricate carvings, ornate design elements, and serene gardens offer a glimpse into Vietnam's spiritual heritage and rich cultural history. Featuring the most unique architectural style in Southern Vietnam, Vinh Trang Pagoda's highlight is its triple-gate entrance adorned with intricate ceramic and porcelain mosaics. Ancient artisans skillfully arranged colorful fragments to create vivid illustrations depicting Buddhist stories, folk tales, sacred animals, seasonal motifs, and natural elements like flowers, leaves, clouds, and sky—all blending together in perfect harmony like painted artwork. **Please note: - The tour includes a visit to a temple, so please dress modestly with clothing that covers shoulders and knees.
My Tho
A classic wooden sampan awaits your Mekong River voyage following a pagoda visit. The legendary Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise islands are gracefully passed before arrival at peaceful Thoi Son islet. Village pathways are explored there. Discover authentic Delta charm. Visit a fruit orchard where you'll experience local honey harvesting and enjoy refreshing honey tea tastings amid lush tropical surroundings. Continue to a traditional workshop to witness the intricate process of making the region's famous coconut candy.
Ben Tre
Indulge in a delightful riverside lunch, featuring Mekong's unique culinary heritage crafted from fresh, local produce. The restaurant's scenic location is unparalleled. Later, a serene sampan journey awaits, silently navigating Ben Tre's picturesque waterways, bordered by lush water coconut palms. This tranquil experience is unforgettable. A relaxing bicycle tour through Tan Thach village is then offered, allowing close observation of daily rural life and friendly interactions with the local community. Alternatively, peaceful relaxation is provided by comfortable hammocks, where the gentle Mekong breeze can be enjoyed before your transfer back to Ho Chi Minh City.
Inclusions
- Transfer and sightseeing as per program
- Boat trip in Mekong Delta, Entrance fee; Mineral water ( 1 botle/pax/day)
- Pick-up, drop-off at the centrally located hotels in Dist 1 (excluding Đa Kao Ward, Tan Dinh Ward)
- English-speaking guide
- Lunch at the local restaurant with Vietnamese cuisine
- Travel insurance
- Personal costs & tips
- Other meals; Beverage and services not mentioned in the inclusions
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Group tour : maximum 12 pax
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult. Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults, otherwise they will be subject to the adult rate. A surcharge maybe 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 from 1 infant at time of booking.
- Not wheelchair accessible.
- The tour is not available for the handicapped and anyone with heart problems.
- Extra surcharge may apply for pickup outside of District 1.
- For the centrally located hotels in Dist 1 where we can not pick up and transfer because of the traffic rules, please contact the local supplier for support. In more detail, we are not allowed to pick up at Nguyễn Trãi Street, Nguyễn Thị Nghĩa Street,…
- Please note that the return time is subject to traffic conditions, for which the tour operator is not responsible.
- Attires are appropriate for a visit to the pagoda (you must have shoulders and knees covered
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
* Pick up and transfer to the centrally located hotel/accommodation in District 1 (except Đa Kao Ward, Tan Dinh Ward) from the following streets: Lý Tự Trọng, Lê Thánh Tôn, Trương Định, Nguyễn An Ninh, Phan Chu Trinh, Lưu Văn Lang, Lê Anh Xuân, Đồng Khởi, Nguyễn Huệ, Thi Sách, Thái Văn Lung, Mạc Thị Bưởi, Hồ Huấn Nghiệp, Nguyễn Thái Bình, Lê Thị Hồng Gấm, Bùi Thị Xuân, Sương Nguyệt Anh, and Ký Con. * If you are not staying on any of the above streets, please make your own way to the meeting point (112 Trần Hưng Đạo Street, District 1, Hồ Chí Minh City). * The pickup time in the above-prescribed ranges varies according to the position of the customers’ hotels or the required pickup points. * Show the mobile or printed voucher to the staff before commencing the activity.
Meeting / End Points
- ***Meeting point is located in the backpacker area and recommended to come is taxi or Grab. ***The meeting point address: + 112 Trần Hưng Đạo Street, Dist 1, Ho Chi Minh City
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Please note: • Pickup time is 7:30 - 7:45 AM in the morning at the hotel centrally located in Dist 1, be present at the lobby on time. • For the hotel/accommodations outside the city center and Dist 1 where we do not pick up, please be present at 7:45 AM at 112 Trần Hưng Đạo Street, Dist 1, Ho Chi Minh City *** Note: 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 be not served the pickup service, so please contact the local supplier for support. (Local hotline: +84 979 785 412) • We are not responsible for your lateness. • Attires are appropriate for a visit to the pagoda (you must have shoulders and knees covered) Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.