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Mekong Delta Tour: Explore Ben Tre's Xep Canal
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Ho Chi Minh City
Discover Mekong’s hidden gems with a private boat tour, explore villages, savor local cuisine, and enjoy cultural workshops. Book your adventure today.
Discover Mekong’s hidden gems with a private boat tour, explore villages, savor local cuisine, and enjoy cultural workshops. Book your adventure today.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Ho Chi Minh City - In the morning, the guide will meet you at your hotel and proceed to My Tho province.
- Vinh Trang Temple - The first stop is Vinh Trang Pagoda, a 100-year-old temple showcasing a blend of Roman, Cambodian, and Vietnamese architecture.
- My Tho - Gather at My Tho Marina to embark on a boat for your Mekong adventure….
- Ho Chi Minh City - In the morning, the guide will meet you at your hotel and proceed to My Tho province.
- Vinh Trang Temple - The first stop is Vinh Trang Pagoda, a 100-year-old temple showcasing a blend of Roman, Cambodian, and Vietnamese architecture.
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My Tho - Gather at My Tho Marina to embark on a boat for your Mekong adventure.
Cruise along the Tien River and take in the views of its renowned Four Islands: Dragon, Unicorn, Turtle, and Phoenix.
Arrive at Thoi Son 3 Area, a serene and less-touristic part of the island, abundant with fruit gardens, and enjoy traditional Đờn Ca Tài Tử folk music.
Visit an orchid garden where you’ll be greeted with honey kumquat tea.
Continue the river journey with a 20-minute boat ride to Xep Canal, Ben Tre.
Switch to a traditional rowing sampan and glide through one of the most beautiful, tranquil coconut canals lined with lush nipa palms.
Village Walk or Saltwater Gate
Take a traditional “xe lam” (local tuk-tuk) for a picturesque 20-minute ride through coconut villages.
Visit the renowned Dat Dua Coconut Candy Workshop to observe how locals create Ben Tre’s famous coconut candy. Sample freshly made candies.
Lunch at the Riverside Restaurant.
Reboard the main boat, enjoy another refreshing coconut drink, and cruise back to My Tho Marina. - Ho Chi Minh City - Relax on the return journey to Ho Chi Minh City, reflecting on your day of exploration. Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City between 5:00 - 5:30 PM.

What's Included
- Motorized boat & rowing boat
- Lunch in local restaurant
- English speaking guide
- Entrance fee ticket
- Bicycle or tuktuk
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Motorized boat & rowing boat
- Lunch in local restaurant
- English speaking guide
- Entrance fee ticket
- Bicycle or tuktuk
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- Tailored Experience: Enjoy a private tour with a flexible schedule for a stress-free day.
- Discover a serene, less-traveled path of the Mekong Delta via Ben Tre’s tranquil Xep Canal.
- Delight in a traditional sampan ride through coconut-lined waterways.
- Visit an island with seasonal fruits and enjoy traditional folk music.
- Savor honey kumquat tea…
- Tailored Experience: Enjoy a private tour with a flexible schedule for a stress-free day.
- Discover a serene, less-traveled path of the Mekong Delta via Ben Tre’s tranquil Xep Canal.
- Delight in a traditional sampan ride through coconut-lined waterways.
- Visit an island with seasonal fruits and enjoy traditional folk music.
- Savor honey kumquat tea at a local orchard.
- Experience a nostalgic “xe lam” tuk-tuk ride through coconut villages.
- Explore the Dat Dua Coconut Candy Factory and taste fresh coconut delights.
- Cruise the Mekong River and take in the views of the Four Legendary Islands.
- Support local family-run workshops and communities.
- Enjoy fresh coconut drinks served on board.
- A relaxing, genuine cultural experience—perfect for families, seniors, and nature enthusiasts.
Location
Ho Chi Minh City
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Kangl704
Feb 21, 2026
Relaxing, full of experience, recomended - At the eve of spring festival we booked the guided family tour of Mekong River. The guider An is very good at English,shared with us a lot of interesting factors of Hochiminh. The programme is rich of experience: tourist stop station, Temple, ride on the ship and canal, tried local honey, listened to Vietnam songs,explained how to make coconut
candy. The distance from Hochiminh to Mekong river is about two hours. one day trip is quite relaxing.
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