An unforgettable way of seeing the Mekong Delta is driving along the provincial roads down on the Southern region of Vietnam through paddy rice field, pineapple plantation, orchard and small hamlets (2 hours drive).
After arrival in My Tho, you will ride on a local motor boat along Dragon Island, Unicorn Island, Phoenix Island, Turtle Island and stop at the famous Unicorn Island. While at the Unicorn Island, you will visit natural pure honey at a beekeeping farm, taste some honey wine, rice wine, banana wine…
Walking on the village and taking rowing boat along the nature water coconut canal to see locals’ daily life in Mekong Delta. From there, you will continue your motor boat trip to Ben Tre province to visit a handmade coconut candy workshop. Then transfer to a small motor boat and travel along the lush, green canals, and stop at local restaurant for Vietnamese lunch.
Menu lunch:
Crispy fried “Elephant ear” fish
Chicken soup
Braised pork
Rotisserie chicken
Stir-fried water spinach with garlic
Steamed rice
Seasonal fruit
After that going to another area on the Unicorn Island:
Enjoying some kinds of tropical fruits at the orchard garden and listening to the Southern traditional music.
Local boat will take you back to My Tho, you have half an hour to visit Vinh Trang Pagoda then the bus will take you back to SaiGon.