Mekong Delta day trip from Ho Chi Minh City to My Tho and Ben Tre: TNK Travel
A small-group day trip from Ho Chi Minh City to My Tho and Ben Tre, with a motorboat past the river islands, a hand-rowed sampan through palm canals and a village bike ride.
- 1 day (about 7:00 to 17:00)
- TNK Travel Co., LtdLicence 79-102/2010/TCDL-GP LHQT
- Hotel lobby pick-up in the former District 1 of Ho Chi Minh City, except Sai Gon and Tan Dinh wards. Guests outside that zone meet at TNK Travel's office, 112 Tran Hung Dao Street, Ben Thanh Ward, at 7:00 to 7:10.
- US$33 per personOne adult place on the English-speaking small-group tour (2 to 12 guests, minivan, cycling included) on a regular day. TNK lists US$38 on holidays. Seen at TNK Travel, tnktravel.com on 14 October 2026.
What the day looks like
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Pick-up and drive to My Tho
7:00 to 8:00 hotel pick-up, then about 90 minutes and 70 km by road.
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Vinh Trang Pagoda
A pagoda in My Tho that mixes Vietnamese, Chinese, Khmer and French styles.
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Motorboat past the four islands
Folk music, fruit and honey tea, a bee farm and a coconut candy workshop on one of the islands.
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Lunch by the river
A set lunch at a riverside restaurant; vegetarian dishes on request when you book.
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Sampan through the palm canals
Hand-rowed boats for three or four guests, about 2 km in 30 to 40 minutes.
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Cycling in Tan Thach village
A short ride through the village, then the drive back; hotel drop-off around 16:30 to 17:00.
Included
- Air-conditioned minivan
- English-speaking guide
- Motorboat cruise and sampan ride
- Lunch at a riverside restaurant
- Island workshop and farm visits, fruit and honey tasting
- Bicycle
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in central Ho Chi Minh City (see meeting point)
Not included
- Travel insurance
- Extra food and drinks
- Tips for the guide, driver and boat rowers
It suits
- First-time visitors on a budget
- Families: under-4s ride free on a lap and ages 4 to 10 pay 75%
- Travellers who want boats and cycling in one day
Skip it if
- You dislike long drives: there are about 3 hours on the road in total.
- You want to avoid shopping: the island stops follow a well-used circuit and the workshops sell their products.
Questions people ask
Can I get a vegetarian lunch?
Yes, if you ask when you book. TNK's page says the lunch restaurant can prepare vegetarian alternatives and asks for vegetarian, vegan, halal or allergy needs at booking. The fruit, honey and coconut candy tastings on the islands are vegetarian already.
Can children join?
Yes. TNK's page says children under 4 travel free when sharing a seat, children aged 4 to 10 pay 75% of the adult price, and from age 11 they pay the adult price. Bring hats and sunscreen, as much of the day is outdoors.
Can I cancel?
The booking box on TNK's tour page offers a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the tour. TNK's older general terms page sets a stricter scale, so check which applies when you book. If TNK cancels for severe weather, you get a refund or a new date.
Sources
Checked on by the Top Tours Vietnam editor. Rules and prices change: the sources below are where we checked them.