WESTERN REGION 1-DAY
TOUR TIEN GIANG - MY THO - BEN TRE - VINH TRANG PAGODA - TIEN RIVER - THAI SON ISLAND (LUNCH)
Departure Date: Daily Duration: 1 day (7:45 AM – 5:30 PM) Transportation: Car
Morning: The bus and guide will pick up guests at the designated meeting point. The group will then depart for the tour to My Tho – Ben Tre. Upon arriving in My Tho, guests will stop at Mekong Restop for a break and breakfast (self-paid). Along the way, the group will visit:
- VINH TRANG PAGODA: Built by Mr. and Mrs. Bui Cong Dat in the 19th century, this pagoda ranks third among architectural art relics in the southern region. It blends European and Asian architectural styles.
- MY THO BOAT DOCK: Board a boat to cruise the Tien River, admiring the scenery of the four islands: Long, Lan, Qui, and Phung. The boat will pass floating fish farms, allowing guests to learn about local river fish farming and view Rach Mieu Bridge.
- At THOI SON ISLAND (Con Lan), guests will stroll along village paths, visit local homes and fruit orchards, take commemorative photos, explore a honeybee farm, enjoy honey lemon tea, and visit a coconut candy workshop.
- Next, experience the melodies of Don Ca Tai Tu (Southern folk music), enjoy free fruit, and take a rowboat through narrow canals to admire natural nipa palm trees and the rustic garden landscapes.
Noon (12:00 PM):
- The group will proceed to Viet Nhat Ecotourism Area for lunch at a restaurant featuring a crocodile farm, porcupine, frog, and snake breeding models, hammocks for rest, and gardens with fruit trees, coconut groves, and rice fields. Guests can enjoy free activities like cycling over a bridge, rowing a boat, zip-lining, walking on monkey bridges, and other exciting new games.
Afternoon (3:00 PM): Return to the boat in My Tho and depart back to Ho Chi Minh City. (5:00 PM): Arrive back in Ho Chi Minh City. The bus will drop off guests at Pham Ngu Lao or Ben Thanh Market. The guide will bid farewell and look forward to future tours!
The order of sightseeing spots may change to suit actual conditions but will ensure all program content is covered.
SERVICES INCLUDED:
- TRANSPORTATION: Modern tourist bus with soft seats and air conditioning throughout the route.
- MEALS: 1 lunch.
- TOUR GUIDE: Vietnamese- or English-speaking guide for commentary, meal arrangements, rest, and sightseeing support.
- SIGHTSEEING:
- Entrance fees to all attractions listed in the itinerary.
- Traditional games.
- INSURANCE: Group is covered with comprehensive travel insurance, maximum compensation of 20,000,000 VND per incident.
- SERVICES: 1 bottle of water per guest per day + 1 life jacket per person.
- VAT included
SERVICES NOT INCLUDED:
- Other personal expenses outside the program.
CHILD TICKET PRICING:
- Under 5 years: Free, parents are responsible (2 adults can accompany 1 child for free; a second child incurs 75% of tour price).
- 5–9 years: 75% of ticket price (includes meal, entrance fees, and 1 seat).
- 10 years and above: Full adult ticket price.
CANCELLATION POLICY FOR INDIVIDUALS JOINING A GROUP TOUR:
- Cancellation after registration: 20% deposit.
- Cancellation 20 days before departure: 100% deposit.
- Cancellation 10–19 days before departure: 75% of tour price.
- Cancellation 0–10 days before departure: 100% of tour price.
