Private 1-day tour from TP.HCM: Xẻo Quýt – Sa Đéc all-inclusive | Go365

Private 1-day tour from TP.HCM: Xẻo Quýt melaleuca forest and Sa Đéc flower village

If you want to leave TP.HCM for a day while keeping comfort, privacy and not joining a shared group, the private 1-day tour from TP.HCM: Xẻo Quýt melaleuca forest and Sa Đéc flower village is worth considering. The itinerary takes you to Đồng Tháp, home to a melaleuca forest that was once a revolutionary base, a flower village more than 300 years old, an ancient house associated with Marguerite Duras's novel “Người tình”, and the rhythm of a riverside countryside market. The tour is suitable for multi-generational families, couples, groups of friends, or guests who want to take photos and learn about miền Tây culture at a slow pace.

Highlights of the private Xẻo Quýt – Sa Đéc tour

• Private guided tour: only your group, flexible sightseeing pace; VIP limousine or private car picks you up at your hotel.
• Xẻo Quýt melaleuca forest: ride a boat weaving through small canals under the melaleuca canopy, in a quiet space rich in historical value.
• Sa Đéc flower village: a flower village more than 300 years old, notable for growing flowers on high wooden racks and the experience of boating among flower gardens.
• Huỳnh Thủy Lê ancient house: an attraction associated with the love story in Marguerite Duras's novel “Người tình”.
• Local life: cross the river by local ferry, stroll around the agricultural produce market and visit Phước Kiến Assembly Hall of Sa Đéc.

Quick information to know before booking

Detailed itinerary: TP.HCM – Xẻo Quýt – Sa Đéc – TP.HCM

Morning: Travel and explore Xẻo Quýt melaleuca forest

The guide picks you up at your hotel in central TP.HCM; the exact pickup time is confirmed by Go365 after booking. The drive to Đồng Tháp takes about 2–2,5 hours, with a short refreshment stop if needed. At the Xẻo Quýt melaleuca forest ecotourism area, you spend about 1 hour 30 minutes riding a boat along small canals under the melaleuca canopy. This was once a revolutionary base, now quiet with birdsong, green trees and water, very suitable for taking photos, listening to commentary and enjoying the fresh air.

Midday: Local cuisine and local ferry experience

After visiting the melaleuca forest, the group has lunch with 5 Vietnamese dishes at a local restaurant for about 45 minutes. If you are vegetarian, vegan, need a Halal menu, have dietary restrictions or food allergies, you should inform in advance; some special requests may incur a surcharge. Then, you cross the Tiền River by local ferry for about 20 minutes. This short journey helps you clearly feel the rhythm of river life, boats and daily activities of local people.

Afternoon: Sa Đéc flower village, ancient house and agricultural produce market

Arriving in Sa Đéc, you visit the flower village more than 300 years old for about 30 minutes, see how flowers are grown on high wooden racks and take a short boat ride among vibrant flower gardens. The itinerary continues to Huỳnh Thủy Lê ancient house for about 20 minutes, Phước Kiến Assembly Hall for about 15 minutes, and a walking stroll around Sa Đéc agricultural produce market for about 20 minutes. At the end of the day, the vehicle takes you back to TP.HCM in about 3 hours, dropping off at your hotel or central area upon request.

Tour package price table and included services

Currently, the product on Go365 has a listed price of 2,590,000 ₫ for the Private tour – pickup at TP.HCM hotel package. The tour duration is 1 day, pickup at a hotel in central TP.HCM; at the end of the day, the vehicle drops off at your hotel or central area upon request. To check applicable conditions, number of guests and pickup time, see the private Xẻo Quýt – Sa Đéc tour page before confirming.

Tour price includes

• Transfer vehicle: choose VIP limousine or private car.
• All boat trips (motorboat, hand-rowed boat).
• English-speaking Vietnamese guide.
• Lunch with 5 Vietnamese dishes.
• Entrance tickets to attractions.
• Bottled water (2 bottles 500 ml/guest/day).
• Taxes, local fees and service charges.
• Hotel pickup and drop-off.

Tour price does not include

• Guide in a language other than English (on request, with a group surcharge).
• Surcharge for some special dietary requests (if any).
• Personal expenses and items not listed in the inclusions.

Tips on preparing clothing, camera and health

• Light, breathable clothing; wear low-heeled shoes or sandals for walking and boarding boats safely.
• Bring a hat, sunscreen, camera and insect repellent because most of the time is outdoors and in the ecotourism area.
• If traveling with young children or elderly people, prepare drinking water, tissues and some personal snacks.
• You can bring a light jacket for the air-conditioned vehicle or when there is a light breeze in the afternoon.
• Fully charge your phone and camera batteries and bring a small waterproof bag to protect devices while on the boat.
• Before the departure day, recheck the pickup time with Go365 and prepare necessary identification documents for confirmation.

Ideal time to visit Xẻo Quýt – Sa Đéc

The tour is suitable year-round, but the best time is when the weather is dry, with little rain, favorable for boat rides and walking. If you want to feel the bustling atmosphere of the flower village, you can choose the period near Tết; however, book early because the number of visitors increases.

Local specialties to try

Lunch on the tour consists of 5 Vietnamese dishes at a local restaurant, suitable for enjoying miền Tây flavors. If you have free time or a stop, you can ask the guide about Sa Đéc hủ tiếu, nem Lai Vung, Lai Vung mandarin oranges or snacks at Sa Đéc market. For vegetarian, vegan, Halal or allergy guests, please inform in advance so the restaurant can prepare; some special requests may incur a surcharge.

Notes for families with young children and elderly people

• A private tour helps the whole family be flexible with timing, without waiting for a large group; suitable when someone needs rest.
• When boarding or leaving the boat, young children and elderly people should be accompanied by adults, hold handrails firmly and follow safety instructions.
• Choose easy-to-move clothing, bring a hat, water and personal medication; if mildly prone to carsickness, inform in advance to choose suitable seats.
• Because the itinerary includes walking, ferry crossing and boat rides, families should bring light luggage and prioritize flat-soled shoes.

Suggested itinerary combinations with Go365

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Frequently asked questions about the Xẻo Quýt – Sa Đéc tour

1. How much does the tour cost and what option packages are included?

The product has a listed price of 2,590,000 ₫ for the Private tour – pickup at TP.HCM hotel package. The tour lasts 1 day, pickup at a hotel in central TP.HCM, and the pickup time is confirmed by Go365 after booking. You should check the number of guests and price conditions before payment.

2. What is the child ticket policy of the tour?

The tour is a private product; children must travel with adults and are confirmed according to specific numbers. Because the listed data does not state a fixed child price, you should provide the number of children, ages and meal needs when booking so Go365 can check seats, surcharges or promotions if any.

3. Where does the tour pick up and drop off guests?

The guide picks you up at a hotel in central TP.HCM; the exact pickup time is confirmed by Go365 after booking. At the end of the day, the vehicle drops off at the hotel or central area upon request. If you stay outside the central area, contact Go365 in advance to check pickup/drop-off availability and surcharges if any.

4. What are the travel time and departure schedule?

From TP.HCM to Đồng Tháp takes about 2–2,5 hours, with a short rest stop if needed. The tour departs according to the pickup time confirmed by Go365 after booking, not a fixed time in this section. The main sightseeing itinerary includes Xẻo Quýt, local ferry, flower village, ancient house, assembly hall and Sa Đéc market.

5. What does the tour include and exclude?

The price includes transfer vehicle, boat trips, English-speaking Vietnamese guide, lunch with 5 Vietnamese dishes, entrance tickets, bottled water 2 bottles 500 ml/guest/day, taxes and service fees. It does not include guides in languages other than English, special dietary surcharges if any, and personal expenses.

6. When should you go and what should you prepare?

The tour is suitable year-round, most favorable when the weather is dry for boat rides and walking. You should bring comfortable shoes or sandals, hat, camera, sunscreen and insect repellent. If traveling near Tết to see the bustling Sa Đéc flower village, book early because visitor numbers usually increase.

7. What is the policy for changing or canceling tours on Go365?

According to product data, you can cancel for free and receive a 100% refund if canceling before departure according to the prescribed deadline, with a cutoff of 24 hours. Since conditions may be displayed at different times, you should read the policy section carefully when booking or contact Go365 to confirm.

8. How to quickly book the tour on Go365?

Visit the product page for the Private 1-day tour from TP.HCM: Xẻo Quýt melaleuca forest and Sa Đéc flower village on Go365, select the travel date, number of guests and special requests if any. After submitting a request or making payment, Go365 will confirm the pickup time and guest pickup information before departure.