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My Tho Tour

Ho Chi Minh City Tour - Independence Palace - Thien Hau Temple - Chinatown - My Tho

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DurationContact us

DestinationMy Tho

GuestsFlexible

Tour typeTour

Overview

The Ho Chi Minh City – My Tho Tour combines sightseeing in Saigon with a taste of the Mekong Delta in one journey.

You will visit the Independence Palace, Thien Hau Temple and the Cho Lon Chinatown, then travel to My Tho to experience the river scenery and orchard life of the Mekong Delta.

Highlights

Explore the Independence Palace – one of Ho Chi Minh City's most iconic historical landmarks
Visit Thien Hau Temple and the vibrant Chinatown (Cho Lon) district, rich in Chinese cultural heritage
Cruise to Lan Islet and experience the laid-back garden lifestyle of the Mekong Delta
Row a traditional sampan through shady canals and enjoy Southern Vietnamese folk music (Don Ca Tai Tu)
Visit traditional craft villages, taste honey tea, fresh tropical fruits, and local coconut candy

Meeting Point / Pickup Information

Departure: 08:00

Pickup Point: Hotels located in the center of District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. If you are staying outside District 1, please make your way to the designated meeting point.

Return: At your original pickup location

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Itinerary

08:00: Vehicle and guide pick up guests in District 1. Depart for a sightseeing tour of Ho Chi Minh City.

08:30: Visit the Independence Palace – a landmark steeped in Vietnamese history. Explore the exhibition halls, the presidential office, and historical artifacts.

09:45: Continue to Thien Hau Temple – a sacred ancient temple of the Chinese community in Saigon, renowned for its distinctive traditional Chinese architecture.

10:30: Stroll through Chinatown (Cho Lon) – Binh Tay Market, and discover the vibrant cultural life and bustling trade of the local Chinese community.

11:00: Depart for My Tho – the gateway to the Mekong Delta.

11:30 - 12:00: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

13:00: Arrive at My Tho Pier and board a boat to Lan Islet on the Tien River.

13:30: Visit a bee farm, taste honey tea, and learn about traditional beekeeping practices.

14:00: Experience rowing a traditional sampan through narrow canals shaded by water coconut palms – a signature scene of the Mekong Delta.

14:30: Tour a traditional Ben Tre coconut candy workshop, learn about the production process, and sample local specialties.

15:00: Enjoy seasonal tropical fruits and a live Southern Vietnamese folk music performance (Don Ca Tai Tu).

15:15: Take a horse-drawn carriage or tuk-tuk ride around Quoi Son village, admiring fruit orchards and the simple daily life of local residents.

15:30: Board the boat back to My Tho Pier.

16:00: Depart back to Ho Chi Minh City.

17:30 - 18:00: Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City. Tour ends.

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Sample Menu

Lunch;

Steamed shrimp
Braised fish
Steamed/grilled snails
Braised spare ribs
Stir-fried squid with mixed vegetables
Soup
Steamed rice
Fresh coconut water
Menu is subject to change depending on the season and availability of ingredients

Included

✅ Included

Entrance fees to all attractions
Speedboat and ferry with life jackets
Horse-drawn carriage / tuk-tuk ride
English / Vietnamese-speaking guide
Lunch
Bottled water
Round-trip transfer
Insurance provided by the tour operator

❌ Excluded

Personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Any additional services not listed under "Includes"

Policy

Cancellation & refund

TICKET CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY: 🔹 Cancelling 48 hours or more before departure 100% of the ticket value is refunded. 🔹 Cancelling between 24 and 48 hours before departure 50% of the ticket value is refunded. 🔹 Cancelling within 24 hours of departure, or not showing up at the pick-up point No refund applies. 🔹 Refund processing time Refunds are expected to take 07 – 14 working days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays).

👶 Child policy

👶 Child policy Under 1 m: free of charge, eats and sleeps with the parents. From 1 m to 1.39 m: child rate — sleeps with the parents, with an own meal and an own entrance ticket. From 1.4 m: charged as an adult.

PICK-UP & DROP-OFF POLICY (TOUR)

🚐✨ PICK-UP & DROP-OFF POLICY (TOUR) 📍 1. Coverage Applies to guests staying within the city centre area. Outside this area a surcharge may apply, or guests may need to make their own way to the meeting point. ⏰ 2. Pick-up time Please be ready 10–15 minutes in advance. The vehicle waits no longer than 10–15 minutes past the agreed time. 📌 3. Pick-up point Pick-up at the hotel lobby or the confirmed meeting point. If the vehicle cannot access the location, guests are kindly asked to walk to the nearest point as directed. 🏁 4. Drop-off Drop-off at the original pick-up point within the city centre area. A surcharge may apply for drop-off at a different location. ⚠️ 5. Important notes Arriving late or failing to show up is treated as a No Show and is non-refundable. Timings may change due to traffic, weather or other circumstances beyond our control.

🌍 Policy for foreign guests

🌍 Policy for foreign guests 💰 Service fee: 700,000 VND / group / day 📌 The fee applies to one group for one day, regardless of the number of guests in the group.

⚠️ Right to refuse service

⚠️ Right to refuse service Go365 reserves the right to refuse or discontinue service whenever the safety and the quality of service for the traveller cannot be guaranteed.

FAQ

Where does the tour go?

The morning is in Sài Gòn at Dinh Độc Lập (Independence Palace), Miếu Bà Thiên Hậu and the Chinese quarter of Chợ Lớn; the afternoon is in Mỹ Tho on Cồn Lân island.

What do we do in Mỹ Tho?

Row a sampan along canals shaded by nipa palm, listen to đờn ca tài tử folk music, visit a traditional craft village and try honey tea, fruit and coconut candy.

How do we get around the island?

By horse cart or lambro, both included in the tour price.

Are life jackets provided on the boats?

Yes. Both the speedboat and the ferry carry life jackets.

What does the tour price include?

Entrance fees to the sites, the speedboat and ferry with life jackets, the horse cart or lambro, an English or Vietnamese speaking guide, lunch, bottled water and return transfers.

How far in advance should I book?

At least 24 hours before departure.

Need help? 📞 +84 789 900 077

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