07:00 – 07:30: Begin your day with a convenient hotel pickup in Ho Chi Minh City. Sit back and enjoy the changing scenery from city life to the peaceful countryside. En route, visit the Vinh Trang Pagoda, an architectural gem blending Asian and European styles.
Arrive in My Tho City and board a traditional wooden boat for a scenic cruise along the Tien River, heading to Tortoise Islet (Thoi Son) – a peaceful retreat on the river. Continue along the Bao Dinh Canal into Ben Tre Province, known as the land of coconuts. Discover the “Garden – Pond – Cage” farming model and visit a local coconut candy workshop.
Enjoy honey tea and other local specialties while relaxing in a tropical garden shaded by water coconut trees. Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese lunch at a local riverside restaurant, featuring regional dishes and fresh ingredients.
After lunch, take a boat ride to visit tropical fruit gardens and sample seasonal fruits. Be treated to a traditional Southern Vietnamese folk music (Đờn ca tài tử) performance by local artists – a unique cultural experience.
After a full day of exploration and relaxation, return to Ho Chi Minh City by comfortable transport. Drop-off at your hotel around 17:30.