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Private Mekong Delta: My Tho & Ben Tre Island Odyssey

Slip into the Mekong's emerald labyrinth aboard a private wooden sampan — gliding silent canals, visiting a coconut candy village, sipping honey tea with island elders. Pure, unhurried southern Vietnam at its most photogenic.

What to expect

Your private guide meets you dockside at My Tho and leads you aboard a traditional wooden sampan for a journey through the Delta's shaded waterways. On Dragon Island and Phoenix Island you'll watch artisans hand-roll coconut candy, taste fresh tropical fruit platters, and share honey-lemon tea with a local beekeeper. The afternoon crosses into Ben Tre — the 'Coconut Kingdom' — for a bicycle ride through plantation paths before returning to port in time for all-aboard.

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ToursByLocals – Mekong Delta Private Guides
From USD 135 per adult (private, price varies by group size)
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Good to know

Pre-book well in advance; private departures fill quickly in peak season (Nov–Apr). My Tho port is the starting point — no transfer needed. Confirm your all-aboard time with your guide when booking so the itinerary is tailored accordingly.

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Luxury cruises that call at My Tho — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.

AmaWaterways · AmaDara
7 nights · calls at My Tho
from $1,929
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