Morning:
- 07:30 AM: Depart from Ho Chi Minh City and drive to My Tho, the gateway to the Mekong Delta (2 hours).
- 09:30 AM: Arrive in My Tho and visit the Vinh Trang Pagoda, a beautiful blend of Vietnamese, Khmer, and French architecture.
- 10:30 AM: Board a boat to cruise along the Tien River, passing stilt houses and fish farms. Stop at Unicorn Island, where you can sample tropical fruits, enjoy traditional Vietnamese folk music, and explore local cottage industries.
Lunch:
- 12:30 PM: Savor a traditional Mekong Delta lunch at a riverside restaurant, featuring specialties like elephant ear fish and coconut candy desserts.
Afternoon:
- 02:00 PM: Take a sampan ride through the narrow canals of Ben Tre under the shade of water coconut trees. Visit a local workshop to see how coconut products are made and try fresh coconut water.
- 03:30 PM: Explore a small village on foot or by bike, interacting with locals and learning about their daily lives.
- 05:30 PM: Return to Ho Chi Minh City.