Hotel pick-up
Meet the guide at your central Ho Chi Minh City hotel. Private Tour guests travel in a private vehicle; Small Group guests join a shared van with a maximum group size of 10-12 people.
Drive to My Tho
Travel south through the Mekong countryside to My Tho, the gateway to the classic Four Islands route.
Vinh Trang Pagoda
Visit the well-known pagoda and learn about its blend of Vietnamese, Khmer and European architectural influences.
Tien River and Four Islands
Board a motorboat and cruise through the Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise Islands area while observing river traffic, fish farms and orchard landscapes.
Local tastings and music
Stop for honey tea, seasonal fruit and a short performance of southern Vietnamese folk music.
Sampan canal ride
Continue by hand-rowed sampan along a narrow, palm-lined canal for a closer look at local river life.
Coconut-candy workshop
See how coconut candy and other local products are made. Products and handicrafts may be offered for sale; all purchases are optional and there is no obligation to buy.
Lunch and return
Enjoy a local lunch, relax before the return journey, and arrive back in Ho Chi Minh City in the late afternoon.