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Mekong Delta - 1 Day - VIP Tour & Cooking Classes (Kayaking & Cycling Adventure | Small Group – 10 pax)

πŸ“… 1 day
πŸ“ From Ho Chi Minh City
πŸ‘₯ Small group (max 10)
🚣 Kayaking & Cycling
🍳 Cooking class included
Starting from
$42 / person

Experience Highlights

🚣 Kayaking through a labyrinth of Mekong waterways
🚲 Cycling through orchards and dragon fruit farms
🍳 Hands-on cooking class with spring rolls and pancakes
πŸ– Vietnamese BBQ lunch prepared on-site
🏯 Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, largest temple in the delta
β›΅ Mekong River cruise with live UNESCO folk music
🍬 Coconut candy tasting and local craft workshops
πŸ‘₯ VIP small group experience β€” max 10 people

Tour Itinary

The most active and hands-on Mekong Delta experience available from Ho Chi Minh City. This VIP small-group tour combines kayaking through canals, cycling through orchards, a full cooking class with BBQ lunch and a Mekong River cruise with live folk music β€” all in one packed day.

Perfect for travellers who want to go beyond the typical tour and truly experience local life in the delta.

Full Day
VIP Mekong Delta - Kayaking, Cycling and Cooking
Adventure, Culture and Local Flavors
07:40 - 08:00
Hotel pickup in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Pick-up at your hotel and transfer to Ben Luc in the Mekong Delta by air-conditioned minivan.
09:30
Cycling through orchards and rice fields
Explore a local village by bicycle, ride through dragon fruit farms and admire the lush green rice fields stretching to the horizon.
09:30
Kayaking through the waterways
Paddle through a labyrinth of narrow canals and waterways, surrounded by tropical vegetation. An active and immersive way to explore the delta.
11:30
Cooking class with spring rolls and pancakes
Join an interactive cooking class guided by a local chef. Learn how to prepare Vietnamese spring rolls, savory pancakes and other local specialties.
12:30
Vietnamese BBQ lunch
Enjoy a mouthwatering BBQ lunch prepared on-site with fresh local ingredients, including the dishes cooked during the class.
13:20
Vinh Trang Pagoda
Visit the largest ancient Buddhist temple in the Mekong Delta. Admire its unique blend of European, Chinese and Khmer architecture and learn about its history.
14:20
Mekong River cruise with folk music
Board a boat for a relaxing cruise on the Mekong River. Listen to live Dan Ca Tai Tu, a UNESCO-recognized traditional folk art from Southern Vietnam, while enjoying the peaceful river scenery.
Afternoon
Coconut candy workshop and local crafts
Visit a coconut candy workshop and watch artisans prepare traditional sweets. Taste freshly made candy and discover other local crafts from the Ben Tre region.
~17:30
Return to Ho Chi Minh City
Comfortable bus transfer back to Ho Chi Minh City and drop-off at your hotel.
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Tour Inclusions & Exclusions

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What's included
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    Air-conditioned minivan transfer from Ho Chi Minh City
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    Professional English-speaking local guide
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    Kayaking through the Mekong waterways
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    Cycling tour through orchards and rice fields
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    Hands-on cooking class (spring rolls, pancakes)
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    Vietnamese BBQ lunch
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    Mekong River cruise with live folk music
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    All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
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    Hotel pickup and drop-off
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Not included
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    Beverages during meals
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    Personal expenses
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    Tips for guide and driver (optional but appreciated)
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    Travel insurance (strongly recommended)

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