The Dong Tam Snake Farm and Mekong Cruise in My Tho with Peace Travel offers an exciting and comprehensive day trip into the heart of the Mekong Delta. The journey typically begins in My Tho City, where you embark on a relaxing Mekong River cruise to explore the famous islets, including Unicorn Island. Here, you'll glide along small, lush canals on a traditional sampan, visit local coconut candy workshops, enjoy tropical fruits, and listen to traditional Southern Vietnamese folk music. The adventure continues with a stop at the renowned Dong Tam Snake Farm, a vital military-run center for snake research and anti-venom production, providing a fascinating and educational experience to observe a diverse collection of venomous and non-venomous reptiles and learn about their role in medicine.
Tour Itinerary
- 7:30-8 AM - Our Guide and Driver will pick up from Hotel in Saigon
Depart to My Tho City in 1 hour & 45 minutes with our comfortable vehicles.
- 10:30 AM - Dong Tam Snake Farm
Explore the military-run research and breeding center. See various species of venomous and non-venomous snakes, and learn about antivenom production and conservation.
- 11:30 AM - Mekong River Delta Cruise at Mỹ Tho Tourist Harbour
Cruising on the Mekong river for a sight-seeing of the four islands: Dragon, Unicorn, Turtle, Phoenix and Rạch Miễu 1 & 2 bridges.
➢ Heading to Thới Sơn - Uniorn island, the biggest island in this area which is about 1.200 square hectare and about 11 km long) to see bee hives and enjoy honey tea at local people’s house.
➢ Visit a coconut candy workshop: Observe the traditional process of making delicious coconut candy and sample the products.
➢ Resting at a farm-house to enjoy some fresh tropical fruits and listen to some traditional Folk music - "Đờn ca tài tử" performed by local people.
➢ Rowing small boat (sampan) along a beautiful natural canal and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere in the countryside.
➢ Getting to a local restaurant for lunch with some typical Mekong Delta food.
➢ Returning to Mỹ Tho Tourist Harbour and enjoy fresh coconut on the boat.
➢ Finishing the Mekong tour.
- 3:30 PM - The boat takes you back to the boat station. Ride back to Saigon.
- 6:00 PM - Arrive back to Saigon and See you again!
PRICE
+Private Option:| Price per person |
| 2 PAX | 3-4 PAX | 5+ PAX |
| 89 USD | 75 USD | 62 USD |
| Children price per person |
| Under 5 yo | 5-12 yo | 12+ |
| Free | 50% price | Adult price |
Highlights
- Enjoy a boat ride through the picturesque canals of southern Vietnam
- Cruise along the Mekong River by motorboat
- Explore the military-run snake research and breeding center.
- Admire green rice fields on your way to My Tho
- Enjoy tropical fruits, folk music, honey tea, and coconut candy
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (Hotels in D1, D3, D5, HCMC)
- Experienced English-speaking guide.
- A/C car, motor boat and rowing sampan boat.
- Sightseeing tickets
- Lunch, fruit, honey tea, a bottle of water, coconut
- Traditional music
- Travel Insurance.
Excluded
- Personal expenses
- Additional beverages
- Gratuities