For a taste of the delta close to Ho Chi Minh City, a My Tho Ben Tre day trip from HCMC is a popular choice. This tour typically includes visiting the ornate Vinh Trang Pagoda My Tho, taking a boat trip on the Tien River (a Mekong tributary), visiting islands known for Mekong fruit orchards, and sampling honey tea.

The trip often crosses into Ben Tre province, famous as the "Kingdom of Coconuts." Here, you'll likely visit a coconut candy factory Ben Tre to see how the local specialty is made (and taste samples!), enjoy a sampan ride through narrow coconut-lined canals, and experience the lush agricultural landscape of this accessible part of the Mekong Delta.