Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

Group of six men sitting on a boat holding coconuts with straws, smiling and enjoying daylight on the water
5.0(39)
From $19.00
per person
8 hours
Mekong Delta Day Trips
Ho Chi Minh City

Mekong Delta Full-Day Tour

At a Glance

Type
Mekong Delta Day Trips
Duration
8 hours
Rating
5.0/5 (39)
Price
From $19.00/person
Fitness
Low to Moderate - The tou...

Tour Details

Start your journey from Ho Chi Minh City from 07:30 AM, heading southwest towards the lush landscapes of the Mekong Delta. After a comfortable drive, board a boat to cruise along the mighty Mekong River and explore its intricate network of canals. Visit a local island village where you can taste fresh tropical fruits, watch traditional handicraft making, and enjoy a rowing boat trip through narrow waterways shaded by water coconut palms. Savor a delicious Vietnamese lunch at a riverside restaurant, then relax with live “Đờn Ca Tài Tử” folk music before heading back to Ho Chi Minh City in the late afternoon (arrival around 17:30).

What Makes This Tour Special

The tour offers a boat ride through narrow canals shaded by water coconut palms, a visit to a local island village to observe traditional handicrafts, tasting fresh seasonal tropical fruits, and live performance of Đờn Ca Tài Tử music after lunch.
  • Boat cruise on the Mekong River and its intricate canal system.
  • Interaction with local artisans demonstrating coconut palm handicrafts.
  • Tasting fresh tropical fruits grown in the delta region.
  • Traditional rowing boat trip through small waterways.
  • Live southern Vietnamese folk music performance accompanying a riverside lunch.

Historical Background

The Mekong Delta has been a vital agricultural region of southern Vietnam for centuries, supporting rice cultivation and fishing communities. The river system has shaped the economy and culture of the area since the Khmer Empire period, evolving through French colonial times into a major rice-exporting region.

Is This Tour Worth It?

This mekong delta day trips activity is highly rated at 5.0/5 across 39 reviews, running 8 hours from $19.00 per person.

Best For

FamiliesBudget travelers
Less ideal for: Those with limited mobility · Wheelchair users · Those with limited time

Pros

  • +Outstanding rating: 5.0/5
  • +Booked through Viator

Cons

  • -Cancellation policy not specified
  • -Requires low to moderate - the tour involves sitting during the drive and boat rides, some walking on uneven village paths, and a rowing boat ride which is gentle but may require balance. fitness level
  • -Inclusions not listed

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Travel from Ho Chi Minh City to the Mekong Delta by speedboat. Save time by avoiding traffic compared to buses or cars. See the water, coastline, and nature from an open-air boat. Speedboats can access narrow rivers that larger boats or vehicles cannot. Feel a refreshing breeze on hot days as you cruise across the water.

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Start your tour by departing from Ho Chi Minh City using the Trung Luong Expressway. Arrive at Cai Be to board a boat and visit the floating market on the Tien River. Although it is quieter now, you can learn about traditional Mekong Delta trading practices here. Visit a local business that makes coconut candy and crispy rice popcorn. Taste fresh tropical fruits while listening to Southern Vietnamese folk music. Take a hand-rowed sampan ride through the small canals of the Mekong Delta and see rural scenery. Arrive at Tan Phong Island at noon. Have lunch at a local garden house and join a Vietnamese cooking class. Bicycle along village paths through fruit orchards. Meet locals and see their daily activities. Visit Ba Kiet's old house. At 15:30, board a boat to return to Cai Be. Then, return to Ho Chi Minh City around 18:30.

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Get picked up from your hotel or meeting point and head to the Mekong Delta. See rice fields before arriving at My Tho. First, visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, which features Vietnamese, Khmer, and Chinese architecture. Then take a boat ride on the Mekong River, passing Dragon, Phoenix, Tortoise, and Unicorn islets. Visit fruit orchards and villages, and ride a sampan through coconut-lined canals. Stop at local homes to taste fruits, honey tea, and wine while listening to traditional music. Have a Vietnamese lunch (vegan options available). After lunch, go to Ben Tre, which is known for its coconuts. Visit a farm to see how coconut candy, rice paper, and other products are made. Relax in a hammock or bike around the village. Return to Ho Chi Minh City in the late afternoon.

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