Authentic Mekong Delta Tour with Local Experts: Vibrant Rhythms of Daily Life

Embark on an authentic journey into the heart of the Mekong Delta, away from tourist traps. Discover vibrant daily life, hidden gems, and cultural insights with local experts.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Ho Chi Minh City - The tour will start at Saigon Water Bus Station
  • Long An Province - 9:30 am: Reach the idyllic watery expanses of the Mekong Delta itself, known as the Delta of Nine Dragons for the 9 tributaries that splinter from the main Mekong River.

10:30 am: Visit a bustling, colorful riverside market full of local curiosities, tropical fruits and all manner of fish and shellfish.

10:45 am : Turn off the delta into small, winding canals of the Thu Thua area, shaded by a canopy of foliage as you drift along lazily.

You will enjoy a rowboat trip along small canals of the Delta surrounded by thousands of coconut palms, you will visit a quaint Mekong village, and then a traditional farmhouse where you’ll sample coconuts and Mekong whisky.

12:30 pm: Enjoy a traditional Mekong Delta lunch at a local family’s house. After lunch, you will visit a special pagoda.

1:30 pm: Visit a colorful Cao Dai Temple, one of the highlights of our Mekong Delta Tour.

2:15 pm: Return to the speedboat and depart for Ho Chi Minh City.

What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Local guide
  • Lunch included
  • Breakfast provided
  • Refreshments and tropical fruits
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities
  • Surcharge for halal meal options, if required
Additional Information

Embark on a genuine exploration of the Mekong Delta’s heart, where you’ll get a feel for the daily vibrant life in this full-day journey starting from Ho Chi Minh City. The experience will take you beyond the usual, moving away from tourist hotspots to admire the beautiful countryside’s hidden wonders.

Dive into the bustling riverside market, overflowing with local tastes and colorful peculiarities. Afterwards, explore the region’s religious roots with tours to a Cao Dai Temple and a Buddhist pagoda, teaching you about these ancient faiths’ cultural importance.

Throughout this expedition, your well-informed guide will reveal intriguing details about the region’s rich culture and past, enlightening you about life in the Mekong Delta. With a small group of only 14 individuals, you can skip the tourist swarms and enjoy a personalized journey. Seize the opportunity to uncover the Mekong Delta’s authentic charm!

  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking; there will be a surcharge for vegetarian or halal options
  • Please wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes
  • Please note the route can be subject to change due to water levels
Location
Saigon Waterbus Station
Đường Tôn Đức Thắng
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Tour46508389173
Aug 3, 2024
Great experience - It was a great experience, a good mixture of culture, nature and adventure. The guides were very friendly and we enjoyed the day a lot.
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Sarah
Jul 28, 2024
Superb trip - would highly recommend! - This trip was superb. The guides were very knowledgable and looked after us from start to finish. Taking the boat was such a great way to experience the city from a different viewpoint. The Island Lodge resort was wonderful. A hidden gem right in the Mekong River. Idyllic and tranquil and worth the ££
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Gilles
Jul 3, 2024
Amazing and authentic experience - We went to see the monkeys and fed the crocodiles! We were treated like royalty and making us feel very comfortable. The staff is amazing and very nice. They made us discover the wonderful places in vietnam and the markets.
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Meryl_t
Jun 26, 2024
Exceptional Mekong Delta experience. - An unforgettable experience and one of the best day tours we have ever done. We were given an understanding of the life of the people who live along the river and a privileged insight into their customs and challenges. This is not a “touristy” trip, with no stalls selling cheap souvenirs; we visited a market and saw “convenience stores” that simply serviced the local people. Our guide and the crew were informative and concerned for our comfort and safety at all times. There was a never ending supply of chilled water and fresh fru.
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Alanj307
Jun 25, 2024
A wonderful day with a great guide - Took a private tour on a rare day off business and had a fantastic and unique experience worth every cent. The crew were courteous and the equipment in good order and we certainly felt in safe hands Our tour guide Hang was wonderful, so knowledgeable with excellent English and a good sense of fun and humour answering every question. We were very well looked after and enjoyed learning about a side of Vietnamese life we have never seen, after years of visiting on business The nature reserves were thrilling with monkeys crocodiles, bats and sea life unlike anywhere we’ve been
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Deborahep6922sd
Jun 6, 2024
Mekong Delta from Ho Chi Minh Pier. - This was amazing….wonderful guides: great captain, mechanic, the cook, the tour guide: all very professional. We learned a lot about the area; visited a local farm and school; learned about the fauna and flora, and the people! A great ride and a super day overall.
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Jameshj
May 10, 2024
Well managed tour - A well run, safe, tour that gets you out of HCMC and into the farmland to the SW where the tour vans don't go. Our guide (Madam Hong) spoke good English and was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. The boat was nearly new and well managed. Lunch was excellent. Its not cheap but it is value for money Thanks!
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Mary_d
Apr 24, 2024
A must-see tour - Absolutely top notch experience. Our guide Hang was knowledgable, personable, and engaging—really a perfect guide. We learned so much about village and farming life and life on the river ways and canals. Houses on stilts at high and low tides, industry along the river like fish sauce factories, bird nests, Malala lumber, rice fields, and more. Especially loved the village visit and seeing a house owned by a family for four generations, as well as the delicious grilled fish and many sides the crew served us. Great crew on the boat. Highly recommend this special tour.
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Davyp777
Apr 17, 2024
A bit expensive but good value - This was our third time on this tour and each one was different. Our guide was Hang who was informative and provided a great insight into river life. The boat was smaller than our last tours, but it made a more intimate trip and they were fast and clean. Food was provided throughout the trip and I found lunch very tasty and was plentiful. Hotel collections were on time and all in all the tour was very well organised. This tour was a great way to get out of the city and enjoy the way of life of the locals.
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Emaferra2023
Aug 17, 2024
FAKE MEKONG, REAL SCAMMERS - Don’t waste your money. You’ll not viait the Mekong Delta. It’sba fake tour in a fake canal nearby HCMC. If you want to live a real experience, find someone else. I trashed my money (a lot of money!).
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