Day Trips from Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong River

If you only have a day free in Saigon, this combo lets you experience two signatures: the Vietnam War–era Cu Chi Tunnels and the Mekong Delta. Start at the tunnels, with a video and a tour, then enjoy a restaurant lunch before heading to My Tho city. There, you'll cruise My Tho's scenic islands, seeing fish farmers and candy makers in action, rowing a sampan, and listening to traditional music.

Coconut Town with kayaking day trip in The Mekong Delta will surely bring you an unforgettable experience of the inland waterways. There is no time to wait; begin the journey by dipping yourself into the truly unspoiled destination of the coconut town, where unique handicrafts are made entirely of coconut, but is yet to be discovered by many local tourist companies.  It’s a perfect opportunity to enjoy the cool breeze from the river, cruise between the lush tropical islands, kayak through natural canals, and bike on the quaint village roads.

Enjoy the scenic journey along the Express Trung Luong Highway and take a leisurely boat trip around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands. Visit the picturesque orchards and sample the freshly picked fruit at the invitation of friendly local farmers. Get on a rowing boat ride in the shadows of the water-coconut palms along the tiny canals of Ben Tre Province and experience the traditional rural lifestyle of the Mekong Delta inhabitants.

Explore Vietnam's picturesque Mekong Delta on a 9-hour trip with a convenient pick up from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. The Mekong Delta, located in southern Vietnam, is a stunning maze of rivers, islets, small villages with rice paddies and fruit plantations. Highlights: • See the peaceful Buddhist Vinh Trang Pagoda on a full day excursion to Mekong Delta • Set your sights on some buddhas outside the Vinh Trang Pagoda • Discover how the locals live and learn about their sources of livelihood – family business • Row along the Mekong Delta and experience its beauty on this tour

Enjoy the scenic journey along the Express Trung Luong Highway and take a leisurely boat trip around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands. Visit the picturesque orchards and sample the freshly picked fruit at the invitation of friendly local farmers. Get on a rowing boat ride in the shadows of the water-coconut palms along the tiny canals of Ben Tre Province and experience the traditional rural lifestyle of the Mekong Delta inhabitants.

Cover ground you couldn't hope to cover on public transit but avoid the risk of self-driving Vietnam when you join this guided tour with transfers from Saigon District 1 hotels. You'll watch a video then explore the Cu Chi Tunnels. After lunch at a local restaurant, take a Mekong Delta boat trip from My Tho city with a sampan cruise, a cycle trip, folk music, fruits, coconut candy, and more.

Enjoy the scenic journey along the Express Trung Luong Highway and take a leisurely boat trip around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands. Visit the picturesque orchards and sample the freshly picked fruit at the invitation of friendly local farmers. Get on a rowing boat ride in the shadows of the water-coconut palms along the tiny canals of Ben Tre Province and experience the traditional rural lifestyle of the Mekong Delta inhabitants.

See a more traditional side of Vietnam on this full-day tour of the Upper Mekong. You’ll begin with a visit to Vinh Trang pagoda, the largest in the province. After exploring this Buddhist history, you’ll hop on a boat trip on the Tien River, floating along the jungled waterway. Lunch is followed by a visit to a coconut candy mill, a sampan ride, local music, and more.

A trip to Mekong Delta to immerse yourself in the natural beauty and the rich culture of the vibrant southern Delta region. Boating down the river to experience the local life, fishing port, fishing floating house, enjoy the local folk song music and seasonal fresh fruit.

Perhaps the two star attractions around Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC or Saigon) are the Vietnam War–era Cu Chi Tunnels and the lush farmlands of the Mekong Delta. Discover them both without the self-drive risks on this guided door-to-door tour. After touring the tunnels and eating lunch, head to My Tho city for a Tien River boat trip, complete with sampan ride, cycle adventure, a musical performance, and sweet treats.

Head to the Mekong Delta on this group day tour, where all the details are organized for you, so you can just enjoy the scenery. Get out of busy Ho Chi Minh city and head to My Tho. Cruise the Mekong on a sampan passing and visiting islands along the way. Your guide takes you to a honey farm, coconut candy workshop, and to a local restaurant for an included lunch- places you might not find on your own.

Escape the hustle and bustle of Saigon and travel south to the Mekong Delta—and stay off the beaten path, away from the crowds. With this private tour, you’ll get exclusive access to the delta’s best activities: You’ll cruise the Tien River, explore fresh orchards, float along a mangrove-lined canal, bike through the quiet countryside, and more.

Experience the best of the Mekong Delta on a day trip from Ho Chi Minh City, and explore the distinctive delta landscape by motorized river boat and row boat. You’ll visit a traditional temple, canal island, and local home along the way, then stop in a restaurant for a delta-style lunch. Your tour includes all transport, activities, entrance fees, lunch, and snacks, as well as hotel pickup and drop-off in central Ho Chi Minh City.

Visiting the Mekong Delta on an independent day trip from Ho Chi Minh may mean you spend more time planning than actually experiencing the region. This full-day private trip lets you get the best from your day: by combining cycling and kayaking with opportunities to encounter local life. Paddle a kayak, cycle around orchards and farms to see and meet locals, and cruise around the Cai Be floating market to learn about life on the delta.

Highlights: • Cao Dai Temple • Local market • Bike/scooter ride crossing paddy fields • Authentic Vietnamese food • Boat trip & sampan cruise on Mekong River • Local people and their hospitality • Try local rice wine - Cobra  snake wine • Be away from tourist crowd

Explore the remaining areas and intricate tunnel systems, including living quarters, kitchens, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers. Experience the maze-like tunnels and discover hidden trap doors and dangerous traps that were used for security purposes. Afterward, enjoy a serving of special tea and cassava, which were staple foods for the guerrillas during the war. Leave Cu Chi tunnels and continue the journey to the Mekong River. Arrive in My Tho and board a local motor boat. Take a scenic tour along Dragon Island, Unicorn Island, Phoenix Island, and Turtle Island, with a stop at the famous Unicorn Island. Visit a beekeeping farm on Unicorn Island and learn about natural honey production. Sample honey tea, rice wine, and banana wine. Take a walk through the village and enjoy a peaceful rowing boat ride along the natural water coconut canal, perfect for photography& gaining insight into the local lifestyle in the Mekong Delta.

Scenic boat trip on the Tien River passing the four famous islands: Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix & Tortoise. Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, a stunning Buddhist temple with mixed architecture. Enjoy Southern folk music while tasting tropical fruits. Taste honey tea at a local bee farm. Take a hand-rowed sampan ride through Tan Thach canal shaded by coconut trees. Stop at a coconut candy workshop and try handmade sweets. Savor an authentic Vietnamese lunch at a riverside restaurant.

Step beyond the tourist trails. This small-group eco tour takes you into quiet canals, family-run farms, and riverside workshops where traditional crafts are still practiced today. Learn how local people make sticky-rice wine, visit a countryside market alive with colors, and share a home-cooked lunch prepared from fresh regional ingredients. Cruise by private boat through coconut-lined waterways, row a sampan under leafy palms, and feel the peaceful rhythm of rural life. Every stop supports local families and promotes community-based tourism — making your visit meaningful for both travelers and hosts.

Leave the energy of Ho Chi Minh City behind and spend a memorable day discovering the authentic rhythms of life in the Mekong Delta. Cruise along the mighty Mekong River, explore peaceful villages surrounded by coconut palms and tropical orchards, and experience local traditions through food, music, and hands-on encounters. Taste freshly made coconut candy, sip fragrant honey tea, enjoy tropical fruits while listening to folk music, and glide through narrow waterways by traditional sampan. Complete the journey with a delicious Vietnamese lunch and a visit to the impressive Vinh Trang Pagoda, one of the region’s most remarkable spiritual landmarks.

Experience two of Southern Vietnam's most iconic destinations in one unforgettable full-day journey. Begin by uncovering the remarkable underground world of the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels, where you'll learn how Vietnamese soldiers lived, survived, and defended their homeland during the Vietnam War. Then escape to the peaceful Mekong Delta, a region famous for its lush waterways, fruit orchards, and authentic village life. Cruise along the mighty Mekong River, glide through coconut-lined canals by traditional sampan, discover local handicrafts, sample tropical specialties, and enjoy a delicious Vietnamese lunch. Combining history, culture, nature, and local hospitality, this carefully designed small-group tour offers an immersive experience that reveals the true heart and soul of Southern Vietnam.

Explore the Mekong Delta by speedboat on a small group tour that takes you into the rural villages along the river’s tributaries. A flexible itinerary means your guide takes you to where the action is that day: perhaps a whiskey or wine tasting, or a stop by a local’s house who keeps pythons as pets. Along the way you’ll see, hear, and taste the local culture as your guide shares information about the area.

Witness life on the Mekong Delta during a boat tour at Ben Tre, famous for its coconut processing. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, visit local industries such as a brickwork atelier. Tour a typical village and take a short bike ride or hop on ‘xe loi’ (motorized rickshaw) to explore surrounding fruit fields. Enjoy a riverside lunch of local specialties and a sampan ride through narrow canals.

Escape the crowds and dive into the heart of the Mekong Delta with this immersive full-day escape from Saigon. This journey takes you deep into the untouched charm of Ben Tre, where you’ll cruise scenic waterways by long boat to witness bustling riverside brick kilns and traditional coconut workshops. Feel the gentle breeze as you cycle through shaded village paths, meet local artisans weaving sleeping mats, and savor a home-cooked Southern Vietnamese lunch at a peaceful riverside home. Finish your day gliding along a tranquil canopy of water coconut palms on a hand-rowed sampan before heading back to the city.