Mekong River Tours and Tickets

Q: What is the Mekong River, and where does it flow in Vietnam?

The twelfth-longest river in the world, the Mekong River flows from the Tibetan Plateau through Southwest China to Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, and Vietnam, where it empties into the South China Sea. In Vietnam, it flows south of Ho Chi Minh City and forms a river delta around Can Tho city.

Q: How can I explore the Mekong Delta region from Ho Chi Minh City?

You can explore the Mekong Delta region on tours from Ho Chi Minh City. Options range from quick day trips to week-long adventures. Most itineraries involve floating down the river in a traditional boat, experiencing rural villages and markets, tasting fresh Vietnamese cuisine, and visiting Can Tho, the largest urban hub in the Mekong Delta.

Q: Can I take a boat tour or cruise of the Mekong River in Vietnam?

Yes, you can take a boat tour or cruise on the Mekong River in Vietnam—and you’ll be spoiled for choice when it comes to options. Most outfitters sail out of Ho Chi Minh City or Can Tho; if you include the smaller canals of the Mekong, you’ll have even more options.

Q: How long is the Mekong River in Vietnam?

The length of the Vietnamese section of the Mekong River is difficult to estimate, as it flows into a maze-like river delta almost immediately after crossing the border. It’s estimated to flow for around 150 miles (250 kilometers) in southern Vietnam before it empties into the South China Sea.

Q: What types of wildlife can you find along the Mekong River in Vietnam?

Along the Mekong River in Vietnam, you can find many bird species, such as egrets, herons, kingfishers, and storks. Reptiles are common, too, and you might spot crocodiles (including the Siamese crocodile), turtles, and snakes if you keep your eyes peeled. Mammals can be rare, but the occasional dolphin or otter does appear.

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Mekong Delta and Coconut Village Tour from HCM City

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.

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Mekong Delta and Coconut Village Tour from HCM City

8 hoursFree Cancellation

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Mekong Delta My Tho & Ben Tre Day Tour (Private/Small Group)

Condensed Itinerary — Private Mekong Delta Day Trip Depart Saigon: Air-conditioned drive south through rice fields to the Delta. Vinh Trang Pagoda: Photo stop at a 19th-century temple blending Vietnamese, Khmer, and French design. Tien River Cruise: Private wooden boat past floating fish farms and stilt villages. Ben Tre Workshop: Watch coconut candy made by hand and taste it warm. Canal Sampan Ride: Hand-rowed boat glides under water-coconut palms. Thoi Son Island: Cycle or ride a tuk-tuk through orchards; sample fresh fruit with local farmers. Riverside Lunch: Set menu featuring crispy elephant-ear fish and Delta specialties (veg or Halal on request). Hammock and Folk Music: Relax while musicians play UNESCO-listed Don ca tai tu. Return to Ho Chi Minh City: Arrive back late afternoon, drop-off at your hotel.

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Mekong Delta My Tho & Ben Tre Day Tour (Private/Small Group)

10 hoursFree Cancellation

4.5

from $30

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Mekong Delta Full Day Tours - The Upper Mekong River

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.

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Mekong Delta Full Day Tours - The Upper Mekong River

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Full Day Off The Beaten Track the Mekong Delta.

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.

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Full Day Off The Beaten Track the Mekong Delta.

9 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

Discover the captivating beauty of the Mekong Delta, where winding rivers and lush green rice fields make for an unforgettable experience. Cruise along peaceful canals lined with coconut trees, visit local craft villages to learn about traditional crafts and sample fresh tropical fruits straight from the garden. Enjoy authentic Vietnamese cuisine. This journey offers the perfect combination of nature, culture and adventure. Whether you are a foodie, nature lover or a culture explorer, the Mekong Delta promises a unique and heartwarming journey. Book now and discover the soul of Southern Vietnam!

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Experience Authentic Mekong Delta Life From Ho Chi Minh City

8 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $24

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Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta Small Group Full Day Tours

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.

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Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta Small Group Full Day Tours

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Upper Mekong River - My Tho - Ben Tre full day trip

1 day

4.5

from $45

Mekong Delta & Cai Rang Floating Market 2-Day Tour

Embark on an unforgettable journey through our Mekong Delta & Cai Rang Floating Market tour! Cruise along the tranquil waterways of the mighty Mekong River, where lush landscapes, coconut palms, and local life unfold before your eyes. Discover the charm of the Delta as you visit traditional villages, taste fresh tropical fruits, and learn how locals make coconut candy by hand. The highlight of the trip is the vibrant Cai Rang Floating Market – one of the largest and most iconic in the Mekong Delta. Watch as dozens of boats gather in the early morning, packed with fruits, vegetables, and local goods. Hear the lively sounds of trade and experience the unique way of life that has remained unchanged for generations. This tour is perfect for travelers seeking authentic culture, delicious food, and breathtaking river scenery. Book now and let us guide you into the heart of Vietnam’s most captivating river region!

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Mekong Delta & Cai Rang Floating Market 2-Day Tour

2 daysFree Cancellation

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Private Authentic Mekong River Full Day Trip - Non Touristic Mekong delta

8 to 10 hours

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from $150

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Mekong Delta - Mekong River full day trip

8 hours

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from $50

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.

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Mekong Delta Adventure Day Tours

1 day

4.5

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3-Day Mekong Delta Tour including: Cai Rang floating market

3 daysFree Cancellation

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Upper Mekong River Full-Day Group Tour (My Tho & Ben Tre)

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.

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Upper Mekong River Full-Day Group Tour (My Tho & Ben Tre)

10 hours

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My Tho Ben Tre Mekong River full day trip

8 hours

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from $44

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.

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Mekong Delta Discovery Day Tours

8 to 12 hours

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Small-group 2-Day Mekong Delta: Floating market, Cooking Demo

2 daysFree Cancellation

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from $116

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Cu Chi Tunnels - Mekong Delta Full Day Tours

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.

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Cu Chi Tunnels - Mekong Delta Full Day Tours

8 hours

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from $70

Mekong Delta Discovery Day Tour - My Tho - Ben Tre

8 hours

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from $46

Mekong Eyes Cruises for 2Days/1 Night

2 days

4.5

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from $420

Price varies by group size

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.

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Mekong Delta tour: Ben Tre 1 day by DGT

9 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $63

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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

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Mekong Delta Full Day Tour

9 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $106

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Mekong Delta 2Days/1 Night included Pick up & Transfers

2 daysFree Cancellation

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from $109

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PRIVATE LUXURY Mekong 1 Day with Biking, Fishing, Cooking Class & BBQ LUNCH

Experience Vietnam’s Mekong Delta hassle- and crowd-free with this all-encompassing private tour. Picked up in Ho Chi Minh City, you’ll make the comfortable 75-minute drive to My Tho, where your guided adventure begins. From there, you’ll get a full day tasting local delicacies, rowing through the jungle on a traditional boat, taking a cooking class, touring local villages, and so much more.

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PRIVATE LUXURY Mekong 1 Day with Biking, Fishing, Cooking Class & BBQ LUNCH

9 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $119

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Mekong Insider Experience: Life, Culture & Local Secrets

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.

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Mekong Insider Experience: Life, Culture & Local Secrets

10 hours

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Small-group Mekong Floating Market Day Trip from Ho Chi Minh City

Nathan_C, Feb 2026

do not hesitate! BOOK NOW!!

Where do I even start with this tour?! We paid for a small group but the other family cancelled so it was just me and my husband. We had Stark as our guide and he was absolutely amazing 10/10. Stark gave us a deep dive on the history at every location and answered all our questions. The food was incredible from the floating market to the village. Ending the day with a bike ride and having a beer with local villagers was the most unique experience of all. I would recommend this to everyone!!

Full Day Off The Beaten Track the Mekong Delta.

Benjamin_B, Jan 2026

Great experience

Great experience and great guide! He took me put to the mekong-delta and showed my real local life. We tried some streetfood and he cared about everything. Kajaking, boat trip and nice bycicletour. I highly can recommand this tour and the guide Lee!

Full Day Off The Beaten Track the Mekong Delta.

Natalie_M, Dec 2025

Awesome!!!

Was great from start to finish!! Highly recommended- guide Henry was great!!! 😊 such a local not tourist adventure

Private Authentic Mekong River Full Day Trip - Non Touristic Mekong delta

William_S, Dec 2025

Awesome Tour!

Mr. Duc was a fantastic guide who took us I tithe world of southern Vietnam where we got to experience life away from the city exploring the rice paddies and fruit plantations there. Lunch with a local family at their house was a highlight! Get out of the city and see real life in Vietnam. You won’t regret it.

Mekong Delta - Mekong River full day trip

Lisa_B, Dec 2025

Wonderful Day Exploring the Mekong Delta with Bao

Wonderful full-day tour of the Mekong Delta with our guide, Bao. We had a fantastic experience exploring the Mekong Delta, and our guide Bao made the whole day feel smooth, interesting and personal. From the moment we were picked up, he was friendly, organised and shared so much insight into the local culture and way of life. The journey along the Express Trung Luong Highway was comfortable, and once we arrived, Bao guided us around the different islands of the Mekong — Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise. We learned a lot about the area and its traditions, and Bao made everything easy to follow and enjoyable. The boat rides were a real highlight, especially the small rowing boat trip through the narrow coconut-lined canals. It was peaceful, scenic and exactly the kind of experience you imagine when visiting the Mekong Delta. Bao kept everything well-paced, answered all our questions and made sure we saw the best parts without ever feeling rushed. A great full-day trip and a brilliant way to experience the traditional rural lifestyle of the Mekong Delta. Highly recommend — especially with Bao as your guide.

Mekong River

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Know before you go

Boat tours operating on the river include small wooden motor boats, traditional sampans, and speedboats, while rafting and tubing are also possible in some sections.
Most boats provide little shade, so be sure to bring a hat, sun protection, and mosquito repellent.
Some boat cruises may be wheelchair accessible, but it’s best to check in advance.

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