The Mekong Delta Experience is a carefully designed day tour that takes you from bustling Ho Chi Minh City into the peaceful waterways and lush countryside of Southern Vietnam. Known as the “rice bowl of Vietnam,” the Mekong Delta is a region of coconut palms, narrow canals, floating activities, and traditional village life.
This journey offers an authentic insight into local culture and daily life along the river. From cruising through small canals by rowing boat to visiting coconut workshops and family-run handicraft villages, the tour provides a relaxed yet immersive cultural experience. Ideal for couples, families, and travellers short on time, this day trip combines nature, culture, and traditional food in one memorable adventure.
Duration: Full Day (Approx. 9 hours)
Route: Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta – Ho Chi Minh City
Minimum booking: 2 travellers
Tour requirement: At least 2 adults
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Transportation by comfortable shared car
Licensed English-speaking tour guide
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Entrance fees included
Boat trips on Mekong River and canals
Traditional handicraft workshops
Authentic Vietnamese lunch
Photogenic countryside locations
Child-friendly experience
Depart from Ho Chi Minh City to the Mekong Delta. Cruise along the river, visit coconut candy and handicraft workshops, enjoy tropical fruits and honey tea, explore villages via small canals by rowing boat, savour a traditional Vietnamese lunch, and return to the city in the late afternoon.
In the morning, your driver and tour guide will pick you up from Ho Chi Minh City Opera House (District 1). Depart the city and head south toward the Mekong Delta, enjoying views of rural landscapes along the way.
Upon arrival, board a boat to cruise along the Mekong River. Observe lively river activities such as fishing, water transport, and local trading that form the backbone of daily life in the delta.
Visit one of the many coconut processing workshops in the area. Watch locals open coconuts by hand and learn how traditional coconut candies are made. Enjoy tastings of fresh tropical fruits and honey bee tea while learning about the region’s coconut-based economy.
Continue along smaller natural canals where the waterways narrow as you approach village areas. Visit a family-run workshop producing traditional sleeping mats, and see how these items are handmade using local materials.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, where you will be served authentic Vietnamese cuisine prepared with fresh regional ingredients.
In the afternoon, relax on a rowing boat ride along peaceful water palm creeks. Glide through shaded canals surrounded by lush greenery—a perfect opportunity for photography and quiet reflection.
After the canal experience, return to Ho Chi Minh City. Drop-off at Ho Chi Minh City Opera House, District 1.
End of tour.
Important Travel Tips & Frequently Asked Questions
Culture & History: Learn about the traditions, craftsmanship, and daily life of Mekong Delta communities.
Explore: Discover the beauty of the Mekong Delta through boat trips, village visits, and canal cruising.
Landscape: Experience lush river scenery, coconut groves, and peaceful countryside.
Food: Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese lunch and taste tropical fruits and honey tea.
Free pick-up and drop-off from Ho Chi Minh City Opera House, District 1
Timings are approximate and the itinerary may be changed without notice due to traffic conditions or unexpected events.
The total tour duration is approximately 9 hours.
You should wear comfortable walking shoes, light clothing, and bring a hat and sunglasses. Sunscreen is recommended.
Confirmation email will be received at the end of the booking process
Timings are approximate and depend on traffic and weather conditions
The itinerary may be changed without notice due to unexpected events
Please consider if a flight is booked on this day
We recommend bringing sunscreen, mosquito spray, and good walking shoes
According to regulations in all travel destinations, it is mandatory to have:
An entry visa valid for the entire stay
A passport valid for at least 6 months after departure
At least 3 empty pages in your passport
Medical travel insurance
This price is not valid during:
Christmas and New Year’s Eve (23 December – 3 January)
Cambodia Khmer New Year (10 April – 31 April)
Laos New Year (10 April – 21 April)
Public holidays and peak seasons
Tour Exclusions:
Visa arrangements and fees (can be arranged upon request)
Transportation beyond the itinerary
Additional entrance fees, drinks, or services not listed
Cancellations:
Must be made at least 4 days prior to departure
Cancellations less than 4 days before departure (including no-shows) will be charged 100% of the total booking cost
Tipping:
Tipping is customary for guides and drivers
Approx. USD 5 per person per day
Tips should be handed directly to the guide upon departure
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