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Mekong Delta Tours from Saigon: 15 Compared on Boat Time

92 tours  ·  from $13

The delta is a long way for a short boat ride if you pick badly. These 15 separate the My Tho half-days from the Ben Tre creeks and the Can Tho floating markets, with departure times and how much of it is coach.

From HCM City: Mekong Delta Tour with Sampan Journey - Vinh Trang Pagoda and its unusual design
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From HCM City: Mekong Delta Tour with Sampan Journey

1.Mekong Delta Tour with Sampan Journey

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13,132 reviews · 9 hours · from $16Our pick

Travel from Ho Chi Minh City to My Tho and Ben Tre with an English-speaking guide such as Liem, Thuan, or Bo Han. Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, cruise by motorboat, drift through coconut-lined canals by sampan, taste fruit and honey tea, enjoy lunch, and see coconut candy being made.

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ An unforgettable experience in the Mekong Delta! Everything was perfectly organized, from the smooth transfers to the beautiful sampan journey through the canals and local villages. The landscapes, culture, and food made this day truly special. But what really made the trip exceptional was our tour guide Jack phenomenal energy, deep knowledge, great humor, and genuine care for everyone in the group. He turned a great tour into an unforgettable one. Definitely need a pay rise Highly recommended! 🌿🚤”

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Mekong Delta Guided Tour from Ho Chi Minh City - Vinh Trang Pagoda: beautiful, but allow only a short visit
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Mekong Delta Guided Tour from Ho Chi Minh City

2.Mekong Delta Guided Tour from Ho Chi Minh City

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7,192 reviews · from $18

Spend about eight hours traveling from Ho Chi Minh City to My Tho and Ben Tre. You’ll visit Vinh Trang Temple, cruise past river homes, sample fruit and honey tea, ride a small rowing boat through narrow canals, and eat Vietnamese dishes. Pickup covers central District 1, with groups capped at 25 people.

“This tour is fantastic, well organized and full of experiences. Our tour guide Blanco was professional and positive all the way. We enjoyed all experiences and would recommend to anyone!”

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HCM: Mekong Delta, My Tho & Ben Tre Coconut Village - Vinh Trang Pagoda: a calm first stop
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HCM: Mekong Delta, My Tho & Ben Tre Coconut Village

3.Mekong Delta, My Tho & Ben Tre Coconut Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,304 reviews · 9 hours · from $16

Travel from Ho Chi Minh City to My Tho and Ben Tre with an English-speaking guide such as Ken, James, Steve, or Phong. Cruise the Mekong, ride a sampan through coconut canals, taste honey tea and tropical fruit, see coconut candy made, enjoy lunch and folk music, and return to District 1 by early evening.

“Absolutely superb trip. Lots of different activities- all really well organised”

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CuChi Tunnels&Mekong Delta-Boat,TukTuk,Coconut Village SmallGroup - The road to My Tho and the Mekong Delta
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CuChi Tunnels&Mekong Delta-Boat,TukTuk,Coconut Village SmallGroup

4.CuChi Tunnels & Mekong Delta-Boat,TukTuk,Coconut Village SmallGroup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,113 reviews · from $32Top rated

Travel from Ho Chi Minh City to the Cu Chi Tunnels and My Tho with an English-speaking guide such as Xem, Jackie, or Lockie. Crawl through a tunnel, ride motorboats and sampans, visit a coconut village, taste tropical fruit and honey tea, eat Vietnamese lunch, and hear traditional music. Expect a small group, lots of driving, and a full 11-hour day.

“The Trip was wonderful. The guide - Mr Tim , guided us and had wonderful stories to tell. The group was small , hence had ample opportunities to explore various spot in details. Loved it”

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Mekong Delta Small Group Full Day Tour - Vinh Trang Pagoda and its mix of styles
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Mekong Delta Small Group Full Day Tour

5.Mekong Delta Small Group Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,652 reviews · from $29

Leave Ho Chi Minh City at 7:45 am for Vinh Trang Pagoda, then cruise the Tien River among the Mekong islands. You’ll visit fruit and coconut farms, hear folk music, ride small boats, eat a Vietnamese lunch, and return after about 10 hours. Groups are capped at 12, with guides such as Daisy, Elio, Heidi, and David leading recent departures.

“Had a wonderful tour of the Mekong delta enjoying the local culture and food. Our guide Tien was extremely helpful in guiding us throughout the tour and gave us important tips for the best experience.”

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HCM:Mekong Delta Boat,Khotcake cooking Coconut Village,SmallGroup - The short rowing trip through coconut canals
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HCM:Mekong Delta Boat,Khotcake cooking Coconut Village,SmallGroup

6.Mekong Delta Boat,Khotcake cooking Coconut Village,SmallGroup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,374 reviews · from $16

Spend about nine hours exploring My Tho and Ben Tre by coach, motorboat, rowing boat, tuk tuk, bicycle, and on foot. You’ll taste honey tea and coconut candy, try making khot cakes with a local chef, visit a coconut workshop, hear traditional music, and see Vinh Trang Pagoda. Guides may include Phong, Tim, Tam, Lu, or Niem.

“Good day trip from HCM city but a little long in the tourist trap items. Many of the activities are unguided and just boat/canoe rides with little explanations as even a small group gets split up. Lunch is okay - Served outdoors and it’s still hot eRead more”

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HCM: Mekong Delta Islands Boat & Tuk-Tuk Tour with Tastings - Vinh Trang Pagoda and the first river crossing
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HCM: Mekong Delta Islands Boat & Tuk-Tuk Tour with Tastings

7.Mekong Delta Islands Boat & Tuk-Tuk Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,285 reviews · 9 hours · from $14Best value

From Ho Chi Minh City, travel to My Tho for a full Mekong Delta day with motorboat and sampan rides, village tuk-tuk travel, coconut candy, honey tea, tropical fruit, lunch, and folk music. Guides such as Steve, Phong, Lam, and Little Trung are known for clear English and lively storytelling. A luxury option adds Vinh Trang Pagoda.

“Nice excursion! The energy of Lam is contagious, highly recommend. Go banana!”

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Cai Be Mekong Delta Tour: Cooking Class, Cycling & Craft Villages - The Tien River and Cai Be’s changing market tradition
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Cai Be Mekong Delta Tour: Cooking Class, Cycling & Craft Villages

8.Cai Be Mekong Delta Tour: Cooking Class, Cycling & Craft Villages

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,881 reviews · from $39

Leave Ho Chi Minh City for Cai Be by air-conditioned van, then explore the Mekong by boat, bicycle, and on foot. You’ll see coconut candy and rice popcorn made by hand, visit an antique home, hear folk music, cook Vietnamese dishes, and eat lunch in a garden. Guides such as Mark and Abe are noted for fluent English and thoughtful help.

“There were only two of us with our driver and guide. The car and the driver were by far the best we have experienced in Vietnam. The guide spoke very good English, was extremely helpful and polite. He had a broad knowledge of history, cultRead more”

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VIP Tour Cuchi Tunnels & Mekong Delta Cruise Full Day Group 12pax - The 7:00 to 7:30 pickup and drive to Cu Chi
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VIP Tour Cuchi Tunnels & Mekong Delta Cruise Full Day Group 12pax

9.VIP Tour Cuchi Tunnels & Mekong Delta Cruise Full Day Group 12pax

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,650 reviews · from $39

Spend about 9 hours and 40 minutes with a group of no more than 12 people, visiting the Cu Chi Tunnels, cooking a Vietnamese barbecue lunch in Ben Luc, and cruising the Mekong near My Tho. Guides such as Minh, also called Milo, and Jack add humor and useful cultural context.

“Visiting inside the tunnels. Holding python. Small boat ride was a good experience. Food was oily. Water should be 2 bottles for the day.”

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Can Tho: Floating Market & Mekong's Legacy( About 6 Pax) - Cai Rang at dawn, coffee and noodles afloat
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Can Tho: Floating Market & Mekong’s Legacy( About 6 Pax)

10.Floating Market & Mekong’s Legacy( About 6 Pax)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,438 reviews · 6 hours - 390 minutes · from $26

Start at 5:30 AM in Can Tho for Cai Rang Floating Market, breakfast, Vietnamese coffee, quiet canals, a village walk, local cooking, fruit, tea, and a visit to a floating home. Small groups of about six travel by sampan with an English-speaking guide such as Sophia, Cory, Thao, or Sunny.

“Had such a great time on the tour with our guide Cory. Really informative and immediately brought the energy for an early 5.30 start and created a relaxed vibe to the group. The activities were great alongside the food and river trip. Would 100% recommend, best thing I did in Can Tho!”

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Mekong Delta Discovery Tour from Ho Chi Minh - Fish farms and the working delta
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Mekong Delta Discovery Tour from Ho Chi Minh

11.Mekong Delta Discovery Tour from Ho Chi Minh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,427 reviews · from $59

Meet your English-speaking guide at the Saigon Opera House for an 8-hour Mekong Delta outing. Travel to My Tho, cruise by private boat, ride a Xe Loi cart, paddle narrow canals, visit a bee farm and coconut candy workshop, and eat a set Mekong lunch. Groups are capped at 12.

“The tour was very good. We did a lot for the price. The guide man was very nice and knowledgeable. Highly recommended. :)”

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Small-Group Mekong Delta Day Trip: Boat Ride, Cottages & Pagoda - Lunch beside the river
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Small-Group Mekong Delta Day Trip: Boat Ride, Cottages & Pagoda

12.Small-Group Mekong Delta Day Trip: Boat Ride, Cottages & Pagoda

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,327 reviews · from $48

Spend 9 to 10 hours visiting My Tho and Ben Tre from Ho Chi Minh City. You’ll ride a motorboat and hand-rowed sampan, sample coconut candy and honey tea, eat a five-course Vietnamese lunch, choose a village bike ride, hear traditional music, and visit Vinh Trang Pagoda. Guides may include James, Nam, Manh, or Luan.

“I would say Mekong river is nice, however the trip is not as good. - For pickup from hotel, the car supposed to arrive between 8am - 8:30am, the car comes around 9am. There is no late message from driver or guider in advance. - About tRead more”

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From HCM City: Mekong Delta Tour with Sampan Journey - Vinh Trang Pagoda and its unusual design
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From HCM City: Mekong Delta Tour with Sampan Journey

13.Mekong Delta Tour with Sampan Journey

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,256 reviews · from $17

Spend about nine hours beyond Ho Chi Minh City, visiting Vinh Trang Pagoda, cruising from My Tho, riding a sampan through palm-lined canals, and stopping in Ben Tre for lunch, fruit, music, and coconut products. Guides such as Viet, Jack, Pham, and Nicole are praised for warmth and clear explanations. Expect a lively, tourist-oriented day.

“The tour was amazing - going through the villages, the river canals, and the islands was a unique experience. Jack did a great job conducting the entire tour wonderfully from start to finish. He is knowledgeable and very sincere. He loves what he does and is very good at it.”

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From HCM: Mekong Delta & Cai Rang Floating Market 2-Day Tour - Motorboat, sampan, and village visits
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From HCM: Mekong Delta & Cai Rang Floating Market 2-Day Tour

14.Mekong Delta & Cai Rang Floating Market 2-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,183 reviews · from $81

Travel from Ho Chi Minh City to My Tho, Ben Tre, and Can Tho with an English-speaking guide. Cruise the Mekong, paddle narrow canals, taste fruit and honey tea, visit Cai Rang Floating Market at dawn, see rice noodles made, and try bánh xèo. Guides such as Bac, Pham, Phuc, and Ele have earned special praise for their humor and care.

“Kai was a lovely guide. We were very happy with the tour and what we saw. Floating Markets were a little underwhelming but we enjoyed everything else! Thank you for a great tour!”

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Mekong Delta tour: My Tho - Ben Tre 1 day by DGT - Crossing the Mekong from My Tho
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Mekong Delta tour: My Tho – Ben Tre 1 day by Dgt

15.Mekong Delta tour: My Tho – Ben Tre 1 day by Dgt

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,178 reviews · from $22

Leave Ho Chi Minh City for a small-group day in My Tho and Ben Tre. Ride the Mekong and narrow sampans, visit Vinh Trang Temple, sample fruit, honey tea, and coconut candy, hear local music, walk through a village, and eat a seven-course Vietnamese lunch. Pickup is available from District 1 and 3 hotels.

“So I would skip this tour as traffic is bad and it takes forever to get out to the Delta. We were late so had to rush everything throughout the day and the boat ride was crazy. The workers constantly asking for money and then would just sit there in the water and now row. TRead more”

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