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The 15 Best Ho Chi Minh City River Cruises

20 river trips  ·  from $12 a head

The 15 best ho chi minh city river cruises you can board this week, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason; start there.

CuChi Tunnels&Mekong Delta-Boat,TukTuk,Coconut Village SmallGroup - Cu Chi Tunnels: history you can feel under your feet
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CuChi Tunnels&Mekong Delta-Boat,TukTuk,Coconut Village SmallGroup

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,113 reviews · from $32Our pick

Spend about 11 hours visiting the Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta from Ho Chi Minh City. Crawl through a wartime tunnel, ride a motorboat and sampan, travel by tuk tuk or electric car, sample coconut candy and tropical fruit, and enjoy Vietnamese lunch and music. Guides such as Xem, Jackie, Lockie, and Tinh are praised for lively storytelling.

“TV, the guide is really helpful and friendly. The trip is a really good experience and definitly will recommend.”

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HCM: Mekong Delta Islands Boat & Tuk-Tuk Tour with Tastings - From Ho Chi Minh City to My Tho by morning van
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HCM: Mekong Delta Islands Boat & Tuk-Tuk Tour with Tastings

2.HCM: Mekong Delta Islands Boat & Tuk-Tuk Tour with Tastings

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

This nine-hour Mekong Delta day trip takes you from Ho Chi Minh City to My Tho, Vinh Trang Pagoda, and the islands of the Tien Giang and Ben Tre provinces. You will ride motorboats and a small rowboat, visit a bee farm and coconut candy workshop, try honey tea, tropical fruit, Bánh Khọt, and lunch, then hear traditional South Vietnamese music. Guides such as Steve, Lam, Phong, and Little Trung are known for lively English commentary.

“amazing guide ! it was a realy good experience, we saw lot of things and we had lot of fruits and speciality to eat ! i recommand it !”

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Mekong Delta Discovery Tour from Ho Chi Minh - Leaving Saigon at 8 a.m.
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Mekong Delta Discovery Tour from Ho Chi Minh

3.Mekong Delta Discovery Tour from Ho Chi Minh

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

Leave Ho Chi Minh City at 8 a.m. for My Tho, then cruise the Mekong by wooden boat, motorized cart, and rowing boat. You’ll visit fish and bee farms, taste fruit, coconut candy, honey, and a set Vietnamese lunch. Groups cap at 12, with guides such as Linda, Bich, Huong, and Thuong leading the day.

“Super fun and not the total tourist thing....small groups and fun little surprises! Linda the tour Gide was very helpful and involved with every guest”

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Small-Group Mekong Delta Day Trip: Boat Ride, Cottages & Pagoda - Crossing the Mekong toward Ben Tre
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Small-Group Mekong Delta Day Trip: Boat Ride, Cottages & Pagoda

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

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

Spend 9 to 10 hours traveling from Ho Chi Minh City to My Tho and Ben Tre with a guide such as James, Nam, or Manh. Ride motorboats and hand-rowed boats, sample coconut candy and honey tea, eat a five-course Vietnamese lunch, choose a village bicycle ride, and visit Vinh Trang Pagoda. Pickup is available in District 1.

“We were very happy with this tour and would recommend it if you are considering booking it. It was exactly as described. The activities and quality of the food was fantastic. Our kids (ages 8, 8, 10) enjoyed seeing all the animals and were really engaged with the variety of all the tour offered. One of our children said he didn't want the tour to end. Overall really great and would recommend it!”

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Small-group Mekong Floating Market Day Trip from Ho Chi Minh City - Cai Rang and the morning waterways
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Small-group Mekong Floating Market Day Trip from Ho Chi Minh City

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 886 reviews · from $92

Leave Ho Chi Minh City at 5 a.m. for a full day in the Mekong Delta. You’ll cruise by motorboat and rowboat, visit Cai Rang, sample fruit, see rice-paper making, cycle near Cai Be, and help prepare a five-course lunch. Guides such as Win, Bevis, Lin, Bao, and Nam are often praised for making the long day lively and informative.

“A great day at the Mekong Delta made all the better by tour guide Nam the Handsome man:) A visit to the wet market..boat trip to floating village..hand rowed boat ride..rice factory..listened to music..made our lunch with 5 course meal. Rain stopped the bike ride but a good day with lots of laughter and so much food and drink. Would recommended if you want a taste of Vietnamese life on the Delta.”

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From Ho Chi Minh City: Discover Mekong Delta & Coconut Village - Ben Tre’s coconut village and local stops
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From Ho Chi Minh City: Discover Mekong Delta & Coconut Village

6.Discover Mekong Delta & Coconut Village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 863 reviews · from $14

Travel from Ho Chi Minh City to My Tho and Ben Tre on a full-day guided trip. You’ll visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, cruise the Tien River, enter a quiet coconut canal, ride a motorized rickshaw, sample fruit and honey tea, hear Southern Vietnamese folk music, and learn about coconut candy. Lunch, transport, and District 1 pickup are included.

“I had a good time with SST Travels in a trip to the Mekong River Delta. It was educational to experience the rural life of the people living in Unicorn Island and fun to ride the boat along the river. We also row along to add on to the fun. Lunch Read more”

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Ho Chi Minh City: Saigon River Boutique Cruise - Starting at Saigon Waterbus Station
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Ho Chi Minh City: Saigon River Boutique Cruise

7.Saigon River Boutique Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 778 reviews · 1 hour · from $12Best value

Cruise from Saigon Waterbus Station through central Ho Chi Minh City for one hour, passing the Hotel Majestic, Dragon Wharf, Bitexco Tower, Mong Bridge, and Landmark 81. An English-speaking guide, such as Vivian, Howey, Blanco, or Quan, explains the city as you ride. Choose an evening departure for illuminated skyline views.

“Short and sweet. The evening cruise provides a lovely view of Saigon all lit up, revealing a new perspective of this vibrant city.”

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Saigon River Dinner Cruise: Buffet, Set Menu, Fine Dining (3hrs) - Boarding the boat and finding the best view
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Saigon River Dinner Cruise: Buffet, Set Menu, Fine Dining (3hrs)

8.Saigon River Dinner Cruise: Buffet, Set Menu, Fine Dining (3hrs)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 592 reviews · from $50

Spend an evening on the Saigon River with hotel pickup, a private table, Vietnamese buffet or set-menu dinner, and city lights from the deck. Guides such as Daniel, Joey, Barney, and Queenie have earned praise for friendly care. Expect 3 to 4 hours, drinks extra, and menu choice fixed at booking.

“Excellent and enjoyable cruise along Saigon river. Panoramic view with dinner cruise, enjoy the city lights along HCM city. Music was excellent but a bit disappoint about the meals. Portion was small compared with dining at local restaurant”

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HCM: Authentic Mekong Delta - Boat, TukTuk, Khot Cake Making - Vinh Trang Pagoda: a thoughtful first stop
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HCM: Authentic Mekong Delta – Boat, TukTuk, Khot Cake Making

9.HCM: Authentic Mekong Delta – Boat, TukTuk, Khot Cake Making

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 380 reviews · from $23

Spend a full day south of Ho Chi Minh City with guides such as Kevin, Lily, Robert, or Lenny. Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, cruise by motorboat and sampan, ride a tuk-tuk, taste honey and tropical fruit, make bánh khọt, and enjoy lunch with Southern Vietnamese music.

“Lucy was a great guide. She is very organized. You see and do a lot. The time on the boats and on the bicycles is enjoyable. Overall, a very nice time.”

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Full Day Off The Beaten Track the Mekong Delta. - Kayaking through smaller Mekong channels
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Full Day Off The Beaten Track the Mekong Delta.

10.Full Day Off The Beaten Track the Mekong Delta.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 373 reviews · from $93

Leave Ho Chi Minh City at 7:00 a.m. for Cai Be, where you will cruise the Mekong, kayak smaller canals, and cycle roughly 15 to 27 kilometers through villages, orchards, markets, and farms. Guides such as Bao, Lee, Henry, and Long lead small groups, with lunch, equipment, transfers, and entry fees included.

“Perfectly organized. Great, unusual and authentic experiences. If you can tolerate heat well and enjoy sporting activities, this excursion is the perfect choice.”

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Dinner Cruise on Saigon River with Private Table - What happens from the District 4 meeting point
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Dinner Cruise on Saigon River with Private Table

11.Dinner Cruise on Saigon River with Private Table

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · from $40

Spend about three hours on the Saigon River from a private table, with Vietnamese and Eurasian dishes, city views, and live music and dance. The cruise starts at 6:30 pm in District 4 and returns to the same meeting point. Guides such as Eddie, Allan, and Edward have been praised for friendly, attentive service, though seating and buffet quality can vary.

“I enjoyed myself on the night Good food options Attentive staff Great singers and dancers Guide was always aiming to please, very polite man Felt safe Organised with an Assigned table”

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Water Puppet Show And Dinner Cruise On Saigon River Private Tour - The 600,000 VND dinner cruise
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Water Puppet Show And Dinner Cruise On Saigon River Private Tour

12.Water Puppet Show And Dinner Cruise On Saigon River Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $47

Spend an evening with an English-speaking guide such as Levi, Kieran, Oliver, or Castle, starting at the Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater and ending with a Vietnamese dinner cruise. The private tour includes hotel pickup in Districts 1, 3, and 4, but the 330,000 VND show ticket and 600,000 VND cruise cost are paid separately.

“The whole tour was amazing from the start with the motorbike ride to the water puppets, the show was great then back on the nines to the river cruise. The food was great, the boat and crew lovely and then to finish the tour with a motorbike Read more”

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From Ho Chi Minh: 2-Day Mekong Delta to Phnom Penh by Boat - 7:30 AM from District 1 to My Tho
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From Ho Chi Minh: 2-Day Mekong Delta to Phnom Penh by Boat

13.From Ho Chi Minh: 2-Day Mekong Delta to Phnom Penh by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 14 reviews · 2 days · from $228

Spend two days moving from Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh by river and road. Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, row through Ben Tre’s coconut canals, make a local dish, sleep in Chau Doc, then cross into Cambodia by fast boat. Guides may include Quoc, Ry, Duy Quoc, or Diu, depending on the departure.

“Excellent activities with our great guide Ry. Thanks for the great day out.”

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From Ho Chi Minh: Cai Be Boat & Bike Mekong Delta Experience - Family workshops and the everyday Mekong economy
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From Ho Chi Minh: Cai Be Boat & Bike Mekong Delta Experience

14.From Ho Chi Minh: Cai Be Boat & Bike Mekong Delta Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 11 reviews · 10 - 11 hours · from $30

Spend 10 to 11 hours traveling from Ho Chi Minh City to Cai Be by air-conditioned bus, boat, sampan, and bicycle. You’ll visit family workshops, taste tropical fruit and honey tea, watch bánh xèo made over a wood fire, eat a Vietnamese lunch, and cycle through rural villages. Guides such as Linh, Ben, and Lenny have earned praise for friendly English-language commentary.

“It was an amazing experience, even though there are still some parts which need to be improve, the overall tours was wonderful. The scheduled itinerary is rich in content, the pre-trip communication is careful, and the arranged Chinese tour guide is very high-quality, it is worth recommending.”

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Ho Chi Minh City: Mekong Delta Day Tour with Boat Ride - Honey tea, tropical fruit, and the first tastings
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Ho Chi Minh City: Mekong Delta Day Tour with Boat Ride

15.Mekong Delta Day Tour with Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 11 reviews · from $32

Spend 10 hours exploring the Mekong Delta in a small group of up to 12, with an English-speaking guide. Cruise the Tien River, taste honey tea and tropical fruit, visit a coconut candy workshop and python farm, ride a rowing boat through a palm canal, and finish at Vinh Trang Pagoda. Guides such as Leo and James are praised for making the day interactive.

“Great trip. well organized. wonderful guide. Lunch was amazing. Great experience. Thank you.”

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