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The 15 Best Ho Chi Minh City River Cruises

58 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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Ho Chi Minh City: Mekong Delta Full-Day Speedboat Tour - A small group with plenty of personal attention
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Ho Chi Minh City: Mekong Delta Full-Day Speedboat Tour

11.Mekong Delta Full-Day Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 339 reviews · from $113

Leave central Ho Chi Minh City by speedboat for a full day among Mekong canals, orchards, villages, and local markets. You’ll visit a Cao Dai temple, artisan workshops, a family homestead, and possibly a school for underprivileged children. Guides such as Hang, Lucky, Anna, and Nhu Y are known for warm, clear commentary. Lunch, fruit, drinks, and hotel transfers are included.

“The best way to see the Mekong Delta. The boat ride there was comfortable and we were provided with unlimited water and refreshments! Lucky was a brilliant tour guide with good knowledge and excellent English”

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Lively Saigon River Sightseeing Cruise + Guided Walking Tour - A 45-minute cruise turns Saigon into a nighttime picture
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Lively Saigon River Sightseeing Cruise + Guided Walking Tour

12.Lively Saigon River Sightseeing Cruise + Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 305 reviews · 1 - 3 hours · from $19

Start at the Saigon Opera House with a 4:00 PM guided walk along Nguyen Hue Boulevard, then head to the pier for a 45-minute Saigon River cruise. Choose a boutique, upper-deck, or lower-deck seat, and select a 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM departure. Guides may include Tien, Lockie, or Trung Trần.

“We took the 6pm cruise (2 adults + 1 child). Perfect timing to enjoy the sunset. Comfortable seats (sky deck), friendly crew, complimentary ice cream & musician performance. Perfect way to end the day. Highly recommend!”

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Authentic Mekong Delta Tour With Local Experts By SpeedBoat - Canals, honey tea, and southern music
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Authentic Mekong Delta Tour With Local Experts By SpeedBoat

13.Authentic Mekong Delta Tour With Local Experts By SpeedBoat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 271 reviews · from $350

Spend about eight hours exploring the Mekong Delta from Saigon Waterbus Station. A small group of up to 15 follows an English-speaking guide to Can Giuoc Market, village roads, canals, a coconut candy workshop, and a seven-course lunch. Expect boat time, cycling, honey tea, tropical fruit, music, and local transport.

“It was a small group tour. We were picked up from our hotel and transferred to a speed boat. It took nearly two hours to reach Mekong delta. On our way we have stopovers at fruit orchards where honey bees are bred, rode a horse drawn carRead more”

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Half-Day Mekong Delta by Speedboat and Leisure Biking - Market life before the quiet lanes
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Half-Day Mekong Delta by Speedboat and Leisure Biking

14.Half-Day Mekong Delta by Speedboat and Leisure Biking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · from $61

Leave central Ho Chi Minh City by speedboat for a small Mekong Delta market, canal sampan ride, village cycling, Cao Dai temple, rice wine workshop, and home-hosted meal. English-speaking guides such as Sandy keep the trip lively, with headsets on the boat. Pickup covers Districts 1, 3, and 4.

“Sandy made our Mekong Delta trip unforgettable with her energy, great explanations, and fun moments for our kids. The speedboat ride, local homes, market visit, and electric scooters through the rice paddies were perfect for seeing rural Vietnam in just a few hours.”

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Private Tour of Cu Chi, Mekong Delta or HCMC from any Cruise Port - Cu Chi Tunnels and the hard side of wartime history
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Private Tour of Cu Chi, Mekong Delta or HCMC from any Cruise Port

15.Private Tour of Cu Chi, Mekong Delta or HCMC from any Cruise Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · from $229

Choose one private route from your cruise port: Ho Chi Minh City, the Cu Chi Tunnels, or the Mekong Delta. An English-speaking guide, private vehicle, Vietnamese lunch, bottled water, and port transfers are included. Guides such as Danny and Mr Jacky have earned especially warm praise, while guide quality can vary.

“Helas the old timer mustang is no more but we had a limo with ' Mr Jacky ' instead We loved this excursion and Mr Jacky Martine - Belgium”

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