The 15 Best Mekong Delta Boat Tours from Ho Chi Minh City

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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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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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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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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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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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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7.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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8.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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9.Mekong Sunset Dinner Cruise with Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 261 reviews · 2 hours · from $9Best value

Spend two hours aboard Cambo Cruise on the Mekong, choosing a 5pm sunset sailing or 7pm city-lights trip. Expect plush seating, Khmer musicians, a welcome cocktail, views of the Royal Palace, floating villages, and Koh Norea Bridge. Dinner packages include unlimited freshly prepared dishes, with friendly English-speaking staff such as Ten and Sareth helping create a relaxed evening.

“Staff were so friendly and helpful, the food was delicious, drinks were well-priced and the whole trip was lovely and relaxing. Would recommend after a busy day in the city!”

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10.Mekong Silk Island Cruise – Unlimited Beer, Soft Drinks & Fresh Fruit Platter

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 95 reviews · from $35

Cruise from Phnom Penh to Silk Island with an English-speaking guide, then ride a tuk tuk past farms, a monastery, a silk workshop, and possibly a local school. The boat ride takes about an hour each way, with unlimited beer, soft drinks, and fresh fruit included. Guides such as Vuthy and Davuth are noted for clear explanations and friendly service.

“Where Pick up was, easy to find Tour guide very knowledgeable and so friendly Great value for money Island people very hard working and friendly Would recommend this trop A+++++”

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11.Mekong River Sunset Cruise with free flow drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 68 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $21

You’ll ride a wooden boat for 1.5 hours along the Mekong and Tonle Sap, passing the Royal Palace, Diamond Island, colonial buildings, and stilted fishing homes. A guide provides English commentary, while unlimited beer, soft drinks, fresh fruit, and a cold towel are included. Hotel pickup by tuk tuk is included, but the return ride is not.

“This sunset cruise was a lot of fun. We enjoyed the tuk tuk ride through the traffic on the way and the driver was happy to wait for us after the cruise to get us back to the hotel for $5 US. The cruise was very enjoyable and the city lights were nice after the sunset. Plenty of beer and fresh fruit was included. I would recommend this activity.”

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12.Peaceful Private Boat Ride on the Mekong(No Guide).

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 65 reviews · 3 hours · from $20

Take a private three-hour boat ride from Can Tho with a local boatman such as Thuy or Mang. Glide from the city riverfront through quieter canals, passing stilt homes, gardens, fishermen, and children heading to school. There is no tour guide or shopping stop. Choose sunrise or sunset, and expect a calm, personal outing with possible fruit, water, and simple local gestures.

“It was truly an amazing tour. We had wonderful, unforgettable moments. Our guide didn’t speak English, but he was able to explain the area with videos and a few words. He was very kind and a really good person. Thank you so much.”

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13.Dinner 4-course Mekong River cruise with Kanika Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 33 reviews · from $26

Board Kanika Boat at 7 p.m. for a 1-hour-45-minute cruise along Phnom Penh’s Tonle Sap and Mekong rivers. A Cambodian chef serves a four-course dinner made with fresh ingredients selected with the French owner. Bring your mobile ticket, allow time to find the dock, and expect a shared boat with up to 90 people.

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14.Chiang Rai: 7 Most Famous Highlights With Mekong Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 14 reviews · 1 day · from $80

This fast-moving Chiang Rai day tour visits seven major sights, including Wat Rong Khun, the Blue Temple, Baan Dam, Wat Huay Pla Kang, a Long Neck Karen village, and the Golden Triangle. Guide Gap is praised for clear English and thoughtful explanations. A Thai buffet, hotel pickup, drinking water, and a Mekong speedboat ride are included, but entrance fees are extra.

“Gap è stata una guida perfetta! molto attenta alle esigenze di tutti e sempre pronto a rivedere il programma in modo da avere una tabella di marcia ottimale. I luoghi visitati meritano sicuramente. Unica nota meno positiva: prezzo un po' alto e poi comunque bisognava ancora pagare tutte le entrate.”

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15.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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