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

60 river trips  Β·  from $9 a head

The delta is reached by coach and seen by sampan, so the day is mostly about how much of it is on water. These 15 compare road time, the island stops and whether lunch is at a homestay or a tourist hall.

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

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 bÑnh 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.

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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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

9.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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Half Day Mekong Cruise to Pak Ou Caves (Morning / Afternoon) - Morning or afternoon: choose the right direction
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Half Day Mekong Cruise to Pak Ou Caves (Morning / Afternoon)

10.Half Day Mekong Cruise to Pak Ou Caves (Morning / Afternoon)

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 290 reviews · 5 hours · from $40

Spend five hours cruising from Luang Prabang to Pak Ou Caves, where thousands of Buddha figures fill two riverbank caverns. Stop at Ban Xang Hai for Lao whiskey, enjoy a buffet lunch with Mekong views, and choose a morning or afternoon route. Guides such as Thin and Pingpong are known for friendly, lively storytelling.

“Mr Thin was a fantastic tour guide. He was very informative and always ensured we were enjoying our trip. The trip itself was well organised and good value for money.”

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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

11.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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Phnom Penh: Mekong Sunset Dinner Cruise with Live Music - Choosing the 5pm sunset cruise
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Phnom Penh: Mekong Sunset Dinner Cruise with Live Music

12.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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Ben Tre Mekong Zig Zag: Scooter, Sailboat, and Food (Full day) - Zigzagging through villages and a traditional home
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Ben Tre Mekong Zig Zag: Scooter, Sailboat, and Food (Full day)

13.Ben Tre Mekong Zig Zag: Scooter, Sailboat, and Food (Full day)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 186 reviews · from $59

Spend 6 to 7 easygoing hours around Ben Tre with a local guide such as Chi or Mr Si. Ride by scooter or tuktuk through coconut villages, meet local families, eat a four to five dish Mekong lunch, rest in a hammock, sail quiet canals, and finish with market street food. Pickup and drop-off are available in Ben Tre.

“Chi, has an amazing personality, 😘 such a good kind, helpful and lovely soul. 😍 she has done so so much to make my day as pleasant as possible, best suport on all activities, superb experience guide! I loved so much the excursion on a boRead more”

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Mekong Silk Island Cruise - Unlimited Beer, Soft Drinks & Fresh Fruit Platter - Boarding near Sisowath Quay
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Mekong Silk Island Cruise – Unlimited Beer, Soft Drinks & Fresh Fruit Platter

14.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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Ben Tre: Scooter, Culture, Sailboat and Mekong Food (Half Day) - Riding through NhΖ‘n ThαΊ‘nh by motorbike
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Ben Tre: Scooter, Culture, Sailboat and Mekong Food (Half Day)

15.Ben Tre: Scooter, Culture, Sailboat and Mekong Food (Half Day)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · from $49

Spend four and a half hours with a local guide and driver exploring Ben Tre by scooter or tuk-tuk, then sail a quiet Mekong branch, visit markets, taste fruit, and share a four or five dish home-cooked lunch. Pickup is offered within the Ben Tre service area, and groups are capped at eight.

“Had a perfect day with An, very relaxed floating on the mekong delta, local insights and very interesting conversations with our guides.”

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