Private Tour
Incredible Mekong Delta Tour 3-day from Ho Chi Minh City
Overview
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72 hours
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Discover the complex maze of the Mekong Delta on this 3-day, guided tour from Ho Chi Minh City. Explore the Tra Su Cajuput Forest, Cai Rang floating market and take part in traditional workshops. Immerse yourself in stunning scenery and visit a flea market and a noodle factory. This private tour includes 2 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 1 Dinner, all boat trips and overnight accommodations.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Infant meals not included
Vegan and vegetarian options are available
Minimum 2 adults per booking
Dress code is smart casual
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
What‘s Included
Bicycle ride
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Drinks (2 bottles of 500ml/Person)
Dinner
Cooking Class at a homestay
Vietnamese English-speaking guide
1 night accommodation at a homestay (2 guests/room)
Snacks (fruits, honey tea, candy.
Transfer by air-conditioned car or minivan
1 night accommodation at a 3-star hotel (2 guests/room)
All boat trips (motorboat & hand-rowed boat)
Personal expenses
Drinks
Tips and Gratuities (recommended)
Travel insurance
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Sai Gon – Ben Tre Town – Can Tho
Accommodations
Can Tho Homestay
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
Vietnamese Set Menu
DINNER
Dinner
Cooking Demonstration with host at homestay
Asiana Link Travel
Our guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel, and drive two hours to Bến Tre Town. We will stop along the way for refreshments and toilet.
Mekong Delta
Upon arrival, we board a motorboat to cruise the canals of the Mekong River, enjoying the scenic views. We stop at a brick kiln to observe traditional brick-making and then visit a workshop to learn about coconut candy production and sample the candy. A visit to a local family allows us to see traditional mat-making and enjoy fruits and tea while interacting with the locals. We also experience hand-rowing a sampan along a breezy canal and take a motor cart or cycle ride through shady roads, passing green fields and vegetable plantations to learn about tropical culture from the villagers.
Ben Tre
Lunch will be served at a riverside restaurant with a Vietnamese 5-course set menu. Please request in advance if you have a food allergy, you are a vegetarian, or you observe Halal.
Can Tho
Drive to Cần Thơ, the capital city of the Mekong Delta. Upon arrival, we check in to a rustic homestay. Take a rest and enjoy a peaceful time within the authentic village. Tonight, you will join a cooking class guided by your local host and enjoy your wonderful dinner. Overnight in Cần Thơ.
Can Tho – Cai Rang Floating Market – Tra Su Bird Santuary - Chau Doc
Accommodations
Chau Doc 3-star hotel
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
At homestay
LUNCH
Lunch
Vietnames Set Menu
Cai Rang Floating Market
Get up early; then have breakfast before taking a motor-boat along the river to Cái Răng floating market, the largest of its kind, where colorful boats carrying juicy fruits and vegetables gather for daily exchanging. We continue the cruise and walk on a quiet country road to take in the magnificent scenery and get close to the residents as they go about their daily routines. Visit a flea market, a noodle factory, and tropical fruit gardens like papaya, mango, pineapple…
Tra Su Bird Sanctuary
After that, we leave for the Tra Su Bird Sanctuary (Cajuput Forest). Located just around 10km from the Việt Nam – Cambodia border, Trà Sư is a national reserve and home to numerous types of fauna and flora. The forest has 106 colonies of water birds, bats, and various rare and endangered animals and reptiles, several of which have been listed in the Red Book, and over 140 flora species. We can take a boat trip and enjoy floating in one of the most beautiful landscape in the Mekong Delta.
Sam Mountain
After that, we drive to Châu Đốc border town; lunch is served on the way. Upon arrival, we climb up to Sam Mountain and enjoy the fantastic views into Cambodia. Check-in at your hotel and free evening at your leisure. Overnight in Châu Đốc.
Chau Doc – Ho Chi Minh city
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Breakfast at hotel
LUNCH
Lunch
Vietnamese Set Menu
Ba Chua Xu Temple
Breakfast is served at your hotel, then start to explore the border town. In the morning, visit to the temple of Ba Chua Xu, a protector goddess, was constructed in 1820 at the foot of Sam Mountain, to the west of the town of Chau Doc.
Thoai Ngoc Hau Tomb
Thoai Ngoc Hau Tomb, also known as Son Lang, is a well-preserved architectural work from the Nguyen Dynasty, located at the foot of Sam Mountain in the South. This site serves as both a mausoleum and a temple honoring Thoai Ngoc Hau, a revered Nguyen Dynasty official known for his significant contributions to the An Giang region, including land reclamation and the construction of strategic canals. The tomb is noted for its serene and dignified atmosphere, surrounded by meticulously maintained greenery. The local people of Chau Doc hold the site in high regard, reflecting their deep gratitude for Thoai Ngoc Hau's legacy.
Cai Be
Leaving the city of Châu Đốc, we drive back to Hồ Chí Minh City, stopping at a local village along the way for lunch. You'll have the chance to enjoy a delicious meal at a local home where your host will showcase a cooking demonstration. You'll also have the opportunity to challenge yourself by learning how to cook a traditional Vietnamese dish before indulging in a wonderful meal. Afterward, you can choose to either relax at the house or embark on a 30-minute cycling tour around the village, which offers an excellent opportunity to immerse yourself in the local way of life. The tour concludes with a return to your pickup point.
Options
Private Tour All inclusive
Including: 1 night at homestay & 1 night at Chau Doc Hotel
Transfer by private vehicle
Flexibility timing & schedule
Pickup included
Private Tour exclude Hotel
Accommodations are NOT include: giving guests the flexibility to book a hotel based on their personal preferences.
The evening activity: of cooking and having dinner with the host at the homestay is not available for this option.
Transfer by private vehicle
Flexibility timing & schedule
Pickup included
Small-group Tour Option
Accommodations including: 1 night at homestay & 1 night at Chau Doc Hotel
Join-in Group Tour: Maximum 12 pax per group
Pickup included
Reviews
52 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
THOROUGHLY RECOMMEND!!
SharmanWilliamson,
Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were delighted and grateful to have shared this tour with our guide Luan and driver Thao . As 3 ladies travelling to VN for our 60ths they were always happy to accommodate our needs. Luan’s vast knowledge of the varied cultures of the Mekong Delta and contacts with the local community added extra meaning to the experience. This unique tour packs a lot into 3 days and Luan and Thao showed a genuine love for their job and brought humour to make this tour the trip of a lifetime !! Big thanks from the Susans !
Three great days in the beautiful Mekong Delta.
G58ZDelisabethp,
Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This trip is a magical experience. We are grateful for the opportunity to spend time in this beautiful country. Our guide Luan, could not have been more lovely and welcoming of us. We loved his knowledge and natural kindness and intelligence. His obvious love of his country informed his ability to share the history and knowledge of this area of Vietnam. Lots of laughs throughout the 3 days and generous spirit of Luan made our adventure truely memorable. Thanks also for the skilled driving by Thao our driver. A very comfortable small coach made it very special.
Amazing cultural immersion in Vietnam
P3623YNwendyl,
Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the most amazing cultural immersion with our wonderful tour guide Luân. Highlights were visiting the Cham village and trying out weaving with the local women, visiting a fish farm, temples, a bird sanctuary and markets on water and land on the Mekong Delta. Also the Bamboo Eco lodge accommodation was beautiful and being welcomed by a local couple to see their organic garden. A lot of thought has gone into this tour. Thank you so much Luân and our driver Thao!
An Amazing Experience
Freedom11723974991,
Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00OMG!!!! An amazing Experience. This was our first time in Vietnam and I cant even say enought about their amazing service. Very professional, punctual. Our English speaking Tour Guide Loi, was amazing. There are just no words to describe the amazing experience we had. From fast track airport pickup, to the many excursions with pickups from our hotel. The delicious meals and air-conditioned vans. The stories and history of the country. I would highly recommend this agency and, Loi.
A Truly Calm and Memorable Vietnam Experience
587cyrust,
Sep 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Katie and the Asiana Team were the reason our Vietnam trip was as enjoyable as it was. My family and I had approached different travel companies to plan our 4 Day Private trip to Vietnam, but none of the others were as warm and understanding as Katie, who coordinated our whole trip. If anyone is planning a trip to Vietnam, I highly recommend the fast track service on arrival, something the Asiana Team can also arrange for you. Upon arrival we were greeted by Luan, who was our tour guide for the trip. We tested his patience many times, yet he always responded kindly and guided us with a smile. We almost had a bad moment on the last day, when heavy rains made it almost impossible for us to reach the bus that was too big to pick us up from the mall we were in. None of us had umbrellas and we were stuck wondering what to do next. That's when Katie's team appeared like angles with umbrellas and took us to the bus. I was not exaggerating when I said the Asiana Team was the reason our trip was so enjoyable.
Three Amazing Days in the Mekong
700bronwenm,
Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The three-day private Mekong Delta tour with our guide Manh was a highlight of our trip to Vietnam where we visited Ho Chi Minh and the Mekong. Manh took the time to show us the highlights of the region while remaining flexible to our interests and timing. We chose to visit the Mekong to experience an area that was very different to the busyness of Ho Chi Minh and this was achieved with the careful planning and informative stops. Ben Tre was a highlight where we spent the day exploring the area and experiencing a wide variety of vehicle types - including boats; tuk tuk type vehicle and sampan. Manh took the time to record little videos and take photos of us enjoying each stop along the way. We also enjoyed riding on the back of motor bikes in Chau Doc. Manh's guidance allowed us to visit and learn about the various communities within the Mekong and showed us some of the traditions of the region. He provided advice and explanation in an honest way that allowed us to learn about the culture of this amazing region. Anytime he was not able to answer one of our varied questions he endeavored to ask one of the locals the information so we could truly gain an indepth experience.
The Best Three Days of Our Vietnam Trip — Thanks to Manh and Asiana Link
CC13Sydney Australia,
Jun 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our three-day private Mekong Delta tour with Asiana Link and our guide Manh was the best part of our 16-day trip in Vietnam. The difference in the Mekong was the execution, and Manh. From the start, Manh was smart, observant, flexible, hard-working, and (when asked) honest about the realities of local tourism. He worked hard to navigate us beyond typical tourist traps and craft an experience that aligned with our interests and desire to spend time and money as ethically as possible. We came to the Mekong hoping to see natural beauty (like Trà Sư Forest), experience something of normal life outside the cities, and eat with and like locals (even when that presented hygiene risks!). Manh took all that into account and delivered as best he could in an environment that is geared toward funnelling travellers back into commission-driven destinations. Every day was flexible, thoughtfully paced, and full of interesting insights. Manh always watched, listened carefully, and adjusted the experience to suit us. We visited communities off the typical tourist path, had meaningful conversations with local business owners and farmers, and enjoyed (risky) meals like roadside banh mi with motorbike riders, BBQ with families & dating teenagers, and seafood with boozy local blokes. We wanted to spend our traveller dollars in small businesses or family farms where it actually made a difference. We didn't 100% get there on this, but learned enough to know how to next time! What was impressive was that Asiana Link and/or Manh found enough micro-businesses to ensure we saw things neither of us ever had (for context my husband is from Malaysia), learned a lot about life on the water, the religious context, and local differences in the Mekong. Importantly, the small family places were paid in front of us for graciously letting us see their homes, farms, or businesses. In these small places, there was no pressure to buy, no hidden or obvious kickback, and almost always no other travellers. We appreciated the transparency after being literally tagged (with numbered stickers) on arrival at one store near a floating market. The only criticism I have are of the places that had the usual tourist BS... basically anywhere with a production process of some sort plus a shop or sales opportunity and someone who looked like me! This Mekong experience was a dramatic and welcome contrast to earlier experiences. The care, integrity, and intelligence that Manh brought to his work made all the difference. He even found us a gym in Chau Doc! Asiana Link was also excellent. Communication was good, the logistics were seamless, and Iris worked hard to create a new, bespoke itinerary for us despite it being last-minute. If you are thinking of visiting the Mekong Delta, and you value authentic experiences, community-focused travel, and getting away from the tourist conveyor belt, we both recommend Asiana and Manh. My advice is to do your research and allow lead time if you want a tailored itinerary. Thank you, Manh and Asiana Link, for helping us create the three best days of our Vietnam adventure.
OCMC city tour
balaj2025,
May 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide Manh took us to below places via Cyclo tour and private car. 1) Reunification Palace 2) War Remnants Museum 3) Central Post Office 4) Jade Emperor Pagoda 5) Binh Tay Market. Our tour guide Manh is very knowledgeable, courteous and friendly person. Top job by Manh.
Family Mekong trip
simoncT7870DD,
Apr 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great few days with a good mixture of seeing how people live and work on the delta, and some wildlife and culture. The kids enjoyed all the activities, and Lou, our guide, was considerate of the kids. Loi was knowledgeable about all aspects of Vietnam including history and geography. First day was great fun with different boat trips, tuk tuk and mini tours. The driving was broken up into manageable bits of max 2.5 hours. We stayed in a Homestay that was a few little villas/huts which was cute and nicer than some people expected! Overall really enjoyed this and would recommend to other families.
Loi is amazing!
LongersTravels,
Apr 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Loi was amazing. He was so knowledgeable and enthusiastic. We had five children aged 8-13 on this trip and they were all catered well for. It’s a long trip and a fair bit of driving but worth it. We had a really great time.
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