Mekong Delta Guided Tour from Ho Chi Minh City
Overview
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8 hours
Mobile ticket
This tour is very suitable for all people who loves to visit the rural area of the Mekong Delta in Southern Vietnam. You will be visiting some attractions like: Vinh Trang temple, Visit My Tho and Ben Tre where are the heart of the Mekong Delta region. Cruising on the motor boat along Tien River, paddle along the small canals on a rowing boat.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Pickup is not offered from TanDinh and Dakao Ward (except for VIP and Private options)
Please watch your step carefully during boarding and disembarking the boat as the surface may be uneven or slippery
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Vinh Trang Temple
Around 7:45am. Get picked up from your hotel in center of Ho Chi Minh City and head to the Mekong Delta. During the 1.5 car ride, we will pass through by green rice fields before arriving at the beautiful rural My Tho. The first stop is Vinh Trang pagoda. It is the biggest pagoda in the Mekong Delta region. You will be guided to explore the most beautiful, ancient and significant temple in the Mekong Delta. This religious landmark dates back to the 19th century and features a harmonious fusion of Vietnamese, Khmer, and Chinese architectural styles.
My Tho
Head to the nearby pier, where you'll board a traditional Mekong Delta boat for a scenic cruise on the Mekong River. You will pass by the Turtle, Dragon, Phoenix Islets and arrive at the Unicorn Islet. As you embark on this journey, you'll be captivated by the lush greenery and bustling river life. Continue your exploration by riding a traditional sampan boat through the narrow waterways with coconut palms lining both sides. This up-close experience allows you to appreciate the unique ecosystem and local way of life. Stop at a bee farm, savor honey tea, taste local fruits and enjoy traditional music performed by the villagers and learn about the daily life of the locals. Enjoy a local lunch with Vietnamese dishes (vegan food available)
What‘s Included
Travel insurance
Drop off in the center of District 1
English speaking tour guide
Transportation by Air-conditioned Vehicle
1 bottle of water + tropical fruits
Lunch of Vietnamese dishes (vegan food available)
Pickup from central hotels in District 1 (not TanDinh & Dakao)
Optional Tips (recommended)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Small-Group max 12 People
Join-in small group: with pickup from District 1 (not TanDinh & Dakao) District 4 (Ben Van Don street only) & drop off in the center of District 1
Pickup included
VIP Group Tour by Limousine
Join-in VIP Group: of max 10 people with transportation by Limousine. Hotel pickup and drop off in District 1, 3 and 4.
Pickup included
Private Mekong Delta Tour
For the private option: We offer Door to Door pickup and drop off in Ho Chi Minh City.
Pickup included
Standard Group max 25 people
Join-in large group: Hotel pickup in the center of District 1 only (not offered from Tan Dinh & Dakao areas)
Pickup included
Reviews
7,140 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great trip delta
mathiasss2026,,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommended this guide Sang for everything he made for the delta. We really enjoyed the tuk tuk around the villages also bicycle move in the island with him .
Cheap is what you pay, and what you get
Wai M,,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Very rushed activities. Very short trip Lunch was pretty bad too. Nobody ate much, and drink was on your own dime. Some advertised activities weren't even offered. The good thing is it was short, as we arrived back in the city at 4:40 pm
A Beautiful, Authentic Experience!
Sakshi J,,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The Mekong Delta tour was amazing! We explored the lush waterways, visited local villages, and got a real taste of life along the river. The boat ride was peaceful, and the cultural stops were fascinating. A must-do for anyone looking to experience the authentic charm of Vietnam’s countryside!
Great
tobiasssj,,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Good day trip delta with experience guide Andy - who made a tour was be great. Seen and enjoyed the tuk tuk around the village. Definitely recommend this tour
A trip worth trying.
Tirtsa M,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Viet was very entertaining as well as informative. The trip had different places to visit and experience. Viet was able to tell us some fun personal stories as well as facts about history etc.
Amazing expedition
Dreamer55418083690,,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Han was an amazing tour guide and was full of energy and knowledge. I appreciate her enthusiasm and eagerness to share her culture with us. I felt so immersed in Vietnamese culture and I cannot wait to revisit beautiful Vietnam. I highly recommend this tour to anybody.
Too Much Time Standing Around
Sumit S,,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Our guide spend more time in the shops than showing us around. We were not forced to buy anything but a few of us in the group we forced to wait around whilst the guide took the tour group to shops. where I'm sure he got commission from. Also it seems lunch was intentionally delayed to 2:00pm so we spent more money to buy snacks and drinks from aforementioned shops. A lot of time wasted. Overall an average experience. Beware of the sampan boat tour, the rowers were repeatedly asking for a larger tip than what we offered them for a 20 min ride (70k VND).
A wonderful day in the Mekong Delta
Gabriele N,,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour is fantastic and shows all the best things about the Mekong Delta: the bees and the honey, fruits of any sorts, traditional music and a canoe ride. The pagoda was beautiful too. Mingo our guide, is full of energy, funny and really informative from the very beginning he was explaining the geography and history of the area. Really recommended!
Nice day out of HCMC for a delta taster
mtasman11,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Vietnam Adventure Travels was easy to deal with, professional, reliable and good. We had a great guide for our tour, Joe, he made the day fun and organised the large group well. We are independent travellers and normally don't go on organised group tours, but as we only had limited time, we decided to have a taster of the Mekong Delta for the day. It was easy and followed the nice itinerary with the honey tea, fruit, musicians (traditional music), coconut sweets making, etc. Of course all geared for the locals to try and sell their goods to the tourist (not by pressuring you though). There were various tour groups at each location and although there were a lot of people, it was well organised and we didn't have to wait anywhere. The lunch was delicious too. The locations we went to were a short distance from each other by boat on the busy main Mekong River. We didn't travel far from My Tho. I enjoyed the day, but have to go back some other time as I felt going to My Tho wasn't deep enough into the delta to 'get off the beaten track' and really experience the delta. I enjoyed the small rowing boat on the canal, but was disappointed that it was only very short. It would have been better if this could have gone a bit longer and further into the smaller canals. But I do understand that time and distance from HCMC for a day would not allow this. If you are after a little taster of the delta and/or a fun day out of HCMC, then we recommend booking this tour. However, don't expect to see too much of the delta and rural areas.
Authentic
Frances Z,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Big David is a great tour guide. He’s very funny and very attentive to our group. He communicates everything in detail which I really appreciate. I enjoyed my tour very much today due to my guide. The trip felt very authentic.
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