Private Tour

Private Mekong Delta & My Tho Full-Day Guided Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

8 hours

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Instead of rushing to keep up with a group, explore the Mekong Delta at your own rhythm. This private tour is curated to offer a deeper, more intimate look at river life:

✅ PRIVATE BOAT & SAMPAN: Cruise the massive Tien River and explore hidden canals on a boat reserved exclusively for your group.

✅ RIDE LIKE A LOCAL: Experience the "Xe Loi" (open-air wagon), a fun and breezy way to see the village roads that cars cannot reach.

✅ TASTE THE TROPICS: Savor fresh seasonal fruits right in the garden and visit a local honey bee farm.

✅ HASSLE-FREE: Includes private hotel pickup/drop-off, entrance fees, and a delicious lunch with traditional Vietnamese dishes.

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

The total duration of the tour is 5 hours and the remaining time is for transfer and travel.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

My Tho

Depart from Saigon and head straight to My Tho. Getting on board at a less touristy pier, pass by the fruit gardens and enjoy tropical seasonal fruits, welcomed by friendly local people. Visit an orchid garden where beautiful orchids are grown and sip some honey tea. A boat trip to floating fish farms where locals live right on the water with fish underneath their floor will offer the ultimate chance to experience Mekong’s local life. Learn how coconut candy, a special product of Bến Tre, is made at a candy workshop and taste some for yourself. Hope on a xe loi (motor cart) and ride through the countryside, stop on the way sightseeing at local people’s daily activities and enjoy coconut juice. Stop at a local restaurant for a delicious lunch of traditional Vietnamese dishes. After lunch, take a rowing-boat along the water palm creek and return to the mainland. On your way back to Saigon, visit a famous pagoda in the Mekong Delta and learn about its history and culture.

5 hours • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Cold towels

Lunch

Air-conditioned vehicle

Moto cart, rowing boat trip in small canal, boat trip on the main river

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Private Mekong Delta & My Tho Full-Day Guided Tour

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Reviews

5.00

12 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

A great way to experience life away from the city and learn more about Vietnamese life in the Mekong Delta
Rebecca m,,Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our private guide, Nok and driver Guan, picked us up from our hotel on time. It was an early start (7am) but it meant we reached many places before more travellers and groups, which was valuable. The stops were very enjoyable, Nok was extremely experienced, very pleasant and knowledgeable and we learnt a lot from him about life in Vietnam. Our first stop at the Buddhist Pagoda was enlightening and this was followed by a series of stops and using a range of transport, always at the right place at the right time. The full morning ended with a local lunch of several Vietnam dishes and we could relax and buy some drinks before starting our journey home. The air conditioned vehicle was very comfortable, the team worked well together and we felt we had had a thoroughly enjoyable and rewarding day. A professional and well run tour. Thank you.
Nice experience with ginkgo
73hi nt,,Sep 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Such a lovely experience in My Tho! We booked the day trip from Saigon and everything went smoothly from the start. The ride was comfortable and didn’t feel long at all. On the way, we stopped to taste fresh seasonal fruits straight from the garden — simple but so delicious. I really enjoyed the boat ride to the floating fish farms, it was eye-opening to see how people actually live on the river with fish raised right under their homes. Visiting the coconut candy workshop was fun too, I got to see the process step by step and of course try some (so sweet and tasty). The xeloi ride through the village and the small sampan trip along shady canals were very peaceful — it felt like stepping into the real countryside life of Vietnam. Lunch was good, plentiful, and the whole tour was well-organized without any rush. Our guide was super nice, explained things clearly, and kept the group in a good mood. I’d definitely recommend this trip if you want to see a different side of Vietnam outside the busy city.
Healing soul and refresh mind tour
circlehuy,,Aug 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Really enjoyed this My Tho Mekong trip. Peaceful vibe and super fresh fruits straight from the garden. We visited a coconut candy workshop, watched the whole process, and even tried making it (sticky but fun), and seeing fish farms under floating houses was so unique. The small boat ride through quiet canals was the best — I felt close to nature. One more nice thing is the beautiful Vinh Trang Pagoda, I really love it. Well-organized tour and friendly guide :)
Good
57m t v,,Aug 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The My Tho Mekong tour was a great day out of the city. We enjoyed the slow boat ride on the river and the smaller sampan trip through shaded canals — very relaxing and scenic. The tropical fruits were fresh and tasty, and it was interesting to see how coconut candy is made, so wonderful and delicious. Lunch was filling, and visiting Vinh Trang Pagoda at the end was a nice cultural touch. Everything ran smoothly and the guide was friendly and helpful.
Good 10/10
soutan111,,Aug 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I didn’t expect to enjoy such a peaceful and chill tour this much, but it truly surprised me in the best way. I loved Vinh Trang Pagoda,it’s absolutely beautiful, though it’s just a small part of the trip. What really stayed with me was how real everything felt. I got to experience life like a local in the Vietnamese countryside: tasting fruits straight from the trees, watching how people make coconut candy, I even tried making it myself and ended up smelling like sugar all day 😄, and seeing how they raise fish right under their floating houses. The boat ride was one of the highlights, I wish it could’ve lasted longer. There’s nothing like gliding quietly along the water and feeling so close to nature. Highly recommend this tour if you want a gentle, authentic glimpse into life in the Mekong Delta.
Great good excellent
Trek05819502405,,Aug 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
nice experiences! really love the trip We joined the day trip from Saigon to My Tho. The drive wasn’t too long and the van was really comfortable, so we were all excited. We passed by fruit gardens and got to try some tropical seasonal fruits — very fresh and tasty. One of the highlights was the boat trip to the floating fish farms. Local people live right on the water, with fish swimming underneath their floors. It was something new for me and I really enjoyed learning about this way of life. We also visited a handmade coconut candy workshop, rode a xeloi, and did a small boat ride through quiet canals — very peaceful and felt like real countryside life. Overall, the tour was well organized, smooth from start to finish, and the guide was very friendly and helpful. A great way to explore the Mekong Delta in just one day. Cam on
Beautiful trip
Sightsee56876792179,,Jul 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What a great little day trip to My Tho! I loved the Rach-Mieu Bridge – the view was fantastic. We tried so much fresh fruit at the local market. The coconut candy workshop was also interesting, we bought some packs for later. Overall a super relaxed day outside Saigon. If you want to get to know life on the Mekong without going too far, this tour is perfect!
Great trip
GoPlaces68608731044,,Jul 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Booked this Mekong Delta day trip to get out of Saigon for a bit. It was a good choice. The drive down took a couple of hours but the van was comfy so I just napped. We started with a boat ride from a quiet pier, passed by fruit gardens, and tried some fresh fruits – simple but nice. The coconut candy workshop was cool too, I bought a few packs to bring home. The xe loi ride through the village felt very local, bumpy but fun. Lunch was basic Vietnamese food but tasty. The rowing boat along the small canal was relaxing. Before heading back to the city, we stopped at a pagoda – not really my thing but it was interesting to learn a bit about it. Overall, it was a chill day. Nothing super fancy, just a nice way to see local life outside Saigon. Worth it if you want an easy day trip.
Great trip
racheet2025,,Jun 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Lovely day exploring My Tho and the Mekong Delta. We enjoyed the views from Rạch Miễu Bridge and loved tasting fresh fruits and coconut candy. Riding the xe lôi through the countryside was fun and the Vinh Trang pagoda was beautiful. Nice guide and well-organized tour. Worth it!
Very smooth operation.
213saulb,,Feb 6, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing, tour was very well thought out, ran smoothly from different places and different modes of transportation. Our guide was Doam Hw Tam and he was incredible, coming from the Mekong his knowledge and enthusiasm was fantastic. If you only have one day I highly recommend.