Small-Group Mekong Delta Day Trip: Boat Ride, Cottages & Pagoda
Overview
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The Mekong Delta is the southernmost region of Vietnam. It is often referred to as the rice bowl of Vietnam as it produces three harvests per year. The fertile Mekong Delta is also famous for its tropical fruits and flowers. The delta area marks the end of a 4,500km journey made by the Mekong River after having traveled through six countries. Mỹ Tho is one of the biggest cities in the Mekong Delta, dotted with serene Buddhist pagodas and surrounded by dense rivers. Many great destinations for visitors have been established by the local government and private companies, serving thousands of tourists every day. We recommend this tour for those who want to get an overview of the Mekong Delta for a few delightful hours.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please advise if you have food allergy or dietary information.
Vegetarian or Halal food option are available, please advise at time of booking if required
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Only one under-five free admission per family
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Pick-up Time: between 8:00a.m. - 08:30a.m. at hotels located in District 1; and drive 1,5 hours to the Mekong River. We will stop along the way for refreshments and toilet.
My Tho
Upon arrival, step aboard a motorboat and immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of the Mekong River as we cruise along its picturesque canals and waterways, taking in stunning views of the legendary Dragon, Unicorn, Turtle, and Phoenix Islands.
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off (only in District 1)
Lunch (5-course set menu)
Local taxes, fees and handling charges
Drinks (2 bottles of 500ml/Person)
Small-group tour limited to 12 guests/group.
Air-conditional minivan transfer
Vietnamese English-speaking guide
Snacks (fruits, candies, honey tea
All boat trips (motorboat & hand-rowed boat)
Personal expenses
Tips and Gratuities (recommended)
Drinks (beer, soft drinks
Travel insurance
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Small-group Option
Complimentary pick-up: applicable for all places within district 1, 3 & 4
Pickup included
Personal Tour Option
Personalized & Flexible
Complimentary pick-up: Applied for all hotels & places in Ho Chi Minh City
Pickup included
Private Shore Excursion Phu My
Duration: 12 hours: Including a 6-hour roundtrip transfer from Phu My Port to Mekong Delta
Convenience Pick-up & Drop-off: Flexible pick-up time & return to the cruise on time. Pick-up from outside Phu My Port's gate.
Pickup included
Reviews
1,329 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Very interesting
151giuliettas,,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience with Viet our tour guide! A good balance in between discovering the Mekong delta and the culture with tropical fruits tasting and coconut candies
A Day with Stark in the Mekong
P7271YKkevinb,,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a fantastic trip to Mekong delta today. Stark was super knowledgeable , friendly and efficient. Top man😀. We had good food and fun activities. Thank you all 👍
Mekong Delta trip
647ritaj,,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A lovely experience. We visited lots of different places and tried lots of food too. Stark was a lovely guide and looked after us well.
Mekong Delta Tour
Azrie84,,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great experience and an amazing journey to the Mekong Delta River. It’s a beautiful place to visit, and our tour guide, Stark, was very friendly and helpful.
Iron man!
Dave H,,Jan 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour took us to some interesting places. Stark was a great guide, lots of local knowledge and extremely friendly. A true Iron Man!
Great tour!
Kari V,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00James was an amazing guide taking us on a full day journey to several spots along the Mekong. We got to interact with many local residents of the islands on the Mekong, had delicious food and drinks and James gave us a ton of information about the area and country. Would highly recommend this tour!
Awesome Tour!!
juliepU3657NA,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour! We absolutely loved our guide Stark Trieu! He was knowledgeable, friendly, funny and made everything feel easy and enjoyable. The stories and insights added so much depth to the experience, and the pacing was perfect. We enjoyed watching the making process of coconut candy and other local food, had a delicious lunch, and enjoyed much more. Couldn’t have asked for a better guide!
Nice trip to the Mekong
Dashiell510,,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great day visiting the Mekong with Vinh. He is a very knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide and a nice guy. Seeing the local handicrafts was fun and there wasn’t pressure to buy anything. Vinh let us know when it was appropriate to give a tip - to the canoe driver and the performers. The penned animals at the lunch location (mostly crocodiles) was a bit creepy. The van was comfortable and Vinh let us know in advance when to expect our pickup and was exactly on time. A well organized and enjoyable day.
Not entirely what we expected.
H8290UMangelam,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We had to make our own way to the pickup point in district 1 (we were in 5), which was not what we wanted, but ok using a Grab cab. We met with Nam & his driver, they were friendly & welcoming. It was about a 2 hour drive to the first stop Vinh Trang Pagoda, a beautiful old Buddhist temple. Make a wish to the giant Buddha. Beautiful bonsais. Good to buy cheap souvenirs there. You need tissues for the restrooms! Nam let us look around ourselves for 20 minutes. Next stop, a boat trip across the Mekong river to Thoi Son Isle. That’s a big river! Nam told us about the bees there & we sampled the products the local people made. Bit of a hard sell feeling though to buy the products. There was also a demo making rice products. You could hug a python too - eek! We had fruit & tea whilst listening to singers (who placed baskets on the tables to tip). Then a small boat ride through the water coconut waterways & a tuk-tuk ride to the lunch venue. Our vegetarian lunch was super - try the sticky rice ball! Feed the crocs & the hundreds of catfish (sad). Then a final small boat ride back to the Mekong river boat. Once again felt pressured to tip the small boat drivers. Across the Mekong again & a long drive back to district 1. We had a good day, but felt our guide could have interacted more with us throughout the whole journey - sorry Nam. The constant pressure to tip people was really awkward. This tour stated we would see gardens & be able to ride bikes & this was not offered. If you’re going on this trip, either be firm & say no, or take lots of small notes for tipping!
Unique experience
monapollux,,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Recommended! Sailing in the jungle was especially a highlight: so quiet and enchanting. The guide can tell you very enthusiastically about everything you see. Lovely!
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