Mekong Delta Full-Day Tour from Saigon | Few Days Halong

South Vietnam / Mekong Delta Flavours & River Adventure Full-Day Tour

Ho Chi Minh City · Small-group tour

Mekong Delta Flavours & River Adventure Full-Day Tour

Coconut canals, river life and local flavours in the Mekong Delta.

About 7.5 hours · Small group · Boat rides & lunch included

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The Tour

What to expect.

Trade the city for the waterways of the Mekong Delta on a relaxed full day from Ho Chi Minh City. Cruise the river to a local island for honey tea, fruit and traditional music, paddle through narrow coconut-lined canals, watch coconut candy being made, and enjoy a regional lunch of Elephant-Ear Fish before visiting the well-known Vinh Trang Pagoda.

Tour Highlights

The moments that make it.

The Itinerary

How the day unfolds.

8:00 AM
Hotel Pick-up
Collection from your central Ho Chi Minh City hotel and the drive to My Tho.
Morning
River Cruise
Cruise the Mekong to a local island for honey tea, fruit and a music performance.
Later
Coconut Canals
Travel by paddle boat through narrow coconut-lined canals.
Before Lunch
Coconut Candy
Visit a cottage workshop and see how coconut candy is made.
Midday
Local Lunch
Enjoy a regional lunch featuring Elephant-Ear Fish.
Afternoon
Vinh Trang Pagoda
Visit one of the delta's best-known spiritual landmarks.
End of tour
Return
Transfer back to your central Ho Chi Minh City hotel.

What's Included

Everything handled for you.

Included in this tour

  • Shared small-group tour, maximum fifteen guests
  • Air-conditioned transport
  • English-speaking guide
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off in central Ho Chi Minh City
  • Boat rides
  • Entrance fees
  • Lunch
  • Bottled water
  • Travel insurance

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Mekong Delta common questions

Good to know before you go.

What is the Mekong Delta day trip?

A full day south of the city to the delta around My Tho and Ben Tre: a river cruise, coconut canals by sampan, a coconut-candy workshop, a local lunch and the Vinh Trang Pagoda.

How far is the Mekong Delta?

Around two hours from central Ho Chi Minh City, making a full day of roughly seven to eight hours.

What is a sampan ride?

A small wooden rowing boat that takes you along the narrow, palm-shaded coconut canals, one of the highlights of the delta.

Is lunch included?

Yes, a local lunch is included, along with tastings such as coconut candy, honey tea and seasonal fruit.

Is it family-friendly?

Yes, the boat rides and workshops suit all ages, and it is a gentle day rather than a strenuous one.

How does it fit a trip?

It is the classic day trip from Saigon. Browse more Ho Chi Minh City tours and we will fold it into your private itinerary.

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