The Mekong Delta, known as Vietnam’s “rice bowl,” is where the Mekong River embraces the sea. Here, houses, markets float upon the innumerous canals, rivers, and streams that offer visitors a glimpse into Vietnam’s rural soul.
Our Mekong Delta Tours invite you to the beauty of this region and unique local living patterns including luxuriant fruit orchards, well-known floating markets, forests Buddhist temples and Khmer pagodas… You can try fruits right from the orchard, savor authentic Vietnamese dishes, and witness the craftsmanship of artisans at workshop…
Discover the best and fancy things of Mekong from one of these tours.
Best Mekong Delta Tours
Exclusive Mekong in One Day Tour
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US$60/person
Mekong Delta Vietnam – Authentic Experience by Speedboat
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US$120/person
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US$45/person
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Private car
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US$68/person
Insight Mekong Delta One Day Tour, Daily Departure
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US$70/person
Classic Mekong Delta – My Tho Full Day Tour, Daily Departure
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US$60/person
Frequently Asked Questions
It is definitely worth a visit to Mekong Delta. It is not only about the special floating market but also about interesting riverine culture, beautiful tropical landscapes and friendly locals. You can either join day trips or multi-day tours in Mekong Delta with hotel/homestay in the city center.
To experience fully the best of provinces in the Mekong Delta (and even Phu Quoc island), four days or even more are enough for Mekong Delta tour in Vietnam. Within this duration, you can not only contemplate the attractive beauty of natural landscapes of this wetland, but can also visit some famous traditional villages here to explore and understand more about the culture and daily life of locals.
Due to seasonal flooding, the best time to visit Mekong Delta is in the dry season running from December to May.
It takes from one to four hours to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta. The distance is about 200km and the travel time will mainly depend on the type of transportation you choose.
Standard tour prices usually include transportation from Ho Chi Minh City, English-speaking guide, lunch, entrance fees, and boat trips. Multi-day tours also include accommodation and additional meals.
The best day tours (including half-day tours) in Mekong Delta according to VietnamDiscovery travelers are:
Discover Legendary Coconut Land of Ben Tre in Mekong Delta
Mekong delta with floating market day tour
Half-Day Around Mekong Delta Vietnam by Old Vespa
Exclusive Mekong in One Day Tour
Mekong Delta Vietnam – Authentic Experience by Speedboat
Mekong Delta Vietnam At a Glance in My Tho and Ben Tre
These hidden gems in the Mekong Delta may have low interaction with crowds:
Mekong Delta Vietnam – Authentic Experience by Speedboat
Discover Legendary Coconut Land of Ben Tre in Mekong Delta
Top Highlight in Mekong Delta Tours
The Mekong Delta Tours offer a lot of unforgettable experiences that capture the true value of nature and life in this region.
- Floating markets: You will witness the vibrant trade of fresh fruits, vegetables, and local goods at iconic floating markets like Cai Rang and Phong Dien. Moreover, you can experience boat rides through narrow canals which are surrounded by lush greenery and traditional stilt house.
- Cycling through countryside villages: Explore rural paths, passing rice fields, fruit orchards, and friendly locals.
- Visiting traditional workshops: Learn how coconut candy, rice paper, or traditional pottery is made by skilled artisans.
- Tasting fresh tropical fruits and local cuisine: Savor exotic fruits like durian, mangosteen, and rambutan straight from the orchards.
- Cultural Encounters: Visit Khmer pagodas, listen to traditional Đờn Ca Tài Tử music, and engage with local customs.
Top Attractions in Mekong Delta
Cai Be floating market | Cai Rang floating market | Tan Phong island | Monkey bridge | Doi Pagoda
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