Mekong Delta Discovery Tour from Ho Chi Minh

4.7
(1,306 reviews)

8 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Travel to the heart of the Mekong Delta on this small group adventure tour from Ho Chi Minh City. You'll board a private longtail boat, experience the diversity of the Mekong waterways first hand as you explore fish farms, exotic fruit farms and dine on traditional Mekong Delta food.

What's Included

Travel by Xe Loi (motorised cart), and visit a bee farm
Board on a private boat and cruise on the Mekong River (Entrance Fees are included)
See how local coconut candy is made and taste a coconut drink
Get tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay
Join the Local English speaking guide
Feast on Vietnamese cuisine at a local restaurant (set menu)
Visit an island with lush tropical gardens and sample tropical fruit
Take a 2.5 hours ride with private transportation to the city of My Tho
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Pick up at the front entrance of the Saigon Opera House - Dong Khoi St, District 1 (intersection of Le Loi St)

End point

Centrally Located Hotels

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater)

    We will meet our guide there and escape the city for a tour of the Mekong Delta, where you'll see what life is like beyond the urban centre of the south.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 2
    My Tho

    Upon arrival into My Tho, we board our private boat for a cruise on the Mekong River. Then board a private boat and begin your cruise along the mighty Mekong River. Stop-off at a fish farm to gain an insight into one of the biggest industries of the region. Your expert local guide will take you to a nearby island, where you can stroll through the gardens and sample tropical fruits. Continuing to another island in the Mekong Delta, learn more about another cottage industry–coconut candy. Visit a factory and learn how this sweet is made.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Next continue by motorized cart to visit a bee farm! Afterwards, transfer to a rowing boat to explore the smaller canals of the Delta. Finally well deserved lunch, we'll hit up  Vuon Dau restaurant. here you will be able to enjoy the set menu - expecs dishes like Elephant Ear fish, Vietnamese pancake (known as Bánh Xèo), Mekong Lobsters, Mekong sour soup and Braised pork in coconut juice with quail eggs served with rice.

    1 hour 20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater)

    We'll head back to My Tho for the journey back to Ho Chi Minh City where you will be dropped off at your hotel.

    2 hours Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum age is 6 years
  • For this tour, we can cater for the following dietary requirements: vegetarians, vegans and gluten free. Please provide this information at least 24-hours prior to your travel date. Unfortunately, we are not able to cater for any other dietary requirements that are not listed above.
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Private and Luxury
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Small Group
Excellent Quality
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Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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