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Private Mekong Delta Hideaway Tour

From₫118
6 hours
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

About this activity

Discover the tranquil beauty of the Mekong Delta on a private tour from Ho Chi Minh City, featuring boat rides, village visits, and authentic Vietnamese cuisine.

Highlights

  • Explore the Mekong Delta's serene waterways
  • Experience local culture in traditional villages
  • Shop at vibrant floating markets
  • Enjoy authentic Vietnamese cuisine
  • Relax in a private, personalized tour setting

Full description

Escape the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City with a personalized private tour to the Mekong Delta. Glide through the serene waterways on a private boat, visit traditional villages to experience local culture, shop at vibrant floating markets, and savor authentic Vietnamese cuisine at a local restaurant. This tour offers a unique and intimate glimpse into the heart of Vietnam's countryside, all tailored to your preferences for a memorable day trip.

Included / Excluded

  • Private boat ride through the Mekong Delta's waterways
  • Visit to traditional villages and local markets
  • Authentic Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant
  • Gratuities for the guide and driver

Itinerary

1

Pick up customers at hotels or meeting point (centrally located in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City) except Đa Kao Ward, Tan Dinh Ward.

Duration: 3 hoursAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
2

Pass by: Arrive at Ham Luong dock. Board the boat and start your river adventure.

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
3

Visit local traditional workshops: - Activated charcoal making - Dried coconut processing - Coconut husk broom making - Handicrafts from coconut fiber Experience “Xe Lôi” – a local motorized rickshaw to explore the village roads.

Duration: 2 hoursAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
4

Lunch at a local host’s house. Relax and enjoy a break in the countryside.

Duration: 1 hourAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
5

Free time to cycle around the village or simply enjoy the rural atmosphere. Visit a fruit plantation, enjoy seasonal fresh fruits. Rowing on a small sampan through the beautiful natural canals.

Duration: 2 hoursAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
6

Return to the dock, get on the vehicle back to Ho Chi Minh City.

Duration: 3 hoursAdmission: YES
7

Pass by: Arrive at the hotel or meeting point. End of tour.

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE

Meeting point

Start Location

Unknown location

Important information

Know before you book

  • This tour is private and can be customized to your interests.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off are included from central Ho Chi Minh City locations.
  • The tour operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately.

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for walking and boat rides.
  • Bring a hat, sunscreen, and insect repellent for sun protection.
  • Carry a camera to capture the picturesque landscapes and cultural sites.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

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

Accessibility

  • Easy Public Transport
  • Infants Required On Laps

Good to know

  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
  • Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat and the tour inclusions. Please advise the supplier if you have from 1 infant at time of booking.
  • Not wheelchair accessible.
  • Tour program is subject to change due to weather and operating conditions.

Traveler reviews

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Vietnam Mekong Delta Day Tour

A day trip through the Mekong River is filled with the South Ocean atmosphere, cruising the coconut forest waterways by boat and feeling the pure life of the area. Taste tropical fruits and Vietnamese specialties along the way, relaxing and healing atmosphere, is an unforgettable cultural experience. The tour guide is Lili.

Go67957970567May 11, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Mekong Tourism

Princess is great, lunch is good. It's not very delicious, it's really too hot.

Trail04023200954Apr 21, 2026TRIPADVISOR

IN LOVE with VIETNAM!!

Jason the guide a 10!! And the driver another 10!! It's been quite an experience, we have the best memory Private tour is worth it.

willy rApr 18, 2026TRIPADVISOR

A great experience in My Tho

我們的那中文導遊Lili非常活潑專業，解說詳細又幽默風趣，服務也非常的周到，中午的餐點也很豐盛，吃到越南的傳統菜色！

Adventure11580223105Apr 10, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Thanks to the quality guidelili

lili's service is kind, the explanation is very clear, the driver's brother drives steadily and sits comfortably

Hsinfu CApr 10, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Additional information

Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking. Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat and the tour inclusions. Please advise the supplier if you have from 1 infant at time of booking. Not wheelchair accessible. Tour program is subject to change due to weather and operating conditions.
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