10 Sightseeing Tours in Mekong Delta That You Shouldn't Miss

May 19, 2021 Fernanda Pittenger

The Mekong Delta (Vietnamese: Đồng bằng Sông Cửu Long, "Nine Dragon river delta" or simply Vietnamese: Đồng Bằng Sông Mê Kông, "Mekong river delta"), also known as the Western Region (Vietnamese: Miền Tây) or the South-western region (Vietnamese: Tây Nam Bộ) is the region in southwestern Vietnam where the Mekong River approaches and empties into the sea through a network of distributaries. The Mekong delta region encompasses a large portion of southwestern Vietnam of over 40,500 square kilometres (15,600 sq mi). The size of the area covered by water depends on the season. The region comprises 12 provinces: Long An, Đồng Tháp, Tiền Giang, An Giang, Bến Tre, Vĩnh Long, Trà Vinh, Hậu Giang, Kiên Giang, Sóc Trăng, Bạc Liêu, and Cà Mau, along with the province-level municipality of Cần Thơ.
Restaurants in Mekong Delta

1. Cai Be - Can Tho 2 days 1 night

220 Đề Thám, Phường Phạm Ngũ Lão, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam Vietnam Travel Landscape
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Immersing into seasonal picturesque flat rice fields and learn about daily activities on the Cai Be floating market. Taste the local specialties, visit interesting family businesses, such coconut candy and crispy rice popcorn mills; deeply explore the local village through handlebars; paddling the canal system by kayak; explore the local floating market at its nicest time and most exciting of the day.

Inclusions: A/c van/bus pick up (centrally located hotel).Boat trip in the Mekong delta.Accommodation:Meals

Exclusions: Other meals not mentioned in the program Personal expenses

Reviewed By CharlesG384

This was an excellent experience. The cruise on Halong Bay was fascinating. The stops to visit the cave and see the village were very interesting. The crew on the boat were helpful and accommodating. Our waiter, Lee, was particularly gracious.

2. Essential Mekong Delta 2 days,1Night

Pham Ngu Lao, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Vietnam Travel Landscape
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Essential Mekong Delta – 2 days: Immerse yourself in the natural beauty and the rich culture of Mekong Delta region and spend time to explore the local floating market at its nicest time and most exciting of the day.

Inclusions: Certified guide

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Reviewed By CharlesG384

This was an excellent experience. The cruise on Halong Bay was fascinating. The stops to visit the cave and see the village were very interesting. The crew on the boat were helpful and accommodating. Our waiter, Lee, was particularly gracious.

3. Mekong Eyes Cruises 2Day 1 Night

Pham Ngu Lao, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Vietnam Travel Landscape
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The Mekong Delta Eyes Cruises combines regional boat-building traditions with modern comforts to become the perfect holiday vessel to cruise the Mekong Delta in style. At 39 m long and 8.5 m wide, the Mekong Eyes river cruiser was built out of an old, traditional rice barge with the finest quality wood, and artfully decorated by skilled craftsmen of the Mekong Delta.

Inclusions: Accommodation in cosy double or twin bedded cabins,Meals as (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner)

Exclusions: All other services not mentioned above

Reviewed By CharlesG384

This was an excellent experience. The cruise on Halong Bay was fascinating. The stops to visit the cave and see the village were very interesting. The crew on the boat were helpful and accommodating. Our waiter, Lee, was particularly gracious.

4. Mekong Delta and Cai Rang Floating Market 5-Hours Tour

Bến phà Xóm Chài, Đường Hai Bà Trưng, Tân An, Ninh Kiều, Cần Thơ, Vietnam Winter Spring
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Pick-up around 5:00 AM - Start at Xom Chai ferry - Visit the Cai Rang floating market - enjoy breakfast on floating market. - You will also stop at a rice noodle factory / traditional bakery factory, - See gardens with local fruits and flowers, and small canals The price includes: + Pick up and bring back our hotel by private car/ taxi (at Can Tho City) + Typical Vietnamese Breakfast + drinks (coffee/ coconut on the Mekong river) + Tickets to fruit garden. + English speaking guide Duration: 5 hours Departure: 5:15 AM

Inclusions: Vietnamese breakfast and drink (coffee, coconut...) on floating market, All tickets and fees, Pick up and bring back hotels by private car / taxi, Local guides speaking English, Fruit / snacks, Admin: Winter Spring Homestay / Winter Spring Tours, FREE pick-up from Can Tho airport before TRAVEL DATE 1, 2 or 3 days to your hotels

Exclusions: Shuttle from Ho Chi Minh

Reviewed By XuyenDo

As a couple we were very interested in a morning out exploring the floating market and more. Upon reading the reviews posted about Bin, his experience and care we knew right away he was the guide we wanted to lead us. Straight away upon meeting him, we were not disappointed. Bin has a natural way about him; a caring person who genuinely wants to give his clients the best experience. We had a lovely time learning all about the local area. Bin’s care and attention to detail made our day memorable indeed.

5. Mekong Delta Tour 1 day Private Car From Port

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Join Classic Mekong Delta 1 Day Tour with VN Bike Tour and immerse yourself in the wildlife of the Mekong Delta. The beauty of peaceful countryside and famous Mekong Delta floating markets, along with abundant and diverse yield of the South during this season of immense water will charm and cling on the feet of anyone who loves nature and exploration.

Inclusions: Pick-up and drop-off service , - English-speaking guide., Transportation by air-conditioned car, - 1 main meal at the restaurant., - Fresh tropical fruits and honey tea., - Entrance fees., - Bottle drink / local tea.

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Reviewed By LittleWasabi

Jordan our tour guide was fantastic, conducting and providing all information in both Vietnamese and English to accomodate for our group. He was friendly, proffessional and helpful- offering to take group pictures of us, helping us on and off of the boats and also ensuring there was a vegetarian friendly meal for myself. The tour itself was fantastic and well worth the money spent and deserving of a tip for all of his hard work and effort throughout the day! Couldn't recommend more, thank you Jordan! ????

6. Cai Rang Floating Market - Authentic Mekong Delta 2 Days 1 Night Private Tour

Hotel Continental Saigon, 132-134 Đồng Khởi, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam Vietnam Holidays Travel

Day 1 (Lunch, Dinner): • Explore Mekong rivers by boat • Traditional coconut candy workshop • Honey bee farm • Sampan through shady, breezy canal • Traditional folk music • Tropical fruits • Tri-cycle motorbike • Meal : Lunch, Dinner  • Biking Day 2 (Breakfast, Lunch): • Largest Cai Rang floating market • Explore Can Tho river by boat • Noodle workshop • Local fish market • Khmer Pogoda • Famous ancient house in The Lover Movie • Lunch at local restaurant

Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Air-conditioned vehicle, Motorized tricycle motorbike through small alley to discover local life in village , Travel insurance: $5000 USD/ case, Saigon Can Tho - 3 stars hotel or equivalent, Motorized boat and rowing boat/ sampan on the Mekong River, Hot tea, bottled water, tropical fruits, traditional music , Experienced English speaking tour guide, All entrance fees

Exclusions: Tips/ gratuities, personal expenses

Reviewed By T8043KSstephaniev

Our guide (Bo?) was very nice and friendly. We went to a lacquer art factory and gallery that employs people affected by agent orange and the many details and painstaking steps it takes to make the beautiful pieces. If you want to buy a small picture or piece, make sure to bring between 500k or 1mil dong. We were told 60% goes to the the workers. The tunnels and bunkers were super interesting and we had the opportunity to go in them and really experience and start to understand what it must have been like for the people who used them. There were lots of displays and demonstrations on how clothing, shoes, food and such was prepared as well. Lunch was in a nice location with interesting and tasty Vietnamese dishes. These were by far our favorite parts of the trip. We also took a boat to an island on the Mekong. We saw bee keeping, singing, and fruit gardens on the island. Each station and place to visit has something to sell or tips to give. So if interested, just make sure you have enough small bills and dong. Possibly even 500k more. We did not realize all the extra, so started to run out of cash dong towards the end of the trip. Overall the trip was nice and the Cu Chi tunnels are definitely a highlight of the tour!

7. Song Xanh Sampan Mekong Delta Cruise 3 Days 2 Nights

Pham Ngu Lao, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Vietnam Travel Landscape

Song Xanh Sampan Mekong Delta Cruise 3 Days 2 Nights is a great choice for tourists who want to discover the beauty of the Upper Mekong Delta river with the incredible system of canals. Immerse into the scenes and get an authentic sense of the bustle and hustle in Cai Rang and Cai Be floating markets. This tour also offers a wonderful experience about the rich culture of Southwestern Vietnam and delicious local dishes as well as various tropical fruits

Inclusions: Private 3-day cruise with overnight aboard Song Xanh Sampan Mekong Delta Cruise.Meals

Exclusions: Beverages and meals not included in the program

Reviewed By CharlesG384

This was an excellent experience. The cruise on Halong Bay was fascinating. The stops to visit the cave and see the village were very interesting. The crew on the boat were helpful and accommodating. Our waiter, Lee, was particularly gracious.

8. Mekong Delta from Phu My Cruise Harbor

Vietnam Tour Tailor Company

- Tour is designed for best shore-excursion from Phu My harbor, - Our guide and drivers are professional and experienced - We cover all places to visit in a good pace - Our tour is easy to be able to customize following cruise time. - All is private tour and get "None left behind" policy.

Inclusions: Private transfer and guide, Lunch, Port pickup and drop off: Cruise harbor fee for our driver and guide to..., All taxes

Exclusions: Drinks, gratuities ( recommended 20$ for guide)

Reviewed By jazzremix

loved all the single day in the 5 days package in Hanoi and Halong bay with this company. Totally wonderful experience. The company opened a new cruise in Halong bay which was very nice. Highly recommend

9. Private Mekong Delta 2 Days 1 Night

VN Bike Tour

Itinerary may be customized based on your interest or needs Private professional guide Free pick-up and drop-off service all hotels in Saigon. Riding through a truly countryside Pass tropical fruit gardens

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast

Exclusions: - Other meals not mentioned in itinerary, - Tips and personal expenses

Reviewed By ToddLarson44

The tour is great but it’s 2-2.5 hours from Saigon to Vung Tau. The beach is large but dirty. The statue of Jesus is very cool.

10. Essential Vietnam 9 days / 8 nights

Hanoi, Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi, Vietnam Realistic Asia

- Private circuit and travel rhythm adaptable according to your desire. - Discovery of the city Hanoi, one of the most attractive destinations, characterized by a harmony between past and present. - Visit 3 major UNESCO listed sites: the famous Halong Bay, the Imperial City of Hue and the old town of Hoi An. - Cruise on a traditional junk and overnight on board in the heart of the legendary Halong bay - Visit of Saigon, city known for the incomparable energy of a most dynamic economic and cultural center of the country. - Excursion to discover local crafts and enjoy the superb landscapes of the Mekong Delta (its arroyos, its peaceful green villages and its rice fields as far as the eye can see).

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Drinks and meals not mentioned, tips for guides and drivers

Reviewed By MikeK1938

We were on a 16 day trip through Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand organized by Realistic Asia and absolutely loved it! They organized all of the flights to Vietnam and then home from Thailand, as well as the internal flights. They also booked the hotels and the tours, although we did organize some additional tours ahead of time on our own for the leisure days. Each of the tours tended to be run by people local to the city being visited and each of the tour guides was very professional and very enjoyable. The itinerary was such that we started in Vietnam, beginning in Hanoi and then Hoi An, and Ho Chi Minh city, then to Siem Reap, Cambodia and finally ending in Phuket, Thailand. Each of the places was different and had things to admire and explore. Phuket was the beach place, although we found Hoi An had a great beach as well. We were very impressed and very happy with each and every hotel we were booked into. They were all very clean, nice and safe and had great staff. Would happily go back to stay at every one of them again. The travel agent who worked with us, David Huynh (Dat) was amazing! He was super responsive both before the trip when we had questions and during the trip when we were unsure about anything. We were on the leading edge of the Coronavirus pandemic and he actually noticed that our original flight to Vietnam was going through Seoul and we would have been forced to quarantine upon landing in Vietnam so he went ahead and changed our flights just days before we were to leave. We then got a notice that our flight home had been cancelled and that we needed to catch a flight home a day later. He went ahead and extended our hotel stay another night. We didn't even have to pay. We did not know what to expect when we booked the tour but after having gone we would enthusiastically recommend Realistic Asia and we would definitely go on another trip with them.

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