Mekong Delta River Cruise Adventure Tour from Ho Chi Minh
Overview
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.
Inclusions
- Join the Local English speaking guide
- Take a 2.5 hours ride with private transportation to the city of My Tho
- Board on a private boat and cruise on the Mekong River (Entrance Fees are included)
- Visit an island with lush tropical gardens and sample tropical fruit
- See how local coconut candy is made and taste a coconut drink
- Travel by Xe Loi (motorised cart), and visit a bee farm
- Feast on Vietnamese cuisine at a local restaurant (set menu)
- Get tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay
- Entry/Admission - Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater)
- Entry/Admission - Diem Phuong Restaurant
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater), 07 Lam Son Square Street District 1, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam
We will meet our guide there.
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. About 2.5 hours away is the city of My Tho, a former naval base that is now a bustling port city in the Mekong Delta.
The area is the final destination of the mighty Mekong River, which winds its way from Tibet, through China, Burma, Laos, Cambodia, and finally into Vietnam. An incredibly fertile region, the Mekong Delta's prime industry is food production, producing approximately half of Vietnam's total agricultural output. Local life for villages in the area revolves around the rivers and canals that make up the delta, so much so that people are more likely to transport by river than road.
Upon arrival into My Tho, we board our private boat for a cruise on the Mekong River. Our first stop is at a fish farm, to gain an insight into one of the cottage industries in the region. On our Mekong tour, we'll visit an island with lush tropical gardens where we have a chance to sample tropical fruit. Continuing to another island in the Mekong Delta, we'll learn more about another cottage industry, coconut candy. Your local guide will take you to a factory and explain the process of making the sweet. As we meander down the Mekong, we'll have a chance to visit local villages in the area and learn more about the traditional lifestyles, culture, and customs of people who call the Delta their home.
Continuing on our Mekong discover, we'll travel by Xe Loi (motorised cart), and visit a bee farm, from where we'll transfer to a smaller rowing boat to help us get deeper into the smaller canals of the Delta.
Duration: 4 hours 40 minutes
Stop At: Diem Phuong Restaurant, 68, Xeo Ro Hamlet, Hung Yen Commune, An Bien District, Kien Giang Province, Hưng Yên, An Biên, Kiên Giang, Vietnam
For lunch, we'll hit up Diem Phuong restaurant, where your local guide will provide you with some advice on the finer points of local cuisine and assist with ordering some of these delicacies.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater), 07 Lam Son Square Street District 1, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam
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.
Duration: 2 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater), 07 Lam Son Square Street District 1, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam
We will meet our guide there.
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. About 2.5 hours away is the city of My Tho, a former naval base that is now a bustling port city in the Mekong Delta.
The area is the final destination of the mighty Mekong River, which winds its way from Tibet, through China, Burma, Laos, Cambodia, and finally into Vietnam. An incredibly fertile region, the Mekong Delta's prime industry is food production, producing approximately half of Vietnam's total agricultural output. Local life for villages in the area revolves around the rivers and canals that make up the delta, so much so that people are more likely to transport by river than road.
Upon arrival into My Tho, we board our private boat for a cruise on the Mekong River. Our first stop is at a fish farm, to gain an insight into one of the cottage industries in the region. On our Mekong tour, we'll visit an island with lush tropical gardens where we have a chance to sample tropical fruit. Continuing to another island in the Mekong Delta, we'll learn more about another cottage industry, coconut candy. Your local guide will take you to a factory and explain the process of making the sweet. As we meander down the Mekong, we'll have a chance to visit local villages in the area and learn more about the traditional lifestyles, culture, and customs of people who call the Delta their home.
Continuing on our Mekong discover, we'll travel by Xe Loi (motorised cart), and visit a bee farm, from where we'll transfer to a smaller rowing boat to help us get deeper into the smaller canals of the Delta.
Duration: 4 hours 40 minutes
Stop At: Diem Phuong Restaurant, 68, Xeo Ro Hamlet, Hung Yen Commune, An Bien District, Kien Giang Province, Hưng Yên, An Biên, Kiên Giang, Vietnam
For lunch, we'll hit up Diem Phuong restaurant, where your local guide will provide you with some advice on the finer points of local cuisine and assist with ordering some of these delicacies.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater), 07 Lam Son Square Street District 1, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional information
- Minimum age is 6 years
- Maximum Small Group size is 12.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- All tours follow the latest local health authority advice, including mask usage and social distancing. Urban Adventures have received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s Safe Travels stamp, which recognises companies that have adopted health and hygiene global standardised protocols.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Hayden H
April 2023
We had the most amazing day with Tan, he was very informative and knowledgeable as well as having a great sense of humour making the entire experience a day we won’t forget. The whole tour was so beautiful and the food was delicious. We felt very comfortable and welcomed and we’re incredibly happ...
We had the most amazing day with Tan, he was very informative and knowledgeable as well as having a great sense of humour making the entire experience a day we won’t forget. The whole tour was so beautiful and the food was delicious. We felt very comfortable and welcomed and we’re incredibly happy with this experience. Would highly recommend!296neridah
April 2023
Was the only person on this tour with my guide Linda, so had her all to myself. Was very informative about Vietnams culture and history. I asked a lot of questions and Linda was more than happy to answer them all. Looked after me well. Great planned trip , would recommend to anyone to do. Thanks ...
Was the only person on this tour with my guide Linda, so had her all to myself. Was very informative about Vietnams culture and history. I asked a lot of questions and Linda was more than happy to answer them all. Looked after me well. Great planned trip , would recommend to anyone to do. Thanks Linda you made this memorable 😀Natalie_W
March 2023
This was a great, fun guided way to experience the Mekong Delta. Linda was awesome, I highly recommend this trip!
This was a great, fun guided way to experience the Mekong Delta. Linda was awesome, I highly recommend this trip!Debbie M
March 2023
Nguyên Hoàng (Nancy) was our tour guide . She was very easy to understand and very accommodating. Her knowledge of the region was excellent and she did her utmost to ensure we didn’t have any unanswered questions. We certainly would recommend this tour and Nancy if visiting Saigon,
Nguyên Hoàng (Nancy) was our tour guide . She was very easy to understand and very accommodating. Her knowledge of the region was excellent and she did her utmost to ensure we didn’t have any unanswered questions. We certainly would recommend this tour and Nancy if visiting Saigon,NorthStar18604599764
March 2023
We did the Mekong Delta trip with Nguyen (Nancy), who was an excellent guide for the day. We were met by her on time & taken by minibus to the Delta, with a short stop half way. It’s a good 90 minutes journey. We went by a small motorised boat across to the island, & saw how people lived & work...
We did the Mekong Delta trip with Nguyen (Nancy), who was an excellent guide for the day. We were met by her on time & taken by minibus to the Delta, with a short stop half way. It’s a good 90 minutes journey. We went by a small motorised boat across to the island, & saw how people lived & worked there. There were several stops for drinks & a very enjoyable lunch. We also saw some of the local industries, & had the opportunity to purchase some of the products. There was also a ride in a sand pan. We both enjoyed the day, & it was Nancy’s enthusiasm & knowledge which really made the day.Emteegee82
March 2023
The Mekong tour is about 8 hours total - you spend about 4 hours in the car and 4 hours at Mekong. It’s a good length tour and quite well paced for all ages. You get a pretty good insight into how people live and operate in this region. Some of the places you visit are a little bit commercial - b...
The Mekong tour is about 8 hours total - you spend about 4 hours in the car and 4 hours at Mekong. It’s a good length tour and quite well paced for all ages. You get a pretty good insight into how people live and operate in this region. Some of the places you visit are a little bit commercial - but they don’t pressure you into buying any of the products, so that’s good. Last, but not least, thanks to Nancy our guide. Nancy was extremely pleasant and knowledgeable - she understood the group dynamics and gave some great insights into Mekong and Vietnamese life in general, hence made the experience more enjoyable.