Mekong Delta by Speedboat Along Saigon River

Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Việt Nam

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About this experience

Our Mekong Delta tour by speedboat is the perfect way to escape the hustle and bustle of Saigon and experience the beauty and culture of Vietnam. Book your Mekong Delta tour from Ho Chi Minh today and create unforgettable memories that you’ll treasure for a long time.

Day: HO CHI MINH – MEKONG DELTA (BY SPEEDBOAT)

Your adventure begins with a departure from Ho Chi Minh City. Board a comfortable boat and embark on a scenic cruise along the Saigon River.

When on Boat, you will enjoy the light breakfast & seasonal fruits. Tour starts, guide briefs about Vietnam’s rural traditions and aspects of the river bank life.

The boat takes you to a small canal, escaping the hustle and bustle of the town. Stop at a local family home to enjoy tropical fruit, taste the honey tea and honey wine and listen to Vietnamese traditional music performed by the villagers. Check out the coconut candy shop and learn how to make candy, and see handicrafts made from coconuts.

Afternoon: Take your time snapping photos and enjoying the natural scenery before we head to the local restaurant. Lunch is set with special Vietnamese food. Enjoy your lunch outside under the shade of the trees. After lunch, enjoy your time relaxing, walking around the village.

Travel back to Saigon for the end of the tour.

Highlights

Explore the majestic Mekong Delta with a luxury speedboat
Enjoy tropical fruits while listening to traditional Vietnamese Southern music
Explore Ben Tre by sampan
Visit the nearby bee farm, learn how locals raise bee for honey, and try honey products

What to Expect

This speedboat tour offers a unique opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle of Saigon and immerse yourself in the heart of Vietnam’s countryside. Explore the enchanting waterways, encounter vibrant local life, and savor the region’s delicious cuisine. This full-day excursion promises to create lasting memories.

Enjoy a peaceful boat ride along the Mekong River, passing by lush coconut palms and riverside villages.

Experience the beauty of the narrow canals as you ride a sampan rowed by a local guide.

Enjoy Snaked Wine, Specialities in Southern Vietnam

Things to Note

There may be restrictions on the size and weight of luggage you can bring on the speedboat. Pack light and bring only essentials.
Wear lightweight, breathable clothing suitable for a boat ride and the tropical climate.
Check if the speedboat and the tour are accessible for individuals with limited mobility. Boarding the boat may involve steps or uneven surfaces.
The Mekong Delta has a tropical climate, which means it can be hot and humid. Dress appropriately and stay hydrated.

Operating Hours

SUNDAY	08:00 to 16:00
MONDAY	08:00 to 16:00
TUESDAY	08:00 to 16:00
WEDNESDAY	08:00 to 16:00
THURSDAY	08:00 to 16:00
FRIDAY	08:00 to 16:00
SATURDAY	08:00 to 16:00

Description / Important Notes

Child under 4 years old free of charge
Child from 4-8 years old: children ticket
Child from 9 years old and above: adult ticket

Validity

Valid on visit date

Inclusions

Hotel pickup at center of District 1
Round trip luxury speedboat transfers
English-speaking tour guide
Entrance fees
Light breakfast and fruits on the speedboat
Lunch at the local restaurant
Mineral water (1 bottle/pax/day)

Exclusions

Tipping the guide
Other personal expenses
Other services not mentioned in the inclusion.

How To Use

Show Mobile Ticket: to tour guide
Contact us: +84707260119 or +84339260119 (WhatApp, WeChat, Telegram…)

Age Requirements

ADULT: 13 – 99 years old
CHILD: 4 – 12 years old

Cancellation Policy

100% return.
Refund 2 day(s) before visit date.

Tour Information

Duration:8 hours

Itinerary

8:00 am: Your Mekong Delta Tour guide will meet you in the lobby of your hotel and bring you by car to your boat at Ho Chi Minh City pier.
8:15 am: The boat departs and you slip away from downtown Saigon via narrow canals and enter the verdant green tributaries of the Mekong Delta. A light breakfast of sandwiches or pastries, fresh tropical fruits and Vietnamese iced coffee (Ca phe sua da) is served, as your guide explains rural traditions and aspects of riverbank life.
9:30 am: Reach the idyllic watery expanses of the Mekong Delta itself, known as the Delta of Nine Dragons for the 9 tributaries that splinter from the main Mekong River. Turn off the delta into small, winding canals of the Thu Thua area, shaded by a canopy of foliage as you drift along lazily.
10:30 am: Visit a bustling, colorful riverside market full of local curiosities, tropical fruits and all manner of fish and shellfish. Great photo opportunities!
10:45 am : Turn off the delta into small, winding canals of the Thu Thua area, shaded by a canopy of foliage as you drift along lazily.
You will enjoy a rowboat trip along small canals of the Delta surrounded by thousands of coconut palms, you will visit a quaint Mekong village, and then a traditional farmhouse where you’ll sample coconuts and Mekong whisky.
You’ll walk along the banks of the river to a traditional rural Vietnamese house where 3 generations live.
12:30 pm: Enjoy a traditional Mekong Delta lunch at a local family’s house. After lunch, you will visit a special pagoda. This pagoda is not only a place for spiritual and religious activities of locals to express their beliefs and aspirations but also an orphanage run by Buddhist monks.
1:30 pm: Visit a colorful Cao Dai Temple, one of the highlights of our Mekong Delta Tour.
2:15 pm: Return to the speedboat and depart for Ho Chi Minh City.
4:00 pm: Arrive back in Saigon. The driver will return you to your hotel by car.

Terms & Conditions

Ticket is valid only on the date specified
The schedule is subject to change depending on traffic and weather conditions on your activity date.
This tour could be canceled due to extreme weather or unforeseen events. If canceled, the merchant will contact you to change different visit date or you can ask for a refund.
The merchant will contact you one day before to provide pickup time, please mind your email or message from the merchant.