Full-Day Mekong Delta Tour
Description
On this tour you’ll get to experience the daily life of locals on the beautiful Mekong River. Expect a truly sensory adventure as we glide through a traditional floating market, visit a handicraft village and try out some local Mekong delicacies! Highlights Cruise Along The Mekong River Visit Cai Be Floating Market Visit A Local Handicraft Village Delicious Local Lunch Included
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Itinerary
Let’s Go! Once we all jump aboard our own private vehicle and depart for the mighty Mekong River! This journey will take around three hours and will give you a chance to learn all about the course of the river and how it arrives in Vietnam from its origins in the snowy mountains of Tibet. You’ll also get to gaze at the spectacular surrounding scenery as we drive through the wonderfully fertile region. Take the chance to glimpse at the local way of life as we pass through one of the county’s agricultural hotspots.
Discover Cai Be & Local Vietnamese Culture Once we arrive at Cai Be, we’ll board our private sampan (a traditional, motorized boat) to begin our unforgettable cruise along the Mekong River. First, we’ll experience a small traditional floating market. This is an unmissable chance to get an insight into trading away from tourist focused markets of the city. Expect to be dazzled by an array of colours, smells and sounds. Keep your camera to hand to snap some beautiful shots!
Rowing Sampan & Guided Bike Ride After the floating market, we’ll change to the rowing boats and go into the smaller, secluded canals of the delta. Here we can get up close and be a part of the daily life of local people and farmers. Next up, we get back on dry land while we visit Tan Phong island. After a quick stop-off at a tasty fruit orchard, we will experience the enchanting music of South-West Vietnam as we enjoy a local performance. We’ll also take a guided bicycle tour of this marvellous island. Along the way, we will visit local families and learn how they use the land to craft everything from delicate rice paper to the sturdy roofs of their homes. The families will treat us to Mekong delicacies for lunch which include freshly made spring rolls, fried pumpkin flower and beautiful braised pork soaked in coconut juice.
Explore More Of The Delta By Sampan After the special Mekong lunch, we transfer to a smaller rowing boat allowing us to get deeper into the smaller canals of the Delta to get back to our big boat. The motor boat moves slowly along the river banks with floating fish farms then returns to My Tho for the journey back to Ho Chi Minh City.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We will collect and return you to any hotel located within Ho Chi Minh City.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- What to Bring: • Sunscreen • Hat • Insect Repellant • Light Jacket
- What to Wear: Please be sensitive to the local customs and ensure you dress respectfully.
Reviews(11)
Sonny was an excellent and informative guide. This tour was exactly as described and included excellent commentary on Vietnamese life in the present as well as historical details.
This is definitely worth booking, a bit touristy but very romantic.
Thank you for the good organization and friendly attitude! The guide was very helpful and informative. The food was delicious 😃
We had a very comfortable day at Mekong Delta with our tour guide Slim. We were picked in a very comfortable minibus. Slim gave us insights into local culture, food, history etc. The tour was not rushed. We got experience the local culture with the residents of the islands. We chose vegetarian lunch which was included in our itinerary and it was very tasty. Overall our trip was very pleasant and we enjoyed our time. Will surely recommend them.
We had a great time today with Chris! Scenery of the Mekong river is something that will stay in your memory forever - book this trip you won't regret it. Lunch was delicious and big, we did not wait in lines and we had a private boat 10/10 recommended! 🚀
We had a wonderful experience on our Mekong Delta tour. Our guide, Sim, was extremely knowledgeable as well as very nice. He made us feel right at home as he introduced us to local village life in the area. The lunch that was included exceeded our expectations. My favorite was the fresh fish spring rolls. I highly recommend Maika Tours. And be sure to ask for Sim!
We had such a memorable day on the Mekong Delta tour during our trip to HCMC. As was the case with all the tours we did with Maika Tours, Giang and the team kept us up to date via WhatsApp with details of our guide and pick-up time and all the details we needed for our tour. Our guide Harry was an amazing host with a lot of knowledge of the region. Harry's knowledge and friendly personality made the trip even more enjoyable, and we appreciate his efforts. Overall, it was a fantastic day, and we highly recommend this tour.
Dear Daniel, Thank you for your kind words and recommendation! We’re very very happy that your Mekong Delta tour was such a memorable highlight of your visit to Ho Chi Minh City. It’s wonderful to hear that Harry’s knowledge and warm personality enhanced your experience. Your review means so much to him and to all of us at Maika Tours. I’m also glad our team’s communication helped everything run smoothly. Thank you again for choosing Maika Tours. We look forward to welcoming you back for more adventures in Vietnam! Warm regards, Giang Vu Founder & Owner Maika Tours
Maika Tours took great care of our day trip on Mekong River Delta. Host was highly knowledgeable, and fun kind hearted gentleman. Driver was top notch! Not a single scare on our trip. He was able to quickly accommodate anything our group needed. If you need a top of the line tour agency I highly recommend Maika Tours!
Dear bigdaddyc c, Thank you so much for your kind words and for choosing Maika Tours for your family's Mekong River Delta adventure! We're thrilled to hear that you had a smooth and enjoyable experience with our guide and driver — we’ll be sure to pass along your compliments to them both. It means a lot to us that you found the tour both safe and accommodating. Your recommendation truly encourages our team to keep delivering top-notch service with heart. We hope to welcome you and your family back on another journey soon — perhaps to explore more of Vietnam's hidden gems! Warm regards, Giang Vu & The Maika Tours Team
Our private tour to the Mekong Delta from Saigon was an unforgettable experience, especially traveling with our elderly parents. From start to finish, everything was thoughtfully arranged. Our guide and driver were incredibly attentive — always assisting our mom in and out of the van and boat with care and patience. The private van was comfortable, and the boat ride along the river was peaceful and scenic. One of the highlights was the superb lunch — delicious local dishes in a beautiful, serene setting. The entire crew was warm, professional, and went above and beyond to make sure everyone felt comfortable and included. It was truly a memorable day for our family, and we can’t recommend this tour enough, especially for those traveling with elders.
Dear Denison C, No words can describe how happy we are receiving another fantastic review from you. This time with the Mekong Delta experience, we're sure you had a great time exploring the peaceful beauty the region has to offer, and the unique river life must be charming as well. That you mention little details, from the support given to your elderly mom to the delicious local dishes, clearly highlights your satisfaction and happiness - and we can feel that reading your words. Also, thank you a lot for your recommendation. We wish you and your family all the best for more meaningful family time together in the future. The Maika Tours Team
The views were amazing. We took so many photos. We enjoy the motorcycle trip. The rowing boat trip experience is unforgettable.
Dear Guan Soon L, We're so grateful for your valuable 5-star rating. It's fantastic to hear that you had an amazing day in the Mekong Delta with so many authentic experiences. You must have gained deep insights into the local way of life in this tranquil region - that's exactly what we've always craved for. Thank you for booking this tour and leaving these nice words. We wish you all the best and look forward to serving you on more trips in the future. The Maika Tours Team
