Private Mekong Delta Speedboat Tour – Authentic Experience
Description
Escape the busy streets of Saigon and discover the Mekong Delta in a more authentic and immersive way — by speedboat. Cruise along the Saigon River and into the peaceful canals of the Mekong, where life moves at a slower pace. Along the way, you’ll experience real local culture: enjoy traditional Southern Vietnamese music, and take a hand-rowed boat through narrow coconut canals. Taste local specialties such as fresh honey tea, Mekong coconut products, and homemade rice wine, while learning how these traditions are part of everyday life in the Delta. A visit to a traditional coconut candy workshop offers a closer look at local craftsmanship. With a small group and expert local guides sharing real stories and insights, this tour offers a deeper, more personal connection to the Mekong Delta — far beyond a typical day trip.
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Itinerary
Cruise by luxury speedboat along the Saigon River as the city fades into the tranquil landscapes of the Mekong Delta. Enjoy fresh breezes, scenic views, and an ever-changing journey from urban Saigon to rural Vietnam.
After your speedboat journey, immerse yourself in the Mekong Delta’s quiet beauty as you glide through narrow canals on a traditional hand-rowed boat, surrounded by coconut groves and untouched rural landscapes.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Hotel pickup is available for selected hotels in central District 1. If your accommodation is not listed, please proceed to the meeting point at Saigon Waterbus Station (Bach Dang Pier). Please arrive at least 20 minutes before departure time. Our guide will be waiting at the main entrance area, T-shirt with "Saigon River Tour". Look for our team near the ticket counter area. If you have any difficulty finding the location, please contact us via WhatsApp or phone number provided in your booking confirmation.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Suitable for most travelers. This experience is well-paced and comfortable.
- This experience includes some light physical activity. Guests can skip certain activities if preferred.
- This experience is more active compared to standard bus tours.
Reviews(275)
We had a fantastic day on our private tour of the Mekong delta. Aria was our guide and was amazing. She was super friendly and knowledgeable, and spoke perfect easy to understand English. The boat was stocked with drinks and snacks. We saw how the local villagers made many delicious sweet treats, visited a temple and local market, and had a delicious Vietnamese lunch. On the boat ride back, there was a brief downpour of rain, and Aria and the crew were ready with rain ponchos for us. Thank you for a memorable day
Dear Mark Harlacher, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you had such a fantastic day exploring the Mekong Delta with us. Aria will be thrilled to know that her friendliness, knowledge, and clear English helped make your experience so enjoyable. We take great pride in creating authentic cultural experiences, and we're glad you had the opportunity to visit local villages, discover traditional sweet-making techniques, explore the local market and temple, and enjoy a delicious Vietnamese lunch. We're also pleased that you enjoyed the comfort of your private speedboat experience, complete with onboard refreshments and attentive service from our crew. Even the unexpected rain is all part of life in the Mekong Delta, and we're happy our team was prepared to keep you comfortable throughout the journey. Thank you for choosing Saigon River Tour for your Mekong Delta adventure. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for another memorable river journey in Vietnam soon! Warm regards, Anthony Nguyen - CEO
Great experience, Mr Chi was great
Dear Connor D, Thank you for your kind review. We’re delighted to hear you had a great experience on the Mekong Delta tour. Mr. Chi will truly appreciate your kind words — his knowledge and engaging style help make each journey both informative and enjoyable. We’re also glad you experienced the river journey by speedboat. It offers a more relaxed and immersive way to explore the Mekong compared to road travel, allowing you to truly connect with the scenery and local life along the way. Thank you again for your support. We hope to welcome you back for another memorable experience. Anthony Nguyễn - CEO
Moon you are a super host, thank you for great day 🙏👍😄
Dear Reidar van der Kolk, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear you had such a great day on the Mekong Delta tour. Moon will be very happy to know you appreciated her care and hospitality — she truly enjoys making every guest feel welcome and well looked after. We’re glad the experience left such a positive impression, and we hope to welcome you back for another memorable journey soon. Anthony Nguyễn - CEO
This was our first group tour but was a small group which was fantastic. Danny was an amazing and funny guid
Dear Caroline Marryatt, Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re delighted that your first group tour turned out to be such a positive experience and that the small group size made it even more enjoyable. Danny will be very happy to know that his humour and guiding style made a great impression on you. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back again in the future. Best regards, CEO Anthony Nguyễn
Really nice! We where 4 person and our guide was great. His name is Sang. Family from sweden. The tour was nice we had the speedboat for urs self. The driver was very comptent. We did go for one other tour with this company to the tunnels and that guide was also really good.
Dear Lisa Stranneryd, Thank you very much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that your family from Sweden had such a great experience with us. It’s wonderful to know that Sang made your tour enjoyable, and that having the speedboat to yourselves added something special to the day. We’re also pleased to hear that our driver’s competence and the quality of our other tunnel tour left a positive impression as well. Thank you for choosing Saigon River Tour—we truly appreciate your trust and hope to welcome you back again in the future. Best regards, Anthony Nguyễn – CEO WhatsApp: +84 902 446 346
Good guide and we were only 4pc on the tour. Just enough information and we went to places where there were not so many people. Cozy last ride in the Mekong Delta boat. Professional travel agent came to the hotel when payment malfunctioned online. Pick-up and drop-off at hotels. Family from Sweden
Dear Lisa Stranneryd, Tack så mycket för er fina recension! Vi är väldigt glada att höra att ni hade en trevlig upplevelse på Mekongdeltat och att ni uppskattade den lilla gruppen, lagom mängd information och besöken på platser med mindre trängsel. Det är roligt att höra att den sista båtturen i Mekongdeltat kändes mysig och avslutade dagen på ett bra sätt. Vi uppskattar även era vänliga ord om vår service och att vårt team kunde hjälpa till på hotellet när betalningen online krånglade. Upphämtning och avlämning vid hotellet är något vi alltid strävar efter att göra så smidigt som möjligt. Tack för ert förtroende och för att ni valde oss – vi hoppas få välkomna er tillbaka igen i framtiden. Best regards, Anthony Nguyễn – CEO WhatsApp: +84 902 446 346
Went solo, booked last minute and it was well worth the money! Ghi is an amazing guide. Well worth the “ding dong” as Ghi would say.
Dear Ryan Gillis, Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re so glad to hear that your last-minute solo booking turned into a wonderful experience. Chi will be delighted to know you enjoyed the tour — and yes, it truly is “worth the ding dong,” just as he always says! We appreciate you choosing Saigon River Tour and hope to welcome you back for another great adventure. Warm regards, Anthony Nguyen | Managing Director Whatsapp +84 0902 446 346
Great visit to the CuChi tunnels! On a hot day, the speed boat ride was breezy and perfect. Our guide, Chi, was wonderful! He was informative, fun, and funny!
Dear Rebecca Burgoon, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels and that the speedboat ride provided the perfect breeze on a hot day. We’re especially happy to know that Chi made your experience memorable with his knowledge, fun energy, and great sense of humor. Thank you for choosing Saigon River Tour. We hope to welcome you back on board for another adventure soon! Warm regards, Anthony Nguyen | Managing Director Whatsapp +84 0902 446 346
Fantastic day. Guide very knowledgeable. Lunch catered for vegetarians. I Would highly recommend this small group tour.
Dear Donna Nicholls, Thanks for choosing The History of Cu Chi tunnels by Luxury Speed Boat organised by Saigon River Tour! Hope you had a good time with us, especially in Chister and our operation team (crew team, Sugar Town bakery and Ben Dinh lunch supplier). Nice to see you in next trip! Best regards, Anthony Nguyen | Managing Director Whatsapp +84 0902 446 346
This is a fantastic tour for all ages. We travelled as a family if 4 with our children aged 21. Our tour guide ‘Yo’ was terrific. He was very knowledgeable, friendly & happy throughout the entire tour. Seeing the Mekong by speed boat is the best way as you see so much more from the water. Stopping at local villages along the way, sampling food they make from rice & coconuts. Sitting in local cafes & locals playing instruments & singing was really nice. Taking a TukTuk through the town to a restaurant eating home made beautiful Vietnamese food. Finished off with a relaxing wooden row boat through the smaller inlets back to the speed boat for the trip back to town. Highly recommended to all. Thank you ‘Yo’
Dear SOLLNER PAUL DEAN, Thanks for choosing Authentic Mekong Delta VIP Tour to Ben Tre by Luxury Speed Boat organised by Saigon River Tour! Hope you had a good time with us, especially in Yo and our operation team (crew team, Sugar Town bakery and local lunch supplier). Nice to see you in next trip! Best regards, Anthony Nguyen | Managing Director WhatsApp: +84 (0) 902 446 346
