Mekong Delta Full Day Private Tour by Speedboat

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Life along Mekong river — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Inside Cao Dai Temple — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Enjoy a scenic speedboat trip through the Mekong Delta. You’ll experience the old-world river life of the Mekong, and enjoy a lesser-seen glimpse into rural Vietnam as it trundles along a slow tempo, as it has done for centuries. This group tour is always available for maximum of 10 people.

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At a glance

Duration: one day
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Asia Package Travel

Ages: Infants (1–4 years) · Children (5–11 years) · Adults (12–70 years)

What is included

Included

Included: FOC: cold towels, refreshments and local fruits
Included: Meal: Lunch
Included: English-speaking guide
Included: Hotel pick-up and drop off
Included: Speedboat from/to Saigon

Not included

Not included: Tips
Not included: Other personal expenses

Itinerary

Mekong River

4 hours Admission included

8:00am: Your guide will meet you in the lobby of your hotel and bring you by car to your boat at Ho Chi Minh City pier.

8:15am: 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 is served on board.

8:45am: Enjoy a brief stop at the ornate, overwater Tuong Van Pagoda, while your guide explains the importance Buddhism to many people of the Delta.

9:30am: Visit a bustling, colorful riverside market full of local curiosities, tropical fruits and all manner of fish and shellfish. Great photo opportunities!

10:30am: Reach the idyllic watery expanses of the Delta itself, known as the Delta of Nine Dragons for the 9 tributaries that splinter from the main Mekong River.

10:45am: Turn off the delta into small, winding canals of the Thu Thua area, shaded by a canopy of foliage as you drift along lazily.

Depending on the route, you will visit a traditional riverside house with huge Burmese pythons as pets, a quaint Mekong village and surrounding rice paddies, and then a traditional farmhouse where you’ll sample coconuts and Mekong whisky.

Or you will visit a local merchant and try a range of Mekong produce, and whisky and wine. You’ll walk along the banks of the river to a traditional rural Vietnamese house where 3 generations live, before exploring a charming village where you can try fresh coconuts from the tree. This variation provides fascinating insight into life in the Mekong Delta region.

Note: Our tours are flexible. Your guide may combine parts from both routes.

12:30pm: Enjoy a traditional Mekong Delta lunch at a local pagoda prepared by our private chef.
Cao Dai Temple

2 hours Admission included

After lunch, you will visit an orphanage run by Buddhist monks.

01:30pm: Visit a colorful Cao Dai Temple.

02:30pm: Return to the speedboat and depart for Ho Chi Minh City.

04:00pm: Arrive back in Saigon. Staff will return you to your hotel by car.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Silverland Min Hotel
Roseland Point Hotel
The Reverie Saigon - The Leading Hotels of the World
Minh Anh Go Vap Hotel
Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel
Huong Sen Hotel
Saga Hotel
GK Central Hotel
Grand Cititel Central Sai Gon Hotel
A EM Corp Royal Palace Hotel
Aluna Ben Thanh Hotel
Blue Diamond Hotel

and 287 more pickup points

We offer free pick-up at hotels in district 1, other areas a surcharge of far pick-up can be charged

Using your ticket

Dress code is smart casual
Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking