Mekong River Delta
ATTRACTION Keywords:
Cultural Experience,
Nature & Wildlife,
Off-the-Beaten Path,
Market,
River
The Mekong Delta covers an area of approximately 15,000 square miles (40,000 square kilometers) to the west of Ho Chi Minh City. The Mekong Delta is where the mighty Mekong river completes its 2,700 mile (4,300 km) journey from the Tibetan plateau and empties its riches into the South China Sea.
This is an area of lush, tropical and fertile lands. It is often referred to as the 'rice bowl' of Vietnam due its huge production of rice crop. Vegetables, exotic fruits (coconuts, mangoes, rambutan) and fishing also feature prominently here. Life in the delta revolves around the river, and as such this is the only real way to view and understand it. See its many waterways, communities and cottage industries that are so vital to the way of living here including the thriving local floating markets.
The area is rich in lush green vegetation and the pace of life is relaxing, the setting natural and serene. This makes for a great break away from the hustle of the city and an insight into local life.
Latest Reviews
Review by Tracy S, April 2013
Doing what: Private Tour: Mekong River Cruise Tour from Ho Chi Minh City
Brilliant. The 3 of us were the only people on the tour = private. Great guide, spoke English very well and was very knowledged in his tour, country and anything else we wanted to know. Very interesting places visited. Mekong was brilliant, peaceful, beautiful. Highly recommend
Review by Peter B, March 2013
Doing what: Mekong Delta Discovery Small Group Adventure Tour from Ho Chi Minh City
We thoroughly enjoyed our trip to the Mekong Delta-we were a group of 7 and we all got on really well,the guide was excellent and the food was fantastic combined with the local music played by musicians while we ate.
With the boat,canoe and exciting buggy ride we really had a great time-we would recommend it to anyone,
Review by Peter C, Australia, March 2013
Doing what: Mekong Delta Discovery Small Group Adventure Tour from Ho Chi Minh City
Excellent - tour guide was good but the iteniary was excellent and the value of the trip was great! Well worth it! Mekong Delta is amazing - the highlight for us was the tut tut ride and the slow boat after lunch along the narrow river. Just amazing beauty. Thoroughly recommend this trip.
Practical Info
The Mekong Delta officially starts about 60 miles (100 kilometers) to the west and south of Ho Chi Minh City. The floating markets on the delta are really in full-flow early morning. A long day on the river can be hot and unshaded, even with refreshment stops - so take precautions!
