Explore the Mekong River - the rice bowl of Vietnam - by boat on this full-day tour from Ho Chi Minh to the Mekong Delta. Travel by Boat along these canals and visiting the floating markets, a truly memorable experience. Cruise through the lush green vegetation of the Mekong canals to an orchard, where you are treated to a delicious lunch complete with tropical fruits, before continue along to the town of Vinh Long town, where you are picked up for your return transfer to Ho Chi Minh City.
Highlights
- Private guided English-speaking full-day tour of Mekong River
- Explore the Mekong River canals and floating markets
- Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese lunch at one of the tropical Orchards
- Informative and friendly private guide
- Plenty of photo opportunities
- Hotel pickup and drop off by air-conditioned private car
Recent Photos of this Tour
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Elephant Ear Fish for lunchThis was the lunch we had on the Mekong Delta trip along with some giant prawns! If you don't eat fish take a packed ...Photo by: Stacey WUnited Kingdom, 01 2008 -
Floating Wholesale MarketTrading fruit and other produce on the Mekong DeltaPhoto by: Adele.pUnited Kingdom, 01 2013 -
The beautiful Mekong DeltaThe Mekong Delta is as yet unspoilt. It is a beautiful natural habitat that provides so much to the local ...Photo by: Adele.pUnited Kingdom, 01 2013 -
2 Brilliant LadiesAnn our wonderful tour guide and and the determined Vietnamese female entrepreneur who has launched her own floating ...Photo by: Adele.pUnited Kingdom, 01 2013 -
Cruising - Ho Chi Minh CityGary and Bernadette leaving from the port at the start of our Delta experience.Photo by: Bernadette JAustralia, 06 2010 -
Eating - Mekong River CruiseLunch on the island part of the tour, the remains of the Elephant ear fish being attacked by GaryPhoto by: Bernadette JAustralia, 06 2010 -
Enjoying Elephant Ear FishAs promised and delivered by ViatorPhoto by: Waymond GFrance, 08 2009 -
Elephant Ear FishVery delicious lunch. The elephant ear fish was dressed with mint and then wrapped in rice paper. Yum!Photo by: Gary WMacau, 08 2008 -
Cruising the MekongA local woman with her daily delivery of goods from the floating markets.Photo by: Gary WMacau, 08 2008 -
RelaxingGary and Libby relaxing with a beer and a vodka.Photo by: Gary WMacau, 08 2008 -
Mekong Delta Trip - Floating ...This is the floating market on the Mekong Delta, as you can see very different to the photo advertised, very ...Photo by: SUZANNE SUnited Kingdom, 04 2008 -
Useful Information
Private Tour: Mekong River Cruise Tour from Ho Chi Minh City
Often referred to as the rice bowl of Vietnam, the fertile Mekong Delta is also famous for its tropical fruits and flowers. Traditional transportation in the Delta is by boat along a vast network of canals and channels. Boating along these canals and visiting the floating markets always proves to be a fascinating and rewarding experience for all visitors. On this trip, you will boat through the lush green vegetation of the canals to an orchard, where you are treated to a delicious lunch complete with tropical fruits. Travel by boat to Vinh Long town where you will be picked up and driven back to Ho Chi Minh City around 6:30pm.
Reviewed by Tracy S, April 2013
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
Reviewed by Adele.p, United Kingdom, January 2013
This tour was one of the highlights of the trip. Ann our guide was superb and gave us a thorough insight into Vietnamese life. We would highly recommend this tour if you are staying in Ho Chi Minh city and would not hesitate to use Viator again wherever they provide a service. 1st class thank you!
