Upper Mekong River Day Trip from Ho Chi Minh City: Experience Traditional Vietnam

Embark on a day trip from Ho Chi Minh City to the Upper Mekong River. Immerse yourself in traditional Vietnam, explore picturesque islands, savor local delicacies, and enjoy enchanting Vietnamese folk music.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Operating Schedule: A smooth one-and-half-hour bus ride through rice field scenery along National Highway 1 brings you to the beautiful rural district of Trung Luong.
On arrival at My Tho, take a leisurely cruise on the Tien River to view the four beautiful islands: Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise. Boats pass by the fish rafts along the Tien River, overlooking the Rach Mieu Bridge. Stroll along the village road, visit the orchard, and enjoy seasonal fruit & honey tea to the sound of “Southern Vietnamese folk music” performed by locals.
Riding a hand-rowed sampan through the Tan Thach canal. Then visit the coconut candy mill and take an amazing rowing boat trip along the small canal on a hand-rowed sampan under the shadow of the water coconut trees along natural canals.
Enjoy lunch at the local restaurant; Then the motorboat will take you back to the cruise. Meet on the bus and return to Ho Chi Minh City. This trip provides a fascinating insight into daily life in the Mekong Delta, and you are guaranteed to take home your private collection of beautiful memories.

What's Included
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Lunch included
  • Comfortable travel with in-vehicle air conditioning
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • All fees and taxes covered
  • Entrance fees included
  • Small group experience limited to 25 travelers
What's Not Included
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses
Additional Information

The morning view of rice fields on the way to the Mekong River is a perfect start to this day trip from Ho Chi Minh City. Your guided visit to the Mekong Delta includes a boat journey to Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise Island. Taste delicacies made by local villagers, experience the fresh air scented by flowers amid the jungle greenery and let the tunes of Vietnamese folk music entertain you.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Maxne4394hy
Aug 31, 2024
Tom is great - Tom is the best guide we’ve had the pleasure to meet since we’ve been in Vietnam. He is really a nice guy and also gave us cool info for us to know a little more about the country.
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Voyager66424886226
Aug 29, 2024
Nice - It was fun. I got used to the Malaysian people I went around with and met Japanese people. That depends on luck. If you are about to graduate from high school, you will be able to hear the Guide's explanations to a certain extent, so I think an English-language tour is fine.
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Happiness44024436008
Aug 28, 2024
Highly Recommended Tour In Ho Chi Minh - Our tour guide, Mr. Tom, was very informative. He made sure that the tour was aleast interesting for his group. His sense of humor helped liven up the group. Highly recommended tour to take when you visit Ho Chi Minh.
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Q6825gdvanessam
Aug 28, 2024
Mekong Delta - We had the best time with the best tour guide, Tom. He’s very good and passionate about his job!! It was a fun day with good food and lovely pictures!! 🫶🏻
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111lynettet
Aug 28, 2024
Truly Memorable Day Tour !!! - TOM IS THE BEST GUIDE! Very caring, very funny, genuinely caring and passionate on his job. Thanks Tom for looking after us the whole day!
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R8879xuaudreyl
Aug 28, 2024
Fun Day at Mekong Delta - The tour was fun even though it was tiring. Tom was our tour guide and he was the best. He was certainly passionate about sharing the history, the culture and some stories about Vietnam. He also guided and served us well. He made this experience memorable for our family.
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Mobile49360976810
Aug 14, 2024
There were plenty of extraordinary experiences. - I was able to enjoy it with peace of mind as a family. It was a tour where you could feel the warmth of the people of Vietnam. The price was low and the content was more than I expected and I was thrilled.
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Monarchv2024
Aug 10, 2024
Tour in Mekong Delta - The trip is most memorable and great experience with my wife. The guide Tom with the driver both are really amazing and helpful for each and every activity. They are very much taking care of us. We are Thankful to them. We really enjoyed this trip.
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Safari41786909367
Aug 9, 2024
Fun Mekong Cruise - We had so much fun with so many activities such as Mekong river cruise, lunch, coconut factory tour and walking around by bike! I want to come back with my family this time.
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Briennek2024
Aug 7, 2024
Worthwhile Day Trip - This was a great tour, made even better by our knowledgeable guide Felix. The food was delicious, the knowledge shared with us was plentiful, and the sights were beautiful.
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