8-Hour Mekong Delta Tour from Saigon with Canal Cruise and Lunch

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Cruise along the mighty Mekong River and its narrow canals
• 02 Visit a traditional brick factory using old-fashioned kiln techniques
• 03 Stop at a riverside coconut processing factory
• 04 Experience local hospitality at a family home
• 05 Enjoy a delicious lunch featuring local specialities

Explore the Mekong Delta, the most fertile region in the country, on a full-day tour from Saigon. Cruise along the mighty Mekong River and row through its narrow canals for a closer look at local life. Visit a traditional brick factory, stop at a riverside coconut processing factory, and experience the hospitality of a local family home. Enjoy a delicious lunch featuring local specialities before returning to Saigon in the late afternoon.

Board your boat to begin exploring the mighty Mekong River and its narrow canals, gaining real insight into the lives of the local people.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Ho Chi Minh, Mekong Delta

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Full-Day Mekong Delta Exploration

• Meet your Vietnamese guide at your hotel from 7:30 to 8:00 am, depending on the number of pick-ups, for a full-day tour to the gateway of the Mekong Delta. You will travel in an air-conditioned vehicle.

• Board your boat to begin exploring the mighty Mekong River and its narrow canals, gaining real insight into the lives of the local people.

• Visit a brick factory where old-fashioned kiln techniques are still used.

• Stop at a riverside coconut processing factory and visit a local family home to experience their hospitality.

• Enjoy a delicious lunch featuring local specialities.

• Return to Saigon by late afternoon.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Drinking water (two 500 ml bottles for a half-day and three bottles for a full day)

• Transport in air-conditioned vehicles (a 5-seater car for 1-2 travellers, a 16-seater van for 3-6 travellers, and a 29-seater bus for 7 to 11 travellers)

• Experienced English-speaking Vietnamese guide

• Entrance fees

• Lunch

What's Not Included

• VAT invoice

• Personal expenses

• Meals other than those stated in the itinerary

• Tips for the local guide and driver

What to bring

• Walking shoes, sun hat, and sunglasses are highly recommended.

Know before you go

• Cancellation fee of 100% if the booking is cancelled within 7 days or less before the event.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Tour start

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.