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Description

The Authentic Mekong Delta Tour takes you cruising along the Saigon River into the Mekong Delta area aboard our VIP & luxury speedboat. Along the way, you will enjoy the fresh air and gain insight into the daily life of local citizens living along the riverbanks.
Soon after, we will stop at a local market for a short rest. Here, you’ll have the chance to explore local culture, observe daily life, and try some typical seasonal fruits.

Afterwards, we continue cruising deeper into the Mekong Delta, where even more memorable experiences await. You will enjoy a variety of typical Southern Vietnamese activities. For example, you can listen to traditional music, go cycling along peaceful village roads, row a boat through quiet canals, and savour fresh honey tea.

Moreover, you’ll get to ride on a Vietnam Lambro Tuk Tuk, a nostalgic local vehicle still used by many, and visit a small coconut candy factory where every part of the coconut is put to good use.

Finally, the tour ends with a delicious Vietnamese-style lunch at a charming riverside restaurant. Notably, the highlight of the meal is the famous fried elephant ear fish—crispy, flavorful, and beautifully presented.

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itinerary

PROGRAM

07:00 – Hotel Pick-up
Your guide will pick you up at your hotel and transfer you to the pier in a comfortable minivan.

07:30 – Speedboat Departure
After arriving at the pier, you’ll depart for the Mekong Delta area (Ben Tre province) by luxury speedboat. While on board, enjoy a light breakfast of Sugar Town cake with mineral water. Meanwhile, take in the fresh air and observe the peaceful daily life of the locals along the riverbanks.

08:15 – Visit Local Market in Long An Province
Next, you’ll stop at a lively local market. Here, you’ll walk through the market stalls, discover authentic local life, and try some seasonal tropical fruits. You might even spot something you’ve never seen before! It’s a perfect opportunity for colorful photo shots.

09:00 – Continue Cruising to Ben Tre
Afterwards, continue cruising deeper into Ben Tre – often considered the true heart of the Mekong Delta.

10:30 – Arrive in the Real Mekong Delta
Upon arrival, enjoy a variety of unique cultural experiences:

  • Row a small boat through peaceful canals while wearing a traditional conical hat.

  • Optionally, taste exotic wines like Snake or Scorpion wine.

  • Hear stories about local plantations and their “friendly” bees.

  • Sip on a cup of honey tea made with a local family recipe.

  • Listen to traditional Southern folk music (Don Ca Tai Tu), recognized by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage.

  • Ride a Lambro tuk-tuk through winding village roads past local homes and gardens.

  • Visit a small family coconut candy business and learn how every part of the coconut is used.

12:30 – Vietnamese Lunch by the Riverside
Then, cruise to a riverside restaurant and enjoy a delicious 7-course traditional Vietnamese lunch. The highlight is the famous Elephant-Ear fish, served with rice paper and flavorful dipping sauces.

13:30 – Return to Saigon
After lunch, relax on the return journey to Ho Chi Minh City.

15:30 – Hotel Drop-off
You’ll arrive back in Saigon and be dropped off at your hotel, ending the tour.

INCLUSIONS/ EXCLUSIONS

TOUR INCLUSIONS

  • Insurance on boat & life jacket
  • English-speaking guide
  • Mineral water and wet towels
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off in district 1
  • Sugar Town cake & seasonal fruits at local market
  • Vietnamese traditional set lunch at Vietnamese restaurant

TOUR EXCLUSIONS

  • Personal Expense
  • Services are not mentioned
  • Non-English speaking guide
  • Tipping & gratuities

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