Looking for the best Mekong Delta day tour from Ho Chi Minh City? If you want to avoid long bus rides and experience the delta in a more authentic way, a speedboat tour is one of the best options available. Skip the traffic and explore the Mekong Delta by speedboat. Enjoy a full-day tour from Ho Chi Minh City with authentic villages, markets, and cultural experiences.

Experience the beauty and culture of Vietnam with our Mekong Delta tour by speedboat, departing from Ho Chi Minh City (also known as Saigon). Our tours offer an immersive and unique way to explore the stunning landscapes and rich traditions of this region, giving you an up-close look at the way of life along the Mekong River.
As you travel along the river on our modern speedboat, you’ll have countless photo opportunities to capture the idyllic scenery of the region, from lush fruit orchards to vibrant rice paddies. Our expert English-speaking guide will introduce you to the most fascinating destinations, including a Cao Dai temple, a Buddhist pagoda, and a river market, among others.
One of the highlights of our Mekong Delta tour by boat is the chance to experience the old-world river life of the area. You’ll be able to see rural Vietnam as it has been for centuries, with its slow tempo and traditional way of life. You’ll also have the opportunity to visit a local family’s homestead, where you’ll be invited to enjoy fresh coconuts and fiery Mekong Delta whisky while learning about the customs and traditions of the locals.
And what’s a cultural tour without delicious food? A traditional lunch at a local house is included, where you can savor the region’s famous specialty – fried elephant ear fish – along with other local delicacies.
Our Mekong Delta tour by speedboat is the perfect way to escape the hustle and bustle of Saigon and experience the beauty and culture of Vietnam. Book your Mekong Delta tour from Ho Chi Minh today and create unforgettable memories that you’ll treasure for a long time.
FULL DAY - MEKONG DELTA DISCOVERY TOUR BY SPEEDBOAT
8:00 am: Your Mekong Delta Tour guide will meet you in the lobby of your hotel and take you by car to your boat at Bach Dang Pier.
8:15 am: The boat departs and you slip away from downtown Saigon via narrow canals and enter the verdant green tributaries of the Mekong Delta. A light breakfast of sandwiches or pastries, fresh tropical fruits and Vietnamese iced coffee (Ca phe sua da) is served, as your guide explains rural traditions and aspects of riverbank life.
9:15 am: Visit Mr. Binh’s lush fruit orchard. As you step into this tranquil retreat, you’ll get a firsthand look at traditional fruit cultivation in the Mekong Delta and enjoy the rare treat of picking and tasting sun-ripened fruits straight from the trees.
10:00 am: Reach the idyllic watery expanses of the Mekong Delta itself, known as the Delta of Nine Dragons for the 9 tributaries that splinter from the main Mekong River. Turn off the delta into small, winding canals of the Thu Thua area, shaded by a canopy of foliage as you drift along lazily.
10:30 am: Visit a bustling, colorful riverside market full of local curiosities, tropical fruits and all manner of fish and shellfish. Great photo opportunities!
11:00 am: Turn off the delta into small, winding canals of the Thu Thua area, shaded by a canopy of foliage as you drift along lazily.
Experience the charm of the Mekong Delta as you enjoy a short 10-minute ride in a traditional rowboat through the small canals, surrounded by coconut palms. Though brief, this peaceful activity provides a unique perspective on the region’s natural beauty. You will visit a quaint Mekong village, and then a traditional farmhouse where you’ll sample coconuts and Mekong whisky.
You’ll walk along the banks of the river to a traditional rural Vietnamese house where 3 generations live.
12:30 pm: Visit a special pagoda. This pagoda is not only a place for spiritual and religious activities of locals to express their beliefs and aspirations but also an orphanage run by Buddhist monks.
1:00 pm: Visit a colorful Cao Dai temple, one of the highlights of our Mekong Delta Tour.
1:30 pm: Enjoy a traditional Mekong Delta lunch at riverside farm stay.
2:15 pm: Return to the speedboat and depart for Ho Chi Minh City.
3:30 pm: Arrive back in Saigon. Les Rives’ staff will return you to your hotel by car.
Please note that due to the individual nature of the tours, times are approximate and can vary slightly.
Dress code: Proper wear is strongly recommended when visiting Cao Dai Temple and pagodas.




