What to do and see in Mekong Delta, Vietnam: The Best Walking Tours

February 23, 2022 Vivienne Hutton

The Mekong Delta (Vietnamese: Đồng bằng Sông Cửu Long, "Nine Dragon river delta" or simply Vietnamese: Đồng Bằng Sông Mê Kông, "Mekong river delta"), also known as the Western Region (Vietnamese: Miền Tây) or the South-western region (Vietnamese: Tây Nam Bộ) is the region in southwestern Vietnam where the Mekong River approaches and empties into the sea through a network of distributaries. The Mekong delta region encompasses a large portion of southwestern Vietnam of over 40,500 square kilometres (15,600 sq mi). The size of the area covered by water depends on the season. The region comprises 12 provinces: Long An, Đồng Tháp, Tiền Giang, An Giang, Bến Tre, Vĩnh Long, Trà Vinh, Hậu Giang, Kiên Giang, Sóc Trăng, Bạc Liêu, and Cà Mau, along with the province-level municipality of Cần Thơ.
Restaurants in Mekong Delta

1. Biggest Floating Market - Small Cooking Class -daytrip Private Tour

Tour Guide In Saigon
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WE PROMISE: #100% PRIVATE TOUR #We co-operate&support locals to increase income #Nontouristy places #Enroll small cooking class DETAILS: #Pickup &drop off at hotel then heading to Cai Rang Floating Market; #Arrive An Binh local market& walk around, then visit Floating Market to see bustling trading scenes, local people exchange goods…authentic water life. #You have unique breakfast noodle & drink on market #After market, go Vinh Long to explore authentic life in Delta by boat to Cai Be #You see significant bridge of My Thuan, buit built Aussie then learn romatic love between French girl & Chinese man #You’ll listen to traditional music called” Dan Ca Tai Tu” and taste seasonal fruits. #Then you will cycle around village & go through so many fruits trees in the island of Tan Phong; #Ride rowing sampan (small boat) along cannel #Join authentic small cooking class for lunch at local house with the owner; #You learn how local people make coconut candy, souvenir from coconut;

Inclusions: Breakfast & Lunch, Bottled water; local beer or softdrink during tour, Driver/guide;, Local speaking English , Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected), Insurance of tourism

Exclusions: Gratuities, not drink when you have lunch

Reviewed By Binhle300498

Went on a tour with my friends, our guides were Binh (Bob), and Tien(Tina), they are local students. Was a fantastic way to see the city! They provided great information on the places visited, we felt super safe on the bikes and had a lot of fun! Would highly recommend - thanks for a lovely morning guys!

2. Cai Be - Can Tho 2 days 1 night

220 Đề Thám, Phường Phạm Ngũ Lão, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam Vietnam Travel Landscape
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Immersing into seasonal picturesque flat rice fields and learn about daily activities on the Cai Be floating market. Taste the local specialties, visit interesting family businesses, such coconut candy and crispy rice popcorn mills; deeply explore the local village through handlebars; paddling the canal system by kayak; explore the local floating market at its nicest time and most exciting of the day.

Inclusions: A/c van/bus pick up (centrally located hotel).Boat trip in the Mekong delta.Accommodation:Meals

Exclusions: Other meals not mentioned in the program Personal expenses

Reviewed By CharlesG384

This was an excellent experience. The cruise on Halong Bay was fascinating. The stops to visit the cave and see the village were very interesting. The crew on the boat were helpful and accommodating. Our waiter, Lee, was particularly gracious.

3. Essential Mekong Delta 2 days,1Night

Pham Ngu Lao, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Vietnam Travel Landscape
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Essential Mekong Delta – 2 days: Immerse yourself in the natural beauty and the rich culture of Mekong Delta region and spend time to explore the local floating market at its nicest time and most exciting of the day.

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Reviewed By CharlesG384

This was an excellent experience. The cruise on Halong Bay was fascinating. The stops to visit the cave and see the village were very interesting. The crew on the boat were helpful and accommodating. Our waiter, Lee, was particularly gracious.

4. Mekong Eyes Cruises 2Day 1 Night

Pham Ngu Lao, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Vietnam Travel Landscape
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The Mekong Delta Eyes Cruises combines regional boat-building traditions with modern comforts to become the perfect holiday vessel to cruise the Mekong Delta in style. At 39 m long and 8.5 m wide, the Mekong Eyes river cruiser was built out of an old, traditional rice barge with the finest quality wood, and artfully decorated by skilled craftsmen of the Mekong Delta.

Inclusions: Accommodation in cosy double or twin bedded cabins,Meals as (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner)

Exclusions: All other services not mentioned above

Reviewed By CharlesG384

This was an excellent experience. The cruise on Halong Bay was fascinating. The stops to visit the cave and see the village were very interesting. The crew on the boat were helpful and accommodating. Our waiter, Lee, was particularly gracious.

5. Mekong Delta 3 day tour from HCM city to Phu Quoc Island / Phnom Penh

Kim Tran Travel - Private Day Tour
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If you’re planning a trip to Vietnam, you cannot leave the bustling Mekong Delta from your itinerary. One of the most visited places in Vietnam, Mekong Delta is a combination of rivers, canals, floating markets, mangrove forests, swamplands and paddy fields. Mekong Delta has a truly unique ecosystem. Mekong Delta has so many attractions and activities that it would take you weeks to explore the whole area. The area may be best known for its floating markets, but it has so much more. We have put together all the main attractions worth visiting in Mekong Delta. Looking to get the most out of your Mekong Delta tour? Then we recommend this 3 day Mekong Delta tour.

Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Use of bicycle, All Fees and Taxes, Boat ticket from Ha Tien to Phu Quoc island / From Chau Doc to Phnom Penh, Private transportation, Bottled-water

Exclusions: Visa to Cambodia

Reviewed By Lacastacruise

A wonderful day! Cruise manager help me for all activities on Cruise, staffs are very kindly, room is nice... No word can explain that service, everything is perfect.

6. Private 16-day Vietnam in depth tour:Hanoi-Sapa-Halong-Hue-Hoian-Saigon-Phuquoc

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This comprehensive trip explores the best sights of Vietnam with stunning landscapes, fascinating cultures, friendly people - plus some exhilarant cities. The main attractions feature the image of both the new and the old city of Hanoi, the imaginary world of Halong Bay, the romance and peacefulness of Hue and Hoian, the hustle and bustle of Saigon and the fertile land of Mekong Delta, the sea paradise of Phu Quoc.

Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Private transportation with 04 seats Van in good air-conditioner , except transportation from Hanoi/Halong/Hanoi by seat-in-coach, except using hotel’s bus for round trip airport transfers in Phu Quoc, Accommodations based on double/twin or triple sharing with daily breakfast, Meals as indicated (B,L,D) in program (excluded drinks), All sightseeing fees & Boat fees as program, English speaking guide as in program,  Complimentary 02 bottle of mineral water per person per sightseeing day

Exclusions: Drinks - Private expenses, Travel insurance of all types, Bank services for payment if you pay by Visa Card which is 2% & bank fee for deposit., Tips and Gratuities, Surcharge fee on peak season, from Apr 28 to May 01, Sept 01 & 02 & 03, from December 24 to 31 2019 , Entry visa to Vietnam, All current airfares: Hanoi - Hue, Danang – Saigon, Saigon – PhuQuoc – Saigon, Surcharge fee for single traveller or for who stay in single room at all hotels & cruise, Other services not mentioned

Reviewed By Brenda M

Chose this tour company thru my canadian travel agent. Excellent choice. It was a private tour. Our guide, our driver my husband and I. It was a good choice considering the covid 19 epidemic. From beginning to abrupt end of our tour we had excellent knowledgeable guides and top drawer accommadations. The tours were well planned and gave us a good understanding of their homeland and what made them proud. We had time to investigate things on our own as well. Unfortunately we had to leave one week early but plan to return one day. We would not hesitate using this company again. We are in our 60's and our activities met our abilities. Felt safe and well informed with necessary changes. We were given a refund for places we were unable to go to

7. Vietnam Ecotour 16 days / 15 nights

Hanoi, Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi, Vietnam Realistic Asia
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Many nights at Ecolodge or with locals allowing you to lie in the middle of lush nature and enjoy the unforgettable atmosphere with very welcoming people. A real immersion to meet minority ethnic groups by participating in its daily activities such as making local products, cooking and discovering colorful traditional markets. Exploring a beautiful panoramic view of the picturesque and incredible landscapes of northern Vietnam off the beaten track. Sampan ride in the Van Long national reserve Visit the 3 major UNESCO sites: the marvelous Halong Bay, the imperial city of Hue, the pretty ancient city of Hoi An. Cruise on a traditional junk and overnight on board in the heart of the legendary Halong Bay. Escape to the heart of the Mekong, with authentic floating markets, through innumerable canals, green vegetable gardens.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, All Fees and Taxes

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Reviewed By MikeK1938

We were on a 16 day trip through Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand organized by Realistic Asia and absolutely loved it! They organized all of the flights to Vietnam and then home from Thailand, as well as the internal flights. They also booked the hotels and the tours, although we did organize some additional tours ahead of time on our own for the leisure days. Each of the tours tended to be run by people local to the city being visited and each of the tour guides was very professional and very enjoyable. The itinerary was such that we started in Vietnam, beginning in Hanoi and then Hoi An, and Ho Chi Minh city, then to Siem Reap, Cambodia and finally ending in Phuket, Thailand. Each of the places was different and had things to admire and explore. Phuket was the beach place, although we found Hoi An had a great beach as well. We were very impressed and very happy with each and every hotel we were booked into. They were all very clean, nice and safe and had great staff. Would happily go back to stay at every one of them again. The travel agent who worked with us, David Huynh (Dat) was amazing! He was super responsive both before the trip when we had questions and during the trip when we were unsure about anything. We were on the leading edge of the Coronavirus pandemic and he actually noticed that our original flight to Vietnam was going through Seoul and we would have been forced to quarantine upon landing in Vietnam so he went ahead and changed our flights just days before we were to leave. We then got a notice that our flight home had been cancelled and that we needed to catch a flight home a day later. He went ahead and extended our hotel stay another night. We didn't even have to pay. We did not know what to expect when we booked the tour but after having gone we would enthusiastically recommend Realistic Asia and we would definitely go on another trip with them.

8. Half-Day Mekong Delta by Speedboat and Leisure Biking

Bến hành khách du lịch Cầu Mống, 7 Bến Vân Đồn, Phường 12, Quận 4, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam Fisheye Travel Speedboat Tours Saigon River
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Mekong Delta is the region in southwest of Vietnam where the mighty Mekong River approaches and empties into the sea through a network of distributaries. With a system of fertile soil and dense rivers and canals, the Mekong Delta is the agricultural heart of southern Vietnam and also one of the most important fishing regions in all of Vietnam. Escaping hustle and bustle of the city, a day on the Mekong Delta is an ideal option to explore a quieter side of Vietnamese life and understand what real-life is like in the Mekong. The hospitality and the simplicity of local people will definitely make your trip even more enjoyable.

Inclusions: Hotel pick-up and drop-off from central locations (District 1 and 3), English-speaking tour guide, Wireless headsets tour guide system to hear the guide effortlessly and clearly, Light breakfast (morning tour) and home hosted light meal, Mineral water, cool towel and tropical fruits, Bike (motorbike driver backup – must inform in advance), Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle

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Reviewed By 626janettek

Had the most wonderful sunset river tour of Saigon. The captain and assistant captain were very friendly and very accommodating to our route request. Fantastic value for money A very big thank you to Sandy and her team for helping to organizing a birthday surprise to remember.

9. Mekong Delta Full Day Trip by Speedboat with Leisure Biking

Bến hành khách du lịch Cầu Mống, 7 Bến Vân Đồn, Phường 12, Quận 4, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam Fisheye Travel Speedboat Tours Saigon River
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Mekong Delta is the region in southwest of Vietnam where the mighty Mekong River approaches and empties into the sea through a network of distributaries. With a system of fertile soil and dense rivers and canals, the Mekong Delta is the agricultural heart of southern Vietnam and also one of the most important fishing regions in all of Vietnam. Escaping hustle and bustle of the city, a day on the Mekong Delta is an ideal option to explore a quieter side of Vietnamese life and understand what real-life is like in the Mekong. The hospitality and the simplicity of local people will definitely make your trip even more enjoyable.

Inclusions: Hotel pick-up and drop-off from central locations (District 1 and 3), English-speaking tour guide, Wireless headsets tour guide system to hear the guide effortlessly and clearly, Light breakfast and lunch, Mineral water, cool towel and tropical fruits, Bike (motorbike driver backup – must inform in advance), “Xe Loi” (Tuk-tuk) and sampan rolling boat

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Reviewed By 626janettek

Had the most wonderful sunset river tour of Saigon. The captain and assistant captain were very friendly and very accommodating to our route request. Fantastic value for money A very big thank you to Sandy and her team for helping to organizing a birthday surprise to remember.

10. 9-Day Vietnam Private Tour to Ho Chi Minh, Hoi An, Hue, Hanoi and Ha Long Bay

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A quintessential trip to discover the history and culture of Vietnam! The package includes all the things one should not miss when coming to Vietnam. The bustling city of Ho Chi Minh City with a day trip to the Mekong Delta to see the unique floating market, the ancient and charming old town Hoian and Hue, and the capital city Hanoi with an added trip to Halong Bay on an overnight cruise stay.

Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, 8 nights accommodation based on twin-sharing room, Two domestic flights(economy class seat): Saigon - Danang; Hue - Hanoi, Professional private tour guide and driver, Transport by private air conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities, Vietnam Visa fees, International flight into and out Vietnam, Early check-in and late check-out at hotels

Reviewed By CMClark68

Not just China!! ...We had a very successful trip with Travel China Guide in China last year, so when planning this years trip to Vietnam we decided to use Travel China Guide again. In March my wife and I completed a excellent private tour of Vietnam from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi (Including Mikong delta and Halong bay cruises). Once again Wendy was professional and responsive when arranging and also during our trip. A picture is suggested but you don't want to see a picture of me ..... so how about one of the beautiful "spring roll holder" we were presented with during one of the many excellent Vietnamese meals we enjoyed.

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