Bassac Mekong Delta Cruise 2Days - 1Night
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4.7/5
Based on 49 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Bassac Mekong Delta Cruise 2Days - 1Night worth booking?
Bassac Mekong Delta Cruise 2Days - 1Night is a 48-hour experience in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, from $680 per person. It scores 52 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.7/5 rating across 49 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 52 / 100
- Rating
- 4.7/5 (49)
- Duration
- 48 hours
- From
- $680 per person
The Bassac Mekong Delta Cruises is entirely built of wood, from the hull of an 80-foot-long rice barge. She can accommodate up to 12 passengers in six nicely decorated cabins, each with air-con and a private bathroom, an
What you get
About this experience
The Bassac Mekong Delta Cruises is entirely built of wood, from the hull of an 80-foot-long rice barge. She can accommodate up to 12 passengers in six nicely decorated cabins, each with air-con and a private bathroom, and features a 100 sqft restaurant that opens all around, a large gallery, a small office room and 700 sqft of sundeck.
What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 49 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Food and drink
9 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Value for money
3 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
The guide
2 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Good for families
2 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Traveler reviews
49 verified traveler reviews for Bassac Mekong Delta Cruise 2Days - 1Night. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Tip top tour
Fabulous…… wonderful old boat with excellent, professional yet friendly staff Great food and ambiance The optional bike ride was great fun and showed us the real rural Mekong
via Tripadvisor
Best guide ever
Typhoon honey is the best guide our tour n very nice people n one of the best guide ever my Vietnam tour n enjoy our trip with typhoon
via Tripadvisor
Lots to see – definitely worth doing
We very much enjoyed our Bassac River cruise. The food was amazing and lots of it! The staff were very good as well. We took the cycling trip which was lovely and we also visited a small village and watched basketmaking. The trip on a small tender through the floating market was very interesting but do note this is a wholesale market so very unlike the small floating markets where you can get close-up photographs of people in small boats. The cabin was quite small, but very clean with everything we needed Unfortunately, our cabin was very smelly; there may have been a problem with the drains below the cabin. We did not get a chance to report this to the staff. The views from the two small decks were nice, but there were not many loungers and not enough shade so we ended up sitting on the chairs outside our cabin rather than on the deck with the better views. It would be nice if they could provide bigger awnings for some shade as it was very hot during the day. It was also hot at night, but the cabin air-conditioning worked very well.
via Tripadvisor
Recommended cruise in the Mekong Delta
We found our cruise on the Bassac 2 very relaxing and enjoyable. Our trip started and finished at Can Tho, known as the capital of the Mekong Delta. We had one night aboard and two excursions on land. The Bassac 2 is a beautiful wooden boat. There were only 12 people aboard. The cabins are small but they make use of every inch of space. There is not room to have a big suitcase but a small cabin bag such as you might take as hand luggage on an aeroplane was fine. The shower in the little bathroom worked very well. The food on the boat was excellent. The Mekong Delta is not a remote jungle location. There is a large population and there is a lot of commercial activity. The branches of the river are used by big barges transporting a lot of goods. Can Tho is a big city. It was interesting to see the contrast between the modern and the traditional. The river itself is polluted. There are plastic bags and bottles, polystyrene food containers, pieces of paper and the rest floating down the river along with the water hyacinths. We boarded at 2pm. In the afternoon we had our first trip ashore where we went for a walk along paths past many different sorts of fruit trees which were identified for us. We were then able to try them in the garden of a private house. We could have chosen a bicycle ride instead. We returned to the boat and continued our journey. The boat stopped at about 9pm after dinner for the night and continued at 6am the following morning. We had a very good nght's sleep in our cabin. After breakfast we changed to a smaller boat to see the famous floating markets. They are wholesale markets where the sellers indicate their wares with samples attached to a tall pole. We later had another excursion, this time to see some basket making, which used to be a major activity in the area. Even if it was put on for tourists it was a very skillful activity and we really enjoyed seeing it. We arrived back in Can Tho at 10 am where we were reunited with our luggage after a very enjoyable trip
via Tripadvisor
Cruising down the Mekong River in a beautiful wooden boat.
Beautiful old style wooden boat with just 12 cabins. Lovely food, friendly staff and interesting excursions. This wax a very restful and worthwhile trip.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 48 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Booked in 30 days
- 17
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 52
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Bassac Mekong Delta Cruise 2Days - 1Night: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Ho Chi Minh City.
How much does Bassac Mekong Delta Cruise 2Days - 1Night cost?
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Prices start at $680 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Ho Chi Minh City usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Bassac Mekong Delta Cruise 2Days - 1Night take?
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Plan for about 48 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Ho Chi Minh City is not rushed.
Is Bassac Mekong Delta Cruise 2Days - 1Night worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 52 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.7/5 across 49 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable culture & history in Ho Chi Minh City, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Bassac Mekong Delta Cruise 2Days - 1Night?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is Bassac Mekong Delta Cruise 2Days - 1Night suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 48-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Bassac Mekong Delta Cruise 2Days - 1Night?
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Around 17 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Ho Chi Minh City can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Ho Chi Minh City and add a light layer if any part of the 48-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Bassac Mekong Delta Cruise 2Days - 1Night start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Ho Chi Minh City within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Ho Chi Minh City?
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On Outty we rank every Ho Chi Minh City experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Adventure Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta Tour From HCM, Cu Chi Tunnels Small-Group Tour: Vietnam War Underground Network, Cu Chi underground tour - Learn Vietnam war with others. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Ho Chi Minh City?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Ho Chi Minh City?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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