
HCM: 2-Day Mekong Delta Floating Market with Cooking & Bike Ride
Traveler rating
4.9/5
Based on 140 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is HCM: 2-Day Mekong Delta Floating Market with Cooking & Bike Ride worth booking?
HCM: 2-Day Mekong Delta Floating Market with Cooking & Bike Ride is a 15-hour experience in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, from $62 per person. It scores 81 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 140 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 81 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (140)
- Duration
- 15 hours
- From
- $62 per person
-Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda -A smooth one and half hour bus ride passing rice fields. - Arrive at My Tho, taking the motorboat join in with the daily activities of the local people, enjoy the atmosphere and then take a boat on the Uper River to the Unicorn island. -On the way, crossing the fishing port, floating houses, these other Dragon, Phoenix and Turtle islands, visit the orchard garden, bee-farm to enjoy honey tea or you can take photo a python. -Heading to the Coconut Candy Workshop, you can try special candy have sugar free, coconut wine. -Enjoy some fruits and the sound of "Southern Vietnamese folk music”, the amazing rowing boat trip on the small canal -Ben Tre province- visit crocodile farm or monkey bridge, ride the bike around this island, then enjoy the relaxing on the hammock (freetime). -Take the morning boat trip to visit the Cai Rang floating market which is at its busiest at this time of day. -Experience making Vietnamese pancakes and cycling through the countryside
What you get
About this experience
-Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda -A smooth one and half hour bus ride passing rice fields. - Arrive at My Tho, taking the motorboat join in with the daily activities of the local people, enjoy the atmosphere and then take a boat on the Uper River to the Unicorn island. -On the way, crossing the fishing port, floating houses, these other Dragon, Phoenix and Turtle islands, visit the orchard garden, bee-farm to enjoy honey tea or you can take photo a python. -Heading to the Coconut Candy Workshop, you can try special candy have sugar free, coconut wine. -Enjoy some fruits and the sound of "Southern Vietnamese folk music”, the amazing rowing boat trip on the small canal -Ben Tre province- visit crocodile farm or monkey bridge, ride the bike around this island, then enjoy the relaxing on the hammock (freetime). -Take the morning boat trip to visit the Cai Rang floating market which is at its busiest at this time of day. -Experience making Vietnamese pancakes and cycling through the countryside
What's included
Included
- Entrance fee and boat fee
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Bottled water
- 1 night in hotel with 3 star
- Professional English speaking guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in the center of districts 1
- 2 Lunches, 1 Breakfast
Not included
- Tax, Tips and other expenses not mentioned in the package
- Single supplement: 400,000vnd/ Person
- Holiday surcharge (please see Additional Info)
What you'll see and do
My Tho
Day 1: HCM – Mekong Delta – Vinh Trang Pagoda - Can Tho ( Lunch ) 7:30: Depart to Mekong (rest stop for a bathroom break) 9:30: Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda 10:00: Arrive at My Tho Port. Take a cruise to the Unicorn Island (Ky Lan) 10:30: Head to Coconut Candy Workshop, try special candy and coconut wine Go to the tropical fruit garden to enjoy some fruits and listen to Southern Vietnamese folk music Take a rowboat trip on the small canal Visit the orchard garden and bee farm to enjoy honey tea 11:30-12:00: Board a motorized rickshaw 12:00-12:30: Have lunch on local restaurant 14:00-14:30: Depart to Can Tho 17:00: Check in at hotel Free time to explore night life in Can Tho
60 minutes here
Cai Rang Floating Market
Day 2 : Cai Rang Floating Market – HCM ( Breakfast /Lunch ) At Morning: Set out early for a boat trip to the iconic Floating Market, one of the largest and most vibrant in Vietnam. Immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere as vendors sell fresh fruits, vegetables, and local goods directly from their boats. Watch how traditional rice noodles are made. Afterward, return to the hotel for check-out and transfer to visit a historic house. Join a hands-on cooking class to learn how to make either Bánh Xèo or Bánh Khọt, two traditional dishes of the region. Enjoy the fruits of your labor for lunch. 2:00 PM: After lunch, cycle through the village to experience local life up close. Explore the charming village, interact with friendly locals, and enjoy the peaceful rural surroundings. Finally, return to Ho Chi Minh City, concluding your adventure
60 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Ho Chi Minh City
Please note: No-shows or arrivals over 10 minutes late will result in cancellation without refund. Thank you for your punctuality!
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.
Ends at
Please note: No-shows or arrivals over 10 minutes late will result in cancellation without refund. Thank you for your punctuality!
Options you can book
5-Star Hotel
Single Room: +1,200,000VND: With this option, guests will experience 1 night in 5-star resort, subject to availability at the time of booking. Pickup included
3-Star Hotel or Homestay
Single Room: +400,000VND/Night: With this option, guests will experience 1 night in 3-star Hotel or Homestay, subject to availability at the time of booking. Pickup included
4-Star Hotel or Bungalow
Single Room: +750,000VND/Night: With this option, guests will experience 1 night in 4-star Hotel or Bungalow, subject to availability at the time of booking.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 20 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- SST TRAVEL
Know before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Extra fees may apply depending on your travel date and hotel choice. During peak periods (25–26 Apr, 29 Apr – 01 May, 01–02 Sep, 23–25 Dec, 29 Dec – 01 Jan 2027, and 02–11 Feb 2027), the additional cost is 450,000 VND for 3-star hotels, 650,000 VND for 4-star hotels, and 950,000 VND for 5-star hotels. All extra fees are paid on-site.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 140 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
3 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Good for families
2 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Traveler reviews
140 verified traveler reviews for HCM: 2-Day Mekong Delta Floating Market with Cooking & Bike Ride. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Great fun experience at Mekong Delta💕
Our guide Daniel Nguyen is very entertaining and quite good at what he does. We enjoyed it such that we booked a personalized tour with him and our driver Win.👍
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for the wonderful review! 💕 We are thrilled that you had such a fun experience exploring the Mekong Delta with Daniel Nguyen. He will be delighted to hear that you enjoyed his energy enough to book a personalized tour with him and your driver, Win! 👍 We look forward to welcoming you back for more amazing adventures!
via Tripadvisor
Trip to Mekong Delta
Had a good 2D1N tour to Mekong Delta, tour was well organized and guide was really friendly. The itinerary was smooth, the activities were enjoyable, and everything was arranged nicely from start to finish.
Response from the operator: We sincerely thank you for trusting and choosing our services. We’re delighted to hear that you had a wonderful and memorable journey. Your positive feedback is a great motivation for us to continue improving our service quality. We hope to have the opportunity to accompany you on your future trips!🥰✨
via Tripadvisor
Perfect introduction to life in the Mekong delta
We had an sending time on the tour, thanks to Kelly and Tom. We did so many different things, it was hard to believe the tour was „only“ two days - bike ride, pagoda visit, cooking class, boat rides, and of course visiting the floating market. Our guide Tom was excellent and made the time fly by during the bus rides with his humorous information. The accommodation was great and the scheduled down time was just right (and needed to process all the new impressions). All over, we were ready glad we had the chance to join the tour!
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your lovely review! 😊🌟 We’re delighted you enjoyed the 2-day tour with so many activities. **Kelly** and **Tom** will be very happy to hear that they helped make your trip fun and memorable. Hope to welcome you again on another great adventure in Vietnam! 🇻🇳🚤✨
via Tripadvisor
Great tour
Great guide. Very patient. Would go again. Excellent driver
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your kind feedback! 😊✨ We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience with your guide and driver. Patience and excellent service are always our top priorities, and it’s great to know they made a difference for your trip! 🌟 We’d love to welcome you back for another adventure soon! 🌍🚐
via Tripadvisor
We had a good experience...
We had a good experience on the 2 day/1 night trip to the Mekong Delta. Our tour guide, Bar, was very helpful and informative. Was wonderful to see the floating market before sunrise, and all the food was delicious. Would recommend!
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! 🥰✨ We’re so glad to hear that you had a great experience on the 2-day/1-night trip to the Mekong Delta 😊🌿 Seeing the floating market before sunrise is truly a special experience, and we’re happy to know you enjoyed the delicious food along the way 🍽️✨ Thank you for the recommendation, and we hope to welcome you again on another amazing trip in the future! ✈️🌍😊
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 15 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $62 to $109
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 49
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Who runs this experience
Operated by SST TRAVEL, who run 9 experiences we rank across 2 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 78.8 and 1 in the 90+ Club.
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HCM: 2-Day Mekong Delta Floating Market with Cooking & Bike Ride: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Ho Chi Minh City.
How much does HCM: 2-Day Mekong Delta Floating Market with Cooking & Bike Ride cost?
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Prices start at $62 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 HCM: 2-Day Mekong Delta Floating Market with Cooking & Bike Ride take?
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Plan for about 15 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 HCM: 2-Day Mekong Delta Floating Market with Cooking & Bike Ride worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 81 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 140 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Ho Chi Minh City, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule HCM: 2-Day Mekong Delta Floating Market with Cooking & Bike Ride?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is HCM: 2-Day Mekong Delta Floating Market with Cooking & Bike Ride suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 15-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book HCM: 2-Day Mekong Delta Floating Market with Cooking & Bike Ride?
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Around 49 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 15-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does HCM: 2-Day Mekong Delta Floating Market with Cooking & Bike Ride 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 Cai Be Mekong Delta Tour: Cooking Class, Cycling & Craft Villages, Adventure Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta Tour From HCM, Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta 1 Day Tour With Small Group. 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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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in HCM: 2-Day Mekong Delta Floating Market with Cooking & Bike Ride?
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Included: Entrance fee and boat fee; In-vehicle air conditioning; Bottled water; 1 night in hotel with 3 star; and Professional English speaking guide. Not included: Tax, Tips and other expenses not mentioned in the package; Single supplement: 400,000vnd/ Person; and Holiday surcharge (please see Additional Info). Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does HCM: 2-Day Mekong Delta Floating Market with Cooking & Bike Ride include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 324 listed pickup locations in and around Ho Chi Minh City. Be ready about 10 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is HCM: 2-Day Mekong Delta Floating Market with Cooking & Bike Ride offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for HCM: 2-Day Mekong Delta Floating Market with Cooking & Bike Ride?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is HCM: 2-Day Mekong Delta Floating Market with Cooking & Bike Ride wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap; and Not recommended for pregnant travelers. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to HCM: 2-Day Mekong Delta Floating Market with Cooking & Bike Ride if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Ho Chi Minh City. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about HCM: 2-Day Mekong Delta Floating Market with Cooking & Bike Ride?
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Across 140 reviews averaging 4.9 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, organization. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
What booking options are available for HCM: 2-Day Mekong Delta Floating Market with Cooking & Bike Ride?
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There are 3 options to choose from, including 5-Star Hotel, 3-Star Hotel or Homestay, 4-Star Hotel or Bungalow. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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