
Ho Chi Minh: Best Deal Of Mekong Delta Discovery
Traveler rating
4.3/5
Based on 6 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Ho Chi Minh: Best Deal Of Mekong Delta Discovery worth booking?
Ho Chi Minh: Best Deal Of Mekong Delta Discovery is a 7-hour experience in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, from $22 per person. It scores 60 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.3/5 rating across 6 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 60 / 100
- Rating
- 4.3/5 (6)
- Duration
- 7 hours
- From
- $22 per person
Visit the Mekong Delta, My Tho and Ben Tre islands. Enjoy sightseeing on your trip along the river and walk around local fruit gardens.
What you get
About this experience
Visit the Mekong Delta, My Tho and Ben Tre islands. Enjoy sightseeing on your trip along the river and walk around local fruit gardens.
What's included
Included
- Local guide
- Transport by luxury vehicle with business class seating
- Lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Not included
- Food and drink not mentioned in itinerary
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Tien Giang Province
Discover the verdant beauty of the Mekong Delta on a day trip from Ho Chi Minh city. Travel in an air-conditioned minivan or bus and board a motorboat for a ride through islands on the Tien River. Enjoy a local lunch in an orchard and ride a rowboat under coconut trees on the Bao Dinh canal.
120 minutes here
Mekong Delta
Depart from your Ho Chi Minh City hotel and head to the Mekong Delta by minivan or bus. Pass by green rice fields before arriving at the beautiful rural My Tho.
120 minutes here
My Tho
Go by motorized boat on the Tien River to the Qui (Tortoise islet). See the fishing port, boat-building workshops, and the Dragon, Phoenix, and Unicorn Islet. Walk into the village, where you can visit a local fruit garden and enjoy the tropical fruit while listening to Southern Vietnamese folk music performed by islanders. Join in the daily activities that the locals do and take in the atmosphere of this beautiful natural countryside. Visit the bee house, and take a picture of the pythons. Lunch will be served right in the heart of the orchard garden. The boat cruise will lead you through the Bao Dinh canal, entering Ben Tre province — the land of coconuts. Here you'll see a typical agricultural model called "Garden – Pond – Cage” before visiting the coconut candy-making shop. Next, enjoy a rowing boat trip on the small canal, fully covered by the shadow of the water coconut trees. After your boat ride, take a bike ride around the island before returning to the bus.
180 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
Big Group Tour (Max 25 People)
Big Group Tour (Max 25 People) Pickup included
Luxury Group (Max 12 People)
Luxury Group Tour (Max 12 People) Pickup included
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 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Lavila Travel
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 6 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
4 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
6 verified traveler reviews for Ho Chi Minh: Best Deal Of Mekong Delta Discovery. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
I got message 30 mins...
I got message 30 mins before the tour start. They told me they can’t pick me up and ask me tobe there at 7:50. It was in the rush hours and I couldn’t get taxi/grab so I were late 30 mins (8:30am). The tourguid told me he texted me but to the wrong number 🥲. Everything is okie after all. Maybe bc I’m a Vietnamese so I don’t see any special with the tour but we had good time with other travelers.
via Viator
Highly recommend
Unforgettable trip, lovely guide, highly recommend. Nice range of stops, information and activities, had a great time.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much
via Viator
Amazing experience
The trip was extremely well organized and despite the slightly overrated nature of a few of the visits around the Mekong Delta, our guide Ha Thi Huong made the trip truly enjoyable. We definitely recommend it!
via Tripadvisor
Amazing thing in Vietnam to explore Mekong Delta
Well organized tour to the Mekong Delta and good value for our money. We expected some kind of booze cruise, but it was nice and interesting to see how the people produce honey tea, coconut candy... Lunch was good, the biketour short, the tour guide well informed and friendly and we really enjoyed the rowing boat trip. Although the bus trip (about three hours) was long and not that comfortable, I would recommend this tour to get an overview of the life on the Mekong Delta.
via Tripadvisor
Visiting the Vinh Trang Pagoda was a...
<p>Visiting the Vinh Trang Pagoda was a highlight. However, visiting the local village was a let down. The village was over crowded with tourists and the village people were not friendly at all. The repeatedly asked for money. It felt like the whole village was about getting extra money from the tourists. This tour was disappointing.</p>
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 7 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $22 to $39
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Lavila Travel, who run 18 experiences we rank across 5 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 53.0.
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Ho Chi Minh: Best Deal Of Mekong Delta Discovery: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Ho Chi Minh City.
How much does Ho Chi Minh: Best Deal Of Mekong Delta Discovery cost?
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Prices start at $22 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 Ho Chi Minh: Best Deal Of Mekong Delta Discovery take?
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Plan for about 7 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 Ho Chi Minh: Best Deal Of Mekong Delta Discovery worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 60 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.3/5 across 6 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 Ho Chi Minh: Best Deal Of Mekong Delta Discovery?
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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 Ho Chi Minh: Best Deal Of Mekong Delta Discovery suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 7-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Ho Chi Minh: Best Deal Of Mekong Delta Discovery?
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Around 2 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 7-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Ho Chi Minh: Best Deal Of Mekong Delta Discovery 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 Ho Chi Minh: Best Deal Of Mekong Delta Discovery?
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Included: Local guide; Transport by luxury vehicle with business class seating; Lunch; and Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only). Not included: Food and drink not mentioned in itinerary; Personal expenses; and Gratuities. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Ho Chi Minh: Best Deal Of Mekong Delta Discovery include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 344 listed pickup locations in and around Ho Chi Minh City. Be ready about 15 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Ho Chi Minh: Best Deal Of Mekong Delta Discovery 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 Ho Chi Minh: Best Deal Of Mekong Delta Discovery?
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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 Ho Chi Minh: Best Deal Of Mekong Delta Discovery wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Wheelchair accessible; Specialized infant seats are available; Transportation options are wheelchair accessible; and All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Ho Chi Minh: Best Deal Of Mekong Delta Discovery 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 Ho Chi Minh: Best Deal Of Mekong Delta Discovery?
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Across 6 reviews averaging 4.3 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, organization, food and drink. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
What booking options are available for Ho Chi Minh: Best Deal Of Mekong Delta Discovery?
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There are 2 options to choose from, including Big Group Tour (Max 25 People), Luxury Group (Max 12 People). Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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