
Ho Chi Minh: Best Seller of Visiting Mekong Delta
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Is Ho Chi Minh: Best Seller of Visiting Mekong Delta worth booking?
Ho Chi Minh: Best Seller of Visiting Mekong Delta is a 7-hour experience in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, from $23 per person. It scores 61 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.3/5 rating across 3 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 61 / 100
- Rating
- 4.3/5 (3)
- Duration
- 7 hours
- From
- $23 per person
Enjoy a 2-hour drive to the Mekong Delta past plantations, orchards, and small villages. At My Tho, take a motorboat to an island for some sweet treats. In Ben Tre, visit a coconut candy workshop and explore some traditi
What you get
About this experience
Enjoy a 2-hour drive to the Mekong Delta past plantations, orchards, and small villages. At My Tho, take a motorboat to an island for some sweet treats. In Ben Tre, visit a coconut candy workshop and explore some traditional food and music of the area. Enjoy a boat ride through the picturesque canals of southern Vietnam Cruise along the Mekong River by motorboat Walk or cycle around the islands and villages Admire green rice fields on your way to My Tho Enjoy tropical fruits, folk music, honey tea, and coconut candy
What's included
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Driver/guide
- Lunch
Not included
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Mekong Delta
Depart at 8:00 AM from your Ho Chi Minh City hotel and head to the Mekong Delta by minivan or bus. Enjoy an unforgettable 2-hour drive to the Mekong Delta along the provincial roads down in the Southern region of Vietnam. Pass rice paddies, pineapple plantations, orchards, and small hamlets. You'll arrive in My Tho at approximately 10:00 AM where you will ride on a local motorboat past Dragon Island, Phoenix Island, and Turtle Island. Stop at the famous Unicorn Island to visit a natural beekeeping farm, and taste honey wine, rice wine, and banana wine. Then take a walk through the village and row along the coconut canal to see daily local life in the Mekong Delta.
240 minutes here
Ben Tre Province
Continue your motor boat trip to Ben Tre province to visit a handmade coconut candy workshop. Then transfer to a small motor boat and travel along the lush, green canals, stopping at local Vietnamese restaurant for some traditional food. Later on, enjoy various types of tropical fruits at the orchard garden and listen to traditional music. At the end of the tour, a local boat will take you back to My Tho. From there a bus will drive you back to Ho Chi Minh city, arriving at around 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM.
240 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
Luxury Group (Max 12 People)
Luxury Group Tour (Max 12 People) Pickup included
Big Group (Max 25 People)
Big Group Tour (Max 25 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
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Notes:
- The Cruise is not available on Tet Lunar New Year: 16, 17, 18th Feb, 2018. From 19th Feb onward, the Cruise will be operated against.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 3 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
3 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
2 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Organization
1 mentionPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Traveler reviews
3 verified traveler reviews for Ho Chi Minh: Best Seller of Visiting Mekong Delta. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Washing up
Unfortunately clocked too fast.. Far too much.. 10-20min boat, coconut farm, small traditional boat, bee farm.. all sales event... The traditional food was very good! The guide was also great!
via Viator (translated)
Great experience.
Booking the tour was seamless, and our experience was truly made exceptional by our guide, Lam. He was polite, funny, easygoing, and spoke perfect English. Lam’s deep knowledge, passion for his work, and informative commentary brought every part of the trip to life. We explored a bee farm and enjoyed honey tea with bee pollen, then visited a coconut farm where we learned how various coconut products are made. Along the way, we encountered crocodiles, elephant ear fish, frogs, mudskippers—and even had the chance to hold a python! Lunch was delicious, and cruising down the Mekong River was an unforgettable highlight. We also had a bike ride around the island, went to see a temple with various buddhas, sample local entertainment and a chance to taste snake wine. We packed so much into one day, and every moment was fun filled and memorable. Huge thanks to Lam for making this such a special experience!
via Viator
Fun day in Meekong
The tour guide Jade was fun from start to finish. She really made the day easy and enjoyable. Very interesting and knowledgeable. Shared so much about the local culture. Catering on this tour was excellent.
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
- $23 to $36
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 61
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Ho Chi Minh: Best Seller of Visiting Mekong Delta: 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 Seller of Visiting Mekong Delta cost?
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Prices start at $23 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 Seller of Visiting Mekong Delta 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 Seller of Visiting Mekong Delta worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 61 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.3/5 across 3 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 Seller of Visiting Mekong Delta?
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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 Seller of Visiting Mekong Delta 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 Seller of Visiting Mekong Delta?
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Around 1 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 Seller of Visiting Mekong Delta 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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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.
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