Mekong Delta Full Day Trip by Speedboat with Leisure Biking
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 59 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Mekong Delta Full Day Trip by Speedboat with Leisure Biking worth booking?
Mekong Delta Full Day Trip by Speedboat with Leisure Biking is a 7-hour experience in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, from $159 per person. It scores 68 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 59 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 68 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (59)
- Duration
- 7 hours
- From
- $159 per person
Escape the beaten path and discover the hidden wonders of the Mekong Delta with our unique and exhilarating speedboat tour. While the region south of Saigon has been overwhelmed with mass tourism over the years, we have meticulously created an immersive and intimate experience that provides a different perspective of the authentic rural Vietnamese way of life. Set off from downtown Saigon as you embark on a water journey to take in the stunning scenery up close and catch a glimpse of small-village life along the river. Marvel at life as it unfolds in some of the most fascinating destinations, including a local riverside market, a Cao Dai temple and a Buddhist pagoda. Besides, taking a sampan boat across a small scenic canal, cycling through the tranquil countryside and engaging with hospitable locals are among the delights of a trip to the Delta. It offers a chance to break away from the usual routes, relish the natural beauty of the region and connect with locals in a meaningful way.
What you get
About this experience
Escape the beaten path and discover the hidden wonders of the Mekong Delta with our unique and exhilarating speedboat tour. While the region south of Saigon has been overwhelmed with mass tourism over the years, we have meticulously created an immersive and intimate experience that provides a different perspective of the authentic rural Vietnamese way of life. Set off from downtown Saigon as you embark on a water journey to take in the stunning scenery up close and catch a glimpse of small-village life along the river. Marvel at life as it unfolds in some of the most fascinating destinations, including a local riverside market, a Cao Dai temple and a Buddhist pagoda. Besides, taking a sampan boat across a small scenic canal, cycling through the tranquil countryside and engaging with hospitable locals are among the delights of a trip to the Delta. It offers a chance to break away from the usual routes, relish the natural beauty of the region and connect with locals in a meaningful way.
What's included
Included
- English-speaking tour guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off from central locations (District 1, 3 and 4)
- All entrance fees
- Light breakfast and lunch
- Round-trip speedboat
- Mineral water, cool towel and tropical fruits
- Bike (motorbike driver backup – must inform in advance), “Xe Loi” (Tuk-tuk) and sampan rolling boat
Not included
- Beverage
- Optional tips
What you'll see and do
Mekong Delta
7:30AM, be picked up from the hotel at district 1, 3 or 4 for a transfer to the central pier. Embark on a speedboat onward to Mekong Delta and capture a glimpse of Vietnam's diverse landscape, from busy commercial centre to peaceful rural life along the riverbank. Visit a local riverside market and soak up its bustling atmosphere. Take a leisurely bicycle ride along a serene countryside trail to witness the idyllic pace of daily life in the Delta and experience the warm hospitality of the locals. Stop en-route to visit a local Cao Dai temple and visit a local family who crafts traditional rice wine to learn about the brewing process. Keep on the boat ride to the Delta to enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch. Board a tuk-tuk to visit a Buddhist pagoda built in the 18th century. Take a sampan boat along a scenic canal lined with freshwater mangroves and water coconut palms. Get on a speedboat to return to Saigon. 5:30PM, arrive back to the pier and be dropped off at the hotel.
420 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Ho Chi Minh City
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
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
- Fisheye Speed Boat Tour · Cu Chi Tunnels · Mekong Delta
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required. A surcharge may applied for any special meal accommodations
- Bring your sunglasses, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, comfortable walking shoes and of course camera
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 58 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
10 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
7 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Organization
4 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Food and drink
4 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Good for families
4 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Traveler reviews
58 verified traveler reviews for Mekong Delta Full Day Trip by Speedboat with Leisure Biking. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Fantastic! Highly recommend
Our family group of 11 ranging from 5 to 81 had an incredible day. T our host was really friendly, shared so much interesting information & insight into life in Vietnam & a genuine passion for his job & hosting guests. The speedboat was comfortable & great to see HCM from the water. Every element of the day was interesting, genuine & no sales agenda & after almost 2 days in various places in Vietnam we appreciated being shown the local life. There were so many highlights amongst our group, the varied methods of transport (speedboat, sampan boat, e-scooter, motorbike), the insight into the Vietcong & Cu Chi Tunnels, the local food market & family home with mumma chicken & baby chicks, & a really delicious lunch in a beautiful setting! We would highly recommend this trip, allowing us to fit both the tunnels & Mekong into one day & the extra cost for travel by boat rather than road, plus the huge benefit of such a wonderful host & tour guide such as T! Although a long day it didnt seem it with all the variety along the way& many of us took advantage of a speedboat siesta between locations! Thank you T & Fisheye.
Response from the operator: Dear Kate, Reading your wonderful review truly made our day! We can’t thank you enough for your precious time to thoroughly post it. It was a genuine pleasure to host you on the recent full-day speedboat tour to the Mekong Delta and Cu Chi Tunnels. We are so happy to learn of your pleasant trip and receive your wonderful words on our service and in particular our guide T. We are so fortunate to have an outstanding team here who are very helpful and truly enjoy what they do. Your compliments will definitely be shared with our team as the key motivation. Thank you once again for sharing your experience. We look forward to the chance to serve you again in the future. Wishing you all the best from Fisheye Travel Speedboat Tours! Best regards, Kimin Nguyen - Operations Manager
via Tripadvisor
Amazing experience
We had a fantastic time on our Mekong Delta and Cu Chi Tunnels tour! One of the highlights was getting off the beaten tourist track in the Mekong Delta and experiencing a more authentic side of Vietnamese life. The banquet lunch was delicious and a wonderful part of the day. Our guide, Qui, was amazing, knowledgeable, kind, and thoughtful throughout the entire tour. We especially appreciated his insights into Vietnamese life, culture, and history, which added so much depth to the experience. This was a memorable and very well-organized tour, and we would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Vietnam!
Response from the operator: Dear Andrew, Thank you very much for your brilliant review! It is our great pleasure to learn that you enjoyed the fullday Cu Chi tunnels and Mekong Delta speed boat trip with us and we truly appreciate your kind recognition on Qui. We definitely share your kind compliments to all our team as the key motivation. Once again, thank you for a nice review. We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable trip. All the best from Fisheye Travel Speedboat Tours! Best regards, Kimin – Operations Manager
via Tripadvisor
Sensational Day
Exceptional & authentic tour. Saw no other tourists in the delta morning - just wonderful. Our guide Dan was fantastic. So knowledgeable & kind. The speedboat was great. Very cool, lovely breakast of pastries, fruits, biscuits & water on board. Stopped at a local village market which was fascinating, a family home, canoe ride and an absolutely brilliant electric scooter ride through villages and paddy fields. Stopped at a church, shrimp farm and rice wine making home for drinks & snacks. So interesting. Lunch stop was a great Vietnames banquet and then the afternoon was spent visiting the tunnels. It wasn't busy so we had lots of time to explore without ever waiting. Dan brought everything to life for us. The tunnels are VERY doable and not at all claustrophobic as some have said. Made much bigger for tourists. Could not recommend Fisheye or Danmore highly. One of the best tours we have ever done anywhere in the world.
Response from the operator: Dear Anna, It’s such a wonderful feeling to receive your nice compliments. Thank you very much for your inspring review and high recommendation on our company. We truly appreciate it! We are so pleased to know that you had a wonderful time through the Mekong Delta and Cu Chi Tunnels with us. We will be sure to pass your kind words along to our team in particular Dan to let him know his efforts have been recognized by you. Thank you very much for being our guests and we would love to see you back again soon. All the best from Fisheye Travel Speedboat Tours! Best regards, Kimin – Operations Manager
via Tripadvisor
VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! You will be so glad you did this!
We had THE MOST INCREDIBLE day with Fisheye Speedboat Travels in Vietnam. This company and activity deserves the highest of praise and recommendation! The communication leading up to the trip was flawless. Sandy answered all my many emails with patience and excellent information. Our tour guide, JP, was just beyond wonderful. He is personable, kind and extremely knowledgeable about every aspect of what you will see. He also knows how to give “down time” from the info and just let you enjoy. This tour, for us, was 100% free of the “tourist trap” stops. Not one time did we feel pressured to buy anything. We were just there to learn and enjoy the wonderful culture of the Mekong Delta. The tour by speedboat is definitely more expensive than by road, but well worth it. You will remember it always as one of your best travel decisions! Many thanks to Fisheye Travel!
Response from the operator: Dear Trixie, Thank you very much for your incredibly glowing review. Your kind words have made our day, and we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your fullday Mekong Delta speedboat trip with us and were satisfied with our service. Your feedback will be passed on to JP and the entire team, serving as a great source of motivation for us to consistently create unforgettable experiences for all our guests. Once again, thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us and we hope to have the pleasure of serving you again in the future. Wish you all the best from Fisheye Travel Speedboat Tours! Best regards, Kimin – Operations Manager
via Tripadvisor
A Must-Do Vietnam Tour especially with Kids
We had an excellent day with Fish Eye Travel and highly recommend this tour, especially for families. JP was a fantastic guide. He was knowledgeable, engaging, and made a real effort to connect with our kids (ages 11, 9,8 & 6 years) throughout the day, which made such a difference on a long tour. We combined both the Mekong Delta and Cu Chi Tunnels in one day, and it was very well organised from start to finish. The Mekong experience was a highlight, especially visiting the local village and getting around on the electric scooters. Seeing everything from the river by boat was also well worth it and gave a completely different perspective of Vietnam. Doing the Cu Chi Tunnels in the afternoon meant fewer crowds, and JP still managed to keep it interesting and enjoyable for all of us, adults and kids alike. Overall, an excellent tour with a great balance of culture, history, fun and comfort. Definitely worth booking if you’re travelling with children.
Response from the operator: Dear Tia, Thank you very much for your amazing review! It is our great pleasure to learn that you enjoyed the full day Mekong Delta & Cu Chi tunnels speed boat trip with us and gave a high praise on our guide JP. We definitely share your kind compliments to all our team as the key motivation. Once again, thank you for a nice review. We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable trip. All the best from Fisheye Travel Speedboat Tours! Best regards, Kimin – Operations Manager
via Tripadvisor
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
- $159 to $229
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 21
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 68
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Mekong Delta Full Day Trip by Speedboat with Leisure Biking: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Ho Chi Minh City.
How much does Mekong Delta Full Day Trip by Speedboat with Leisure Biking cost?
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Prices start at $159 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 Mekong Delta Full Day Trip by Speedboat with Leisure Biking 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 Mekong Delta Full Day Trip by Speedboat with Leisure Biking worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 68 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 59 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 Mekong Delta Full Day Trip by Speedboat with Leisure Biking?
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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 Mekong Delta Full Day Trip by Speedboat with Leisure Biking 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 Mekong Delta Full Day Trip by Speedboat with Leisure Biking?
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Around 21 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 Mekong Delta Full Day Trip by Speedboat with Leisure Biking 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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What is included in Mekong Delta Full Day Trip by Speedboat with Leisure Biking?
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Included: English-speaking tour guide; Hotel pick-up and drop-off from central locations (District 1, 3 and 4); All entrance fees; Light breakfast and lunch; and Round-trip speedboat. Not included: Beverage; and Optional tips. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Mekong Delta Full Day Trip by Speedboat with Leisure Biking include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 5 listed pickup locations in and around Ho Chi Minh City. Be ready about 15 minutes before the start time.
What languages is Mekong Delta Full Day Trip by Speedboat with Leisure Biking 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 Mekong Delta Full Day Trip by Speedboat with Leisure Biking?
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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 Mekong Delta Full Day Trip by Speedboat with Leisure Biking wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Not recommended for pregnant travelers. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Mekong Delta Full Day Trip by Speedboat with Leisure Biking 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 Mekong Delta Full Day Trip by Speedboat with Leisure Biking?
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Across 59 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, organization. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
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