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Mekong Delta tours
In the best Mekong Delta tours you go by boat over large rivers and small side channels, visit floating markets and fruit orchards and learn more about the local culture in villages.
The best Mekong Delta tours & local experiences
All our Sapa tours below start from Hanoi.
About Mekong Delta
The Mekong Delta is a special area with its web of rivers, houseboats and floating markets. Life here mainly takes place on the water and from a boat you can see villages, rice fields and the daily life of local families pass you by. A visit to the Mekong Delta is therefore the absolute highlight of a trip through South Vietnam.
Frequently asked questions about Mekong Delta tours
You can visit the Mekong Delta in 1 day, but we recommend staying there for at least 1 night.
If you have little time in Vietnam and you have to make choices, a one-day tour can be a great option. The Mekong Delta is not far from Ho Chi Minh City, so you can get a good impression in a one day tour. If you want to visit the floating markets and more the local villages where day-trip travelers do not come, we recommend that you go for two days.
The Mekong Delta is gigantic, so before you consider how to travel here, it is important to consider where you want to travel to. There are daily buses to Can Tho, Cai Be, Ben Tre, My Tho and Chau Doc, among others. Many travelers choose to take a Mekong Delta tour, so that you do not have to arrange transport to the delta yourself, but also between the sights.
10 Mekong Delta tours highlight
1. Boat trip
The best way to see a gigantic river delta is by boat tour. Sail the big rivers with a motor boat and row a sampan through the small canals.
2. Floating markets
The Mekong has a unique life on the water. You can also visit floating markets here where hundreds of boats come together.
3. Cycling
The flat delta, with little traffic, is perfect for exploring by bicycle. Cycle the small roads from village to village.
4. Tra Su Indigo Forest
Take a boat trip through this fairytale forest that is half underwater.
5. Stay in a homestay
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6. Tram Chim National Park
Tram Chim is home to thousands of birds, some of which are very rare.
7. Picking fruit
Most of the fruit in Vietnam comes from the Mekong Delta. Visit fruit orchards and pick your own fruit to eat immediately.
8. Climb Sam Mountain
More a hill than a mountain, you can visit this religious site for a nice view and visit the temples.
9. Bang Lang stork garden
Another beautiful nature reserve that is home to many different birds, but especially storks can be found here.
10. Vinh Trang Pagoda
The largest pagoda in the Mekong is built with a combination of different cultures.