Mekong Delta Cruises: the 15 Best Boat Trips

CuChi Tunnels&Mekong Delta-Boat,TukTuk,Coconut Village SmallGroup - My Tho and the Mekong waterways

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,113 reviews · from $32Our pick

Review of the Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta day tour from Ho Chi Minh City, with boat rides, lunch, village stops, costs, and practical tips.

“The cu chi tunnels are well worth visiting, even if you don’t crawl through the tunnels. The ingenuity of the Vietnamese is impressive. Lockie our tour guide is entertaining….. He sang 6 or 7 songs during our 6 hours in a van. Make of that what you will! We found it fun. He also has an interesting personal story. However, the Mekong Delta trip is a waste of time and money. The boat ride in a sampan is maybe 10 minutes with nothing to see and all you hear is “tip, tip”. You are shipped between various stopping points that are just opportunities to be fleeced with very little to…”

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HCM: Mekong Delta Islands Boat & Tuk-Tuk Tour with Tastings

2.HCM: Mekong Delta Islands Boat & Tuk-Tuk Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,285 reviews · 9 hours · from $14

Review of a $14 Mekong Delta day trip from Ho Chi Minh City with island boats, village rides, local food, music, and practical tips.

“It was a great experience! Our guide did all the best and told us a lot about the places we visited and country, was very attentive and polite. Thank you!”

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Mekong Delta Discovery Tour from Ho Chi Minh

3.Mekong Delta Discovery Tour from Ho Chi Minh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,427 reviews · from $59

Review of the Mekong Delta Discovery Tour from Ho Chi Minh City, with boats, canals, local food, small groups, costs, and practical tips.

“My visit to the Mekong Delta with Thương was absolutely unforgettable. From the moment the tour began, she made everything feel effortless, welcoming, and genuinely personal. Her deep knowledge of the local culture, history, and daily Read more”

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Small-Group Mekong Delta Day Trip: Boat Ride, Cottages & Pagoda

4.Small-Group Mekong Delta Day Trip: Boat Ride, Cottages & Pagoda

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,327 reviews · from $48

Review of a small-group Mekong Delta day trip from Ho Chi Minh City, with boat rides, Ben Tre villages, lunch, cycling, and Vinh Trang Pagoda.

“A long drive, worth it for the experience. Small group enhanced the experience. You get to see some small local producers and sample their products.”

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Small-group Mekong Floating Market Day Trip from Ho Chi Minh City

5.Small-group Mekong Floating Market Day Trip from Ho Chi Minh City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 886 reviews · from $92

Review of a $92 Mekong Delta day trip from Ho Chi Minh City with boats, cycling, local food, workshops, and practical tips.

“The trip is a long day but we’ll worth the effort. If you are lucky enough to get WIN he will make the long day go very quickly. He is knowledgeable and passionate about the area and culture. I would highly recommend WIN as your guide and this tour!”

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From Ho Chi Minh City: Discover Mekong Delta & Coconut Village

6.Discover Mekong Delta & Coconut Village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 863 reviews · from $14

Explore the Mekong Delta from Ho Chi Minh City with temples, river boats, coconut villages, local food, music, and guided transport.

“Very nice exprince I was very happy and tell my friends to go with you Tour guide also very nice person”

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HCM: Authentic Mekong Delta – Boat, TukTuk, Khot Cake Making

7.HCM: Authentic Mekong Delta – Boat, TukTuk, Khot Cake Making

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 380 reviews · from $23

Review of a $23 Mekong Delta day trip from Ho Chi Minh City with boats, tuk-tuk rides, bánh khọt, pagoda, fruit, honey, and music.

“This tour was a perfect mix of culture, nature, and local traditions. Cruising the Mekong’s lush waterways and exploring villages by tuk-tuk made for an immersive adventure. We loved visiting coconut candy, honey, and handmade goods artisans, gaining insight into local craftsmanship. The fantastic lunch was a highlight—delicious, authentic, and great value for the tour. Listening to Southern Vietnamese folk music was the perfect way to connect with the spirit of the region. Jonny was an outstanding guide! His knowledge and enthusiasm made every moment engaging. I highly recommend this tour for anyone seeking an authentic Mekong Delta journey!Read more”

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Full Day Off The Beaten Track the Mekong Delta.

8.Full Day Off The Beaten Track the Mekong Delta.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 373 reviews · from $93

Review of a full-day Mekong Delta bike, kayak, and boat tour from Ho Chi Minh City, with local food, village roads, and practical tips.

“Kayaking the Mekong in a freak rainstorm was truly a magical experience, loved every second. A wonderful day out with Bao, who is clearly passionate about the outdoors and his homeland. Rice wine shots on the boat, getting to steer the boat along the Mekong, kayaking through small jungle canals... Does it get better? As for the bike ride - 20km sounds like a long distance, but you will barely feel it. You'll be too entranced by the surroundings. Be warned though - there is a short section of the track that is VERY narrow and rocky, with ditches on both sides. If you haven't ridden a mountain bike in…”

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Phnom Penh: Mekong Sunset Dinner Cruise with Live Music

9.Mekong Sunset Dinner Cruise with Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 261 reviews · 2 hours · from $9Best value

Review of Phnom Penh’s Cambo Cruise, with sunset views, Khmer music, dinner details, prices, practical tips, and who should book.

“The cruise staff were very friendly, very helpful, and honestly it was a fantastic experience. We wish we'd gone back again.”

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Mekong Silk Island Cruise – Unlimited Beer, Soft Drinks & Fresh Fruit Platter

10.Mekong Silk Island Cruise – Unlimited Beer, Soft Drinks & Fresh Fruit Platter

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 95 reviews · from $35

Review of Phnom Penh’s Silk Island cruise, with Mekong views, village life, silk making, tuk-tuk touring, drinks, and practical tips.

“My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our boat trip on the Mekong River. My favorite part was the visit to Silk Island and seeing the local village life. We met a school of amazing children learning English. Seeing the entire process of creating a Read more”

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Phnom Penh: Mekong River Sunset Cruise with free flow drink

11.Mekong River Sunset Cruise with free flow drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 68 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $21

Watch Phnom Penh’s sunset from a wooden boat with free-flow beer, fruit, and views of the Mekong, Tonle Sap, Royal Palace, and fishing homes.

“Tento zážitek hodnotím asi nejlepe. Být paradoxně byl nejméně naučný o Historii ale je to nejspíše způsobeno tím že šlo o plavbu po vodě k večeru již nebylo takové horko. velmi příjemný zážitek.”

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Can Tho: Peaceful Private Boat Ride on the Mekong(No Guide).

12.Can Tho: Peaceful Private Boat Ride on the Mekong(No Guide).

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 65 reviews · 3 hours · from $20

A quiet private Mekong boat ride from Can Tho, with local boatmen, river life, sunrise or sunset views, and no tourist stops.

“It was super nice - we had an amazing time. You get to see the main river and different canals, where you get to see neighbourhoods and nature. was super beautiful!”

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Dinner 4-course Mekong River cruise with Kanika Boat

13.Dinner 4-course Mekong River cruise with Kanika Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 33 reviews · from $26

Review of Kanika Boat’s Phnom Penh dinner cruise, covering food, river views, meeting point, price, timing, and practical tips.

“This was our last activity in Cambodia and if you going for a sight seeing at night you will enjoy the views as for dinner it was average and a little disappointing. We needed a top up after There is no choice if you prefer Asian or Western cousiRead more”

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Chiang Rai: 7 Most Famous Highlights With Mekong Boat Trip

14.Chiang Rai: 7 Most Famous Highlights With Mekong Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 14 reviews · 1 day · from $80

Review of Chiang Rai’s 7 highlights tour, including famous temples, Karen village, Golden Triangle, Thai buffet, and a Mekong boat trip to Laos.

“Nos fue excelente y disfrutamos la excursión muchísimo. El guía Cap es genial tomando fotos y explicando todo el itinerario. Habla muy bien el inglés. Me encantó el recorrido en barco por el Mekong y conocer tantos lugares. Nos la pasamos genial.”

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Authentic Mekong Delta: Tuk Tuk, Rowing Boat, Biking Tour

15.Authentic Mekong Delta: Tuk Tuk, Rowing Boat, Biking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.2 · 9 reviews · 8 hours · from $18

Review of the $18 Mekong Delta day tour from Ho Chi Minh City, with boat rides, Ben Tre, coconut candy, lunch, fruit gardens, and folk music.

“The best I can say is that this is a full day trip. However, it is simply being ferried from one tourist trap to another with no information given about what you're seeing. The boat ride is absolute chaos and it's frankly a miracle no one has been hurt. The guide we had was dreadful, he didn't check that people were able to see him to follow him before storming off and spent most time on his phone or chatting to other guides or tour operators. Save yourself a lot of money and avoid this awful excursion.”

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