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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Ho Chi Minh City: Mekong Delta Full-Day Speedboat Tour

9.Mekong Delta Full-Day Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 339 reviews · from $113

Review of the $113 Mekong Delta speedboat tour from Ho Chi Minh City, with local homes, markets, pagodas, lunch, and practical booking advice.

“What an amazing trip, Anna and the guys were so friendly and helpful throughout the trip. We got to see the real Mekong Delta meeting real families who live there. A children's orphanage and school, temple and village market. Anna shared her extensive knowledge of the areas. Especially a big thank you as the whole team were very helpful to me as I currently have a broken arm and they made sure I could join in with everything even the small boat getting on and off. Lots of food drinks throughout the day highly recommended trip”

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Half Day Mekong Cruise to Pak Ou Caves (Morning / Afternoon)

10.Half Day Mekong Cruise to Pak Ou Caves (Morning / Afternoon)

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 290 reviews · 5 hours · from $40

Cruise the Mekong from Luang Prabang to Pak Ou Caves, with Lao whiskey, buffet lunch, local guides, and sunset views.

“Mr Thin was a fantastic tour guide. He was very informative and always ensured we were enjoying our trip. The trip itself was well organised and good value for money.”

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Authentic Mekong Delta Tour With Local Experts By SpeedBoat

11.Authentic Mekong Delta Tour With Local Experts By SpeedBoat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 271 reviews · from $350

Explore the Mekong Delta by speedboat, sampan, bicycle, and tuk-tuk, with local food, markets, music, fruit, and a coconut candy stop.

“It was a small group tour. We were picked up from our hotel and transferred to a speed boat. It took nearly two hours to reach Mekong delta. On our way we have stopovers at fruit orchards where honey bees are bred, rode a horse drawn carRead more”

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Phnom Penh: Mekong Sunset Dinner Cruise with Live Music

12.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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Ben Tre Mekong Zig Zag: Scooter, Sailboat, and Food (Full day)

13.Ben Tre Mekong Zig Zag: Scooter, Sailboat, and Food (Full day)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 186 reviews · from $59

Review of Ben Tre Mekong Zig Zag, a relaxed full-day tour with scooters, local food, village life, and a quiet river cruise.

“It was even better than expected. We really enjoyed everything and had a great day. We can totally recommend this tour!”

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

14.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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