From HCMC–Mekong Delta Eco Tour: Non-Touristy & Small Group

5.0 (85 reviews) Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Duration9h - 10h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 50 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Escape the busy streets of Saigon and discover the real Mekong Delta — a region of lush orchards, peaceful canals, and warm-hearted locals. This small-group eco tour reveals the everyday rhythms of delta life through immersive cultural experiences and local interactions.

Highlights:
- Explore a traditional countryside market and meet local vendors.
- Visit a rice mill and sticky-rice wine workshop to learn traditional crafts.
- Cruise the Mekong River by private long-tail boat and row through nipa canals.
- Taste tropical fruits and join a countryside cooking class in a riverside garden.
- Learn sustainable farming techniques and discover how locals live in harmony with nature.
- Support community-based tourism that empowers local families.

What's included

  • Air-conditioned transfer
  • English-speaking guide
  • Bottled water, fresh fruit, and local snacks
  • Private motorboat and sampan
  • Cooking class and countryside lunch
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities

What to expect

  1. Ho Chi Minh City
    1h
    Pick-up at hotel in District 1 or meet at meeting point
  2. Ben Luc
    45m
    Visit Ben Luc Market to explore local produce and buy bait for your fishing adventure.
  3. Ben Luc
    30m
    Visit a rice mill and sticky-rice wine workshop.
  4. 30m
    Cruise along tranquil waterways by private boat.
  5. Long An Province
    45m
    Continue boating into shaded, narrow canals and take a short countryside walk t and enjoy the rural scenery. Visit a coconut and fruit garden; learn about organic cultivation and taste fresh fruit.
  6. Long An Province
    1h
    Join a hands-on cooking class and enjoy a home-style lunch.
  7. 30m
    Rowboat ride through nipa canals
  8. 30m
    Cruise back to Go Dung Pier
  9. Ho Chi Minh City
    1h
    Drive back to Ho Chi Minh City. Drop-off at hotel or meeting point

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Available for most hotels in central District 1 (except Tan Dinh and Saigon Ward). Pick up time from 07:30 AM - 07:45 AM
If guests staying outside District 1, please come to meeting point: 112 Trần Hưng Đạo Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City at 0745 AM

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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