DAY TRIPS · VIETNAM
Good river day trips in Vietnam sell out weeks ahead and the best ones go first. Below: the 7 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Explore the Mekong Delta from Ho Chi Minh City with river boats, coconut candy, village workshops, lunch, folk music, and fresh fruit.
“The Day trip was amazing! It was really well planned and we saw a lot of beautiful anf interesting things and places. When it came to lunch, getting a vegetarian option was no problem ✨ And our Guide Ken was the absolute best! Can only recommend.”
Review of the $48 Mekong Delta day trip from Ho Chi Minh City, with boat rides, Ben Tre villages, lunch, biking, local music, and Vinh Trang Pagoda.
“James was an excellent guide. Smiling,funny,courteous,knowledgeable. Took great care of us and made the day very enjoyable. Thanks to driver Hou for navigating the Vietnamese traffic Highly recommend the trip”
Review of Halong Bay’s $45 full-day cruise from Hanoi, with cave visits, kayaking, Titop Island, buffet lunch, transfers, and sunset drinks.
“Outstanding place, fabulous ship, wonderful staff! However, transportation crew and guide fell short. Despite warning them about my small child, they asked me to walk 2 blocks with him at 9 PM and picked us up on a motorcycle in the moRead more”
Explore the Mekong Delta from Ho Chi Minh City with temple visits, river cruises, canal boats, local food, and a small group guide.
“Nikki was a great guide, we had a great trip. We tried local delicacies - coconut candy and honey tea, rode in a small boat along the river, cycled around an island and visited a pagoda. Would recommend this full day tour to anyone looking to go to the Mekong Delta”
Explore My Tho and Ben Tre on a private Mekong Delta day trip with boat rides, coconut candy, local lunch, and hotel pickup.
“We had a very enjoyable day with our guide Matthew and driver Mr Nam visiting the Mekong delta. Matthew was very friendly and knowledgeable about his country and was able to not only show us the sights but also to answer questions about the area or the country.”
Review of a private Ben Tre Mekong Delta day trip from Ho Chi Minh City, with boats, bikes, local food, village crafts, and practical tips.
“I had such an amazing experience with this tour. Our operator Iris was always quick to respond, and was willing to help no matter how small issues/questions were. Our guide Phat was so open minded and I feel like I learned a lot. I really enjRead more”
Explore My Tho and Ben Tre on a $22 Mekong Delta day trip with temple visits, river boats, lunch, coconut treats, and hotel pickup.
“Our tour guide Mai was excellent and provided insight into the Vietnamese daily way of life. The bee farm and coconut candy making were interesting and we had the opportunity to sample both snake wine and coconut wine. The variety of Read more”
A boat, a castle, a waterfall or a very long lunch.
