Les Rives Tour-Mekong Delta Cruise

Escape to the Heart of the Mekong Delta: Set out from Ho Chi Minh City by speedboat for an immersive journey through the Mekong Delta, famously known as Vietnam’s “River of Nine Dragons,” where natural beauty and cultural depth intertwine.

Scenic Wonders Await: Capture breathtaking scenes of vibrant rice paddies, lush fruit orchards, and serene tropical canals. Every bend in the river offers a new, unforgettable landscape of the Delta’s diverse and iconic beauty.

Cultural Immersion: Experience true Vietnamese culture with visits to a bustling river market, a tranquil Buddhist pagoda, and the colorful and sacred Cao Dai temple, each offering insights into the spiritual life of the Delta.

Exclusive Local Encounters: Feel the warmth of Vietnamese hospitality at a local family’s homestead. Enjoy fresh coconut juice, and try the Delta’s fiery Mekong whisky—a unique, authentic treat rarely experienced by outsiders.

A Culinary Journey Through the Delta: Delight in a locally-prepared lunch featuring Mekong specialties like the famous fried elephant ear fish, served in the welcoming atmosphere of a traditional Delta home.

Expert-Led Discovery: Your journey is guided by an experienced, English-speaking guide passionate about the Delta’s rich history and culture, offering meaningful insights that enrich your adventure.

Seamless Comfort and Convenience: This all-inclusive experience includes round-trip hotel pickup, a light breakfast, lunch, refreshments, and all entrance fees, ensuring a worry-free day where you can focus on enjoying every moment.

8:00 am: Your Mekong Delta Tour guide will meet you in the lobby of your hotel and bring you by car to your boat at Bach Dang Pier.

8:15 am: The boat departs and you slip away from downtown Saigon via narrow canals and enter the verdant green tributaries of the Mekong Delta. A light breakfast of sandwiches or pastries, fresh tropical fruits and Vietnamese iced coffee (Ca phe sua da) is served, as your guide explains rural traditions and aspects of riverbank life.

9:15 am: Visit Mr. Binh’s lush fruit orchard. As you step into this tranquil retreat, you’ll get a firsthand look at traditional fruit cultivation in the Mekong Delta and enjoy the rare treat of picking and tasting sun-ripened fruits straight from the trees.

10:00 am: Reach the idyllic watery expanses of the Mekong Delta itself, known as the Delta of Nine Dragons for the 9 tributaries that splinter from the main Mekong River. Turn off the delta into small, winding canals of the Thu Thua area, shaded by a canopy of foliage as you drift along lazily.

10:30 am: Visit a bustling, colorful riverside market full of local curiosities, tropical fruits and all manner of fish and shellfish. Great photo opportunities!

11:00 am: Turn off the delta into small, winding canals of the Thu Thua area, shaded by a canopy of foliage as you drift along lazily.

Experience the charm of the Mekong Delta as you enjoy a short 10-minute ride in a traditional rowboat through the small canals, surrounded by coconut palms. Though brief, this peaceful activity provides a unique perspective on the region’s natural beauty.  You will visit a quaint Mekong village, and then a traditional farmhouse where you’ll sample coconuts and Mekong whisky. 

You’ll walk along the banks of the river to a traditional rural Vietnamese house where 3 generations live.

12:30 pm: Visit a special pagoda. This pagoda is not only a place for spiritual and religious activities of locals to express their beliefs and aspirations but also an orphanage run by Buddhist monks.

1:00 pm: Visit a colorful Cao Dai Temple, one of the highlights of our Mekong Delta Tour.

1:30 pm: Enjoy a traditional Mekong Delta lunch at riverside farm stay.

2:15 pm: Return to the speedboat and depart for Ho Chi Minh City.

3:30 pm: Arrive back in Saigon. Les Rives’ staff will return you to your hotel by car.

Please note that due to the individual nature of the tours, times are approximate and can vary slightly.

Dress code: Proper wear is strongly recommended when visiting Cao Dai Temple and pagodas.