Luxury Speedboat Cruise from Saigon to the Mekong Delta
Experience the Best of the Mekong Delta in Style
Cruise along the Saigon River into the Mekong Delta area with our VIP luxury speedboat. Enjoy the fresh air and get a glimpse into the daily lives of local citizens living along the riverbanks. This unique journey offers a perfect blend of relaxation, cultural immersion, and culinary delights.
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Long An, Ben Tre
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Ho Chi Minh City
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Easy
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All meals during the tour
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Group and Private
Overview
- Duration: 01 Day
- Travel style: Authentic, Culture and Heritage
- Category: Group tour ( Max 16 Adults)
- Tour schedule: Daily Departure
- Tour guide in: English, Français, Japanese and Korean
Highlights
- Travel by High-Speed Boat from Ho Chi Minh City to Ben Tre
- Explore the Local Market in Long An
- Taste the Special Wines
- Enjoy Honey Tea and Ride a Lambro Tuk Tuk
- Listen to Traditional Folk Music
- Visit a Family Business of Coconut Candies
Itinerary
Morning
Hotel Pickup: Begin your adventure with a comfortable minivan transfer from your hotel to Tan Cang pier by Saigon River Tour.
Departure: Board the luxury speedboat and depart for the Mekong Delta area (Ben Tre province). Enjoy a light breakfast of The Pat’ a Chou cake with Lavie water, taking in the fresh air and observing the daily life of local citizens along the riverbanks.
Local Market Visit: Arrive at a local market in Long An province. Walk through the bustling market, discovering the local daily life. Sample some typical fruits, capturing great photo opportunities and perhaps finding something you've never seen before.
Late Morning
Continue to Ben Tre: Keep cruising towards Ben Tre province, the heart of the Mekong Delta.
Arrival in Ben Tre: Experience the peaceful atmosphere of the water region by rowing a small boat through narrow canals while wearing a traditional conical hat.
Noon
Taste Special Wines: Optionally, taste unique local wines made from snakes and scorpions.
Local Plantations: Learn about the local plantations and their "friendly" bees, and enjoy a cup of honey tea made from a family recipe.
Traditional Folk Music: Listen to Southern traditional folk music, Don Ca Tai Tu, a UNESCO-recognized intangible cultural heritage.
Lambro Tuk-Tuk Ride: Ride a Vietnamese Lambro tuk-tuk through winding village roads, observing local houses and gardens.
Coconut Candy Workshop: Visit a small family business that produces coconut candies. Hear how they use every part of the coconut in their daily lives.
Afternoon
Lunch: Cruise to Diem Phuong restaurant and enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch featuring a delicious 7-course meal. Highlights include Elephant-Ear fish, rice-paper served with fish sauce, and other local dishes.
Return to Saigon: After lunch, head back to Saigon on the speedboat.
Late Afternoon
Arrival in Saigon: Arrive back in Saigon and be dropped off at your place of stay, concluding your memorable journey through the Mekong Delta.
Tour Included
- English, Français, Japanese and Korean Speaking tour guide as per the itinerary
- All entrance fees and tickets mentioned in the itinerary
- Meal: 1 Lunch
- Leisure activity: Southern folklore music
- Service charges and taxes
Tour Excluded
- International flights to/from your country
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
- Any services not mentioned in the program
This tour is a full-day excursion from Ho Chi Minh City to Ben Tre, offering an authentic experience of the Mekong Delta. It includes a boat ride, visits to local markets, and interactions with local communities.
The tour typically lasts about 8-9 hours, starting early in the morning and ending in the late afternoon.
The tour includes transportation by luxury speedboat, a guided tour of Ben Tre, visits to local markets, a traditional Vietnamese lunch, and various activities such as rowing a small boat through canals and visiting a coconut candy workshop.
Comfortable clothing and sturdy shoes are recommended. It’s also advisable to bring a hat, sunscreen, and insect repellent.
Yes, the tour is suitable for children. However, parents should be aware that some activities, like rowing through small canals, might require supervision.
The best time to visit is during the dry season, from December to April, to avoid the heavy rains that can occur during the wet season.
You will learn about the daily lives of the local people, the unique ecosystem of the Mekong Delta, and traditional crafts such as coconut candy making. The tour also provides insights into the cultural heritage of the region.