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Activity provider: Luma Vietnam Travel
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Full-day tour in Ho Chi Minh City, taking in Tien River. Run by Luma Vietnam Travel, booked direct rather than through a reseller.
Highlights
- Tien River
- Runs full day
- Pick up and drop off at the center of Saigon
- Friendly and professional tour guide
- Transportation by air-conditioned car/minivan, speed boat, rowing boat
- 1 main meal at the restaurant
Mekong Delta and Ben Tre: Sampan, Coconut Candy and Local Life (Ho Chi Minh City): Key Facts
| Price | From $52.47 per person |
|---|---|
| Duration | Full day |
| Languages | English |
| Tour type | Guided Tour |
| Booking | Direct with the local operator — no OTA markup |
Full description
This is a experience from Ho Chi Minh City, built around Tien River. It is run by Luma Vietnam Travel, an operator we book with directly rather than through a reseller, which is why we can hold your place with them before we treat your booking as final.
The price covers Pick up and drop off at the center of Saigon, and professional tour guide, Transportation by air-conditioned car/minivan, 1 main meal at the restaurant and Fresh tropical fruits and honey tea. It does not cover Other meals not mentioned in itinerary and Tips and personal expenses, so budget for those separately. Everything included is listed in full on this page; if something is not on that list, assume it is not in the price.
Ward 4. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with Luma Vietnam Travel before treating your booking as final. If they cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
Tour Itinerary
Itineraries are customisable as per your request
The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.
Pickup location
Ward 4
Car
(2 hours)
Tien River
Break time (5 hours)
Arrive back at
Ward 4
Detailed Itinerary
Pickup location: Ward 4
Car: (2 hours)
Tien River: Break time (5 hours)
Arrive back at: Ward 4
Includes
- Pick up and drop off at the center of Saigon
- Friendly and professional tour guide
- Transportation by air-conditioned car/minivan, speed boat, rowing boat
- 1 main meal at the restaurant
- Fresh tropical fruits and honey tea
- Entrance fees
- Bottled water
Excludes
- Other meals not mentioned in itinerary
- Tips and personal expenses
Important information
Meeting point
Ward 4
Know before you go
- Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts
About this activity
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration Full day
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible
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Main Tour Price
Starting from $52.47
$52.47
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Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Frequently Asked Questions
Ward 4
The price does not cover other meals not mentioned in itinerary and tips and personal expenses. Everything it does cover is listed in full on this page, so if something is not on that list, budget for it separately.
Only on tours that overnight in Can Tho or leave Ho Chi Minh City before 4:00: Cai Rang works from 5:00 to 8:00 and is four hours from the city. Standard day tours to My Tho and Ben Tre show the river, the coconut creeks by sampan, the orchards and the workshops, but not a working floating market, and the listing says which it is.
We confirm your booking with the operator before we treat it as final, and we need at least one day's notice. Once it is confirmed you get the meeting point, the time and a contact number for the day. If the operator cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
Pick up and drop off at the center of Saigon, Friendly and professional tour guide, Transportation by air-conditioned car/minivan, speed boat, rowing boat, 1 main meal at the restaurant, Fresh tropical fruits and honey tea, Entrance fees, Bottled water
The duration of the Mekong Delta and Ben Tre: Sampan, Coconut Candy and Local Life (Ho Chi Minh City) is typically Full day. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.