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Mekong Delta Boat Tour with Local Lunch in Ho Chi Minh City

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Activity provider: TK TRAVEL
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Full-day tour in Ho Chi Minh City, taking in Mekong River Delta and Vinh Trang Pagoda. Run by TK TRAVEL, booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • Mekong River Delta
  • Vinh Trang Pagoda
  • Runs full day
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in selected areas of Ho Chi Minh City (District 1,3,4)
  • English-speaking professional tour guide
  • Air-conditioned transportation

Mekong Delta Boat Tour with Local Lunch: Key Facts

PriceFrom $49.36 per person
DurationFull day
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

This is a experience from Ho Chi Minh City, built around Mekong River Delta and Vinh Trang Pagoda. It is run by TK 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.

Pickup is offered from District 3, District 1 and District 4; the exact spot and time are agreed with TK TRAVEL once the booking is confirmed, and the option you choose sets whether transport is included.

The price covers Hotel pickup and drop-off in selected areas of Ho Chi Minh, professional tour guide, Air-conditioned transportation, Motorboat cruise on the Mekong River and Traditional hand-rowed sampan ride. It does not cover A 30% surcharge applies during Vietnamese public holidays, Additional food and beverages not specified in the itinerary, Personal expenses and Optional tips for the guide and driver, 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.

Hotel pickup in Ho Chi Minh City. TK TRAVEL confirms your pickup time and the exact spot once the booking is in. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with TK 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.

3 pickup location options

District 3, District 1, District 4

Car

(1.5 hours)

Mekong River Delta

Photo stop, Visit, Tea, Lunch, Guided tour, Boat cruise, Tea ceremony, Food tasting, Scenic views on the way, Traditional dance show, Workshop (5 hours)

Vinh Trang Pagoda

Photo stop, Visit, Free time, Walk (45 minutes)

3 drop-off locations

District 1, District 3, District 4

Detailed Itinerary

3 pickup location options: District 3, District 1, District 4

Car: (1.5 hours)

Mekong River Delta: Photo stop, Visit, Tea, Lunch, Guided tour, Boat cruise, Tea ceremony, Food tasting, Scenic views on the way, Traditional dance show, Workshop (5 hours)

Vinh Trang Pagoda: Photo stop, Visit, Free time, Walk (45 minutes)

3 drop-off locations: District 1, District 3, District 4

Includes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in selected areas of Ho Chi Minh City (District 1,3,4)
  • English-speaking professional tour guide
  • Air-conditioned transportation
  • Motorboat cruise on the Mekong River
  • Traditional hand-rowed sampan ride
  • Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant
  • Fresh tropical fruit tasting
  • Honey tea tasting
  • Visit to a traditional coconut candy workshop
  • All entrance fees
  • Bottled drinking water

Excludes

  • A 30% surcharge applies during Vietnamese public holidays and Tet (Lunar New Year).
  • Additional food and beverages not specified in the itinerary
  • Personal expenses
  • Optional tips for the guide and driver

Important information

Meeting point

Hotel pickup in Ho Chi Minh City. TK TRAVEL confirms your pickup time and the exact spot once the booking is in.

Weather

This runs outdoors, so the operator can call it off for rain, wind or sea conditions, and that decision is usually made on the day. If they cancel, you choose: another date, or your money back in full. We do not keep a booking fee on a tour that did not run.

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Hotel pickup in Ho Chi Minh City. TK TRAVEL confirms your pickup time and the exact spot once the booking is in. The collection window is usually a little wider than a fixed minute, because the driver is working a route around several hotels.
The price does not cover a 30% surcharge applies during vietnamese public holidays and tet (lunar new year)., additional food and beverages not specified in the itinerary, personal expenses and optional tips for the guide and driver. 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.
Hotel pickup and drop-off in selected areas of Ho Chi Minh City (District 1,3,4), English-speaking professional tour guide, Air-conditioned transportation, Motorboat cruise on the Mekong River, Traditional hand-rowed sampan ride, Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant, Fresh tropical fruit tasting, Honey tea tasting, Visit to a traditional coconut candy workshop, All entrance fees, Bottled drinking water
The duration of the Mekong Delta Boat Tour with Local Lunch 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.
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