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Full-day tour in Ho Chi Minh City, taking in Bến Tre and Mekong River. Run by Mekong ZigZag, booked direct rather than through a reseller.
Highlights
- Bus/coach
- Bến Tre
- Mekong River
- Runs 12 hours
- Pick-up and Drop-off: Comfortable transport from Ho Chi Minh City to Ben Tre, Mekong Delta and back
- English-speaking local guide: She/he will meet you when you arrive Ben Tre, Mekong Delta
Mekong Delta Full-day trip from Ho Chi Minh City by Local Operator: Key Facts
| Price | From $126.3 per person |
|---|---|
| Duration | 12 hours |
| Languages | English |
| Tour type | Guided Tour |
| Booking | Direct with the local operator — no OTA markup |
Full description
This is a 12-hour experience from Ho Chi Minh City, built around Bus/coach, Bến Tre and Mekong River. It is run by Mekong ZigZag, 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.
A private day with a driver-guide is the way to see the most of a Japanese city or region in one day, because it removes the transfers between sights that eat a third of the day on public transport. Prices are usually per vehicle for up to a set number of guests rather than per person, and cover the car, fuel, tolls and the guide; entrance fees and lunch are paid as you go unless the listing says otherwise. Japanese guides are licensed for the work and typically punctual to the minute. Give the operator your priorities, and expect them to reorder the day around opening hours and crowds; that is what you are paying for.
The price covers Pick-up and Drop-off: Comfortable transport from Ho Chi, local guide: She/he will meet you when you arrive Ben Tre, Scooter/Tuktuk Ride: Safe and scenic ride with helmets &, Village Experience: Visit non-touristic local villages and Drinks on the Way: Enjoy sugar cane juice or coconut water. It does not cover Tips and gratuities, 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.
District 1. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with Mekong ZigZag 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
The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.
Pickup location
District 1
Bus/coach
(2.5 hours)
Bến Tre
Guided tour (2.5 hours)
Bến Tre
Lunch (1 hour)
Bến Tre
Break time (1 hour)
Mekong River
Boat cruise (1 hour)
Bến Tre
Street food (1 hour)
Arrive back at
District 1
Detailed Itinerary
Pickup location: District 1
Bus/coach: (2.5 hours)
Bến Tre: Guided tour (2.5 hours)
Bến Tre: Lunch (1 hour)
Bến Tre: Break time (1 hour)
Mekong River: Boat cruise (1 hour)
Bến Tre: Street food (1 hour)
Arrive back at: District 1
Includes
- Pick-up and Drop-off: Comfortable transport from Ho Chi Minh City to Ben Tre, Mekong Delta and back.
- English-speaking local guide: She/he will meet you when you arrive Ben Tre, Mekong Delta.
- Scooter/Tuktuk Ride: Safe and scenic ride with helmets & local drivers
- Village Experience: Visit non-touristic local villages, explore lifestyle, cultures, taste organic coconut candies.
- Drinks on the Way: Enjoy sugar cane juice or coconut water, plus bottled water to keep you refreshed.
- Home-Cooked Lunch: A fresh and yummy meal with 4–5 dishes prepared by a local family.
- Hammock Break (if time allows): Relax and take a nap on hammocks after lunch.
- Sailboat Cruise: Enjoy a peaceful boat ride for around 1-1.5hr, relax on beanbags through the lush canals of the Mekong Delta.
Excludes
- Tips and gratuities
Important information
Meeting point
District 1
Know before you go
- Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts
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Traveler Reviews
The entire family was so kind and made the trip to the Mekong relaxed and special. The visit to the families and see how they continued traditional weaving and then the motorbike ride down to the local homestay for lunch was beautiful. The water boat ride was so nice and peaceful. Everyone was great and we plan to go again when we return.
This was an outstanding trip. A very enjoyable day spent in the company of knowledgeable local guides and welcoming members of the community.
Fun, relaxing, great variety, delicious meal, safe transportation and awesome guide (An). I highly recommend, especially if you’ve seen enough temples, caves and markets but are still wanting a cultural experience…this is for you.
Best tour I had in Vietnam! Completely off the tourist route - plenty of stops to explore and visit places at a great pace - I never felt rushed! Super nice guide - 100% recommended.
Absolutely amazing tour from start to finish. Communication prior to the tour was excellent and clear. Driver was ready and waiting and felt completely safe. Chi, the tour guide, was just lovely! So friendly, informative and really did put us first. The activities were great and a nice variety of different things to do in the area. Again, felt completely safe on the mopeds and enjoyed everything from the boat ride to the lunch at the homestay. Was great to explore the Mekong Delta and also encounter very limited tourists making it feel authentic. Can’t recommend this tour enough and also the h
the day was relaxing but there was plenty to see and do, you didn't feel rushed and you got to see parts of every day life without all the tourist buses - I highly recommend this tour, it does not disappoint. Zee and the team were great hosts and had so much knowledge to share, the day was timed well and had flexibility so if you wanted to try something or do something different they were very accommodating. Communication was excellent and it was very organised, it's by locals for people interested in local Ben Tre and delta life and it delivered perfectly.
The trip was great! Off the beaten track, gives great opportunity to get to know the local people and culture. Phu Si was very engaged and you can clearly tell that his goal is to provide the authentic experience for you. I ate with locals, rode a bike and observed the life of local people and admired the nature. Seeing Mekong river from a boat perspective was a beautiful experience. Phu Si hosted me also in his home - I ate a great lunch and even had the chance to relax in a hammock 😁 thank you Phu Si for such a wonderful experience!
An incredible day with Si. I was the only person on the trip that day and I was a little concerned about that but it turned out to be the best day I have had in Vietnam. Si was incredible friendly and I was very happy to meet his family at the home stay. I had a great lunch served specifically for me and a delicious coconut cold brew coffee. I had a nap and then we went on a three hour motorcycle ride around Ben tre. I was able to meet local vendors at their house and enjoy delicious food and drinks with them. I cannot suggest this tour enough. You will leave with great memories and new friend
ガイドさんお二人ともとても親切で、 英語があまり得意じゃない私達にも わかりやすく説明してくれたので楽しめました！ 非日常を味わえる、景色にアクティビティに 体験、本当に良い経験をさせていただきました！
Die Tour war super. Wir haben einen tollen Tag mit Si verbracht. Wir hatten die Gelegenheit die Region Ben Tre kennen zu lernen und das Highlight war die Bootsfahrt.