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Private Sampan Journey in the Mekong Delta: 4 Days in Ho Chi Minh City

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4-day tour in Ho Chi Minh City, taking in Lunch at Le Longanier, Mekong River Cruise and Discover Local River Life. Run by Ideal Travel Asia Co,. Ltd., booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • Mekong River Cruise
  • Discover Local River Life
  • Sa Dec Market & The Lover’s House
  • Candlelit Dinner
  • Runs 4 days
  • Overnight stay at Victoria Can Tho boutique 4*

Private Sampan Journey in the Mekong Delta: 4 Days: Key Facts

PriceFrom $1809.11 per person
Duration4 days
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

This is a 4-day experience from Ho Chi Minh City, built around Mekong River Cruise, Discover Local River Life and Sa Dec Market & The Lover’s House. It is run by Ideal Travel Asia Co,. Ltd., 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 Overnight stay at Victoria Can Tho boutique 4*, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Entrace fee. It does not cover Personal expenses, Tips and Travel insurance, 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.

Ideal Travel Asia Co,. Ltd. sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with Ideal Travel Asia Co,. Ltd. 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.

Start at Phu An Jetty

Meet at Phu An Jetty and begin your Mekong Delta journey with a bicycle ride through the picturesque countryside.

Lunch at Le Longanier

Cycle through the peaceful rural landscape before arriving at Le Longanier Restaurant. Enjoy lunch in an elegant colonial-style villa surrounded by a lush tropical garden along the river.

Mekong River Cruise

Board the Song Xanh Sampan for a leisurely cruise along the waterways of the Mekong Delta. Stop at local cottage industries and discover how rice, coconuts, and other regional products are transformed into traditional goods.

Discover Local River Life

Continue cruising along the Mekong River, passing fishermen at work, floating houses, and scenes of everyday life along the riverbanks.

Sa Dec Market & The Lover’s House

Arrive in Sa Dec and stroll through its colorful outdoor market. Visit the historic house associated with the real-life character featured in Marguerite Duras’ acclaimed novel and film The Lover.

Candlelit Dinner

Enjoy an atmospheric candlelit dinner at the historic house before returning to the sampan.

Breakfast & River Cruise

Enjoy breakfast on board as the Song Xanh Sampan cruises towards Vinh Long along a narrow river, passing stilt houses and peaceful riverside scenery.

Cai Tau Ha Village

Arrive at the charming village of Cai Tau Ha and take a walk along the riverbank. Visit a traditional temple where local herbs are used to prepare traditional medicine, or continue into the village to see blacksmiths making farming tools and everyday iron objects.

Lunch on Board

Return to the sampan for lunch before continuing your exploration of the Mekong waterways.

Vinh Long Pottery Workshop

Visit a local clay pot factory and discover traditional pottery-making techniques before returning to the sampan.

Local Market & Riverside Life

Cruise through smaller river tributaries and stop at a lively outdoor market before sunset. Observe local agricultural products, farming and fishing tools, boat traffic, and the daily activities along the riverbanks.

Cao Dai Temple

Take a short shore excursion to visit a Cao Dai temple and gain further insight into the local culture and spiritual traditions.

Dinner & Overnight Cruise

Return on board for dinner as the Song Xanh continues towards the Hau River. Spend another peaceful night onboard.

Cruise to Cai Rang Floating Market

Set off early aboard the Song Xanh Sampan and cruise towards the famous Cai Rang Floating Market. Enjoy breakfast on board as local boats and barges laden with fresh fruits and vegetables gather around the market.

Cai Rang Floating Market

Experience one of the Mekong Delta’s most vibrant trading scenes from the water. Watch local vendors exchange agricultural produce and capture memorable photographs of life on the river.

Cruise to Can Tho

Continue cruising towards Can Tho and enjoy the changing riverside scenery along the way.

Disembark at Victoria Can Tho

Arrive at the hotel’s private jetty and disembark. Check in and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight in Can Tho

Stay at Victoria Can Tho Resort, a 4-star boutique property.

Breakfast & Meet Your Guide

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before meeting your private guide and driver for the morning sightseeing tour.

Can Tho Museum

Visit Can Tho Museum to learn about the agriculture, river-based lifestyle, and cultural heritage of the Mekong Delta, including the long-standing coexistence of Vietnamese, Chinese, and Khmer communities.

Binh Thuy Ancient House

Continue to Binh Thuy Ancient House, a well-preserved historic residence originally used as a place of ancestor worship. Discover its distinctive architecture and glimpse into the traditions of a local family.

Afternoon - Return to Ho Chi Minh City

After the tour, depart Can Tho by private vehicle and travel back to Ho Chi Minh City, marking the end of your Mekong Delta journey.

Detailed Itinerary

Start at Phu An Jetty: Meet at Phu An Jetty and begin your Mekong Delta journey with a bicycle ride through the picturesque countryside

Lunch at Le Longanier: Cycle through the peaceful rural landscape before arriving at Le Longanier Restaurant. Enjoy lunch in an elegant colonial-style villa surrounded by a lush tropical garden along the river

Mekong River Cruise

Discover Local River Life: Continue cruising along the Mekong River, passing fishermen at work, floating houses, and scenes of everyday life along the riverbanks

Sa Dec Market & The Lover’s House: Arrive in Sa Dec and stroll through its colorful outdoor market. Visit the historic house associated with the real-life character featured in Marguerite Duras’ acclaimed novel and film The Lover

Candlelit Dinner: Enjoy an atmospheric candlelit dinner at the historic house before returning to the sampan

Breakfast & River Cruise: Enjoy breakfast on board as the Song Xanh Sampan cruises towards Vinh Long along a narrow river, passing stilt houses and peaceful riverside scenery

Cai Tau Ha Village

Includes

  • Overnight stay at Victoria Can Tho boutique 4*
  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Entrace fee, boat ticket

Excludes

  • Personal expenses
  • Tips
  • Travel insurance

Important information

Meeting point

Ideal Travel Asia Co,. Ltd. sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed.

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 4 days
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Free cancellation
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Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more

Frequently Asked Questions

Ideal Travel Asia Co,. Ltd. sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed.
The price does not cover personal expenses, tips and travel insurance. 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.
Overnight stay at Victoria Can Tho boutique 4*, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Entrace fee, boat ticket
The duration of the Private Sampan Journey in the Mekong Delta: 4 Days is typically 4 days. 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.
Starting from$1,809.11