Mekong Delta is the region in southwest of Vietnam where the mighty Mekong River approaches and empties into the sea through a network of distributaries. With a system of fertile soil and dense rivers and canals, the Mekong Delta is the agricultural heart of southern Vietnam and also one of the most important fishing regions in all of Vietnam.
Escaping hustle and bustle of the city, a day on the Mekong Delta is an ideal option to explore a quieter side of Vietnamese life and understand what real-life is like in the Mekong. The hospitality and the simplicity of local people will definitely make your trip even more enjoyable.
07:30 Pick you up at the hotel lobby and then transfer you to Bach Dang pier by car or minivan.
07:50 Embark on a speedboat heading towards Mekong Delta. When sitting on board, a light breakfast, fresh tropical fruits and mineral water are served. On the way, you will enjoy the fresh air and observe the pure beautiful landscape. In the meantime, our guide will explain about the daily rural life of local people living along the riverbanks.
08:45 Disembark from speedboat to visit a shrimp farm to learn how the locals raise shrimps. Afterwards, take a bike to visit the Cao Dai Temple and a traditional Vietnamese family making tofu.
09:30 Keep heading to Mekong Delta.
10:45 Cruise through a small and beautiful canal where there are many water coconut trees on the bank together with freshwater mangroves.
11:10 Get on a bike cycling through a small path to enjoy a pure countryside featuring a wide range of trees (longan, green orange, pomelo, coconut…). For those who cannot ride a bike, the motorbike driver will take you to visit areas (one passenger stays behind a driver).
11:40 On the way, pause for taking photos of beautiful sceneries and visit an old pagoda built in the 18th century.
12:20 Head to a traditional rural Vietnamese house covered by the orchards laden with fruits to have home hosted lunch, enjoy coconut juice and fresh seasonal fruits.
13:30 Take a ride on “Xe Loi” (tuk-tuk) through a local village. Then, approach to a small pier to embark on a traditional wooden sampan (a skinny rolling boat with 4 people per boat) to experience the peaceful atmosphere of water region.
14:20 Say goodbye to Mekong Delta and return to Saigon.
16:20 Arrive back to the pier and be dropped off at your hotel.
Adult: VND 2,400,000 per person Child (under 12 years old): VND 1,680,000 per person Infant (0-3 years old): Free of charge
Please note that above prices are only applied for Group tour and kindly contact us via hotline or email to get quotation for Private tour request.
Inclusive:
Mineral water and wet tissues
Light breakfast and home-hosted lunch (except beverages)
Fresh tropical fruits
English-speaking tour guide
Wireless headset tour guide devices
All entrance fees
Bike (motorbike driver backup – please inform in advance), “Xe Loi” (Tuk-tuk) and sampan rolling boat.
Pick-up and drop-off at centrally located hotels (at district 1 and district 3)
Mekong Delta is the region in southwest of Vietnam where the mighty Mekong River approaches and empties into the sea through a network of distributaries. With a system of fertile soil and dense rivers and canals, …the Mekong Delta is the agricultural heart of southern Vietnam and also one of the most important fishing regions in all of Vietnam. Escaping hustle and bustle of the city, a day on the Mekong Delta is an ideal option to explore a quieter side of Vietnamese life and understand what real-life is like in the Mekong. The hospitality and the simplicity of local people will definitely make your trip even more enjoyable.
TOUR ITINERARY
7:30AM, pick you up at the hotel lobby and then transfer you to the central pier by car or minivan. Embark on a speedboat heading towards Mekong Delta, this water journey provides a glimpse of the changing landscape of Vietnam from the glittering skyscrapers and busy commercial centers to peaceful rural life along the riverbank. When sitting on board, a light breakfast of croissant, fresh tropical fruits and mineral water are serv…ed. Along the way, you can enjoy the fresh air and get a chance to see many small villages, fishing boats and lush vegetation. Besides, lots of information about the daily life of local people on the riverside and natural environment will be provided by a tour guide via wireless headset devices. After a half-hour speedboat ride, stop over at a local market where seasonal fruits, vegetables, spices, sea foods and other local specialties are on offer and witness the bustling and vibrant atmosphere there. 8:45AM, return to the boat, continue a river tour heading to Mekong Delta and visit a local family who plies the craft of tofu making and raises shrimps. Afterwards, hop on a bike for a leisure cycling through a peaceful countryside path to discover the daily Mekong life and feel a warm welcome of the smiling locals. On the way, visit a local Cao Dai temple to discover the spectacular architectural styles and learn about one of the most mysterious religions in Vietnam. 11:00AM, keep on your river journey to the Mekong Delta. Cruise through a smallbeautiful canal covered by water coconut trees together with freshwater mangroves. Ashore, take a short walk through a small village path surrounded by a wide range of trees, plants and flowers. Then, approach to a small pier to board a sampan boat for a ride along the narrow canals of the Mekong to experience the pure atmosphere of water region. 12:30PM, get on a tuk-tuk to head to a local farmer’s house to have a lunch of Mekong Delta specialties, enjoy coconut juice and fresh seasonal fruits just plucked from the fruits garden. After lunch, visit an ancientpagoda built in the 18th century with unique architectures to experience the spiritual beauty of the pagoda and the peace in your soul. 2:30PM, say goodbye to Mekong Delta and get on a speedboat to return to Saigon. 4:30PM,arrive back to the pier and be dropped off at your hotel. *If you do not want to bike, please inform us in advance so that we will arrange the appropriate alternative transportation e.g. you will ride on the back of the scooter.
TOUR PRICE *
Adult
2,400,000 VND
Child from 4 to 11 years old
1,680,000 VND
Infant from 0 to 3 years old
Free of charge
* Above prices are applied for Group Tour. For Private Tour, please send us a request
What is included
Pick-up and drop-off at central locations (District 1, 3, 4)
Light breakfast and home-cooked lunch (except beverage)
The tour on the speed boat was a unique experience of the diverse beauty of Saigon River, while gaining insights about the rural life of Mekong Delta. We enjoyed the beauty of the mangrove forest - flora and fauna - and visited local families and...More
Sabine P 3/21/2019
Kate was a great tour guide and our transfers to and from the hotel to the boat were seamless. The kids had a great day and we were able to see more of the local life from the river's edge. We ended the tour with...More
EmmaSpal 7/07/2019
We had time constraints so decided to book the half-day speedboat Mekong Delta, bike/scooter ride, village market, tofu and rice wine making tours with small families. Promptly picked up at designated time and had a fabulous half day experience. Tom was our "guide" as he...More
Paula R 4/24/2019
did mekong delta tour had best day the whole time i was here great company an great guides highly reccomend fisheye tours thanks 😊😊More
MarkT4466 3/03/2019
We were well looked after through fisheye tour. Our 1/2 day tour was memorable and our dietary issues catered for. A great day and we highly recommend this company 😎More
Sandy1961_sh 7/02/2019
Amazing, Danny was a great host for the day. Great speedboat ride with lots to see on the way. Headphones supplied so you could hear what Danny was saying throughout the tour which was great as lots of other tour groups at the same time...More
rebecca0liver 4/07/2019
Our young host Harley was very knowledgeable and friendly. Very interesting half day trip with lovely breakfast and lunch provided.
Lauren C 9/26/2019
This trip was organised fantastically. Ten was an amazing tour guide and shared many stories with us during the day. The lunch included was great (so much food!!) The tour included a ear piece which allowed us to listen to Ten's local knowledge even during...More
paigelrichmond 7/18/2019
We just arrived back from our tour with Danny. We visited a local food market, watched how tofu was made and toured local villages on bikes. This tour mixes it up and the beauty is, you cover so much in only half a day. The...More
KF_traveller 4/11/2019
We’ve just done a half day speed boat tour to Cu Chi tunnels. We were lucky enough to have Danny as our guide and what a great guide he is. Very knowledgeable and attentive. A great much included in the price. We worth it, highly...More
ian1e 4/21/2019
We enjoyed the half day trip with all the visits to the morning market, tofu making, rice wine tasting, temples etc. However, quite beyond the tour company’s control I was unfortunately bitten by a cat that no one was aware was in the barn where...More
179AndreaP 6/22/2019
Amazing tour with a small group of 8 7. Would highly recommend going on this tour. The Guide had so much knowledge and was super friendly. We had lunch by the river the food was fantastic.
S9654URsaraht 7/25/2019
We had a fantastic time on this tour. It was a long day but Danny and the drivers have it sorted that stops are made evenly throughout the day. Lunch was beautiful and visiting the villages and the people in the Mekong Delta was great....More
Debbie B 7/10/2019
Had a great trip with Kate. Interesting trip down the river with lots to see. Wandering around the local market, seeing tofu and rice wine making was a good experience. Bikes were in good condition and the local lunch was fine. Kate was an exceptional...More
Harryt52 4/29/2019
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼WOW WOW WOW!! What a way to end a month in Vietnam From Sapa to Siagon... It finished this wonderful holiday on such a high So very professional, exciting ... we were given head sets on the boat and continued with them the whole tour...More
WLC81 2/17/2019
I consider this tour, guided by Harley (Hàng) an excellent introduction to the Saigon River, the Mekong Delta & some of it’s inhabitants. It’s almost like stepping back in time to wholesome living before the industrial revolution affected our way of life. Our first stop...More
Kulycia 9/15/2019
We had a fantastic trip to Cui Chi tunnels with Fisheye travel yesterday . Great communication and knowledgeable , funny tour guide with fabulous English - Ten. We learnt so much . Very informative and our ‘light lunch’ (included in price) was amazing . Beautiful...More
vaw300 10/04/2019
Another wonderful trip with Fisheye Travel, this time to the Mekong Delta, with only 4 travelers. Our guide Vicky was friendly, knowledgeable, and organized. This trip felt like a snapshot of life in the Delta, not a checklist of tourist stops. Highly recommended!
Clif K 10/12/2019
A fantastic way to get to the tunnels - cool breeze and fast boat. Could see all the activities along the riverbanks and skip the traffic. Cu Chi tunnels were informative. Breakfast was delicious and the lunch spot was a great location and superb food....More
WishIWasATraveller 9/29/2019
Had the best time with fisheye on this Cu Chi tunnel tour, great guide with lots of knowledge and and a great sense of humour, we finished of the tour with a great meal at a local restaurant with so much food. 👍👍👍👍👍
962cheryls 10/09/2019
I have had the most amazing trip with Fisheye today, my daughter & I were lucky to have the boat to ourselves and the greatest guide. The fact we skipped traffic by travelling by boat was great but the bonus was learning so much more...More
susanmL7472AW 8/17/2019
We couldn’t rate this tour high enough. We only booked last minute and they were so easy to deal with and contacted us straight away The speedboat is a great idea and you get to see a different side to the city The tunnel tour...More
42meaghanw 7/09/2019
We did the speedboat tour in July this year and it was one of the highlights of our trip. It was such a good way to get to the Cu Chi tunnels, the service was great, our guide was super friendly and the food stop...More
SRR1236 12/16/2018
Another wonderful trip with Fisheye Travel, this time to the Mekong Delta, with only 4 travelers. Our guide Vicky was friendly, knowledgeable, and organized. This trip felt like a snapshot of life in the Delta, not a checklist of tourist stops. Highly recommended!
Clif K 10/12/2019
Amazing tour with a small group of 8 7. Would highly recommend going on this tour. The Guide had so much knowledge and was super friendly. We had lunch by the river the food was fantastic.
S9654URsaraht 7/25/2019
Ra was our tour guide and she was fantastic. She spoke fluent English and was very informative. The visit to the tunnels was the highlight of our trip to Ho Chi Minh CityMore
Ros M 4/30/2019
Just returned from a half day Mekong Delta speedboat trip with Fisheye Travel. Can highly recommend this tour group. Nhi our host was so lovely, friendly and knowledgeable. We had an awesome time. Thank you Nhi and crew ☺😊🇭🇲👍🏿More
Camper754481 1/25/2019
We enjoyed the half day trip with all the visits to the morning market, tofu making, rice wine tasting, temples etc. However, quite beyond the tour company’s control I was unfortunately bitten by a cat that no one was aware was in the barn where...More
FULL-DAY ORIGINAL MEKONG DELTA
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Mekong Delta is the region in southwest of Vietnam where the mighty Mekong River approaches and empties into the sea through a network of distributaries. With a system of fertile soil and dense rivers and canals, the Mekong Delta is the agricultural heart of southern Vietnam and also one of the most important fishing regions in all of Vietnam.
Escaping hustle and bustle of the city, a day on the Mekong Delta is an ideal option to explore a quieter side of Vietnamese life and understand what real-life is like in the Mekong. The hospitality and the simplicity of local people will definitely make your trip even more enjoyable.
07:30 Pick you up at the hotel lobby and then transfer you to Bach Dang pier by car or minivan.
07:50 Embark on a speedboat heading towards Mekong Delta. When sitting on board, a light breakfast, fresh tropical fruits and mineral water are served. On the way, you will enjoy the fresh air and observe the pure beautiful landscape. In the meantime, our guide will explain about the daily rural life of local people living along the riverbanks.
08:45 Disembark from speedboat to visit a shrimp farm to learn how the locals raise shrimps. Afterwards, take a bike to visit the Cao Dai Temple and a traditional Vietnamese family making tofu.
09:30 Keep heading to Mekong Delta.
10:45 Cruise through a small and beautiful canal where there are many water coconut trees on the bank together with freshwater mangroves.
11:10 Get on a bike cycling through a small path to enjoy a pure countryside featuring a wide range of trees (longan, green orange, pomelo, coconut…). For those who cannot ride a bike, the motorbike driver will take you to visit areas (one passenger stays behind a driver).
11:40 On the way, pause for taking photos of beautiful sceneries and visit an old pagoda built in the 18th century.
12:20 Head to a traditional rural Vietnamese house covered by the orchards laden with fruits to have home hosted lunch, enjoy coconut juice and fresh seasonal fruits.
13:30 Take a ride on “Xe Loi” (tuk-tuk) through a local village. Then, approach to a small pier to embark on a traditional wooden sampan (a skinny rolling boat with 4 people per boat) to experience the peaceful atmosphere of water region.
14:20 Say goodbye to Mekong Delta and return to Saigon.
16:20 Arrive back to the pier and be dropped off at your hotel.
Adult: VND 2,400,000 per person
Child (under 12 years old): VND 1,680,000 per person
Infant (0-3 years old): Free of charge
Please note that above prices are only applied for Group tour and kindly contact us via hotline or email to get quotation for Private tour request.
Inclusive:
FULL DAY ORIGINAL MEKONG DELTA BY SPEEDBOAT
Departure Time: 7:45AM – 8:00AM
Duration: 8 – 8.5 hours
Mekong Delta is the region in southwest of Vietnam where the mighty Mekong River approaches and empties into the sea through a network of distributaries. With a system of fertile soil and dense rivers and canals, …the Mekong Delta is the agricultural heart of southern Vietnam and also one of the most important fishing regions in all of Vietnam.
Escaping hustle and bustle of the city, a day on the Mekong Delta is an ideal option to explore a quieter side of Vietnamese life and understand what real-life is like in the Mekong. The hospitality and the simplicity of local people will definitely make your trip even more enjoyable.
7:30AM, pick you up at the hotel lobby and then transfer you to the central pier by car or minivan.
Embark on a speedboat heading towards Mekong Delta, this water journey provides a glimpse of the changing landscape of Vietnam from the glittering skyscrapers and busy commercial centers to peaceful rural life along the riverbank.
When sitting on board, a light breakfast of croissant, fresh tropical fruits and mineral water are serv…ed. Along the way, you can enjoy the fresh air and get a chance to see many small villages, fishing boats and lush vegetation. Besides, lots of information about the daily life of local people on the riverside and natural environment will be provided by a tour guide via wireless headset devices.
After a half-hour speedboat ride, stop over at a local market where seasonal fruits, vegetables, spices, sea foods and other local specialties are on offer and witness the bustling and vibrant atmosphere there.
8:45AM, return to the boat, continue a river tour heading to Mekong Delta and visit a local family who plies the craft of tofu making and raises shrimps.
Afterwards, hop on a bike for a leisure cycling through a peaceful countryside path to discover the daily Mekong life and feel a warm welcome of the smiling locals. On the way, visit a local Cao Dai temple to discover the spectacular architectural styles and learn about one of the most mysterious religions in Vietnam.
11:00AM, keep on your river journey to the Mekong Delta. Cruise through a small beautiful canal covered by water coconut trees together with freshwater mangroves. Ashore, take a short walk through a small village path surrounded by a wide range of trees, plants and flowers.
Then, approach to a small pier to board a sampan boat for a ride along the narrow canals of the Mekong to experience the pure atmosphere of water region.
12:30PM, get on a tuk-tuk to head to a local farmer’s house to have a lunch of Mekong Delta specialties, enjoy coconut juice and fresh seasonal fruits just plucked from the fruits garden.
After lunch, visit an ancient pagoda built in the 18th century with unique architectures to experience the spiritual beauty of the pagoda and the peace in your soul.
2:30PM, say goodbye to Mekong Delta and get on a speedboat to return to Saigon.
4:30PM, arrive back to the pier and be dropped off at your hotel.
* If you do not want to bike, please inform us in advance so that we will arrange the appropriate alternative transportation e.g. you will ride on the back of the scooter.
from 4 to 11 years old
from 0 to 3 years old
* Above prices are applied for Group Tour. For Private Tour, please send us a request
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