Giang thank you so much for organising our Mekong Delta tour at such short notice. Our Airbnb host told us she would arrange, but at the last minute it became apparent that wasn’t going to happen.
We requested a public tour with Maika Tours at very short notice, this was booked up, but within minutes Giang was offering to help and arrange a private tour, this he did and in reality the cost difference wasn’t that huge.
Our guide was friendly, respectful and had an answer for all our questions, we cover a lot of area, ticked off all the things the tour briefly mentioned and then there was more, we met lots of locals, had local fruit and coconut drinks on the boat, all of which wasn’t mentioned, but a great bonus.
Full-Day Cai Be Mekong Delta Tour
Full-Day Tour
Private Groups
Kid-Friendly
The Mekong Delta is the final destination of the mighty Mekong River which winds its way from Tibet, through China, Burma, Laos, Cambodia and finally Vietnam. An incredibly fertile region, its prime industry is food production, producing approximately half of Vietnam’s total agricultural output. Life for villages in the area revolves around the rivers and canals that make up the delta, people are more likely to transport by river than road.
Highlights
Cruise Along the Mekong River
Visit Coconut Island
Visit a Local Handicraft Village
Delicious Local Lunch Included
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Tour Details
Price
From $59 per person.
- 1 person $245
- 2 people $145 per person
- 3 people $110 per person
- 4 people $87 per person
- 5 people $75 per person
- 6 people $70 per person
- 7-8 people $65 per person
- 9+ people $59 per person
Please note – Children up to 3 years old are free of charge, while children 3-11 years old will be required to pay 75% of the adult rate. Please see our FAQs page for further pricing details.
Season
We operate all year round, except for Vietnamese New Year. Contact us for more details.
Trip specifications
Begins daily at 7:30 am and finishes at 5:00 pm
Pick-up & drop-off
We will collect and return you to any hotel located within Ho Chi Minh City.
If you are staying out of the city we can collect you for an extra charge depending on the distance. Please get in touch for prices.
Included
- All Entrance Fees
- Air Conditioned Vehicle
- English Speaking Guide
- Machine Boat
- Tropical Fruits
- Two Bottles of Water
- Full Lunch – please note we can cater for any dietary requirements just be sure to get in touch beforehand.
Not included
- Gratuities
- Booking fees
What to bring
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Insect Repellent
- Light Jacket
What to wear
Please be sensitive to the local customs and ensure you dress respectfully
Loose, free-flowing clothing is preferred given we will be visiting local communities. Knees and shoulders should be covered at all times.
Itinerary
Let’s Go!
Once we all jump aboard our own private vehicle and depart for the mighty Mekong River! This journey will take around three hours and will give you a chance to learn all about the course of the river and how it arrives in Vietnam from its origins in the snowy mountains of Tibet. You’ll also get to gaze at the spectacular surrounding scenery as we drive through the wonderfully fertile region. Take the chance to glimpse at the local way of life as we pass through one of the county’s agricultural hotspots.
Discover Cai Be & Local Vietnamese Culture
Once we arrive in Cai Be, we’ll board our private sampan (a traditional, motorized boat) to begin our unforgettable cruise along the Mekong River. We’ll then change to the rowing boat and go into the smaller, secluded canals of the delta. Here we can get up close and be a part of the daily life of local people and farmers.
Next up, we get back on dry land while we visit Tan Phong island. After a quick stop-off at a tasty fruit orchard, we will experience the enchanting music of South-West Vietnam during a local music performance.
Embark on a Guided Bike Ride
To continue, we’ll take a guided bicycle tour around this marvellous island. Along the way, visit local families and learn how they use the land to craft everything from delicate rice paper to the sturdy roofs of their homes. The families will treat us to Mekong delicacies for lunch which include freshly made spring rolls, fried pumpkin flower and beautiful braised pork soaked in coconut juice.
Explore More Of The Delta By Sampan
After our special Mekong lunch, we’ll transfer back to our boat to see the handicraft of local merchants preparing coconut candy and pop-rice. Finally our last stop before heading back to Ho Chi Minh City is at the Cao Dai temple where we’ll learn the history of an ancient native religion all while being surrounded by the incredible art of the temple.
See What Our Guests are Saying
I was go to Vietnam with a friend who last minute was unable to go, so I went alone with fingers crossed. But no worries because Giang and his team including Tien in Ho Chi Minh City and Mekong Delta and Charlie in Central Vietnam, including Hoi An and Hue made it a spectacular experience.
From the busy, light filled streets of Saigon to the busy river “road” of the Mekong River carrying rice, produce and materials to market, to the charming communities of Hoi An and Hue, I felt immersed in this amazing world. All due to this caring amazing team. And, yup, they know where the good food is.
My husband and I booked the full day Mekong Delta tour. We ended up with a private tour as nobody else booked in. Our tour guide, Tan was knowledgable and funny. He shared a lot about the history and stories about Vietnam and the people who live along the Mekong. The car ride to Mekong was long (2hrs) but we had a clean, comfy and most importantly, air conditioned Toyota Innova to take us there.
The day’s activities were varied: from relaxing boat rides to bike rides to walking through villages on the islands to trying different tropical fruits before finishing up with a delicious lunch!
All in all, it was a great experience! The price wAs also very reasonable for a full day tour. Would highly recommend it to anyone:)
We highly recommend Maika Tours and our guide, Nam. He looked after us brilliantly from the moment he picked us from the airport in Saigon to the moment he dropped us off. His knowledge of the war/Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta was extensive and he clearly has a great rapport with and respect for the locals he deals with making it an even more authentic experience.
We booked two days with Maika tours. Both were private. One day was to Mekong delta and the other Cu Chi tunnels. We had well orgznised fully private two days. The guide was knowledgable and spoke good English. Everything was timed, and we ran smoothly through the itinerary. The best part in Mekong delta was the rowing boat ride. Overall, the day gave us a good glimpse of the life in the delta. The second day was dedicated to the tunnels. We were guided away from the crowds which is a huge advantage. Cu Chi tunnrls is a place to learn aboit the war (together with the war museum in Saigon).
Thank Maika tours for these two days!
It was my first visit to Vietnam and one of my friend in UK , Sam Davis recommended me to get in touch with my cathodes I was travelling a backpacker in Vietnam then I got introduced to Mr Giang , he is sch a lovely and who person helped me out to plan my entire trip in Vietnam and he offered me lot of suggestions and recommendations and to find accommodation and what to see we enjoy and Ho Chi minh City he organised me a perfect one day me trip to Mekong RIver Delta & half a day Cui CHi tunnels tour .
The pickup was really prompt and the guide was really informative and he was smart interactive and he was enthusiastic and kept entertaining us thought our trip he kept explaining about the places and the information and facts about the history of Vietnam culture , history & heritage.
I would definitely recommend Maika Tours tour when you are in Vietnam you can just close your eyes and you can just entrust your travel responsibility and he is really cool person and he will take care of all your needs in ur Trip. Travel with Maika Tours in Vietnam,Cheers ..
I am a happy returning customer to Maika tours, the 2 times I have visited Saigon and Vietnam I have used them. This January we did a full day tour of cu chi tunnels and the Mekong delta due to time constraints. The positive things with Maika tours is smooth booking, on time pick-up, private car, good safe driver, excellent tour guide and they plan the trip so you don’t have to wait in line with other tourists. Our Gide was Long, excellent guide, English level and friendly!
Mr Giang organised an amazing day trip for our group in our own private coach & a very knowledgeable & witty guide! We arrived at Cai Be where we boarded our motorised boat to cruise along the river, stopping at a floating fruit boat to purchase local fruits. We were also served some delicious local fruits on the boat. We then stopped to see the local handicraft of local merchants preparing coconut candy & pop-rice – another wonderful experience We then changed to rowing boats to explore the secluded canals of the delta which was very interesting. We had a lovely lunch of Mekong delicacies at a family run restaurant. After lunch we headed back to our hotel in Saigon.
It was a memorable day & an amazing experience had by all in the group
Thank you to Mr Giang who did an amazing job organising this tour for us a reasonable price. He was easy to work with and very professional at all times.
We would highly recommend using Maika Tours to organise your tours if you are ever in Saigon!
