Unique Mekong Delta from Saigon trip
Travel ExpertStarting from:
405 USD
per Adult
Step into the Mekong Delta on a journey from Saigon designed for travelers who value authentic, tailor-made experiences. This immersive Delta escape is part of our carefully curated Vietnam trips, shaped in collaboration with local planners who bring you closer to river communities, seasonal flavors, and everyday life beyond the guidebooks.
Choose your dates and priorities, and we will design a flexible itinerary that favors genuine connections, trusted local hosts, and unhurried exploration. Contact our team to begin crafting your personalized Mekong Delta experience.
Mekong Delta from Saigon trip highlights
- Private sampan cruise through quiet canals: Glide past emerald orchards on a private sampan, for intimate, authentic encounters with riverside life.
- Homestay with a local family: Stay overnight in a riverside home, sharing meals and stories for a glimpse of daily Mekong life.
- Custom food tour and cooking experience: Sample regional specialties in family-run eateries, then learn to cook favorite dishes guided by a host.
- Cycle or walk through hidden villages: Choose a gentle bike ride or walking route to meet artisans and farmers.
- Vibrant floating market at dawn: Watch bustling trade at dawn with a private guide, and focus on photography, bargaining, or cultural insight.
| Day | Location | Activity | Overnight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mekong Delta / Can Tho | • Drive from Saigon to Cai Be • Sample local produce and meet artisans • Mekong River cruise to An Binh Island • Visit rice paper and coconut candy workshops • Cycle orchard paths toward Vinh Long • Riverside lunch • Continue to Can Tho | Can Tho |
| 2 | Mekong Delta / Ho Chi Minh City | • Early morning sampan visit to Cai Rang Floating Market • Breakfast amid daily river life • Cycling through villages, paddies, and stilt houses • Home-style lunch • Return to Ho Chi Minh City | — |
From Saigon to the Mekong Delta
Drive from Saigon to Cai Be through rice paddies and riverside markets, stopping to sample fresh produce and meet local artisans. Cruise along the Mekong River to An Binh Island, one of the best places to visit in Vietnam for authentic delta life, and observe the making of rice paper and coconut candy.
Cycle through orchard paths toward Vinh Long and enjoy a relaxed riverside lunch before continuing to Can Tho. This hands-on Mekong Delta experience is a highlight of Vietnam travel, blending cycling, scenic cruising, and meaningful local encounters.
Mekong Delta and Cai Rang
Wake to the gentle rhythms of the Mekong Delta and enjoy breakfast as local life unfolds around you. Glide by sampan to Cai Rang Floating Market, where dozens of boats brim with tropical fruit, fresh vegetables, and handmade goods.
Later, cycle through quiet villages, lush paddies, and stilt houses, meeting locals and pausing for photos along the way.
After a home-style lunch, return to Ho Chi Minh City, where our team can help you extend this experience into a wider Vietnam itinerary tailored to your interests and travel style.
