- Experience the true Mekong Delta with the insight of a local tour leader
- Cruise the canals on a traditional sampan fishing boat
- Summit the sacred Sam Mountain at sunset for a beautiful panorama
- Meet the silk weavers of Chau Phong village
- Explore the biodiverse Tra Sa Cajuput Forest by canoe
- See traditional Mekong Delta life at the Long Xuyên floating market
Mekong Delta Add-on Tour
Culture
Activity Level
Easy & Moderate
See our Activity Level Guidelines to check if this holiday is right for you.
Comfort Level
Classic
Get to the soul of the Mekong Delta, guided by a tour leader who knows every bend and story to share
Venture deep into the Mekong Delta, where traditional life is still shaped by the ebb and flow of the waters. This immersive adventure takes you straight to the soul of the Delta: drift along the canals on a sampan fishing boat, meet skilled silk weavers, scale the sacred Sam Mountain for sunset views, and witness traditional life in action at Long Xuyên floating market. Along the way, and with the help of your expert tour leader, you’ll also share meaningful interactions with the local people, encounters no guidebook could arrange.
Highlights
Key Information
- Four-day Mekong Delta add-on tour
- Accommodation: 2 Classic nights (1 lodge, 1 hotel), 1 Simple night (homestay-style guesthouse)
- Price from £949 per person (shared room and travelling together)
- Compulsory sole traveller supplement from £670
What's Included
- All breakfasts, three lunches, two dinners
- All accommodation
- All transport and listed activities
- Tour leader throughout
- Pick up from SGN Airport or central HCMC city hotel on Day 1
- Drop off to SGN Airport or central HCMC city hotel on Day 4
What's Not Included
- Travel insurance
- Single accommodation (available on request)
- Visas or vaccinations
- Single accommodation (available on request from £110)
Itinerary
Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City
Start in Ho Chi Minh City • To the Mekong Delta
The add-on tour begins in Ho Chi Minh City, where you meet your local tour leader at the airport or your hotel (if your main tour finishes in Ho Chi Minh City).
Fully acquainted, you transfer (approximately three to four hours) to the river-land town of Cai Be, our first stop in the Mekong Delta.
Take it easy this evening, relaxing into Delta life and enjoying the traditional hospitality. We stay in a simple guesthouse built in the local style.
Accommodation: Phuong Thao Homestay Guesthouse (or similar)
Sampan ride on the Mekong Delta • To Chau Doc • Hike up Sam Mountain for sunset views
After breakfast, we board a traditional sampan, a flat-bottomed wooden fishing boat, to cruise along the Delta canals. Passing many orchards and friendly local people, we also stop to see cottage industries, such as rice paper and coconut candy, with a chance to sample the produce.
After lunch in a restaurant, we head deeper into the Mekong Delta, driving to the small border town of Chau Doc.
Our lodge for tonight is on Sam Mountain, a holy peak sacred to followers of Buddhism and local folk religions. We then visit the Lady Xu Temple, which faces the peak, to see the statue of Lady Xu (make sure to ask your tour leader about its fascinating story!).
Then, we turn our attentions to the summit of Sam Mountain, heading to the top of the holy peak for a magical sunset and views stretching into Cambodia.
This evening, enjoy the remote location of our lodge, perhaps with a dip in the pool and an excellent meal at La Giang restaurant.
Accommodation: Victoria Nui Sam Lodge (or similar)
Visit Chau Phong Silk weaving village • Explore Tra Sa Cajuput Forest by canoe • Visit Vietnam's longest bamboo bridge
After breakfast, transfer (approximately 30 minutes) to the village of Chau Phong, known for its silk-weaving artisans.
After, transfer (one hour) to the Tra Su Cajuput Forest, a vibrant flooded ecosystem of dense cajuput groves, water lilies and abundant birdlife. Here, we enjoy a three-hour exploration of the forest by canoe, which is helmed by a local guide, and a stroll along the longest bamboo bridge in Vietnam.
Disembarking, we enjoy lunch at a local restaurant near the forest, then transfer (approximately two hours) to the Mekong Delta town of Long Xuyên, where you spend the night and have a free evening to explore.
Accommodation: Hoa Bing Hotel 1 (or similar)
See traditional Delta life at Long Xuyên floating market • To Ho Chi Minh City
Wake early this morning to visit Long Xuyên by boat with your tour leader. It’s one of the few floating markets that remains relatively unchanged, despite a reduction in size, offering you the chance to watch a river trading hub, where residents sell local goods. An authentic glimpse into traditional Mekong Delta life.
After, check out of the hotel and transfer (approximately four hours) to Ho Chi Minh City, where the add-on tour ends.
Please note: If you wish to be dropped at Ho Chi Minh City airport, please do not book a flight departing before 7pm this evening.
Lodge, hotel and homestay-style guesthouse
We aim to secure locally owned accommodation that is well located, offers good value for money, and plenty of comfort. To help you find your ideal adventure, each trip is given a Comfort Level rating, which indicates the overall standard of accommodation. For more on our ratings, see our Comfort Level guidelines.
Worth knowing
- Tailor your trip: Extend your adventure by securing extra hotel nights before or after the main itinerary. Speak to your sales representative to book.
- Private rooms: Like most tour operators, we room solo passengers together. If you’d prefer to have a private room, it’s normally possible to do this for a supplement. Speak to your sales representative to book.
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