Mekong Delta day trip from Saigon: the best tours
4 activities compared. The most booked: Ho Chi Minh City: Mekong Delta by sampan with local lunch, rated 4.5/5 by 14,479 travellers.
A day trip from Saigon usually goes to My Tho or Ben Tre, about 2 hours by road: sampan through the canals, orchards, a coconut candy workshop. For the big Cai Rang floating market you need to go to Can Tho, ideally with a night there.
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Ho Chi Minh City: Mekong Delta day trip with floating market and islet
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Mekong Delta worth a day trip?
For a first taste, yes. But a day trip stays in the most touristy part; with a night in Can Tho you see Cai Rang floating market at sunrise.
Can you combine the Mekong and the Cu Chi Tunnels?
Yes, combined full-day tours exist, but they are long. See also our Cu Chi Tunnels tours.
Can you cancel a booked activity?
Most activities on GetYourGuide can be cancelled free of charge up to 24 hours before departure. Check the conditions on each activity page.
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