Which Mekong Delta tour fits you
A "Mekong Delta tour" can mean a quiet canal near My Tho or a dawn market near Can Tho. They are in different parts of the delta. A day trip to My Tho and Ben Tre does not include the Cai Rang floating market. If the floating market is the point, you need a tour that starts in or reaches Can Tho.
The prices and times below are published offers from tour operators for 2026. They are not confirmed booking totals, and they change by date. Use them to compare, then check the current price and what is included. This is an independent guide and not a tour operator.
Tours compared
Published 2026 offers, side by side.
| Tour | Length | Visits | Price | Cai Rang |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| My Tho and Ben Tre, small group (TNK) | 1 day, pickup 7:00 to 7:30 am | Motor boat, rowing sampan, coconut workshop, lunch | $55 adult, $66 on holidays. Maximum 7 guests | No |
| Ben Tre day tour (Saigontourist) | 1 day, back to the Hoang Viet office | Motor boat, coconut candy workshop, mat weaving, rice paper, village transport | From VND 1,079,000 per person | No |
| Can Tho day trip (Can Tho River Tour) | 1 day, 3:30 am to 4:30 pm | Can Tho, floating market, Lung Ngoc Hoang forest | From $129, private return to Ho Chi Minh City $139 | Yes |
| 2 days, 1 night (TNK) | Pickup 7:30 to 8:00 am, back 5:30 to 6:00 pm on day 2 | Cai Be, Tan Phong, Can Tho, Cai Rang, Con Son | From $135 per person | Yes |
| Night On The River (Victoria) | 2 days, 1 night, starts 10:00 am | Private sampan trip from Can Tho to Can Tho | VND 11,386,000 net per person, minimum 2 people | Yes, next morning |
The Victoria rate is valid from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2027 and does not list a transfer from Ho Chi Minh City. The Saigontourist tour is offered on 25 October, 8 November, 22 November, 6 December and 20 December 2026, so it does not run daily.
Our picks: Mekong Delta tours
A day trip, a two-day tour and a quiet boat ride without a guide.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in US dollars (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Two-day Mekong Delta and Cai Rang trip
Transfer, a guide, all entries and boat rides, two lunches and breakfast. The hotel is only included with the matching option, and tips and extra food cost more.
Check availability →Quiet private boat ride on the Mekong
A private boat with a local boatman for three hours. It is not a guided tour and does not visit tourist attractions.
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Mekong Delta day trip with My Tho and Ben Tre
Nine hours with pickup in districts 1, 3 and 4, an air-conditioned bus, a guide, a bike ride, boat rides and lunch. Other drinks and tips are extra.
Check availability →Mekong Delta tours from Ho Chi Minh City
Day trips to My Tho, Ben Tre and Can Tho and overnight options, with live prices and availability.
What differs between tours
Read the small print on these six points.
Where the tour goes
The My Tho and Ben Tre programs and the Can Tho programs visit different places. Do not assume a delta day trip includes a floating market.
Cai Rang floating market →Guide or driver
On the Can Tho day trip, the Ho Chi Minh City transfer comes with a driver but no guide. A local guide joins you in Can Tho. Breakfast, lunch, boats, life jackets and entrance fees are included in that package.
Child prices
The small-group day trip lists $40 for ages 4 to 10 in one table (holidays $49) and 75% of the adult price in another place. Children under 4 are free when sharing a seat, and from 11 years the adult price applies. Ask which figure applies. The Can Tho day trip lists 75% for ages 7 to 12, 50% for ages 5 to 6 and free under 5.
Holiday surcharges
The small-group tour lists higher prices for holiday periods in 2026: Tet from 15 February to 3 March, the Hung Kings festival on 26 April, 30 April to 1 May, and National Day on 1 and 2 September. Ask about the periods for your travel date.
Weather policy
One two-day tour says it changes boat activities in heavy rain and offers a refund or rebooking if it cancels for weather. Ask every operator what its policy is.
Cancellation
The Can Tho packages list free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure. Terms differ by operator, so read them before you pay.
How to choose
If you have one day and want canals and coconut workshops, take a My Tho and Ben Tre tour. The Ben Tre page explains the coconut country in more detail. If you want the floating market, plan a night in Can Tho and go out at dawn, or take the very long day trip. A private sampan stay costs more and gives you your own boat for the trip.
Before you book, compare the final price, the start and end times, pickup points and group size. Tour dates and terms change, and the text of the 2-day program may be out of date, so ask the operator to confirm the current itinerary. Ask about a single-room surcharge too, because no amount is listed.
If your plans include central Vietnam, Cam Thanh near Hoi An offers a cooking class, and Hoi An has its own tours page.
Mekong Delta tours: frequently asked questions
What is the best Mekong Delta tour from Ho Chi Minh City?
It depends on what you want. For canals and coconut workshops, a My Tho and Ben Tre day trip fits. For the floating market, choose a tour that includes Can Tho and Cai Rang, ideally with a night there.
How much does a Mekong Delta day tour cost?
In 2026, one small-group My Tho and Ben Tre day trip lists $55 for adults. One Ben Tre day tour starts at VND 1,079,000 per person. A Can Tho day trip starts at $129 for the drop-off option and $139 with a private return. These are published offers, not fixed prices.
Can I see the floating market on a day trip?
Yes, but only on a tour built for it. One operator runs a day trip from 3:30 am that reaches Can Tho around 5:45 am. Do not expect it from a My Tho or Ben Tre tour.
Are tours available every day?
Not necessarily. Some tours run only on listed dates, and any trip can change because of weather. Ask for a confirmed date and time before you pay.
Do I need to book in advance?
No advance-booking requirement for Mekong Delta tours is published. Spaces are limited on small-group tours, so book early for a specific date.