Upper Mekong River Day Trip from Ho Chi Minh City
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Upper Mekong River Day Trip from Ho Chi Minh City
By TNK Travel
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The morning view of rice fields on the way to the Mekong River is a perfect start to this day trip from Ho Chi Minh City. Your guided visit to the Mekong Delta includes a boat journey to Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise Island. Taste delicacies made by local villagers, experience the fresh air scented by flowers amid the jungle greenery and let the tunes of Vietnamese folk music entertain you.
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Ages 1-70
Duration: 10h
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Live guide: English
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- Air-conditioned vehicle
- English-speaking tour guide
- All Fees and Taxes
- Lunch at local restaurant with Vietnamese cuisine
- Entrance fee
- Mineral water (1 bottle per person)
- Group size: 25 travellers
What's not included- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 7329P52- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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- 130lekhat0 contributionsAmazing and Memorable time with tour guide TomWe had an incredible experience in Ho Chi Minh City, thanks to our amazing guide, Tom, and the fantastic driver. Tom went above and beyond to ensure our journey was enjoyable and stress-free. He was kind, friendly, and very knowledgeable, sharing fascinating information about the city's history and culture. The driver was equally amazing, ensuring a smooth and safe ride throughout the trip. One of the highlights was the amazing boat ride, where we enjoyed beautiful local songs, delicious food, and even got to see some animals up close. Tom made sure we felt comfortable and taken care of every step of the way. The entire trip was well-planned, and they showed us so many wonderful places in and around the city. We can’t thank them enough for making our visit truly unforgettable. Highly recommend their service. Aniket Naik. Lekha Todankar.Written 13 December 2024
- nikhilsV4232GJ0 contributionsExcellent!The service was really smooth. Day was well planned and as per our need. The food option was also asked to us and there was no hurry in anything Anna (the guide) was fantastic.Written 13 December 2024
- 481clarey0 contributionsA fruitful Ho Chi Minh TripWe had an amazing experience with our tour guide, Tom. He is incredibly knowledgeable about Vietnam, its history, and its local cultures. His sense of humor and friendly demeanor made the tour both enjoyable and engaging. We learned so much from him and appreciated the wealth of information he shared with us. He also recommended fantastic local eateries that we would have never discovered on our own. A truly helpful, professional guide who went above and beyond to make our trip unforgettable. Highly recommended!”Written 13 December 2024
- Amandayeopc0 contributionsNice tour guideIt’s an enjoyable trip. Tom was so friendly and helpful, he didn’t rest at whole and explain to us the history of Vietnam while on the way there, he takes care of our safety and make sure we enjoy our trip! No hard welling. Highly recommend to take his service if you want a relax and pleasant trip.Written 13 December 2024
- Connector666537590860 contributionsBest in VietnamTom (tour guide) and jerry (driver) is really nice. Tom is explain the history of vietnam really detailed. he did not hard sell us to any of the local souvenirs as wellWritten 13 December 2024
- Venture301023383910 contributionsMemorableAwesome visit to Cu Chi tunnels plus our guide Min is super informative, helpful and courteous. Helped us maneuver through a tough journey fairly easily. Will always cherish this experienceWritten 12 December 2024
- F9908XVbillyb0 contributions5/5 Trip on HCMSimon is a good tour guide and very informative. Im really enjoy with this trip to visit coconut candy factory and really delicious. 5/5 for this tripWritten 12 December 2024
- 827hansonb0 contributionsVery goodSimon is very good and entertaining. Trip was unique and excellent. We had complimentary coconut water at the end of th trip which was very entertaining.Written 12 December 2024
- Culture6725190 contributionsPleasant day at the Mekong DeltaIt was a full day exploring the Mekong Delta. We rode on numerous Sampan small and large. We also rides bikes around Coconut island.Written 12 December 2024
- 893johnnyc0 contributionsCu Chi Tunnels TourThe tour was amazing! Vincent was highly knowledgeable and helpful in addressing any questions that we have. The journey into the tunnels really gave us a glimpse of how life has been for the Vietnamese soldiers during the wartime. Highly informative and interesting!Written 12 December 2024
- jamielQ5250NI0 contributionsHighly recommended tour in Ho Chi MinhThis tour is a must if you're in Ho Chi Minh — it was truly a once in a lifetime experience. Vincent was a very friendly and helpful guide! He made the tour enjoyable and comfortable for everyone :-)Written 12 December 2024
- neerga0 contributionsFantastic tour experienceVincent has been a great tour guide and he is very informative. The tour is very interesting and I recommend this tour to everyone.Written 12 December 2024
- dr_s4550 contributionsMekong Delta with Alex (the best!)This was an amazing trip that i really enjoyed, lots of fun experience & learning. Our host Alex was amazing & his great energy kept the group very engaged & excited!Written 12 December 2024
- Explore484032338990 contributionsPeter guideWe had city tour with Peter, he is very good and caring to everyone, I recommend for anyone who travels to Ho Chi Minh city.Written 12 December 2024
- 827hansonb0 contributionsCu chi TunnelsDan is an amazing guide and is super energetic. He kept us engaged with witty quips and good historical background throughout the tour..would recommend The place is very unique and also allows you to fire different rifles at an additional cost whcih was an amazing experience. The tour was very well organised, structured and thoughtfulWritten 12 December 2024
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Marina C
3 contributions
Sept 2023 • Friends
If you had to do just one tour in Ho Chi Minh, I’d highly recommend this one. My friends and I were lucky enough to have Tom (Cruise) as our guide and he was phenomenal. He is engaging, good humoured, passionate, informative and eager to share his insights about Vietnamese culture and destinations with the whole group. I am going home with great pictures, a full belly and memories for a lifetime. Thank you Tom!
Written 17 September 2023
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Written 21 September 2023
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Soc M
5 contributions
June 2023 • Family
Our tour guide in the Mekong Delta was simply outstanding. Full of infectious enthusiasm and a fantastic sense of humor, he brought the region's history and culture alive with his engaging storytelling. His knowledge of the area was impressive, and he seemed to have an endless supply of entertaining anecdotes and fun facts that kept us amused throughout our journey. His cheerful disposition made every interaction enjoyable, and he effortlessly fostered a friendly, jovial atmosphere among our group. Whether we were navigating the Delta's waterways or tasting local cuisine, his fun-loving spirit was a highlight of the experience. I would recommend him to anyone visiting the Mekong Delta.
Written 19 June 2023
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Written 1 July 2023
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Jay L
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May 2024 • Family
A very leisurely and value-for-money trip, and overall a great experience. You won't feel rushed, and the itinerary and meals are well arranged. The tour guide Mr. Peace's style of leading the group is endearing, friendly and natural, and his instructions are clear. When it is time for the group members to rest, they will not chatter non-stop, and they can have a complete rest in the car. The trip is reasonably priced and highly recommended!
Written 10 May 2024
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Written 7 June 2024
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rebecca l
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Aug 2023 • Couples
Jack was very prompt picking us up from our hotel lobby. He was kind and funny throughout the day and gave us interesting information about each area visited. He ensured we were comfortable at all times.
The temple was beautiful, the boats were serene and the food and drinks we were offered were delicious.
The tour was much cheaper than others we had seen online yet we experienced all the area had to offer in full.
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The temple was beautiful, the boats were serene and the food and drinks we were offered were delicious.
The tour was much cheaper than others we had seen online yet we experienced all the area had to offer in full.
10/10 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Written 8 August 2023
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Written 10 August 2023
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Second a
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Sept 2023 • Family
The attractions were breath-taking. Tour guide was very helpful and had a very nice attitude. I really enjoyed this and the tour bought me to unqiue places and have me experiences I would be unable to have in any other place.
Would 10/10 reccomend to a friend. Tour guide's name is Tom and did an amazing job in introducing the places and explain things
Would 10/10 reccomend to a friend. Tour guide's name is Tom and did an amazing job in introducing the places and explain things
Written 27 October 2023
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Written 31 October 2023
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Zhong Ping T
2 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
Heidi was our tour guide and she was very detailed with explaining the lives of the people who lived in that area. She also showed us many different native fruits grown by the farmers. Her work was very meticulous and she took great care of the tour group and was very knowledgeable. She also spoke good english that can be understood easily.
Written 7 April 2024
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Written 26 April 2024
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Onkar Dichwalkar
Mumbai, India24 contributions
Kim is a great guide and offered a great deal of knowledge about the life of Vietnamese people, Mekong Delta region, the food and everyday lives of a comman Vietnamese. The Mekong Delta tour included Boat ride, Sampan Boat ride, Row Boat, different animals, Vinh Trang Pagoda, fruits, Honey tea, Wine tasting and a local singing troupe. I would recommend this tour to those who wish to discover the tropical retreat in South Vietnam.
Written 14 December 2022
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Written 19 December 2022
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Fay L
32 contributions
Our guide Thuyen was fantastic. Highly educational and fun tour. Local fruit and drink tastings. Beautifully cooked Vietnamese food for lunch was delicious at the local open air restaurant. The river cruises were so relaxing. Approximately 1.5 hour drive each way from our hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Highly recommend this tour…especially with Thuyen as the tour guide.
Written 19 June 2023
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Written 1 July 2023
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Ben Moseley
Hale, UK11 contributions
There are lots of wonderful things about this trip. For example, our guide Mr. Jack was fantastically fun, engaging and accommodating. This has been a pattern on many tours in vietnam - the guides and team are the nicest anywhere in the world.
The itinerary is... good-ish. The sampan ride and boating around the islands are great fun and incredibly picturesque. The downside is that most of the itinerary involves going between what are, effectively, tourist shops. Seeing the beehives, chocolatier, local music and coconut shops are fine. You are not pressured into buying anything and the people are nice but this is a tourist trip make no mistake. Without our excellent guide Mr Jack we would have found the experience not nearly as good. You do learn something of how they operate and function but it does feel like we missed some of the provably beauty of the delta that would've been away from these things.
Mr Jack did take us on a lovely bicycle ride though which might arguably have been the highlight!
The itinerary is... good-ish. The sampan ride and boating around the islands are great fun and incredibly picturesque. The downside is that most of the itinerary involves going between what are, effectively, tourist shops. Seeing the beehives, chocolatier, local music and coconut shops are fine. You are not pressured into buying anything and the people are nice but this is a tourist trip make no mistake. Without our excellent guide Mr Jack we would have found the experience not nearly as good. You do learn something of how they operate and function but it does feel like we missed some of the provably beauty of the delta that would've been away from these things.
Mr Jack did take us on a lovely bicycle ride though which might arguably have been the highlight!
Written 22 January 2023
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Written 24 January 2023
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rena
Tokyo, Japan2 contributions
Mr. Jack was incredible at giving us an in depth and very informative yet fun experience! He knew everything about everywhere we went and has a good sense of humor as well! I highly recommend Mr. Jack for any foreign traveler who wants to experience a fun and adventurous tour experience.
Written 4 April 2023
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Written 15 April 2023
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