Private Mekong Delta tours from Saigon: Ben Tre and Cai Be day trips from US$59, Can Tho and the Cai Rang floating market, cruises to Phnom Penh. Own guide and boat.
You can see the Mekong Delta on a day trip from Saigon (Ben Tre or Cai Be, about two hours away), but two or three days is better: overnight in Can Tho so you reach the Cai Rang floating market at dawn, then continue to Chau Doc or by river to Phnom Penh.
Our private Mekong Delta day trips are listed from US$59 per person, a 5-day southern Vietnam tour with Can Tho from US$700, and a 3-day Mekong cruise from US$565 (2 travellers sharing). Every tour has a private English-speaking guide; guides in your language on request.
Saigon, Ben Tre, Can Tho, Chau Doc, Phnom Penh, Siem Reap
US$1,202
From prices are those shown on each tour page on 26 October 2026: per person, based on 2 travellers (sharing a room in 4★ hotels on multi-day tours); international flights are not included. Your final price is confirmed in your tailor-made quote.
What to see in the Mekong Delta
Cai Rang floating market near Can Tho: wholesale boats trading fruit and vegetables at dawn – go before 7 am.
Ben Tre and Cai Be: coconut groves, small canals by sampan, orchards and family workshops.
Chau Doc and Sam Mountain: Khmer, Cham and Vietnamese communities near the Cambodian border.
River cruises: one-night boats on the delta, or several days by river to Phnom Penh.
Cycling and homestays: quiet lanes between rice fields, with a family-run guesthouse if you want local life.
When to go and how to get there
December to April is dry, with the fruit season starting in May. From about August to November the river is high: the flood season brings fishing and floating-rice scenes around Chau Doc, but some small canals and fields are under water.
Ben Tre and Cai Be are about two hours from Ho Chi Minh City by expressway; Can Tho is about three and a half hours. Boats and river cruises continue to Chau Doc and across the border to Phnom Penh. Official information: Vietnam National Authority of Tourism – Can Tho.
Included
✓ Hotels as listed (4★ as standard; 5★ or boutique on request), breakfast daily
✓ Private English-speaking guide on touring days; guides in your language on request
✓ Private air-conditioned car or minibus with driver for all transfers and touring
✓ Entrance fees, boat trips and activities listed in the itinerary
✓ Domestic flights or trains listed in the itinerary
✓ 24/7 support from our team in Hanoi
Not included
– International flights
– Visa fees and travel insurance
– Meals not listed, drinks and tips
– Personal expenses
Every tour is private: your own car and driver, a private English-speaking guide; guides in your language on request, and hotels chosen by our team in Hanoi. Metta Voyage is a licensed international tour operator (01-1167/2023/CDLQGVN-GP LHQT), founded in 2019, with 10,100+ international guests and a 4.9/5 on Tripadvisor rating.
Frequently asked questions
Is a day trip to the Mekong Delta worth it?
Yes if you are short of time: Ben Tre or Cai Be are about two hours from Saigon. To see the Cai Rang floating market at its busiest, you need to stay overnight in Can Tho.
How much does a private Mekong Delta tour cost?
Our private day trips are listed from US$59 per person, a 3-day cruise from US$565 and a 5-day southern Vietnam tour from US$700, for 2 travellers sharing. The final price is in your quote.
How many days do I need for the Mekong Delta?
One day for a taste, two days to include Can Tho and the floating market, three or more to reach Chau Doc or continue to Cambodia.
Can I travel from the Mekong Delta to Cambodia?
Yes, by river from Chau Doc or on a multi-day cruise to Phnom Penh. The Cambodian e-visa is not accepted at the river border, so we arrange the right visa.
Tell us your dates and we will send a private Mekong Delta plan with prices, usually within 24 hours.
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