Mekong Delta: Life & Local Secrets Experience Full-Day Tour

Discover the authentic charm of the Mekong Delta on a full-day countryside journey from Ho Chi Minh City. Explore a traditional local market, visit a rice mill and sticky-rice wine workshop, cruise along peaceful waterways by private boat, and learn about sustainable farming in a tropical fruit garden. Join a hands-on Vietnamese cooking class, enjoy a home-style lunch, and glide through shaded canals by sampan. Travel in a comfortable small group of up to 12 guests while experiencing local traditions and supporting community-based tourism.

Depart from Ho Chi Minh city
Duration 1 day
Boat
Coach

Departure schedule

Nov 12, 2026

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Travellers

Adults
$48
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Itinerary

Day 1: Mekong Delta Local Life, Traditional Crafts & Cooking Experience
07:30: Pick up from your hotel or designated meeting point in Ho Chi Minh City. Travel by air-conditioned minivan to the Mekong Delta for an authentic countryside experience.

08:30: Visit a lively traditional countryside market, observe local trading activities, meet friendly vendors, and discover the daily rhythms of rural life.

09:30: Explore a traditional rice mill and sticky-rice wine workshop. Learn how rice is processed and discover the traditional methods used by local families to produce sticky-rice wine.

10:30: Board a private motorboat for a scenic cruise along the peaceful waterways of the Mekong Delta, surrounded by lush tropical vegetation and riverside scenery.

11:00: Visit a local coconut and fruit garden. Learn about organic cultivation and sustainable farming practices while tasting fresh tropical fruits.

12:30: Join a hands-on Vietnamese countryside cooking class at a local farm. Discover traditional cooking techniques and prepare regional specialties using fresh local ingredients. Afterwards, enjoy a delicious home-style lunch in a peaceful riverside garden.

Hands-on Cooking Class Menu:
- Vietnamese sizzling pancake.
- Fried spring rolls.
- Grilled pork wrapped in lolot leaves.
Additional Dishes Prepared by the Kitchen:
- Lemongrass chicken.
- Fried eggs.
- Minced pork soup with potatoes and carrots.
- Steamed rice.
14:00: Enjoy a relaxing hand-rowed sampan ride through a quiet, shaded canal surrounded by lush tropical greenery. Experience the peaceful atmosphere of the Mekong countryside.

15:00: Return to the pier and depart for Ho Chi Minh City by air-conditioned minivan.

16:30 – 17:00: Arrive at your hotel or designated meeting point in Ho Chi Minh City. End of tour.

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Important information

Tour price includes
Included
- Transportation by air-conditioned minivan.
- English-speaking tour guide.
- Private motorboat and sampan rides.
- Hands-on Vietnamese cooking class at a local farm.
- Home-style lunch at a local farm.
- Bottled drinking water.
Not Included
- Other personal expenses.
- Tips and gratuities.
Good to know
Tour Information
- Premier Group Tour with a maximum of 12 travelers.
- Transportation by air-conditioned 16-seat minivan.
Pickup and Meeting Point
- Hotel pickup is available in District 1, except Sai Gon Ward and Tan Dinh Ward.
- Guests staying outside District 1 must arrive at the designated meeting point: 112 Tran Hung Dao Street, Ben Thanh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, by 07:45.
- Late arrivals and no-shows are non-refundable.
Children's Policy
- Children under 3 years old: Free of charge when sharing with parents.
- Children aged 4–9 years: 75% of the adult rate when sharing with parents.
- Children above 9 years old: Adult rate applies.
- A maximum of one free child is allowed per two paying adults. Additional children are charged the full rate.
Cancellation Policy
- A 100% cancellation charge applies.