Why
book our tour?
We stand out from all the tours you’ll find because we prioritize the Mekong community. For this tour, we choose communities that have received little investment in tourism.
At the same time, we travel there not because they need us — the locals here do NOT depend on tourism! This helps preserve the raw, unfiltered reality of the Mekong.
Our budget is shared fairly with local people, supporting many who appreciate this extra income while staying true to their everyday life.
tour's highlight
"Only chance" for homecook countryside meal
LIFEs ON THE DELTA
Get connected to the locals
explore a rare 3-
storey River home
Learn how durians change delta lives
Beautiful canal village
tour information
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What's included
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Free pick up and drop off in HCMC (ONLY FOR DISTRICT 1) (EXCLUDING Tan Dinh ward & Dakao Ward of Districrt 1)
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Light breakfast & Huge feast lunch +8 authentic countryside dishes (food restriction can be accommodated)
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Coconut, mineral water, a drink at lunch
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Cruise, sampan rowing, all activities listed
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Motorbike tour with the professional driver + helmet to the garden
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A variety of local tastings (banana cake, rice pop snack, coconut cake,....)
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Gratuity for local services
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PRICE
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70 USD/person - small group tour - max 11 people (please note, for the group tour, after the booking we will update asap to let you know if there is a group already to join or not, so we can reschedule for you if no group)
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Kid with height under 1 meter will be free of charge
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FOR PRIVATE TOUR OR BIGGER GROUP SIZE: contact us for more details, we can accommodate up to 50 people
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things to bring
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Bug spray
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Anything that help you with sun blocker (e.g. sunglasses, hat, sunscreen,...)
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Sport shoe are sandals are all ok!!
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Comfortable clothes
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EMTY STOMACH 😋
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cancellation policy
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For a full refund, cancel at least 48 hours in advance of the start date of the tour
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Cancellation Fee of 50% of tour price will be collected if cancelling in 24 hours
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Full of tour price will be collected if cancelling before 2 hours of the tour departure
ITINERARY
ITINERARY
7:00 AM → 5:30PM
7:00 - 7:30 AM: pick up
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Free pick-up by air-conditioned 16-seater van ONLY FOR District 1 areas.
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Additional pick-up outside district 1 can be dicussed (Free or Relocation)
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(EXCLUDING Pick-Up for TanDinh Ward & DaKao ward of District 1. An easier meetup location will be provided prior to the tour date!
Excuse our limited pick-up options, this has nothing to do with money, just mainly logistical reason to completely avoid area that have heavy congestion as we do not want YOU to wait in annoying traffic time. This decision is base on prior feedback from previous guests that also wish you the best trip! Sincerely, Happy
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Light breakfast + water bottles will be provided
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Professional local host will share interesting stories & facts about Mekong Delta on the way
9:30 AM: Rustic mekong arrival
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Our day starts at the bustling traditional wet market, seeing freshness from the river and tasting local delights that is always different every tour we do!
10:00 AM: hop on the cruise
We board the cruise & tour the Mekong's junction while hoping on-off to visit:
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Neighbor's distillery, the pain-aid for the farmer's back
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The "First Wind" island to enjoy Amateur Theatre and a seasonal fruits farm
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Traditional rice paper, rice-pop making demonstration
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Visit different local homes, see inside and learn about how the Mekong family ACTUALLY live
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Sampan rowing experience
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Learn a secret method how rice merchants test, recycle and handle 1000 tons of rice.
13:00 pm: enjoy 8 dishes homecook lunch
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Arrived at the local host's home as they been waiting and cooking ALL-DAY for us. Grab a cold drink, "on-the-house" and enjoy the huge feast lunch
14:30 PM: mini motorbike tour to the garden
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This tour also include a full-on "mini Rustic Motorbike Tour"
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Locals will drive you on motorbike to the "Outback of the Mekong" to a very exclusive visit, that even Vietnamese are not allow to come near or get close!
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Cruise around the plantations/village area where hundreds of these "special trees" are grown that help enriched the local people. Again, a true exclusive access that even not many Vietnamese get to see.
**NONE MOTORBIKE OPTION: we will replace to Bicycle trip or stay at the local home and enjoy Pandan tea, local fruits, and cake with the family.
15:15 pm - 17:30 PM
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Say goodbye to Mekong's family as we head back to the city and drop you off at the original designated pick-up!
Rustic mekong 1 day
our feedbacks
PROBABLY THE BEST TOUR WE HAVE EVER DONE
"Comprehensive tour into the lifestyle and culture of the locals residing around the Mekong River. Very we thought and planned tour. Good logistics and flow. Never in one place too long and each place/activity adds value to your conception of the culture there. Our tour was hosted by the ever knowledgeable Lap. You must ask specifically for this guy if you want him as your guide. I can recommend him first hand if you're interested in deep insights and factual information about culture and history. Lap is also great fun and shared lots of personal stories as well and answered all our questions about life in Vietnam. We came out from the tour as much better people thanks to his intricate knowledge of his country. He is a graduate from the local University qualifying in Toursim, so you can be sure with Lap you'll come back satisfied!
Special mention to the host family that cooks an INSANE meal perfectly at the end of the busy day. It hit the spot!"
Conor B - TRIPADVISOR
"We picked this tour based on the overwhelming positive reviews online, and we were not disappointed. We had an absolutely amazing time on the one-day trip to the Mekong Delta and actually regretted not booking the 2-day option with this team. Stag was the best guide we've had in all our tours across Vietnam, incredibly caring, knowledgeable, and genuinely enthusiastic. What we loved the most was how well the tour avoided the typical tourist crowds. Instead, we got involved in so many fun, hands-on activities that let us experience real local life in the Mekong Delta. From start to finish, everything felt authentic and thoughtfully planned".
Ioannis "Yiannis" Bagetakos - Google
"A day in the Mekong Delta. We went to an open market off the water, toured the inside of a traditional fisherman's houseboat, where up to 7 people can sleep in. Toured a wild fruit farm where there was durian, jackfruit and a ton of other fruits. Watched a baby chic hatch. Ate an amazing meal. Made some new friends. It was a busy day!"
Jessdeliciousliving - Instagram