Mekong Delta, Vietnam covers 13 provinces of southern Vietnam, namely Long An, Tien Giang, Dong Thap, Vinh Long, Tra Vinh, Hau Giang, Soc Trang, Ben Tre, An Giang, Kien Giang, Bac Lieu, Ca Mau and Can Tho. Each of the provinces and cities has its own uniqueness to discover. Usually, to have a good experience of the Mekong Delta, travellers spend around 3 – 5 days at least to explore most of the place. Yet, there are busy travellers who wish to have a Mekong tour 1 day only as of their busy lifestyles or having limited time on travelling.
The most well-known activity on Mekong Delta – floating markets or riverside markets
General information
For most tours to the Mekong Delta region, the means of transportation are the buses (30 seats – 45 seats) which carry you from province to province. That’s what makes it take quite a lot of time travelling around. We have your covered here, sharing with you the best Mekong delta tour 1 day.
Cruising on a luxury speedboat to explore Mekong Delta in 1 day.
It is popular that the local people move around the places by boats and that the activities by the riverbank are various, tourist can enjoy the area on a cruise to the Mekong Delta. It is most suitable for ones who just want to sightsee without spending times on involving in activities for tourists like catching fishes, visiting the fruit gardens. With 1 day Mekong river cruise, you just enjoy a peaceful moment on the cruise, observing colourful life on the riverbanks which are all your need for a relaxing day from tiredness and stress.
Smaller, yet still convenient speedboat for budgeted travellers on 1-day tour Mekong Delta
Common agenda
8.00 AM
A speedboat departs from Saigon pier, bringing you far away from the bustling Saigon, going through canals, entering the tributaries of the Mekong river, witnessing buffalos ploughing their fields, passing by the fruit orchards, having close-up looks at daily life along the river.
8.45 AM
Visiting Tuong Van Pagoda which lies overwater, along with the riverside. Tourists will also be demonstrated about the importance of Buddhism to the local people.
9.30 AM
Tourists will be visiting a busy riverside market, also known as float market, with all kinds of fruits, and local dishes.
10.45 AM
Travellers are carried through another canal of the delta which is surrounded by coconut palms. Here travellers also visit a tranquil village, have a taste of fresh coconuts, specialities made from coconuts at traditional farmhouses where three generations live together.
Switching to smaller boats to go to a remote village through smaller canals with coconut palms
12.30 PM
It’s time for tourists enjoying a traditional lunch which is prepared by the local cooks.
1.30 PM
Speedboat carries tourists to Cao Dai Temple, a highlight attraction when visiting Mekong delta, regardless of the Mekong Delta tour 1 day or several days. Cao Dai is a religion in the South of Vietnam since 1926, of which the symbol is the Left Eye of God.
2.30 PM
Depart to the hustle and bustle Saigon, estimated travelling time is 1 hour and a half.
Chau Minh Cao Dai Temple in Ben Tre, a province in Mekong Delta
Mekong Delta 1 day tour ensure tourists not only a remarkable day discovering Mekong Delta but also a joyful day relaxing, sightseeing and involving in typical cultural activities of the area. In addition, cruising on the Mekong Delta has various types that match your needs. There are 2 or 3 – day cruise trips on Mekong River, from small, flexible boats to large, luxury boats. There are also other types of trips to explore the Mekong Delta that tourists should try when they have more time to travel, i.e. going there by bikes. Feel free to leave us, Saigon Riders, a message and we’ll get you covered when you are considering a motorbike trip.
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