Mekong Delta – Bespoke Vietnam Itineraries

A sampan—a traditional flat-bottomed wooden boat—meandering through the waterways of the Mekong Delta’s technicolor floating markets might be the most iconic image of Vietnam.

But this remarkable region is far more than its famous markets. From cycling past orchards and villages to sailing the Delta aboard a private boat, the Mekong rewards slow, curious travel at every turn.

A vendor in a conical hat paddles a wooden boat through a floating market on the Mekong Delta.

The silhouette of a fisherman casting a net from a boat is seen against a blazing Mekong sunset.

Aerial view of the Mekong River winding between green islands and flat delta land at sunset.

Why visit the Mekong Delta?

Rise early and board a boat to Cai Rang, the Delta's most celebrated floating market, where vendors trade from wooden vessels piled high with tropical produce. Glide through the canals, taste sun-warmed local fruit, and watch an age-old way of commerce and community life play out right in front of you.

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Rise early and board a boat to Cai Rang, the Delta's most celebrated floating market, where vendors trade from wooden vessels piled high with tropical produce. Glide through the canals, taste sun-warmed local fruit, and watch an age-old way of commerce and community life play out right in front of you.
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Hop on a bike and pedal past small villages, orchards, and rice paddies, stopping to share lunch with a local family. Venture further into smaller fishing villages where the pace is unhurried and the welcome is warm.
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Board your boat, the Cai Be Princess Sampan, in Ho Chi Minh City and sail to Vinh Long, taking in life along the Delta and visiting local cottage industries along the way. In Vinh Long, a private transfer will take you to your sleek, serene home in the Delta: Legacy Mekong Can Tho.

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Other areas to explore

A visit to the Mekong Delta puts you within easy reach of many other beautiful and fascinating parts of Vietnam.

Ho Chi Minh City

Formerly known as Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City is a buzzing, dynamic metropolis and the main economic hub in southern Vietnam.

Ha Long Bay

This UNESCO World Heritage site is painted in rich greens and blues: emerald waters, lush limestone islands, and iconic karst formations rising from tranquil bays.

Sapa

Dive deeper into the nature and culture of Vietnam by journeying north to Sapa.

Hoi An

If travel to Vietnam makes you wistful for lantern-lit alleyways, vibrant markets, and beautiful architecture, Hoi An can’t be missed.

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