Ho Chi Minh City · CRUISES & BOAT TOURS

The 15 Best Boat Trips in Ho Chi Minh City

22 tours  ·  from $14

The river is the reason the city is here, and it still gets you to the delta, the mangroves and dinner. The 15 below range from an hour on the Saigon River to a full day downstream, each priced per head.

CuChi Tunnels&Mekong Delta-Boat,TukTuk,Coconut Village SmallGroup - The long road to My Tho
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CuChi Tunnels&Mekong Delta-Boat,TukTuk,Coconut Village SmallGroup

1.CuChi Tunnels&Mekong Delta-Boat,TukTuk,Coconut Village SmallGroup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,113 reviews · from $32Our pick

Start with the Cu Chi Tunnels, then travel to My Tho for motorboat and sampan rides, a tuk tuk or electric car, tropical fruit, coconut treats, lunch, and Vietnamese music. Guides such as Xem, Jackie, Lockie, and Tinh are known for adding history and humor to the long day.

“All of it. The guide was extremely knowledgeable, helpful, kind and well trained. The driver was great too.”

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HCM:Mekong Delta Boat,Khotcake cooking Coconut Village,SmallGroup - Motorboat routes around the Mekong islands
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HCM:Mekong Delta Boat,Khotcake cooking Coconut Village,SmallGroup

2.Mekong Delta Boat,Khotcake cooking Coconut Village,SmallGroup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,374 reviews · from $16

Spend about nine hours traveling from Ho Chi Minh City to My Tho and Ben Tre by coach, motorboat, rowing boat, tuk tuk, and bike. Visit a bee farm, coconut candy workshop, village canal, and Vinh Trang Pagoda, with local guides such as Phong, Tim, Tam, and Niem leading the day.

“Fantastic tour guide (Phong aka "Handsome")! The tour was super affordable and took all four of us on an all-day (about 9-hour) trip to the My Tho area. We saw a Buddhist temple, visited a coconut candy factory, tried honey at a bee farm, tRead more”

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HCM: Mekong Delta Islands Boat & Tuk-Tuk Tour with Tastings - Leaving Ho Chi Minh City for My Tho
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HCM: Mekong Delta Islands Boat & Tuk-Tuk Tour with Tastings

3.Mekong Delta Islands Boat & Tuk-Tuk Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,285 reviews · 9 hours · from $14Best value

Spend nine hours traveling from Ho Chi Minh City to My Tho and Ben Tre by van, motorboat, rowboat, tuk-tuk, and bicycle. You’ll visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, four Mekong islands, a bee farm, coconut candy workshop, village homes, and a local restaurant. Guides such as Steve, Phong, Lam, and Little Trung are often praised for clear English and humor.

“Phong was energetic, funny and very informative. He’s a great guide.”

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VIP Tour Cuchi Tunnels & Mekong Delta Cruise Full Day Group 12pax - Morning drive to the Cu Chi Tunnels
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VIP Tour Cuchi Tunnels & Mekong Delta Cruise Full Day Group 12pax

4.VIP Tour Cuchi Tunnels & Mekong Delta Cruise Full Day Group 12pax

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,650 reviews · from $39

Spend about 9 hours and 40 minutes with a maximum of 12 people, visiting the Cu Chi Tunnels, cooking Vietnamese barbecue in Ben Luc, and cruising the Mekong near My Tho. Guides such as Minh Milo and Jack add cultural context, while honey tea, folk music, and a bee farm round out the day.

“This tour was amazing! Our guide, Jack, was super friendly, making the entire experience unforgettable. Highly recommend!!!”

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Small-Group Mekong Delta Day Trip: Boat Ride, Cottages & Pagoda - Ben Tre’s coconut workshops and local samples
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Small-Group Mekong Delta Day Trip: Boat Ride, Cottages & Pagoda

5.Small-Group Mekong Delta Day Trip: Boat Ride, Cottages & Pagoda

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,327 reviews · from $48

Spend 9 to 10 hours exploring My Tho and Ben Tre with a guide such as James, Nam, or Manh. Cruise by motorboat and hand-rowed boat, sample coconut candy and honey tea, enjoy a five-course lunch, choose a village bike ride, and visit Vinh Trang Pagoda.

“Great trip for a full day, we had amazing time with James Vo as our tour guide, he was very informative and fun. We learned a lot about the locals live and admired the nature.”

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Mekong Delta 4 Islands, TukTuk, Boat, Try Khot Cake Local Cooking - Getting from Ho Chi Minh City to My Tho
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Mekong Delta 4 Islands, TukTuk, Boat, Try Khot Cake Local Cooking

6.Mekong Delta 4 Islands, TukTuk, Boat, Try Khot Cake Local Cooking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,148 reviews · from $23

Spend about nine hours visiting My Tho and Ben Tre by motorboat, wooden rowboat, tuk-tuk, and bicycle. You’ll taste tropical fruit, honey tea, coconut candy, and bánh khọt, enjoy lunch and traditional music, and visit Vinh Trang Pagoda. Guides such as Tim, Thanh, Tam, and Tommy lead the trip.

“I thought I'd book something more special, like all the other smaller river tours. But unfortunately that was not so.. They take you to the exact same, completely overflowing, mass-handling locations. This has nothing to do with village life.Auto-translated”

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Saigon River Dinner Cruise: Buffet, Set Menu, Fine Dining (3hrs) - Pickup at 5:30 pm and the ride to the pier
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Saigon River Dinner Cruise: Buffet, Set Menu, Fine Dining (3hrs)

7.Saigon River Dinner Cruise: Buffet, Set Menu, Fine Dining (3hrs)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 592 reviews · from $50

You’ll cruise the Saigon River for 60 to 120 minutes, passing lit landmarks such as Bitexco Tower while enjoying a Vietnamese buffet or set dinner. Hotel pickup, a private table, live music, and guides such as Daniel, Joey, or Queenie are included. Drinks cost extra.

“Daniel our guide was so helpful , nice & friendly , he looked after the group from time of pick up to dropping us back to our hotel . The cruise was really good , food was good & staff really attentive . Highly recommend it”

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HCM: Authentic Mekong Delta - Boat, TukTuk, Khot Cake Making - The morning ride from Ho Chi Minh City
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HCM: Authentic Mekong Delta – Boat, TukTuk, Khot Cake Making

8.Authentic Mekong Delta – Boat, TukTuk, Khot Cake Making

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 380 reviews · from $23

Spend a full day south of Ho Chi Minh City with an English-speaking guide such as Kevin, Lily, Robert, or Lenny. Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, cruise the Mekong, ride a tuk-tuk and bicycle, taste honey and coconut candy, hear Southern folk music, make bánh khọt, and eat lunch locally.

“Our trip to the Mekong Delta was great. The tour was fast paced and we saw a lot of things. Vinnie was a friendly guide. Highly recommend!”

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Best of Private Ho Chi Minh City Shore Excursion from Cruise Port - The War Remnants Museum requires a strong stomach
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Best of Private Ho Chi Minh City Shore Excursion from Cruise Port

9.Best of Private Ho Chi Minh City Shore Excursion from Cruise Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 364 reviews · from $115

Spend 8 to 12 hours exploring Ho Chi Minh City in a private vehicle with a guide such as Kain, Liam, Sarah, or Shane. Visit the War Remnants Museum, Independence Palace, Chinatown, temples, markets, and colonial landmarks, with a Vietnamese lunch and flexible stops included.

“Excellent way to absorb the essence of Ho Chi Minh City in one day. Our guide Sarah was so friendly, knowledgeable and fun to be with. We explored so much of the history, as well as current life, in the comfort of a large van with a great driver. The tour was flexible to our desires. I especially enjoyed the fascinating street markets, coffee shop and historic sites.”

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Lively Saigon River Sightseeing Cruise + Guided Walking Tour - From Bach Dang Pier to the Saigon River
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Lively Saigon River Sightseeing Cruise + Guided Walking Tour

10.Lively Saigon River Sightseeing Cruise + Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 305 reviews · 1 - 3 hours · from $19

Start at the Saigon Opera House with a 4:00 PM English or Japanese walking tour along Nguyen Hue Boulevard, then reach Bach Dang Pier for a 45-minute Saigon River cruise. Pick a boutique, lower-deck, or upper-deck seat and choose sunset or night views of Bitexco, Nha Rong Wharf, and Landmark 81.

“The best way to see, hear, smell and taste the hussle and bussle and most importantly, the food of Vietnam. Our guide Denny was entertaining and knowledgable. Our drivers were confident and capable managing with ease the mad Saigon traffic. An experience to remember!”

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Ben Tre Mekong Zig Zag: Scooter, Sailboat, and Food (Full day) - Starting around 9:00 or 10:00 in Ben Tre
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Ben Tre Mekong Zig Zag: Scooter, Sailboat, and Food (Full day)

11.Ben Tre Mekong Zig Zag: Scooter, Sailboat, and Food (Full day)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 186 reviews · from $59

Spend 6 to 7 hours exploring Ben Tre with a local English-speaking guide such as Chi, riding by scooter or tuk-tuk through village roads, eating a fresh Mekong lunch, sailing quiet canals, and sampling local drinks and street food. Pickup and drop-off are included within Ben Tre.

“Absolutely amazing tour. We will keep this memory in mind. Thanks for making us feel comfortable and for giving us the chance to experience authentic Vietnamese life. Whenever possible we will Come back!”

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Full-Day Tour in the Cu Chi Tunnels with a Luxury Speed Boat - The history is strongest with the right guide
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Full-Day Tour in the Cu Chi Tunnels with a Luxury Speed Boat

12.Full-Day Tour in the Cu Chi Tunnels with a Luxury Speed Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 164 reviews · from $85

Travel from Ho Chi Minh City to the Cu Chi Tunnels by speedboat, then explore underground rooms, trap doors, hospitals, and kitchens with an English-speaking guide such as Nim. The tour includes lunch, cassava, tea, entrance fees, and pickup in central districts.

“4 of us went on a blokes trip to check out the tunnels and fire some ammo off. We had Hai of KIM Travel and he was a very knowledgeable and funny guide. There were 12 of us in total and he always checked on everyone in the group.”

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Mekong Zigzag Full Day tour: Scooter, Sailboat, Food (HCM-BenTre) - A slow sailboat ride on the Mekong
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Mekong Zigzag Full Day tour: Scooter, Sailboat, Food (HCM-BenTre)

13.Mekong Zigzag Full Day tour: Scooter, Sailboat, Food (HCM-BenTre)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 112 reviews · from $89

Travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Ben Tre with local guide Chi or another English-speaking guide. Ride by motorbike or tuk-tuk, cruise a quiet Mekong canal, eat a home-cooked lunch, visit markets, and rest in a hammock. Groups are limited to eight, with pickup and drop-off included.

“Unlike so many big city tours, this was a true “as locals do” experience. The morning started with quiet visits to rural workshops where we watched rug making and coconut cutting—simple, beautiful routines of daily life. Lunch was serveRead more”

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1 Day Private Cai Rang Floating Market and My Tho Boat Tour - Orchard lunch, bee house, and a close look at local life
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1 Day Private Cai Rang Floating Market and My Tho Boat Tour

14.1 Day Private Cai Rang Floating Market and My Tho Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · from $150

Leave Ho Chi Minh City at 5am for Cai Rang Floating Market, where boat vendors sell fruit, vegetables, and breakfast. Continue to My Tho and Ben Tre for river rides, an orchard lunch, folk music, coconut canals, a bee house, and Vinh Trang Pagoda. Guides include Jens and Theo.

“This tour was TERRIBLE we were basically an ATM on tour. It was the third tour we took with this company. The food tour was excellent and very different than what we experienced on this one. The organization / flow of the tour, starting from Read more”

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Ho Chi Minh: Private City Tour and Dinner Cruise with Buffet - Meeting your guide at the Opera House
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Ho Chi Minh: Private City Tour and Dinner Cruise with Buffet

15.Private City Tour and Dinner Cruise with Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 97 reviews · from $54

See central Ho Chi Minh City by cyclo or scooter before boarding the Indochina Queen for a buffet dinner, Vietnamese music, dance, and night views. Guides such as Dom, Leon, Tony, and Loi have earned praise for their care and clear explanations. District 1 pickup is available.

“we had a wonderful evening being ridden around on Cyclos to see some of Ho Chi Minh's stunning architecture followed by a leisurely dinner river cruise. Our guide Stark was friendly, funny and very knowledgeable. He made sure everything was perfect across the tour and it was wonderful to learn so much about the city.”

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