4 Sailing Trips in Ho Chi Minh City to Build a Day Around

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

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

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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2.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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3.Scooter, Culture, Sailboat and Mekong Food (Half Day)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · from $49Best value

Spend 4.5 hours exploring Ben Tre by motorbike or tuk-tuk, quiet sailboat, market, and village backstreets. Your local team takes you through Nhơn Thạnh, serves 4 to 5 Mekong dishes, and keeps the pace flexible for families and small groups.

“Had a perfect day with An, very relaxed floating on the mekong delta, local insights and very interesting conversations with our guides.”

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4.3 Hours Dinner With Luxury Princess Yacht On Sai Gon River

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · from $75

Join Open Smile Travel for an evening cruise aboard the luxury Princess Yacht. Expect hotel pickup, dinner, live music, and city views of Landmark 81, Bitexco Tower, Thu Thiem Bridge, and Bach Dang Port. The cruise runs about three hours and carries up to 50 people.

“Very friendly crew. Lots to see. Sadly, the main part of our dinner was not edible. I informed the waiter but no action / resolution. If I was to go on the River again, then I would just take the Water Taxi.”

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