Mekong Delta Private Day Trip & Boat Tour from Phu My Port

Summary

My Tho Village Experience with Local Guide & Lunch

This is your chance to cruise through Mekong Delta canals by private boat, sample fresh fruit in local orchards, watch coconut candy being made in Ben Tre, and cycle past village homes—all with a friendly guide who knows every shortcut back to your ship on time.

What’s the experience like?

Our driver was waiting right at the foot of the cruise ship, holding a sign with my name. I remember the early morning air felt thick and warm as we left Phu My Port behind and watched the city fade into green fields. The drive to My Tho took just under two hours, but our guide kept us entertained with stories about life along the Mekong and pointed out tiny roadside shrines tucked between banana trees.

Arriving at the boat station, we hopped onto a small motorboat that buzzed across the wide brown river. The sound of engines mixed with distant laughter from fishermen on their wooden boats. We passed floating fish farms and then stopped at Long Island for a walk through a fruit orchard. A local family welcomed us into their garden—there was this faint scent of ripe jackfruit in the air—and we tried slices of dragonfruit while musicians played “Don Ca Tai Tu” under a tin roof. It felt like time slowed down for a bit.

Later, we climbed into a bamboo boat rowed by an older woman who chatted quietly in Vietnamese as she guided us through narrow canals shaded by water palms. At the coconut candy workshop in Ben Tre, I watched sticky caramel being stretched by hand and tasted it still warm—so much better than anything packaged. We cycled (or you can take a tuk tuk or horse cart) along quiet village roads lined with rambutan trees before stopping for lunch at a simple restaurant where every dish came out fresh and full of flavor.

The afternoon sun was already dropping low when we made our way back to the port. Our driver got us there well before departure time, so no stress about missing the ship—just enough time to look back at the river and think about all those little moments that make travel feel real.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Mekong Delta Day Tour

• Drive from Phu My harbor to Ben Tre - My Tho area
• Boat trip on Long Island, visit floating fish market, fruit orchard, local family, coconut candy workshop, local market, cycling tour, and lunch
• Return boat trip to Phu My harbor and transfer to cruise port

Top questions

How long does this Mekong Delta day trip from Phu My Port take?

The tour usually lasts around 9 hours, starting in the morning and returning to your cruise port between 4:00–4:30 PM—well before your ship departs.

Is lunch included on this private Mekong Delta tour?

Yes, lunch is included at a local restaurant during your visit to My Tho and Ben Tre. Special diets can be accommodated if you let your guide know in advance.

Can I join if I use a wheelchair or have limited mobility?

The tour is wheelchair accessible, including transportation and most stops. Let your guide know any specific needs so they can assist throughout the day.

What activities are part of this Mekong Delta experience?

You’ll enjoy a motorboat ride across the river, bamboo rowing boat through canals, visits to orchards and workshops, cycling or tuk tuk rides in villages, plus time at local markets.

What’s included

Your day covers private pickup right at Phu My Port (no need to arrange extra transport), all entrance fees along the route, plus guided boat rides—including both motorized and bamboo boats—through different parts of the Mekong Delta. You’ll also get to cycle (or ride by tuk tuk or horse cart if you prefer) through quiet villages, visit family-run workshops for coconut candy and cakes, enjoy honey tea tasting sessions, and relax over lunch at a local spot. And when it’s time to head back, your driver will make sure you return to your cruise ship comfortably ahead of departure time.