Private Mekong Delta tour from Phu My Port: Tien River cruise

Cruise the Tien River and paddle sampan canals in the Mekong Delta

A private Mekong Delta tour from Phu My Port combines a Tien River cruise past the Dragon, Kirin, Tortoise and Phoenix Islets with a sampan ride through coconut palm canals, a honey farm visit with tropical fruit tasting, and a full Vietnamese lunch. Your English-speaking guide handles all transport from the port, and the itinerary runs 10 to 11 hours, giving cruise passengers a full day inland without arranging logistics themselves.

Step-by-step itinerary

Mekong Delta private day tour

• Meet guide at Phu My Port
• Travel through scenic countryside
• Arrive in My Tho and board boat
• Cruise Tien River past islets
• Visit honey bee farm and taste honey tea
• Sample fresh tropical fruits
• Experience traditional Southern Vietnamese folk music
• Take sampan ride through coconut canals
• Visit local fish farm
• Enjoy Vietnamese lunch with Mekong specialties
• Explore local handicraft and coconut workshops
• Return to Phu My Port

The experience

You meet your guide at Phu My Port and travel by air-conditioned car through the countryside to My Tho, the gateway to the Mekong Delta. From there, a speedboat takes you along the Tien River, passing the four famous islets (Dragon, Kirin, Tortoise and Phoenix) that mark the river's most scenic stretch. The boat stops at a local honey bee farm where you sample fresh tropical fruits and honey tea while listening to Don Ca Tai Tu, a traditional Southern Vietnamese folk music form recognized by UNESCO.

The heart of the day is a sampan ride through the narrow coconut palm canals, where the pace slows to the rhythm of the oars and the countryside reveals itself without engine noise. You visit a local fish farm to see how families work the river, then stop at workshops where artisans make traditional handicrafts and coconut products by hand. A Vietnamese lunch featuring regional Mekong specialties is served at a local restaurant, and the day ends with the return drive to Phu My Port.

What’s included

• Transportation from Phu My Port by air-conditioned car and speedboat.
• sampan ride through coconut canals.
• Tien River cruise.
• honey farm visit with tropical fruit and honey tea.
• traditional folk music experience.
• fish farm visit.
• local handicraft workshops.
• Vietnamese lunch at a restaurant.
• bottled drink and tissues.
• English-speaking guide.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:00, 08:00 and 09:00

Book up to5h before

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (5 to 10 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Chinese, Japanese and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats available

Operated by Vietnam Travel Tour

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a private guide and air-conditioned car to pace your own Mekong exploration. You'll choose when to linger at coconut canals or sample local cuisine, rather than following a fixed group schedule.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian, Chinese and Japanese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 10 years); Infant (under 5): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Tien River cruise like?

The Tien River cruise passes four named islets (Dragon, Kirin, Tortoise and Phoenix) on a speedboat, giving you views of the river's most recognizable landmarks and the landscape that surrounds them.

Do I paddle the sampan myself or does someone else row?

You ride in a sampan through the coconut palm canals. The itinerary describes it as a relaxing ride, so the focus is on the waterway and the countryside rather than on paddling yourself.

What kind of food is included?

A Vietnamese lunch featuring regional Mekong specialties is served at a local restaurant. The tour also includes honey tea and fresh tropical fruits at the honey farm.

How much time does this take?

The tour runs 10 to 11 hours total, starting with pickup at Phu My Port and ending with your return to the port.