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Mekong Delta from Ho Chi Minh City: 1 day or 2 days (2026)

Mekong Delta from Ho Chi Minh City: 1 day or 2 days (2026)

Updated on October 30, 2026

To visit the Mekong Delta from Ho Chi Minh City, a day is enough for My Tho and Ben Tre, but two days with a night in Can Tho let you see the Cai Rang floating market at dawn. Two-day tours were listed at 139 to 473 dollars per adult depending on the operator and comfort level in October 2026. If you searched "mekong delta tour", this page helps you pick the format.

Highlights

The Cai Rang floating market

The Cai Rang floating market

Near Can Tho; it is liveliest early in the morning, hence the point of sleeping nearby.

My Tho and Ben Tre

The classic stops of a day tour: boat rides through canals, orchards and coconut workshops.

Can Tho

The delta's capital and base for two-day tours; a small group at 139 dollars stays in a 3-star city hotel.

Homestay nights

Some operators offer country accommodation rather than a hotel; the homestay price is not always shown, so ask before booking.

Practical info

Tips

  • A two-day tour cost 139 dollars (small group, 3-star hotel in Can Tho), about 250 to 265 dollars for mid-range offers and 473 dollars for a higher-end service: check meals, entrances and the departure from Ho Chi Minh City. To sleep in Can Tho, compare hotels with free cancellation on Booking. Prepare your stay with Ho Chi Minh City and the Vietnam itinerary.

How to get there

From Ho Chi Minh City, organised tours include the bus or minibus transfer; you can also reach Can Tho by road on public transport (check times on the day).

Opening hours

Best: December to April, early morning
The floating market is liveliest in the first hours of the morning; tour times depend on the operator.

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