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6-Day Ho Chi Minh City & Mekong Delta Tour: Vespa, Ben Tre & Can Tho
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Overview
The 6-Day Ho Chi Minh City & Mekong Delta Tour: Vespa, Ben Tre & Can Tho begins and ends in Ho Chi Minh City, following a six-day route through Ben Tre and Can Tho. The journey opens with a Vespa Street Food Experience, followed by guided sightseeing at Independence Palace, Cholon, Binh Tay Market and Thien Hau Temple.
From the city, travel into the Mekong Delta for a Ben Tre River Cruise, traditional craft visits, a family lunch and a rowing-boat journey through narrow canals. An overnight Ben Tre homestay, home-style Vietnamese dinner and herbal foot bath add a closer connection to local life. Continue with relaxed countryside cycling, a local market and family-run workshops before travelling onward to Can Tho.
The final Mekong morning features Cai Rang Floating Market, a rice noodle workshop and Ba Cong Garden before returning to Ho Chi Minh City. With airport transfers, guided activities, local transport and free time built into the itinerary, this tour suits international travellers seeking a varied introduction to southern Vietnam’s city culture, food traditions and river communities.
- Vespa Street Food Experience: Ride through Saigon neighborhoods after dark, stopping for local specialties while experiencing the city’s street-food culture and lively evening atmosphere.
- Ho Chi Minh City Heritage: Visit Independence Palace, Cholon, Binh Tay Market and Thien Hau Temple, alongside architectural landmarks in the city’s historic centre.
- Ben Tre River Cruise: Travel by local motorboat along the Ben Tre River, visiting brick-making, coconut-processing and family-run mat-weaving workshops along the way.
- Mekong Homestay Experience: Stay overnight in Ben Tre, enjoy a home-style Vietnamese dinner and finish the evening with a traditional herbal foot bath.
- Ben Tre Countryside Cycling: Ride along quiet village roads through coconut gardens and farming areas, stopping at a local market and small family-run workshops.
- Traditional Rowing Boat: Glide through narrow Mekong waterways by rowing boat for a closer view of canal-side homes, rural scenery and everyday local life.
- Cai Rang Floating Market: Cruise Can Tho’s waterways early in the morning to observe traditional river trading shaped by seasonal and local market conditions.
- Local Food & Craft Traditions: Visit a rice noodle workshop, explore Ba Cong Garden and taste seasonal fruit when available before returning to Ho Chi Minh City.
Places you’ll see
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Upon arrival in Ho Chi Minh City, meet your welcoming team at the airport and transfer to your hotel for check-in. The afternoon is free for you to rest after your journey or explore the surrounding area independently.
In the evening, discover another side of the city on a Vespa Street Food Experience, riding through different Saigon neighborhoods and stopping to sample local specialties along the way. The experience offers an engaging introduction to Saigon’s street-food culture, neighborhood life and the lively atmosphere of the city after dark. After the journey, return to your hotel for the night.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
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After breakfast, begin a guided exploration of Ho Chi Minh City’s historic centre, taking in some of its best-known architectural landmarks, including the Saigon Opera House, Notre-Dame Cathedral and Central Post Office. Continue to Independence Palace, one of the city’s key landmarks associated with Vietnam’s modern history, before enjoying lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, travel to Cholon, Ho Chi Minh City’s historic Chinese quarter. Explore Binh Tay Market, long associated with the commercial life of the district, and visit Thien Hau Temple to gain insight into the area’s religious traditions and cultural heritage.
The visit provides a closer look at the long-established Chinese-Vietnamese community and the trading culture that has shaped this distinctive part of the city. Return to your hotel in the late afternoon, with the evening free for dinner and independent exploration.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
After breakfast, leave Ho Chi Minh City and travel to Ben Tre, where coconut gardens, waterways and rural communities introduce you to the landscapes and everyday life of the Mekong Delta. At around 10:30, arrive at Ham Luong Pier and board a local motorboat for a cruise along the Ben Tre River. Along the way, stop at traditional brick-making facilities, a coconut-processing workshop and a family-run mat-weaving workshop, with opportunities to observe local production methods and enjoy tea and seasonal fruit.
Continue through the countryside by bicycle or local motor cart, depending on local arrangements, before having lunch with the Hai Ho family. Afterwards, board a traditional rowing boat for a slower journey through narrower waterways, offering a closer view of rural life along the canals.
Later, transfer to your Ben Tre homestay and enjoy some free time to rest or explore the surrounding village independently. In the evening, sit down to a home-style Vietnamese dinner prepared with local ingredients, followed by a traditional herbal foot bath using garden herbs and Sa Huynh salt.
Today's activities involve light walking and possible cycling on rural roads. Comfortable footwear, lightweight clothing and suitable sun or rain protection are recommended.
Overnight in Ben Tre.
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After breakfast, set out on a guided Ben Tre countryside cycling tour along quiet village roads, passing coconut gardens, farming areas and local homes. Travelling at a relaxed pace offers a closer look at everyday Mekong Delta village life, with stops at a local market and small family-run workshops where you can observe traditional broom making and local soy sauce production.
After lunch at a local restaurant, leave Ben Tre and continue by road to Can Tho. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel and enjoy the remainder of the afternoon and evening at leisure.
The cycling is relatively easy for travellers comfortable riding on local countryside roads, although some sections may be narrow or uneven. Comfortable footwear, lightweight clothing, sunscreen and rain protection are recommended.
Overnight in Can Tho.
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After an early breakfast, board a local boat for a morning visit to Cai Rang Floating Market, where river trading traditionally takes place from boats carrying fruit, vegetables and other agricultural products. Observe the rhythms of commerce on the waterways while learning more about the trading traditions that have long been part of life in the Mekong Delta. The atmosphere and level of activity at the market naturally vary according to the day, season and local trading conditions.
Continue along the waterways to a family-run rice noodle workshop to observe the traditional noodle-making process, then visit Ba Cong Garden to explore a tropical orchard and taste seasonal fruit when available.
After the morning visits, leave Can Tho and stop for lunch at Mekong Rest Stop before continuing by road to Ho Chi Minh City. Arrival is expected in the late afternoon, subject to traffic and road conditions. Check in at your hotel and enjoy a free evening for dinner or independent exploration.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
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After breakfast, enjoy some final free time in Ho Chi Minh City according to your flight schedule. You may relax at the hotel or explore independently before departure.
At the scheduled time, you will be transfered to the airport for your onward flight. Lunch and any additional meals are on your own arrangement, bringing your journey through Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta to an end.
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Important Information
Expand All- International airfares and any applicable airport taxes
- Meals or drinks not specifically outlined in the daily program
- Vietnam entry visas where required, depending on your nationality
- Personal spending, including laundry, calls, or refreshments outside the itinerary
- Travel insurance, which we recommend arranging prior to departure
- Any optional activities, services or experiences not specified in the itinerary
- Tips for guides and drivers (suggested: USD 3–5 per person per day)
If you need help arranging anything beyond the program, our team will be happy to assist.
- Keep your luggage light and stay comfortable. We recommend bringing:
- Lightweight and breathable outfits for warm conditions
- Proper walking shoes for comfort and support
- Sun protection essentials: sunscreen, a hat, and a reusable water bottle
- Personal care essentials and required medications
Optional: snacks, a camera, and a small daypack for daily excursions.
Don’t worry — we’ll guide you with more details before your trip.
Payment
- A 30% deposit is needed to guarantee your booking.
- The remaining balance is due at least 10 days before departure.
- Once your booking is confirmed, the deposit becomes non-refundable as hotels, guides and local services may be reserved in advance.
Cancellations
- In the event of cancellations, the following conditions will apply:
- More than 10 days before departure: 30% of total tour price
- 6–10 days before departure: 50% of the total tour price
- 3–5 days before departure: 75% of total tour price
- Within 3 days before departure or no-show: 100% of total tour price
- Cancellation deadlines are calculated based on working days in Vietnam, excluding weekends and public holidays. Please contact our team if your cancellation request falls close to a deadline.
Refunds
- Any applicable refunds will be processed after deducting relevant fees and banking charges.
- The time it takes to receive your refund may vary based on your payment provider.
- Hotel rooms are typically available from 14:00 and should be vacated by 12:00
- Early check-in or late check-out is available upon request (subject to availability and surcharge)
- Single supplement applies for solo travelers booking a private Vietnam tour
- Triple room option is available upon request
- The itinerary may be adjusted due to flight schedules, weather conditions, or operational factors
- Peak season surcharge: Additional charges may apply for Christmas Eve (24 December) and New Year’s Eve (31 December) Gala dinners
- Public holiday surcharge: Applicable during major holidays such as Vietnamese public holidays (Reunification Day 30/4 – Labour Day 1/5, Lunar New Year/Tet)
- Passports should be valid for at least six months beyond the date of entry into Vietnam
- Visa requirements vary according to nationality and remain the responsibility of each traveler
- In unexpected situations, adjustments may be made with your comfort and safety in mind.
- Children under 2 years old: Free of charge (sharing bed with parents; limited services included)
- Children from 2 up to 12 years (exclusive):
- 90% of the adult tour price (sharing bed with parents)
- 100% of the adult tour price (extra bed provided)
- Children aged 12 years and above: Charged at 100% of the adult tour price
- A child’s age is calculated based on the date of travel
- Only one child per room is allowed to share a bed with parents (subject to hotel policy)
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about this tour
Is This A 6-Day Ho Chi Minh City And Mekong Delta Tour?
Yes. This six-day journey begins and ends in Ho Chi Minh City and combines city sightseeing with experiences in Ben Tre and Can Tho. The itinerary includes a Vespa street-food experience, Ho Chi Minh City heritage sites, Mekong Delta waterways, local workshops, countryside cycling, a Ben Tre homestay and an early-morning visit to Cai Rang Floating Market.
Are Airport Transfers Included In The Trip Package?
Yes. On Day 1, you are met at the airport in Ho Chi Minh City and transferred to your hotel for check-in. On Day 6, after breakfast and free time according to your flight schedule, a scheduled transfer takes you back to the airport for your onward flight.
What Is The Vespa Street Food Experience In Ho Chi Minh City?
The Vespa Street Food Experience takes place on the evening of Day 1. You ride through different Saigon neighborhoods and stop to sample local specialties along the way. The experience introduces you to the city’s street-food culture, neighborhood life and lively evening atmosphere before returning to your hotel for the night.
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Customer Reviews
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MAMatthew | Mexico
Mar 27, 2026A Wonderful Mekong Experience with Auasia Travel
We had a wonderful time on this 6-day Ho Chi Minh City and Mekong Delta tour with Auasia Travel. The journey was a great combination of local culture, beautiful river scenery and interesting experiences, and the service throughout the trip was excellent.One of the highlights for us was our time in Ben Tre. Cruising along the river and seeing the peaceful countryside was ..More -
FRFrankacery | France
Mar 20, 2026A Wonderful Family Journey Through Saigon and the Mekong Delta
Our family of five had a lovely experience on this 6-day Ho Chi Minh City and Mekong Delta tour with Auasia Travel. The trip gave us a good mix of city life, countryside scenery and time on the waterways, with everything organized smoothly along the way.We especially enjoyed our time in Ben Tre. The river cruise was peaceful, and it was fascinating to see the coconut ..More -
SOSofia | Finland
Mar 05, 2026A Remarkable Journey Through Southern Vietnam
We had a great time travelling with Auasia Travel on this 6-day Ho Chi Minh City and Mekong Delta tour. The itinerary was full of interesting places and gave us a much better understanding of southern Vietnam, from the busy atmosphere of Ho Chi Minh City to the quieter river communities of the Mekong Delta.As the journey moved from the city into Ben Tre, we really ..More
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