The Mekong Delta offers unrivalled experiences.
Lush scenery, abundant wildlife, floating markets and exciting culture are just some of the things you can tick off the list if you visit the Mekong Delta.
Read more about the Delta and what you can experience here below.
Mekong is the name of both the river and the delta.
The Mekong River is the world’s 12th longest river. It rises in Tibet and flows 4,500 km through China, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam before draining into the South China Sea, south of Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam.
In southern Vietnam, before it reaches the sea, the river divides into myriad smaller rivers and streams, forming a giant maze of rivers that wind their way through the area. The area is known as the Mekong Delta. Covering an area of around 40,000 km2, it consists of a unique ecosystem that is fed by the huge Mekong River.
The expansive wetland areas of the Mekong Delta and the River provide excellent conditions for both flora and fauna to thrive. So, there is no shortage of resources available when it comes to sourcing ingredients for Vietnamese kitchens.
The Mekong River is said to be the lifeblood of the neighbouring areas because millions of people live by the river and are dependent on the generous source.
Discover the lush scenery from the water on a boat trip in, for example, a traditional sampan – a flat-bottomed wooden boat – under the green coconut palms on the delta’s lush network of waterways. On a boat trip you get to experience how much of the transport and life takes place on the water.
Boats loaded with goods wind in and out between another other, forming a floating market where locals sell their wares to tourists and other locals. You’re guaranteed to see fishermen and other boats carrying watermelons, coconuts, pineapples and other fruits.
On a boat trip, you can also get right up close to some of the small, local cottage industries. Visit, for example, coconut plantations where you learn about how coconuts are used for oil, as a material and for sweet cakes, or a rice paper manufacturer, where you can watch the paper being made from scratch.
The Mekong River and Delta are also home to abundant wildlife – on land, in the water and in the air.
In fact, the Mekong River is one the rivers with the most animal species in the world. See, for example, the last Irrawaddy dolphins, also known as Mekong dolphins, at Kratie in Cambodia.
The Mekong Delta is also a great place to visit if you’re a bird lover. Around a quarter of all the bird species in Vietnam live here, including the world’s highest flying bird, the Sarus crane.
Discover the very best of Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia – from the serene atmosphere of Luang Prabang, Sapa’s lush rice terraces, and the imperial city of Hue, to vibrant life on the Mekong Delta and the awe-inspiring temple ruins of Angkor.
The classic tour in which you experience the contrasts from north to south in Vietnam spiced with the charming Siem Reap and the world-class attraction of Angkor Wat in Cambodia.
Classic tour from north to south with pretty Hanoi, mini cruise in Ha Long Bay, charming Hoi An, the metropolis of Ho Chi Minh City and the lush Mekong Delta. Extend the tour with a beach holiday.
Discover the charm of the Mekong Delta, the peaceful beauty of Lak Lake, and the enchanting cool highlands of Da Lat – all framed by vibrant city life in Ho Chi Minh City and the palm-fringed beaches of Mui Ne.
From the rice terraces of Sapa in the north to the waterways of the Mekong Delta in the south – a tour brimming with UNESCO sites, encounters with locals, imperial history, and a mini cruise in Bai Tu Long Bay.
Experience the unique attraction of Angkor Wat, lush landscapes along the Mekong River, rare Mekong dolphins at Kratie and the lively capital of Phnom Penh. Extend the tour with a beach holiday.
Experience the diversity of southern Vietnam, from the vibrant urban energy of Ho Chi Minh City to boat trips along the Mekong Delta, including a visit to our social sustainability project in Vinh Long. Round off your adventure with a relaxing beach holiday on the island of Phu Quoc.
Experience the contrasts of southern Vietnam: from the vibrant energy of Ho Chi Minh City to tranquil boat trips through the lush landscapes of the Mekong Delta, and a visit to our social sustainability project in Vinh Long. Round off your adventure on the golden beaches of Mui Ne.
Discover the very best of Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia – from the serene atmosphere of Luang Prabang, Sapa’s lush rice terraces, and the imperial city of Hue, to vibrant life on the Mekong Delta and the awe-inspiring temple ruins of Angkor.
The classic tour in which you experience the contrasts from north to south in Vietnam spiced with the charming Siem Reap and the world-class attraction of Angkor Wat in Cambodia.
Classic tour from north to south with pretty Hanoi, mini cruise in Ha Long Bay, charming Hoi An, the metropolis of Ho Chi Minh City and the lush Mekong Delta. Extend the tour with a beach holiday.
Discover the charm of the Mekong Delta, the peaceful beauty of Lak Lake, and the enchanting cool highlands of Da Lat – all framed by vibrant city life in Ho Chi Minh City and the palm-fringed beaches of Mui Ne.
From the rice terraces of Sapa in the north to the waterways of the Mekong Delta in the south – a tour brimming with UNESCO sites, encounters with locals, imperial history, and a mini cruise in Bai Tu Long Bay.
Experience the unique attraction of Angkor Wat, lush landscapes along the Mekong River, rare Mekong dolphins at Kratie and the lively capital of Phnom Penh. Extend the tour with a beach holiday.
Experience the diversity of southern Vietnam, from the vibrant urban energy of Ho Chi Minh City to boat trips along the Mekong Delta, including a visit to our social sustainability project in Vinh Long. Round off your adventure with a relaxing beach holiday on the island of Phu Quoc.
Experience the contrasts of southern Vietnam: from the vibrant energy of Ho Chi Minh City to tranquil boat trips through the lush landscapes of the Mekong Delta, and a visit to our social sustainability project in Vinh Long. Round off your adventure on the golden beaches of Mui Ne.
Whatever tour you choose, you’re guaranteed scenic and unique experiences in the Mekong Delta.
Not sure which tour to choose? Please contact our tour specialists, who are ready to help you.
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