Mekong Delta Tours - Based in Ben Tre
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You won't see another tourist group on the road.Our scooter routes go through villages where locals actually work.
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Our canals have no other tourist boats.
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Our lunch is cooked that morning by a family we've known for years. We don't stop at shops — ever.
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Maximum 8 people. Always.
Intimate
Local
Relaxed
MEKONG DELTA
Based in Ben Tre. Run by the people who live here.
Most Mekong Delta tours go to My Tho. We don't.
The crowded spots — My Tho, Cai Rang, Cai Be — are where most operators take their groups of 20 or 40.
We're based in Ben Tre, quieter and less visited. Our guides grew up here or came back here — they run these tours themselves, not as middlemen for a company in Saigon. Our scooter routes go through villages where locals actually work. You won't see another tourist group on our routes. Our canals have no other tourist boats. Our lunch is cooked that morning by a family we've known for years. We don't stop at shops — ever.
Maximum 8 people. Always.
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If you find yourself thinking: “I want to visit the Mekong Delta, but not in a touristy way.” You want to discover the authentic side of this beautiful region — its nature, culture, lifestyle, and food — in a way that feels relaxed, fun, and truly enjoyable. You’re looking for tours that still give you freedom, with guides who feel more like local friends — people who can take you to hidden places and share stories and experiences you wouldn’t easily find on your own. Or maybe you simply want to lie back comfortably on a boat, watching the Mekong River and its peaceful scenery slowly drift by. Then you’re in the right place — we’re here to offer you exactly that. Honest thoughts. We Mekong Zigzag, don't feel that we don’t actually do that much. The Mekong’s nature, people, and food are already authentic as they are—we don’t need to make them authentic. We simply recognize their real beauty and feel it is worth sharing with you, not as customers, but as friends. Come hang out with us on a tour, or stay with us overnight at our homestay. Live like a local, eat what we eat, enjoy what we enjoy, and connect with one another. Isn’t that joyful? ^^
Mekong Zig Zag Authentic Tours
From enjoying our quiet and unique sailboat cruise, trying amazing local Mekong food, learning the local life, to drive zigzaging through coconut villages, learn to make organic coconut candies, or cook with the local....
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Moments with locals
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No shopping traps
Non-touristic
Quiet sailboat
Nap on a hammock
HaRvest coconut
Delicious
Fun
Local meal
Street food
Zigzag scooters
Unique
Quiet
Truly local
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What ARE the differences between each tour?
Pick up in Saigon
Scooters/ Tuktuk rididing in villages
Homecooked lunch
Sailboat on the Mekong river
Drop off in
Saigon
P/s: Full-day trip from morning till afternoon, pick up and drop-off in Saigon
Pick up in Ben Tre
city
Scooters/ Tuktuk rididing in villages
Homecooked lunch &
mid-day nap
la siesta
Sailboat on the Mekong river
&
Streetfood
Drop off in
Ben Tre
P/s: Full-day tour from morning till afternoon, pick up in Ben Tre
Similar itinerary as Full-day tour from HCMC and Half-day tour from Ben Tre but timing is more relaxed and you'll have more time to rest in the middle of the trip. The tour has a bonus of street food at the end, serving as a light dinner.
Pick up in Ben Tre
city
Scooters/ Tuktuk rididing in villages
Homecooked lunch
Sailboat on the Mekong river
Drop off in
Ben Tre
P/s: Similar itinerary as Full-day tour but timing is more compact in just morning or afternoon, no streetfood (light dinner) at the end. You shall then have your own free time for the other half-day
Pick up in Ben Tre
city
Sail boat trip on the Mekong river
including snacks
Drop off in
Ben Tre
city
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P/s: Quiet relaxing 1.5hrs Sailboat trip on the Mekong river (no tour guide on boat, only boat captain)
Pick up in Ben Tre
city
Ride to the market & buy ingredients
Cook together
Enjoy your meal
Drop off in
Ben Tre
city
P/s: A morning (half-day) market exploration and cooking experience
What our customers said on Google Map
"This Mekong Delta tour was one of the highlights of my family’s trip to Vietnam, top day of all for some! Dzung was fantastic—knowledgeable, friendly, and genuinely passionate about the region. We loved how it focused on low-tourist, authentic areas. We visited quiet villages, local markets, and waterways that felt untouched and real, not staged for visitors. The pace was relaxed, the scooter drivers were awesome, the experiences felt meaningful, and we all learned so much about daily life in the Delta and of course coconuts."
From Tara D'Arcy
"Such an amazing experience! Honestly, it was the best tour I have ever had in my life. We were only three people in the group, with our guide Kane, who is truly passionate about his job. Kane is always happy, smiling, helpful, and kind. He took us by motorbike to a small villages to visit local people and kept us informed about many interesting facts and local life. It was a pleasure to meet Kane, and I can highly recommend this tour! 😊"
From Katerina Paukova
Thanks to all lovely customers, our tours gained 5 stars on all platforms.
Read more reviews on Google Map: HERE
We hope your journey with us feels easy and intimate, just like hanging out and spending a relaxed day with local friends, simple and genuine.