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Review Author: Claire
Review Date: 30 Apr 2025
Review Body: We had such a lovely time with Daniel on the Mekong Delta tour! He was very knowledgeable about the history and agriculture of Mekong Delta, and he made our experience so memorable. We had a small group of 6, and got to know eachother over cooking and eating in a lovely family home. The boat rides & motorbike tour were a lot of fun, it really felt like we were able to see and do a lot in a day!
I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone who wants to embrace the culture and try some very delicious food & treats!
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Jade
Review Date: 30 Apr 2025
Review Body: We had an awesome time. Our guide, Daniel, was so amiable and sweet -- he's also from the region himself, so he shared quite a lot about the land and the ways of its people. Our tour looked very little like photos shared from other companies -- it was thoughtfully planned to avoid the chaotic major tourist traps -- which is exactly what we wanted! We loved the boat rides, scooter tour of the durian plantation, and cooking lunch at a local homestay.
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Monica
Review Date: 31 Mar 2025
Review Body: Mekong tour was a wonderful experience. Daniel, our guide, was very knowledgeable and provided us with lots of interesting information. So many different places and activities to enjoy. Everyone was very friendly and even welcomed us into their homes. They kept us well fed,hydrated and entertained. Would definitely recommend this tour for anyone that enjoys a good mix of everything that the Mekong has to offer.
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Maria
Review Date: 30 Apr 2025
Review Body: Daniel was a fantastic tour guide. We did the Mekong Delta 1 day tour and he was incredibly knowledgeable about everything we asked him about, and was personable and friendly. He went out of his way to show us things we seemed interested in beyond the tour, and was very hospitable. The tour gives you a true local experience and supports local people - it was very memorable and definitely a must-do.
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Claudia
Review Date: 19 Apr 2026
Review Body: Had a great experience on this tour .. I was hesitant due to a lot of negative reviews about similar tours. BUT this one - so authentic. We met the guides family and friends and experienced food, culture, scenery and hospitality. We went biking, boating and walking. And EATING - foods great- and apt for vegetarians. All home cooked and absolutely delicious. 10/10 pick this one.
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Dianca
Review Date: 31 Mar 2025
Review Body: Our group of 4 had an awesome time at the Mekong Delta Tour with Trung. He was knowledgeable and enthusiastic and it was great having someone that grew up there as a local take us around! Would highly recommend. The lunch was amazing as well!
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Britt
Review Date: 07 Feb 2026
Review Body: Had an amazing time today. It was a really special and personable experience and our tour guide Stag was so friendly. It has been my favorite thing so far. It fulfilled my desire to connect with locals and have a little adventure.
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Alex
Review Date: 30 Apr 2025
Review Body: I would totally recommend the full-day tour! Everything went perfectly, from the pick-up to the drop-off. Stag was an extraordinary guide who explained everything to us in detail. Thank you very much, guys, for the wonderful day!
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Ben
Review Date: 18 Apr 2026
Review Body: The tour was amazing. A lot of local experience. Great tour guide (stag). Highly recommended for an unique day trip.
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Laima and Valdas
Review Date: 11 Mar 2026
Review Body: Authentic tour, very professional guide Stag, Great experience.
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Mika
Review Date: 02 Oct 2026
Review Body: The tour was great and exactly what was advertised and what I was also looking for. The spot was indeed not very crowded or overflowing with tourists, but still had everything you'd want from a visit to the Cu Chi tunnels, as in getting to experience to crawl through and enter a couple of these, albeit nowadays enlarged, tunnels. In contrast to the southern location, this one also has a memorial for many fallen Liberation Front soldiers.
Our guide Kyle was really great and very knowledgeable about the place and the history. He told great stories, had a lot of information to share with us and was able to answer all of our questions. The lunch we got after was very delicious. All-in-all a great tour.
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Jack
Review Date: 31 May 2025
Review Body: The Cu Chi tunnels with Kyle was a real fun experience. Kyle is an absolute joker and the tour was like no other I’ve experienced so far. The journey to the tunnels is about 2 hours, but flew by thanks to the entertainment and conversation Kyle provided. Kyle is more than happy to answer any question you have about Vietnam, or just have a chit chat in general about pretty much anything (just don’t get him started on Homelander). On top of this Kyle is really knowledgeable and passionate about the history of Vietnam and gives great insight. The tunnels and ingenuity behind them are also impressive (if a bit claustrophobic). I recommend you wear sportswear as it gets sweaty down there.
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Charlie L
Review Date: 29 Jan 2026
Review Body: I’d you want the full Saigon experience, then you definitely need to take this tour with either Happy or Helen. When they say ‘Zero Tourist’ and ‘adventure’ they mean just that. We hit a lot of really great food that you just wouldn’t know to go to on your own. Each place has a special story associated with it. I won’t spoil those stories but they sure do make the whole thing fun. You are shuttled around on the back of a motorbike which is great fun in and of itself. And if you’re lucky you’ll get to go so some really interesting places outside metro Saigon which I am sure no other guide goes to. No spoilers.
Definitely worth doing and highly recommended.
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Elyse
Review Date: 30 Jun 2025
Review Body: I’ve literally done this food tour 3x — once solo, and then have taken multiple friends and recommended it to everyone I know. Have been on food tours all over the world and My My and Happy’s tour is the best by far!! The guides are so fun and knowledgeable, it feels like you’re just hanging out with friends. The tour is so expansive and takes you to far flung parts of Saigon that you would never know to venture to otherwise — truly zero tourists. And of course, the food is amazing!
It’s more than just a food tour — it’s a comprehensive introduction to one of the world’s most exciting and interesting cities. DO THIS TOUR!! Xx
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Paris
Review Date: 06 Jan 2025
Review Body: Amazing tour. We took our kids 12 and 17 and it was just so fun to experience the hospitality of the people and guides, the amazing food offerings which are specially tailored to your group and to experience the traffic and night lights of Saigon. Visiting done of the many districts and learning about the distinct characters of each and some great local stories was so enlightening. Our guide Star was incredible! What a personality with so much love for her city and sense of humour. It is must do and we will do it again when we come back. There is no tour like this.
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Lizzy
Review Date: 06 Jan 2025
Review Body: This was truly my favorite experience in HCMC! I cannot recommend this tour enough. Amazing food, people, and experience! Everything we ate was mind blowing, and it truly felt like we were seeing a side of Saigon that we never would have otherwise. We had such great conversations with our guides, and felt completely comfortable with them the whole time. If you’re trying to figure out if this is the right tour for you to book, then I can confidently tell you it is. You can stop looking around for other tours and book this now!
Review rating: 5
Review Author: FARAH
Review Date: 03 Aug 2026
Review Body: Helen was such a gem! Kind, informative, and she has this really sincere, positive energy that's just infectious. She was also super skilled on the bike especially navigating through the small alleys!
I genuinely felt like I got to experience little pockets of Saigon that I would never have stumbled upon on my own, and that made the whole evening feel really special. The food was delicious, but I think my favourite part was the sense of discovery and all the stories that came with it. Super glad I signed up!
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Traveling English Teachers
Review Date: 02 Nov 2025
Review Body: This trip was my favorite adventure in HCMC! Touring the streets and alleys by motor bike, through districts most tourists never see was more exhilarating than I imagined. Our young English -speaking guides Kurt, Han and Vi grew up on these streets and provided commentary and stories about each district we visited. They also provided historical culinary lessons at each stop. The street food we sampled was even more delicious and more authentic than some of the wonderful restaurants we visited in District 1.
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Lise Delisle
Review Date: 01 Feb 2026
Review Body: This Food Tour on a scooter through Saigon traffic was exciting and definitely one of the highlights of our trip to Vietnam. We never thought we'd do something like this. Our two guides (Tin and Vic) were really friendly and took great care of us (two ladies aged 68 and 73). The street food was also exceptional and very varied. Riding on the back of a scooter through the narrow streets and neighborhoods was simply incredible. We highly recommend this tour, it's exceptional. Thank you to the whole team.
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Madalina
Review Date: 30 Nov 2024
Review Body: We joined Happy for the Cu Chi tunnels tour, it was one of the highlights of our one month in Vietnam! He is extremely knowledgeable, his English is impeccable, he is soooooo fun, extremely logical in his explanations and made us understand a lot of the history of Vietnam. We were very impressed by everything we experienced that that and we are grateful that we got to learn so much of the culture and history of Vietnam from such a smart and passionate person like Happy!
Review rating: 5
Itinerary
Itinerary Day 1
Itinerary Summary: Cruise Mekong, taste local snacks, cook lunch, motorbike tour through scenic gardens
Itinerary Description: 7:00 – 7:30 AM: Hotel Pick-Up
Free pick-up by air-conditioned car or 16-seat van from your hotel in District 1. Breakfast and water bottles will be provided. Along the way, your guide will share fascinating stories and fun facts about the Mekong Delta.
9:30 AM: Arrive in Rustic Mekong
We begin the day at a lively wet market, where you'll see fresh river fish, taste local snacks like coconut cakes, and soak in the local atmosphere.
10:00 AM: Cruise the Mekong
Hop on a boat and explore the Mekong’s river junctions, stopping along the way to visit:
A neighbor’s distillery – the traditional "pain reliever" for farmers
“First Wind” Island to enjoy Southern amateur music and taste seasonal fruits
Workshops on traditional rice paper and rice popcorn making
Several local homes to witness daily life and sample 5+ kinds of homemade fruit liquor
A peaceful sampan rowing experience
Learn two secret techniques rice merchants use to test up to 1,000 tons of rice daily
1:00 PM: Home-Cooked Feast & Cooking Session
Return to a local host’s home for a hands-on mini cooking session, followed by a delicious 8-dish traditional lunch.
2:30 PM: Mini Motorbike Tour to Local Gardens
Ride pillion on a scooter with friendly local drivers as they guide you through the scenic “Mekong outback.”
We’ll visit a thriving local farm and discover how one humble fruit helps families grow their fortunes.
This isn’t just a ride — it’s the most immersive way to experience the lush, green heart of the Mekong.
3:30 – 5:30 PM: Return to Saigon
Say goodbye to your Mekong family as we head back to Ho Chi Minh City. Drop-off at your hotel included.
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Full-Day Mekong Delta Trip | Meet Locals & Enjoy Freshly Made Food
Experience Mekong Delta in a truly local and authentic way
4.9
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Group size
Up to 10 guests

DURATION
10.5 hours

Booking type
Join-in trip

MEET UP
Free pick-up

Group size
Up to 10 guests
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Experience Mekong life up close: traditional homes, durian & a sampan ride
Looking to experience the Mekong Delta in a truly local and authentic way? This full-day trip takes you right into the heart of local Mekong life. From visiting traditional homes where families sleep on cement beds and use river-based ‘fish toilets’, to sampling home-brewed fruit liquor made by neighbours, this is an intimate look into the everyday lives of the people who call the Mekong home.Unlike other tours that stick to the usual market-shop-loop, this one goes beyond the tourist hotspots. Yes, there are a couple of souvenir-style craft stops (like rice paper making), but they’re quick and crowd-free. The real gems are the peaceful sampan ride through lush, narrow canals, a rare visit to a three-storey houseboat where people actually live, and a mini motorbike ride through the “Mekong outback.” You’ll even get to cook your own local lunch with a welcoming host family.One of the highlights is learning how local families make a living - especially from the prized durian fruit. You'll visit thriving farms where locals grow and sell durians to support their families, and hear first-hand how this spiky fruit has changed lives in the Delta.This is great for curious, conscious travellers who want to understand real life in the Delta - not just snap a few photos and go. If you love connecting with local communities in a meaningful, respectful way, this one’s for you.What to ExpectTransfer from Ho Chi Minh City in an air-conditioned car or van – breakfast included!Explore a bustling local market and taste traditional Mekong snacksCruise through the Mekong River and ride a traditional sampan through narrow canalsVisit local homes, including a rare 3-storey boat house where families live full-timeLearn how rice paper, rice popcorn, and fruit wine are made by Mekong localsEnjoy a live performance of UNESCO-recognised Southern amateur folk musicCook part of your 8-dish traditional lunch with a local hostHop on a motorbike (as a passenger) to explore lush gardens and local farmsSee how families grow and earn a living from durian farmingGood to KnowThis is a join-in group trip with a maximum group size of 10 to keep it intimateIncludes breakfast, lunch and plenty of snacks throughout the dayVegetarian and dietary requirements can be accommodated – just let them know in advancePick-up and drop-off is available for hotels in District 1 of Ho Chi Minh CityThe tour runs rain or shine – bring sun protection and a light raincoat just in caseNo need to drive – all motorbike rides are with experienced local driversAmenities/facilitiesAir-conditioned transport from/to Ho Chi Minh City (District 1)Breakfast, lunch and drinks includedAll activities listed in the itinerary included – no hidden costsMotorbike ride with driver and helmet providedSmall group size for a more personal experience
Experience highlights
What You’ll be Doing
Cruise Mekong, taste local snacks, cook lunch, motorbike tour through scenic gardens
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What’s Included
Free pick up and drop off in HCMC (District 1)
Breakfast & Huge feast lunch +8 authentic countryside dishes (food restriction can be accommodated)
Coconut, mineral water, drink at lunch
Cruise, sampan rowing , all activities listed
Motorbike tour with professional driver + helmet to the garden
A variety of local tastings (banana cake, rice pop snack, coconut cake,....)
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Tips and gratuities
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Where we'll meet
Start Point
Free pick-up from Hotels in District 1(District 1, Vietnam)
- 15 mins before selected timeslot
End Point
- End at Start Point(s)
Start & Ends
Daily
07:00AM - 05:30PM
Suitability / Accessibility
- Vegetarian food available
- Child Friendly (No Minimum Age)
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Cancellation
Cancel 3 days before activity for a full refund
What to Pack
- An empty stomach
- Anything that help you with sun blocker (e.g. sunglasses, hat, sunscreen,...)
- Bug spray
- Sport shoe are sandals are all ok!!
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Meet your host
Phuc is one of those hosts who instantly makes you feel at ease. Starting out as a freelance tour guide, he teamed up with friends in 2022 to create something a bit different — small group tours that really reflect the spirit of Saigon. He’s all about showing travellers the real city, the way locals live it. Born and raised here, Phuc brings a genuine connection to every experience, whether it’s chatting with market vendors or introducing you to neighbourhoods tourists often miss. His name means “Happy”, and it fits — he’s all smiles, full of energy, and clearly loves what he does. With a fresh, thoughtful style, Phuc’s tours feel more like hanging out with a local friend than ticking off sights.
Experience: 4 years
Speaks: Fluent English
Acceptance rate: 100%
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