Discover the top-rated group tours on authentic Mekong boats with daily departures from Ho Chi Minh City & Can Tho. Perfect for solo travelers – meet new friends, enjoy real local life, and pay only 10% deposit with Legend Travel Group!
Written by Tony Bùi, with over 20 years of experience guiding more than 100,000 travelers across Vietnam and Cambodia. This guide is crafted from real guest feedback and daily operations by Legend Travel Group – the #1 tour operator for small-group Mekong boat adventures since 2008.
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Quiet moments you’ll never forget (Source: Internet)The Mekong Delta is Vietnam’s soul – endless rice paddies, floating markets, hidden canals, and warm-hearted locals who welcome you like family. The best way to experience it? On a comfortable, authentic wooden boat in a fun, small group of like-minded travelers.
Legend Travel Group runs daily departures with maximum 12–16 guests per boat – never the crowded 50+ person tourist boats. You’ll cruise quiet backwaters, visit family workshops, cycle through villages, and stay overnight in riverside homestays – all while making friends for life.
Only 10% deposit required – pay the balance just 30 days before sailing. Keep complete peace of mind!
Daily departure from Ho Chi Minh City → Cai Be → Vinh Long → Can Tho
Private wooden boat through tiny canals
Homestay with local family (private or shared room)
Cai Rang Floating Market at sunrise
Bicycle ride through villages
All meals + unlimited coffee & fruit
→ Only 12 guests max – perfect for solo travelers!
Ho Chi Minh City → Ben Tre → Mo Cay → Can Tho → Return
Stay at award-winning Mekong Lodge (swimming pool + riverside bungalows)
Sunset cruise with cocktails on board
Visit coconut candy & brick kiln workshops
Cai Rang & Cai Be floating markets
Maximum 16 guests – daily departure guaranteed
The ultimate off-the-beaten-path journey
3 different boats: sampan, bassac cruiser, and local ferry
Overnight on board a charming Bassac boat
Tra Su Bird Sanctuary + Cham minority villages
Ends in Chau Doc – easy connection to Phnom Penh
→ Ideal add-on for our Vietnam + Angkor solo traveler packages
Morning departure from Ho Chi Minh City → return by 5 PM
Cruise Tan Phong Island & unicorn island
Rowing sampan through palm-shaded canals
Tropical fruit tasting + traditional music
Maximum 14 guests – daily departure
The real Vietnam – no tourist traps (Source: Internet)Instant travel buddies – no awkward solo meals
English-speaking leader + local boat captain
Daily departures = no waiting for group to fill
Same-age, same-interest travelers (average 25–45 years old)
Safe, comfortable, and 100% hassle-free
Greet locals with “Xin chào” and a smile
Remove shoes before entering homestays
Try everything – from frog legs to rice wine!
Ask before photographing people (especially elders)
Small tips (20,000–50,000 VND) are appreciated by boat crew
No more eating alone – welcome home (Source: Internet)Day 1
08:00 – Pick-up from your Ho Chi Minh City hotel
10:30 – Board private wooden boat at Cai Be
Cruise through tiny canals → visit popcorn & coconut candy workshops
Lunch on board → bicycle ride through villages
Afternoon rowing sampan → check-in riverside homestay
Evening family dinner + local music
Day 2
06:00 – Sunrise boat to Cai Rang Floating Market
Breakfast on the river → visit rice noodle factory
10:00 – Return transfer to Ho Chi Minh City (arrive ~15:30)
Quick-dry clothing & flip-flops
Light rain jacket (even in dry season)
Sunscreen + hat + sunglasses
Reusable water bottle (we provide free refills)
Small backpack for day trips
Sense of adventure!
Explore villages the local way (Source: Internet)1-Day Mekong Boat Escape → $49
2-Day Homestay & Boat Tour → $119 (solo-friendly)
3-Day Deluxe Mekong Lodge → $219
4-Day Deep Mekong to Chau Doc → $329
All include transport from/to Ho Chi Minh City, all boat trips, homestay/lodge, meals, English-speaking leader, and activities.
Only 10% deposit – pay balance 30 days before departure.
Book at least 2 days in Ho Chi Minh City before/after – jet lag + traffic!
Visit the floating market at sunrise – the magic hour
Try the homemade rice wine (responsibly!)
Bring small VND notes for tips and souvenirs
Mosquito repellent is provided on board
Q: Are these tours suitable for solo travelers?
A: 100%! 60–70% of our guests travel solo and leave with lifelong friends.
Q: What is the group size?
A: Maximum 12–16 guests per boat – intimate and social.
Q: Is the homestay private or shared?
A: Private rooms available at no extra cost (subject to availability) or fun shared dorm-style with other solo travelers.
Q: When is the best time for Mekong boat tours?
A: Year-round! Floating markets are busiest July–December (harvest season).
Q: Can I combine with Cambodia?
A: Yes – our 4-Day Deep Mekong ends in Chau Doc for easy speedboat to Phnom Penh.
Real connections, real smiles (Source: Internet)Every Vietnam Tours booking with Legend Travel Group:
Plants 10 mangrove trees in the Delta
Supports family-run homestays & workshops
Uses reusable metal straws & water stations
Employs only local Mekong guides & boat captains
Daily departures – only 10% deposit required!
Contact us 24/7:
WhatsApp: +84 825 862 222
Email: sales@legendtravelgroup.com
Website: https://www.legendtravelgroup.com
By Legend Travel Group – Creating Unforgettable Small-Group Mekong Memories Since 2008
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