Mekong Delta Day Trip From Saigon: Tour or Bus
A Mekong day trip from Saigon to My Tho and Ben Tre means 1.5 to 2 hours' driving each way. Group tours charge VND 800,000 to VND 1,190,000 per adult, with hotel pickup, boats and lunch in the price. A public bus to My Tho costs VND 85,000 for a seat from Mien Tay Bus Station.
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A Mekong day costs three to four hours on the road: 1.5 to 2 hours each way. Go365 runs its tour from 07:30 to 17:30, and Mekong Smile brings guests back between 16:00 and 18:00.
Mekong day trip prices and what is included
The table sets the three ways to do the day side by side.
| Option | Price per adult | Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| Mekong Smile group tour | VND 1,190,000 | Drive out 08:30 to 10:30, return 16:00 to 18:00 |
| Go365 shared tour | VND 800,000 | 07:30 to 17:30 |
| Public bus to My Tho | VND 85,000 for a seat | Six departures, 6:15 to 17:15 |
Mekong Smile group tour
The group tour needs at least two people. An adult pays VND 1,190,000, a child aged 6 to 10 pays VND 865,000, and a child under 5 travels free.
The price includes:
- Central hotel pickup and drop-off: from several central hotels at 08:30, with drop-off at any central point in former District 1 or 3.
- A shared air-conditioned minivan.
- A motorboat and a hand-rowed boat trip.
- A five-course Vietnamese lunch.
Tips are not included. Mekong Smile may adjust the itinerary because of weather or tide levels. Its cancellation policy lists a full refund for weather and no refund for personal reasons.
Go365 shared tour
The tour is shared, with a maximum of 12 guests in a 16-seat minivan. An adult pays VND 800,000 and a child pays VND 650,000, with the child price set by height.
The price includes the return transfer, a guide, boat trips, bicycle hire, entrance fees, lunch and one bottle of water. Travel insurance, extra food and drink, tips and personal expenses cost extra.
Go365 picks up at hotels in former District 1 except Sai Gon and Tan Dinh wards. Foreign guests pay a service fee of VND 700,000 per group per day, whatever the group size. Cancel 48 hours or more ahead for a full refund; 24 to 48 hours ahead refunds half; inside 24 hours nothing is refunded.
What to see at My Tho and Ben Tre
The main stop is Vinh Trang Pagoda, a 19th-century pagoda that blends Asian and European styles.
Go365 takes its boat along the Tien River past four islets: Long, Lan, Quy and Phung.
Who a Mekong day trip suits (and who should skip it)
- Visitors who want hotel pickup and a guide: both tours include them.
- Groups of two or more: the Mekong Smile group tour needs at least two people.
- Families with young children: Mekong Smile carries children under 5 free.
- Skip the tour if you prefer to travel on your own: buses to My Tho leave from Mien Tay Bus Station.
How to get to My Tho by public bus
Buses to My Tho leave from Mien Tay Bus Station (Ben Xe Mien Tay) in the west of the city.
- Travel to Mien Tay Bus Station at 395 Kinh Duong Vuong Street, An Lac Ward.
- Buy a ticket to My Tho: the seat fare is VND 85,000.
- Ride to My Tho: the route is 72 km, with departures at 6:15, 8:15, 10:15, 13:15, 15:45 and 17:15.
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When to go and how long
Go365 runs from 07:30 to 17:30. Mekong Smile drives out between 08:30 and 10:30 and returns between 16:00 and 18:00.
The drive takes 1.5 to 2 hours each way. Mekong Smile may adjust the itinerary because of weather or tide levels.
Nearby and how to combine it
Go365 guests outside the centre meet at 112 Tran Hung Dao Street, Ben Thanh Ward, before 07:15. Ben Thanh Market has its own guide: Ben Thanh Market: Hours, Night Market and Visit Guide.
The other day trip from the city is the Cu Chi Tunnels, covered in Cu Chi Tunnels: Ben Duoc vs Ben Dinh Compared.
Before you go
- Carry cash for tips: neither tour price includes them.
- Match a child to the price rule: Mekong Smile prices by age, Go365 by height.
- Book two or more people on the Mekong Smile group tour.
Photos and clips uploaded to Google Maps (Mien Tay Bus Station on Google Maps (opens in a new tab), Vinh Trang Pagoda on Google Maps (opens in a new tab)) by Phuc Huynh Hoang, Khoa Khanh, Satvinder Singh, Harry, Nguyen Luong Thien, Traveling.
Step by step
- Choose tour or busA group tour includes pickup, boats and lunch; a bus seat to My Tho costs VND 85,000.
- Go to Mien Tay Bus StationThe station is at 395 Kinh Duong Vuong Street, An Lac Ward.
- Ride to My ThoBuses leave Mien Tay at 6:15, 8:15, 10:15, 13:15, 15:45 and 17:15; the route is 72 km.
Not confirmed: Go365 foreign-guest fee: VND 700,000 per group per day is priced apart from the VND 800,000 ticket; ask how they combine.
Common questions
How long is the drive from Saigon to My Tho?
Tour minivans take 1.5 to 2 hours. The bus route from Mien Tay is 72 km.
How much is a Mekong Delta day tour?
Go365 charges VND 800,000 per adult. Mekong Smile charges VND 1,190,000 per adult.
Where do buses to My Tho leave from?
They leave from Mien Tay Bus Station, at 395 Kinh Duong Vuong Street in the west of the city.
Is lunch included in a Mekong day tour?
Mekong Smile includes a five-course Vietnamese lunch. Go365 includes lunch in its price.
Are tips included in the tour price?
Tips are not included with Mekong Smile. Go365 charges tips separately.
Do children get a lower price?
Mekong Smile charges VND 865,000 for ages 6 to 10 and carries children under 5 free. Go365 sets its child price of VND 650,000 by height.
Does the tour route change with the weather?
Mekong Smile may adjust its itinerary because of weather or tide levels.
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