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Mekong Delta

Rivers, floating markets, slow life — everything you need to know before you go.

RiversFoodSlow
Best time
Nov – Apr
Stay from
$14
Articles
29
Coordinates
10.03°N
105.78°E
Rustic boats adorned with plants at the busy Mekong Delta floating market in Vietnam.
↑ Rustic boats adorned with plants at the busy Mekong Delta floating market in Vietnam.Photo · Vietnam Tri Duong Photographer · Pexels
01Overview02When to go03What to do04Where to eat05Getting there
01.

Overview — what Mekong Delta is, in one screen.

Mekong Delta is one of southern vietnam's most off-beat destinations. Known for rivers, floating markets, slow life, it draws travelers looking for rivers and food experiences.

Best visited between Nov – Apr when the weather is most favorable and crowds are manageable. Accommodation starts from $14/night for guesthouses and homestays.

This guide collects 29 independent articles — destinations within Mekong Delta, where locals eat, transport options, and tested itineraries you can follow.

Quick facts
Region
Southern Vietnam
Best time
Nov – Apr
Stay from
$14
Travel style
Rivers, Food, Slow
Articles
29 guides
Coordinates
10.03°N · 105.78°E
02.

Best time to visit — month by month.

Jan
★★★★★
Feb
★★★★★
Mar
★★★★
Apr
★★★
May
★★
Jun
★★
Jul
★★
Aug
★★
Sep
★★
Oct
★★
Nov
★★★★
Dec
★★★★★
PoorBest time
03.

What to do in Mekong Delta — top experiences.

All Mekong Delta guides →
A scenic aerial view of floating fishing villages in Halong Bay, Vietnam, clear skies above.
01 · Destinations

Hon Son Island: A Traveler's Guide to An Giang's Quiet Escape

6 minRead guide →
Colorful display of beverages and coconuts at Cần Thơ floating market, Vietnam.
02 · Destinations

Lang Du Lich My Khanh: A Traveler's Guide to Can Tho's Eco-Tourism Village

6 minRead guide →
Solo person walking along a forest path in Cao Lãnh, Vietnam, surrounded by lush greenery.
03 · Destinations

Lang Cu Pho Bang Nguyen Sinh Sac in Dong Thap: A Traveler's Guide

6 minRead guide →
A barge loaded with timber navigates the lush waters of An Hoi, Vinh Long, Vietnam.
04 · Destinations

Khu Du Lich Sinh Thai Nguoi Giu Rung: A Traveler's Guide to Vinh Long's Forest Keeper

7 minRead guide →
Colorful display of beverages and coconuts at Cần Thơ floating market, Vietnam.
05 · Destinations

Cai Mon Fruit Orchards: A Traveler's Guide to the Mekong's Garden

6 minRead guide →
A stunning aerial shot of the Reclining Buddha statue and surrounding architecture in Soc Trang, Vietnam.
06 · Destinations

Chua Chen Kieu: A Traveler's Guide to the Fragment Pagoda in Soc Trang

5 minRead guide →
04.

Where to eat in Mekong Delta — dishes locals queue for.

All Mekong Delta food →
Colorful Vietnamese sweets presented in banana leaf trays, showcasing traditional dessert art.
01 · Food

Best Che Chuoi in Can Tho: Where Locals Send You

5 minRead guide →
Charming rustic beverage stall with a wooden sign and clay pots, set in an outdoor environment.
02 · Food

Best Goi Ca Linh in Can Tho: Where Locals Send You

5 minRead guide →
Close-up of traditional Vietnamese Banh Chung served during Tet celebrations in Bến Tre, Vietnam.
03 · Food

Com Dep Tra Vinh: the Flat Green Rice of Khmer New Year

4 minRead guide →
Colorful display of beverages and coconuts at Cần Thơ floating market, Vietnam.
04 · Food

Ba Khia Ca Mau: The Salt-Fermented Crab That Southerners Swear By

5 minRead guide →
A close-up of a person crafting traditional Vietnamese banh tet, showcasing cultural craftsmanship.
05 · Food

Banh Pia Soc Trang: The Flaky, Durian-Filled Cake You Either Love or Avoid

4 minRead guide →
Warm and comforting homemade rice porridge with scallions in a ceramic bowl, perfect for breakfast.
06 · Food

Best Chao Ca Loc in Can Tho: Where Locals Send You

5 minRead guide →
05.

Getting to Mekong Delta — your options.

Option 01

Domestic flight

From
Sài Gòn / Hà Nội
Travel time
1–2 hr
Cost
$25–80
Option 02

Motorbike rental

From
Sài Gòn
Travel time
8–12 hr
Cost
120k/day + fuel
Option 03

Private car + driver

From
Sài Gòn
Travel time
6–8 hr
Cost
2.5–4M VND
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Read more about Mekong Delta — independent guides.

All 102 →
A scenic aerial view of floating fishing villages in Halong Bay, Vietnam, clear skies above.
01 · Destinations

Hon Son Island: A Traveler's Guide to An Giang's Quiet Escape

Hon Son is a small, unhurried island off Vietnam's Mekong Delta coast — no party hostels, no Instagram crowds, just fishing villages and forested hills.

Colorful display of beverages and coconuts at Cần Thơ floating market, Vietnam.
02 · Destinations

Lang Du Lich My Khanh: A Traveler's Guide to Can Tho's Eco-Tourism Village

A practical guide to My Khanh Tourist Village in Can Tho — what to expect, how to get there, and whether it's worth a detour from the floating markets.

Solo person walking along a forest path in Cao Lãnh, Vietnam, surrounded by lush greenery.
03 · Destinations

Lang Cu Pho Bang Nguyen Sinh Sac in Dong Thap: A Traveler's Guide

A practical guide to visiting Lang Cu Pho Bang Nguyen Sinh Sac in Cao Lanh, Dong Thap — what to expect, how to get there, and what to eat nearby.

→

Or visit instead — other destinations in Southern.

All 12 →
A stunning view of Ho Chi Minh City's skyline with modern architecture illuminated at dusk.
Must visit
Southern
Sài Gòn
Chaos, cuisine, nightlife
Dec – MarFrom $15
54 guides →
A breathtaking view of Hon Thom Cable Car over the turquoise sea and lush islands in Vietnam.
Beach
Southern
Phú Quốc
Beach island, snorkeling
Nov – MarFrom $28
23 guides →
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