Trip info
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Private car
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Bassac Riverboat
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All year round
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Private tour
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1
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80
Overview
This 2-day Mekong Delta discovery aboard the Bassac cruise offers a relaxing journey from Ho Chi Minh City into the heart of the river region. Glide along peaceful waterways while enjoying onboard meals and guided visits to riverside villages. Experience authentic delta life with an overnight stay on the river. The tour concludes with a vibrant early-morning visit to the Cai Rang Floating Market before returning to the city.
Highlights
- Scenic cruise along peaceful Mekong waterways aboard the Bassac riverboat
- Guided visits to authentic riverside villages and an overnight stay onboard
- Early-morning exploration of the vibrant Cai Rang Floating Market
Itinerary
Enjoy a morning drive to Cai Be (without a transfer guide). Upon arrival, embark on the riverboat Bassac and cruise to Cho Lach. Have lunch onboard while cruising on the water. Stop for a brief walking tour of villages lining the riverbanks with the Bassac’s guide. Dock at Tra On for an overnight stay onboard.
Overnight onboard the Bassac.
+ Bassac Cruise
Early in the morning, leave Tra On and cruise to Can Tho City. On arrival, explore the colourful and bustling floating market at Cai Rang before disembarking at Can Tho Pier. Drive back to Ho Chi Minh City. (without a transfer guide).
Includes/Excludes
Includes
- Accomodation with daily breakfast, 2 person per double/twin, 3 person for triple. Single use with extra charge.
- Private, air-conditioned vehicles
- Engligh speaking tour guide on board
- Pick up & drop off at all hotels
- Entrance fee
- Meals as mentioned
- Mineral water & tissue
- All activities as trip mention
Excludes
- International flights
- Vietnam visa (if any)
- Travel insurance
- Drinks during meal
- Tip for tourguide & driver
- Personal expenses
- Banking fee
- Surcharge from 25$/PP for compulsory dinner, Xmas, New year Eve
- Surcharge from 10%-12% applies to vehicles, accommodation, and air tickets during Vietnamese public holidays, including April 30, May 1, September 2, December 24, December 31, and the Lunar New Year period.
- Activities are not mentioned in itinerary
Deposit & Cancellation Policy
+ A 30% deposit is required upon booking confirmation.
+ The remaining 70% must be paid at least 14 days prior to tour departure.
+ Cancellations made at least 14 days before the tour departure are eligible for a full refund.
+ Cancellations made between 14 -7 days before departure will incur a 50% cancellation charge.
+ Cancellations made less than 7 days or no show before departure will be subject to a 100% charge.
Overall Trip Rating:
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Verified Purchase
By Sophie Keller May 10, 2026 A Wonderful River JourneyTra On was charming and quiet, which made the trip feel very special. The boat rides through the canals were relaxing, and the floating market was fascinating to explore. A perfect short getaway from the busy city. -
Verified PurchaseBy Liam Peterson May 6, 2026 Authentic Mekong Delta ExperienceThis tour was peaceful, relaxing, and full of authentic local experiences. I loved visiting Cai Rang Floating Market early in the morning and seeing daily life on the river. The scenery throughout the Mekong Delta was absolutely beautiful.
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Verified PurchaseBy Sophia Chen(Albania)April 25, 2026 So Greatttttt!!!! OMGA solid and well-organized 2-day cruise through the Mekong Delta. The Bassac boat is comfortable, and the crew runs a tight ship. Day one includes a relaxing cruise, a village walk, and a beautiful sunset — simple but enjoyable. The early morning visit to Cai Rang floating market is the main event, and it delivers exactly what you hope for: a chaotic, colorful, and authentic look at delta commerce. The noodle factory stop was a nice bonus. Food is good, portions are generous, and the guide knows his stuff. Cabins are small but clean and fine for one night. If you want an efficient, no-nonsense way to experience the Delta without the touristy fluff, this cruise is worth your time.Date of Experience: April 14, 2026
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Verified PurchaseBy Hans Schmidt April 18, 2026 STOP. RECOMMEND. STOP.DAY ONE START. Cai Be good. Tra On better. Sleep on boat. Quiet. Stars. STOP. DAY TWO START. Cai Rang 5am. Worth it. Chaos beautiful. Can Tho lunch quick. Back Saigon 4pm. STOP. Two days enough? No. But efficient. Bring mosquito spray. Stop missing river. STOP.
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Verified PurchaseBy Sophie Laurent April 17, 2026 We Slept on the River and Woke Up in a PaintingDay one melted into gold as our boat drifted from Cai Be toward Tra On—water coconuts gliding by, children waving from wooden bridges, the sun setting fire to the delta. That night on the boat, no air conditioning, just river breeze and a blanket of stars I didn't know existed. Day two came early: Cai Rang at 5:30 am, a floating explosion of mangoes, shouting vendors, and morning light bouncing off brown water. Can Tho for lunch, then back to Saigon. Two days. One million memories.
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Verified PurchaseBy Dawa Sherpa April 7, 2026 The River Taught Me to Slow DownI came from mountains. The Mekong is different—water not white and cold but brown and patient. On the boat from Cai Be to Tra On, I stopped checking my phone. I watched a woman wash her hair in the river. I watched a child wave from a wooden porch. Cai Rang market at dawn was a prayer of commerce—offerings of mango and faith. By the time we reached Can Tho, I understood: Vietnam doesn't rush. Neither should I.
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Verified PurchaseBy Siobhan Murphy March 23, 2026 Ten Years Later, I Still Dream of That BoatI took this tour a decade ago, and I still wake up sometimes hearing water lapping against wood. Cai Be was our first taste—paddleboats and coconut candy and a lady who laughed without showing teeth. Tra On night: no AC, just river breeze and the strangest quiet I've ever known. Cai Rang at sunrise: a floating explosion of fruit and voices. Can Tho was just a goodbye. Two days. A lifetime of river dreams.
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Verified PurchaseBy Kevin O'Brien February 21, 2026 Fine, You Were Right. The Mekong Is Great.I complained before we left. "A boat overnight? No WiFi? Mosquitoes?" Shut up, past Kevin. Cai Be was touristy but fun—the rowboat through small canals was actually lovely. Tra On surprised me most: dinner on the boat, local family cooking, fireflies everywhere. Cai Rang at 5:30 AM—I'm not a morning person—was worth the suffering. Can Tho was meh. Overall? Two days well spent. I was wrong. Happy?
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Verified PurchaseBy Mohammed Al-Rashid February 14, 2026 I Thought Overnight Boats Were a Gimmick. I Was Wrong.I booked this tour cynically—"sleep on a boat in the Mekong? Sounds like a tourist trap." Well. The boat from Cai Be to Tra On was simple, clean, and surprisingly comfortable. Watching the riverbank light up with fireflies at night? No hotel can give you that. Cai Rang Floating Market at dawn was the real deal—no show for tourists, just commerce on water. Can Tho was fine but forgettable. The overnight? Unforgettable.
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