MEKONG DELTA
The delta's classics.
A rundown of the 13 most popular nature reserves & forests tours in the Mekong Delta, with what each one involves, where it sets off from, and what you'll pay to book.
A 6:30 am Can Tho river day: Cai Rang floating market by sampan, breakfast on the water, noodle-making, and Lung Ngoc Hoang canals.
“Ngan was an excellent tour guide. She was extremely attentive and very knowledgeable. Her English was nearly perfect. My daughters loved her. She was the highlight of our tour!!”
Can Tho’s Lung Ngoc Hoang forest tour pairs a flooded-wetland boat ride, an easy nature walk, and a giant ficus tree view.
“We enjoyed our tour, the walk in the forest was very interesting and authentik. Our guide, Lâm, was very nice and we learnt a lot about vietnamese culture. We loved the way back by boat on the river, seing many birds, was amazing.”
Cruise Mua Xuan wetlands by boat, spot rare birds, climb a viewing tower, then meet bamboo basket makers in Can Tho.
“We booked the tour just two days in advance and had the best experience we could imagine. Convenient pickup from our hotel, one hour drive to the nature reserve area. Beautiful and lonely ride through the small rivers while seeing lots of Read more”
A 5:30am Can Tho adventure linking Cai Rang sunrise, quiet canal cruising, a family noodle shop, and Lung Ngoc Hoang wetland forest.
“Loved the tour with Nick!”
Birdwatching in Lung Ngọc Hoàng Nature Reserve near Can Tho with small-group boat time, guided wildlife stories, and peaceful countryside views.
“We had a great experience at the nature lover tour with our tourguide Edward. He shared lots of interesting facts and we had great conversations during the drive from the hotel as well as during the tour. There were no other people in the parRead more”
Boat cruise and birdwatching at Lung Ngoc Hoang Nature Reserve, then meet bamboo basket artisans near Can Tho in a 5-hour tour.
“The tour exceeded my expectations - definitely worth the time and money. Mariah was a great guide. Her language skills are impeccable and she put a lot of effort into making the tour interesting and enjoyable.”
Private Mekong eco tour from Can Tho: sunrise boat breakfast at Cái Răng, rice noodle making, quiet canal paddling, Lung Ngọc Hoàng nature reserve.
“I had an amazing day visiting Cái Răng Floating Market and Lung Ngọc Hoàng Nature Reserve—two must-see destinations in the Mekong Delta!”
Half-day boat and forest walk in Can Tho’s Lung Ngoc Hoang wetlands, plus an observation tower and a giant ficus tree.
“The tour to the Lung Ngoc Hoang Forest was very beautiful. Lâm was both my tour guide and driver at the same time which was very convenient. With his very friendly and knowledgeable way he guided me through the nature reserve, showed me the different bird species and took many pictures for me. It was…”
See Can Tho’s Lung Ngoc Hoang wetlands by boat, spot wild birds from a 25m watchtower, and choose a light walk or more cruising.
“It was a great trip and a perfect guide Nick.”
Explore Tra Su Cajuput Forest from Can Tho by boat, with bird watching, Vietnam’s longest bamboo bridge, and a 14-meter tower.
“It is so peaceful gliding through the water. We saw lots of birds.the colour of the kingfishers are stunning. The tree canopy is wonderful I even braved it to the top of the tower. Our guide was really good and cooked us a lovely sweet and sour dish with fish and lots of fresh vegetables.”
Sampan through Lung Ngọc Hoàng wetlands, climb a 25 m tower, then learn bamboo weaving in Ngã Bảy with pickup and bottled water.
“Great experience, Nhung was a great guide, she was very knowledgeable and personable. My wife and I enjoyed this experience.”
Early sampan at Cai Rang with breakfast, plus noodle making, bamboo basket craft, a Khmer pagoda, and Lung Ngoc Hoang nature.
“Our guide, Theo, made the trip. He was funny, accommodating, and highly knowledgeable. This is the perfect day trip from Saigon. It is an excellent mix of Vietnamese history, exploration, and relaxation. Well worth the money!”
Go from Can Tho on a full-day Mekong Delta tour to Tra Su cajuput forest, bird sanctuary boats, temple at Nui Sam, and views of Cambodia.
“Kyn led an incredible An Giang tour for us. His knowledge of An Giang and the local community made the trip unforgettable. We explored the amazing and gorgeous Tra Su forest, Cham village and fish farm village. Thanks FME and Kyn!”
