Skip the crowded canals on a private VIP speedboat, visiting a family homestead and artisan workshops most tour boats cannot reach, from EUR 108.
The Mekong Delta VIP speedboat tour trades the standard shared motorboat for a private speedboat that reaches narrower jungle canals most tour operators cannot access, pairing a family homestead visit with a chef-prepared lunch, from around EUR 108 per person.
What Makes This Mekong Delta Speedboat Tour Different?
The defining feature is the boat itself. A speedboat draws less water and moves faster than the wooden motorboats used on almost every other Mekong Delta tour, which means the itinerary can include narrow back canals, artisan workshops and a local pagoda that standard-sized tour boats physically cannot reach. It is a genuinely different itinerary, not just a faster version of the same one.
What Does the Tour Include?
The price covers a light breakfast, a chef-prepared Vietnamese lunch with vegetarian or halal options on request, unlimited refreshments and local fruit throughout the day, an English-speaking guide, all entrance fees, and hotel pickup and drop-off in District 1 and District 3. Only gratuities are excluded.
Is the Mekong Delta Speedboat Tour Worth the Price?
If your goal is fewer other tourists and a genuinely different route through the Delta's back canals, yes. The homestead visit and artisan workshop stops feel more personal than the multi-bus stops on cheaper tours. If your only goal is to see the classic Delta highlights at all, the standard Mekong Delta day tour covers similar ground at a fraction of the cost, since the core scenery, rivers and coconut culture are shared across most Delta tours regardless of boat type.
Who Should Book This Speedboat Tour?
This suits travelers on a shorter Vietnam trip who want to maximize a single day and are comfortable paying a premium for exclusivity and speed. It also fits anyone who has already done a standard Mekong tour on a previous visit and wants to see a different, less-touristed side of the region. Budget travelers and first-time visitors are usually better served by the classic day tour.
Prices and What's Included
Starting from EUR 108 per person, this sits firmly in the premium tier of Mekong Delta tours, well above the classic day trips and combo tours. Prices can shift with season, group size and the exact date booked, so check current availability before finalizing plans. Breakfast, lunch and unlimited refreshments are included at no extra cost, which is broader than most budget competitors offer.
Getting There and Insider Tips
Pickup is limited to District 1 and District 3 hotels, so guests staying elsewhere in the city should confirm transfer options before booking. Because the boat runs faster and the stops are less crowded, this tour tends to feel shorter in practice even though the total time on the water is similar to standard tours. Bring a light jacket for the open-water stretches, since speedboats generate more wind than the slower wooden motorboats.
How Does This Compare to Other Mekong Delta Tours?
Budget-focused travelers should compare this against the classic Mekong Delta day tour, which covers the region's best-known stops for a fraction of the price. Those who want to add the Cu Chi Tunnels to the same trip should look at the Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta combo tour instead. For background on the region, see its Wikipedia entry. You can compare every option on our tours overview.
Prices from 108 EUR as of 2026-08-09. Prices may vary; confirmed live at checkout.
(≈ $125 / £93, ECB 2026-08-07)
