Set your own pace on a private Mekong Delta tour with your own driver and guide, visiting Vinh Trang Pagoda, My Tho and Ben Tre, from EUR 68.
A private Mekong Delta tour pairs your own driver and vehicle, sized to your group, with a private English-speaking guide for the river portion, covering Vinh Trang Pagoda, My Tho and the quieter Tan Thach village in Ben Tre, from around EUR 68 per person.
What Makes This Private Mekong Delta Tour Different?
The vehicle and pacing on land are entirely private: a sedan, SUV or van depending on group size, with no other travelers added to your itinerary. It also swaps the usual Thoi Son Islet coconut stop for Tan Thach village, a quieter alternative that most standard tours skip, giving even repeat Delta visitors something they have not already seen.
What Does the Tour Include?
The price covers a private air-conditioned vehicle with driver for the full day, an English-speaking guide who meets you at My Tho port, an authentic set-menu lunch, all entrance and sightseeing fees, round-trip river boat transportation, a live folk music performance, and the boat, sampan and horse cart used through the itinerary. Gratuities, drinks outside the set menu, personal expenses, travel insurance and airport transfers are not included.
Is the Private Mekong Delta Tour Worth the Price?
If setting your own pace and having a vehicle to yourself matters to you, yes, especially with the added Tan Thach village stop. It is worth knowing that "private" here applies to the car and guide, not the boat itself, since the river cruise and Unicorn Island stop still involve sharing the water with other tour groups. For a fully private experience end to end, expect to pay considerably more elsewhere.
Who Should Book This Private Tour?
This suits couples, families or small groups who want flexibility on timing and do not want to wait on a bus for other travelers to finish shopping or photos. It particularly suits repeat visitors who have already done the standard Thoi Son Islet route and want the less-touristed Tan Thach alternative. Budget-conscious first-time visitors are usually better served by the classic Mekong Delta day tour.
Prices and What's Included
Starting from EUR 68 per person, this sits in the premium tier, well above the classic shared-group day tours, reflecting the private vehicle and guide. Prices can shift with season, group size and the exact date booked, so check current availability before finalizing plans. A full set-menu lunch and the Vinh Trang Pagoda stop are included at no extra cost.
Getting There and Insider Tips
The driver for the land portion does not act as a guide, so keep your questions about the region for the English-speaking guide who joins at My Tho port. Because the vehicle is sized to your exact group (sedan, SUV or van), confirm your final headcount before booking to avoid a mismatch. Bring cash for any extra drinks or souvenirs at the coconut workshop, since card payment is rarely available there.
How Does This Compare to Other Mekong Delta Tours?
Travelers who do not need a private vehicle should compare this against the Mekong Delta day tour, which covers similar geography in a shared group for far less. For a private-feeling experience that also reaches narrower canals by water, the Mekong Delta speedboat tour is worth comparing. For background on My Tho, see its Wikipedia entry. You can compare every option on our tours overview.
Prices from 68 EUR as of 2026-08-09. Prices may vary; confirmed live at checkout.
(≈ $78 / £58, ECB 2026-08-07)
