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Can Tho: Peaceful Private Boat Ride on the Mekong(No Guide).

By Mekong By Local
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is P 1,200 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Immerse yourself in the peaceful rhythm of local life on the Mekong River
  • Enjoy a private boat trip with a local boatman who knows the waterways
  • Witness the simplicity of daily life, from fishermen to schoolchildren
  • Choose between a sunrise or sunset trip for unforgettable moments
  • Experience the Mekong Delta without tourist stops or crowded attractions

Activity location

    • Can Tho
    • Can Tho, Cần Thơ, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 1 Đường Châu Văn Liêm, Tân An, Ninh Kiều, Cần Thơ 94000, Việt Nam | This experience is operated by a local boatman and does not include a guide. Please provide your WhatsApp number when booking. WhatsApp is the only way we can contact you regarding meeting time and location.
    • Ninh Kiều, Cần Thơ, Vietnam

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Afternoon 1: Peaceful Private Boat Ride on the Mekong.
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Please kindly provide us with your correct WhatsApp number, as this tour does not include a tour guide, and all support, instructions, and communication will be provided via WhatsApp throughout the experience.
Thank you for your cooperation.

Language options: English
Starting time: 14:00
Price details
P 1,200.38 x 2 AdultsP 2,400.76
Total
Price is P 2,400.76
Until Wed, Apr 15
Afternoon 2: Peaceful Private Boat Ride on the Mekong.
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Please kindly provide us with your correct WhatsApp number, as this tour does not include a tour guide, and all support, instructions, and communication will be provided via WhatsApp throughout the experience.
Thank you for your cooperation.

Language options: English
Starting time: 14:00
Price details
P 1,200.38 x 2 AdultsP 2,400.76
Total
Price is P 2,400.76
Until Wed, Apr 15
Afternoon 3: Peaceful Private Boat Ride on the Mekong.
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Please kindly provide us with your correct WhatsApp number, as this tour does not include a tour guide, and all support, instructions, and communication will be provided via WhatsApp throughout the experience.
Thank you for your cooperation.

Language options: English
Starting time: 14:00
Price details
P 1,200.38 x 2 AdultsP 2,400.76
Total
Price is P 2,400.76
Until Wed, Apr 15
Afternoon 8: Peaceful Private Boat Ride on the Mekong.
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Please kindly provide us with your correct WhatsApp number, as this tour does not include a tour guide, and all support, instructions, and communication will be provided via WhatsApp throughout the experience.
Thank you for your cooperation.

Language options: English
Starting time: 14:00
Price details
P 1,200.38 x 2 AdultsP 2,400.76
Total
Price is P 2,400.76
Until Wed, Apr 15
Morning 1: Peaceful Private Boat Ride on the Mekong.
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Please kindly provide us with your correct WhatsApp number, as this tour does not include a tour guide, and all support, instructions, and communication will be provided via WhatsApp throughout the experience.
Thank you for your cooperation.

Language options: English
Starting time: 7:00
Price details
P 1,200.38 x 2 AdultsP 2,400.76
Total
Price is P 2,400.76
Morning 2: Peaceful Private Boat Ride on the Mekong.
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Please kindly provide us with your correct WhatsApp number, as this tour does not include a tour guide, and all support, instructions, and communication will be provided via WhatsApp throughout the experience.
Thank you for your cooperation.

Language options: English
Starting time: 7:00
Price details
P 1,200.38 x 2 AdultsP 2,400.76
Total
Price is P 2,400.76
Afternoon 4: Peaceful Private Boat Ride on the Mekong.
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Please kindly provide us with your correct WhatsApp number, as this tour does not include a tour guide, and all support, instructions, and communication will be provided via WhatsApp throughout the experience.
Thank you for your cooperation.

Language options: English
Starting time: 14:00
Price details
P 1,364.07 x 2 AdultsP 2,728.14
Total
Price is P 2,728.14
Until Wed, Apr 15
Afternoon 5: Peaceful Private Boat Ride on the Mekong.
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Please kindly provide us with your correct WhatsApp number, as this tour does not include a tour guide, and all support, instructions, and communication will be provided via WhatsApp throughout the experience.
Thank you for your cooperation.

Language options: English
Starting time: 14:00
Price details
P 1,364.07 x 2 AdultsP 2,728.14
Total
Price is P 2,728.14
Until Wed, Apr 15
Afternoon 6: Peaceful Private Boat Ride on the Mekong.
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Please kindly provide us with your correct WhatsApp number, as this tour does not include a tour guide, and all support, instructions, and communication will be provided via WhatsApp throughout the experience.
Thank you for your cooperation.

Language options: English
Starting time: 14:00
Price details
P 1,364.07 x 2 AdultsP 2,728.14
Total
Price is P 2,728.14
Until Wed, Apr 15

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private boat trip on the Mekong River
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Local boatman
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Guided tour
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tourist attractions

Know before you book

  • Not suitable for: Wheelchair users

What you can expect

This is a small COMMUNITY-BASED TOURISM INITIATIVE IN THE MEKONG DELTA, created by our company to SUPPORT LOCAL BOATMEN and preserve TRADITIONAL RIVER LIFE. After all taxes and operational costs are deducted, 100% OF THE REVENUE IS PAID DIRECTLY TO THE LOCAL BOATMAN, with no middlemen involved.

Local boatmen typically earn a low and unstable income from short daily river crossings or limited morning work for tourism companies. This project provides MEANINGFUL ADDITIONAL INCOME, helping improve livelihoods while promoting RESPONSIBLE TOURISM, SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL, and AUTHENTIC MEKONG DELTA EXPERIENCES that directly benefit the local community.

Embark on a private boat trip on the Mekong River, offering a truly authentic way to discover the Mekong Delta. Far from crowded tourist spots, this journey allows you to slow down, relax, and let the river itself tell its story.

Unlike other tours, this experience is not guided by a tour leader. It is simply you, the gentle flow of the river, and a friendly local boatman who knows every curve of the waterways. Immerse yourself in the peaceful rhythm of local life rather than follow a typical sightseeing program.

Start from the city’s modern riverside with tall buildings, then gradually glide into quieter neighborhoods where houses become smaller and more traditional. Pass by stilt houses lining the riverbanks and lush fruit gardens, each scene revealing a different layer of Mekong life.

Along the way, witness the simplicity of daily life—children going to school by boat, locals tending their gardens, fishermen casting nets. No staged shows, just real life unfolding naturally.

Depending on your chosen time and the favor of the weather, either watch the sun rising gently over the water in the early morning, or admire the glowing colors of a Mekong sunset. Both create unforgettable, postcard-like moments.

Your boat will not stop at any crowded tourist attractions. This journey is about enjoying the silence, the open horizon, and the intimate feeling of being alone with the river.

Location

Activity location

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    • Can Tho
    • Can Tho, Cần Thơ, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 1 Đường Châu Văn Liêm, Tân An, Ninh Kiều, Cần Thơ 94000, Việt Nam | This experience is operated by a local boatman and does not include a guide. Please provide your WhatsApp number when booking. WhatsApp is the only way we can contact you regarding meeting time and location.
    • Ninh Kiều, Cần Thơ, Vietnam