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Saigon & the Mekong Delta

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Motorbike-buzzing Saigon, floating markets and river life.

Ho Chi Minh City is Vietnam’s energetic metropolis with colonial landmarks, war history and superb street food. In the Mekong Delta, boats glide through canals to the floating markets of Can Tho, orchards and villages; Chau Doc lies near the Cambodian border.

Known for

  • Food
  • Boat trips
  • Budget
  • Photography
Travel guide on Wikivoyage ↗

Best time to visit

The best months for Saigon & the Mekong Delta are January, February, March, April and December.

Suggested route

5 nights across 3 stops. Jourimo adjusts it to the length of your trip.

  1. 1Ho Chi Minh City · 2 nights
  2. 2Can Tho · 2 nights
  3. 3Chau Doc · 1 night