9 Private Fishing Charters in Vietnam That Earn Their Price

1.Mekong Delta Nature Cano-Kayak-Cycling & Fishing Private Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · from $85Our pick

Leave Ho Chi Minh City for Family Tiny Garden near Ben Luc, where a private guide such as Chow or Chao leads you through rice fields, a pagoda, fruit orchards, cooking, rice planting, hand fishing, canoeing, and kayaking. This 8-hour-40-minute outing favors rural contact over the main Mekong tourist route.

“The trip was well planned, and the activities very fun. It takes you through a non-tourist section of the Mekong which was fantastic. I highly recommend this for any families looking for a quick adventure in the real Vietnam. Chow was a great guide!”

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2.PRIVATE Mekong Delta 1 Day with Kayaking, Biking & Cooking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $119

Travel from Ho Chi Minh City to My Tho and Ben Tre by private car, then explore the Mekong by motorboat, sampan, kayak, and bicycle. You’ll visit a bee farm, coconut candy workshop, fruit plantation, and Family Tiny Garden for a cooking class and Vietnamese BBQ lunch. Guides have included Son, Dennis, Tri, and Nhi.

“Very nice and comfortable tour, Tri is a gd tour guide! Lunch was very nice too! Love the private tour!”

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3.Hoi An Fishing Tour Private-Lantern /Cafe Making Class by Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $19Best value

Spend 3.5 hours with a local host and fisherman in Hoi An’s coconut forest. You’ll ride a basket boat, try hand nets and crab catching, make Vietnamese coffee, eat Cao Lau noodles, and, depending on your booking option, craft a silk lantern. Pickup in Hoi An is included.

“We went on this tour around the coconut forest in the morning when it was less crowded. We even caught a crab! The local lunch was yummy. It would've been nice to learn more about the history and ecosystem of the forest, but nonetheless, it was a lovely quick last minute tour we booked for a free day we had!”

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4.Red River Private Tour : Sunset and Night Squid Fishing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $128

Join Red River Tour Phu Quoc for a private evening on a traditional wooden boat. Your English-speaking guide, possibly Sinner, Brian, Phong, Peter, or Neko, takes you from sunset views to squid fishing and a seafood dinner cooked from the catch. Expect a relaxed, family-friendly outing, though squid catches depend on season and luck.

“As a family of three, this is a very affordable experience. We did not catch any squid (was not the right season) but was great attempting and learning. Had lots of time on deck relaxing prior which was nice. And took some great photos. DinnRead more”

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5.Hoi An Wet Rice Farming Tour Private Round Boat Fishing & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $45

Spend four to five hours in Hoi An’s countryside with a local farming family. Learn wet rice work, ride a water buffalo, fish from a round bamboo boat in Bay Mau Coconut Forest, catch crabs, eat Cao Lau noodles, and make Vietnamese coffee. Hotel pickup and drop-off are offered depending on the option you book.

“I recently booked this tour expecting a 4-hour experience, but unfortunately, it fell quite short. The entire tour lasted only 2 hours, and several key experiences that were advertised were either extremely brief or missing altogether. The buffalo Read more”

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6.PRIVATE LUXURY Mekong 1 Day with Biking, Fishing, Cooking Class & BBQ LUNCH

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $119

Leave central Ho Chi Minh City at 8:00 am for a private, English-guided day in the Mekong Delta. Cruise from My Tho to Unicorn and Turtle islands, sample fruit and coconut treats, bike through local areas, try fishing, join a cooking class, visit a bee farm, and eat a Vietnamese BBQ lunch before returning to the city.

“My family have a wonderful time in this trip especially our kids. We take this tour as a present for them after a hard study. The feelings on the boat under coconut bunch is no explain. We have had many nice pics in this area.”

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7.Nha Trang – Private Fishing tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $118

Spend six flexible hours on a private Nha Trang fishing and snorkeling trip with an English, Chinese, or Japanese-speaking guide. Visit Mun Island and Mot Island, eat lunch at Con Se Tre, then relax at Mini Beach. Guide Tinh is noted for keeping the trip organized and helping guests throughout the day.

“It was a really good trip, with our guide Tinh who had everything under control and was nice and helpful.”

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8.Phu Quoc 3 Islands Snorkeling, Fishing Private Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 3 reviews · from $201

Spend a full day exploring Phu Quoc’s An Thoi Islands by private speedboat with guide Daddy and his crew. Visit Mong Tay, May Rut Trong, May Rut Ngoai, or Gam Ghi, depending on weather. Snorkel over natural coral, watch fishermen catch sea urchins, eat a beachside seafood BBQ, and take photos with a SUP and fly cam.

“DADDY AND THE TEAM WERE GEORGIOUS! WE LOVED EVERY MOMENT OF OUR TRIP - IT WAS FUN AND A LOT OF LAUGHTER. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!”

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9.Private Excursions To Wild Island For Swimming Fishing BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews

You’ll join a private group of up to six for a 6 to 7 hour Nha Trang Bay outing, with hotel pickup, a speedboat to Hòn Tre, reef snorkeling, fishing, and a beach barbecue. Guide Hai is praised for his friendly, lively approach. Scuba equipment is available for qualified adults, while fishing gear, lunch, water, and reef fees are included.

“I would highly recommend this tour to anyone that is travelling with a big group of friends/family! Our guide was Hai and he was incredible. Very friendly, knowledgeable and enthusiastic. He had a great vibe and was so much fun to be aroundRead more”

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