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Best Full-Day River Trips Worldwide — Our Top 15

27 tours  ·  from $18 a head

The 15 best full-day river trips you can book anywhere in the world, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta Full Day Tour - Max 12 - What the tunnel visit feels like
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Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta Full Day Tour – Max 12

1.Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta Full Day Tour – Max 12

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,257 reviews · from $43Our pick

Spend about 11 hours visiting the Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta with guides such as Lam, Kiem, Jackie, or Hubert. Crawl through tunnel sections, eat Vietnamese lunch, ride motorboats and sampans, taste tropical fruit, and visit honey and coconut workshops.

“Amazing experience exploring the Mekong Delta and Cu Chi tunnels. Hubert was an excellent tour guide. Highly recommend doing this tour.”

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Ho Chi Minh: Full-Day Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta Tour - Morning pickup from central Ho Chi Minh City
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Ho Chi Minh: Full-Day Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta Tour

2.Full-Day Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,616 reviews · from $44

Spend 11 hours outside Ho Chi Minh City with an English-speaking guide such as Lam, Xem, Mario, or TV. Crawl through the Cu Chi Tunnels, eat a Vietnamese lunch, row under coconut palms, taste honey and tropical fruit, and visit Mekong villages.

“Lovely day trip, definitely worth doing. Lam was a great guide and gave us lots of history and context to keep the day interesting!”

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Mekong Delta Small Group Full Day Tour - My Tho puts you on the Tien River
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Mekong Delta Small Group Full Day Tour

3.Mekong Delta Small Group Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,652 reviews · from $29

Spend about 10 hours traveling from Ho Chi Minh City to Vinh Trang Pagoda, My Tho, and Ben Tre. You’ll ride several boats, visit a bee farm and coconut mill, try Vietnamese lunch, and cross the delta in a group of up to 12. Guides such as Daisy, Elio, and Tien have earned especially strong praise.

“An excellent and varied day out with Nikki and driver. Great food, great locations and an extremely informative guide. Highly recommend this trip - especially the limo option ;-)”

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VIP Tour Cuchi Tunnels & Mekong Delta Cruise Full Day Group 12pax - Three hours at the Cu Chi Tunnels
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VIP Tour Cuchi Tunnels & Mekong Delta Cruise Full Day Group 12pax

4.VIP Tour Cuchi Tunnels & Mekong Delta Cruise Full Day Group 12pax

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,650 reviews · from $39

Spend about 9 hours and 40 minutes beyond Ho Chi Minh City with a guide such as Minh, called Milo, or Jack. Crawl through the Cu Chi Tunnels, cook a Vietnamese barbecue lunch, cruise the Mekong, visit a bee farm, taste honey tea, and hear folk music in a group capped at 12.

“Minh (Milo) was our tour guide. He’s very knowledgeable about the Vietnam’s culture and has a good sense of humour.”

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From Puerto Princesa: Underground River Full-Day Trip - The 1.5-hour drive to Sabang
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From Puerto Princesa: Underground River Full-Day Trip

5.Underground River Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,460 reviews · 8 - 10 hours · from $48

Spend 8 to 10 hours traveling from Puerto Princesa to Sabang, then cruise by pump boat and paddleboat into the famous Underground River. Guides such as Jeff, Reggie, Sky, and Ate Ara have helped make the day smooth and informative. Lunch, hotel transfers, and optional zipline or mangrove tours are included.

“The tour was fantastic! Our guide (Josh) was not only funny but also made sure we were well taken care of the whole time. The underground river? Absolutely breathtaking - definitely a once-in-a-lifetime kind of wonder. Just remember to bring some cash for the 150 PHP fee. The buffet food… well, let’s just say it filled the stomach, not the soul.”

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Discover Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta Full-Day - The early ride to Cu Chi Tunnels
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Discover Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta Full-Day

6.Discover Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta Full-Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,289 reviews · from $28

Spend about 10 hours visiting the quieter Ben Duoc Cu Chi Tunnels and the Mekong Delta near My Tho. Expect an English-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport, Vietnamese lunch, river and sampan rides, seasonal fruit, honey tea, and hotel pickup in central District 1.

“This tour was an incredible experience! We were very impressed with the organization and the quality of the tour. Our tour guide, Chloe, was exceptional 🫶 She was incredibly knowledgeable about the Cu Chi Tunnels and the Mekong Delta, and shared interesting insights into Vietnamese history and culture. Her enthusiasm was contagious, and she made the tour even more enjoyable. We particularly appreciated her sharing personal stories about her family's experiences✨️ Our driver, Tien, was also fantastic. Overall, this was an unforgettable experience, and we owe it to Chloe and Tien's exceptional service. We highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Vietnam 🇻🇳❤️”

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From Paris: Full-Day Loire Valley Chateaux Tour - Chambord: grand scale and Renaissance ambition
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From Paris: Full-Day Loire Valley Chateaux Tour

7.Full-Day Loire Valley Chateaux Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,269 reviews · 12 hours - 750 minutes · from $127

Travel from Paris to three Loire Valley châteaux in one long, well-organized day. Explore Chambord, Chenonceau, and Cheverny with a guide such as Camille, Manuela, or Nati, or choose an audio guide. Expect grand architecture, royal stories, gardens, and limited time at each stop.

“Our guide was great, and everything went according to the schedule. Beautiful castles, interesting history, enough time for everything. I had a lovely day!”

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Full-Day Prague Tour with Prague Castle, Lunch and Vltava Cruise - The coach ride gives you Prague’s broad outline
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Full-Day Prague Tour with Prague Castle, Lunch and Vltava Cruise

8.Full-Day Prague Tour with Prague Castle, Lunch and Vltava Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 921 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $75

Spend about seven hours seeing Prague by coach, on foot, and from the Vltava. You’ll visit Prague Castle courtyards, Charles Bridge, Old Town, the Jewish Quarter, and enjoy a three-course Czech lunch. Guides such as Helena, Maria, and Marina have led this route.

“We covered all of beautiful Prague city, our guide Helen was incredibly knowledgeable, we learnt much from her and could’ve listened to her all day 🙌🏻 highly recommend”

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Porto: Douro Valley Full-Day Boat, Train, and Lunch Tour - The road from Porto to the first viewpoint
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Porto: Douro Valley Full-Day Boat, Train, and Lunch Tour

9.Douro Valley Full-Day Boat, Train, and Lunch Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 787 reviews · 7 hours · from $128

Travel from Porto to the Douro Valley by shared minivan, boat, train, and foot. Enjoy a Port or sparkling wine on the river, a regional lunch, a winery visit, and tastings. Guides including Manuel, Antonio, Carlos, Rita, and Ricardo are praised for humor, local insight, and care.

“We felt very well taken care of by Manuel and the winemakers, restaurant owners, boat captains, and locals. We would recommend this trip to lovers of natural beauty, port wine, and relaxed merriment. Bring friends, but it's also great for families. our group was delightful. our favorite section was the boat!”

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Tully River Full-Day White Water Rafting - More than 40 rapids, with real Grade 4 action
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Tully River Full-Day White Water Rafting

10.Tully River Full-Day White Water Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 669 reviews · from $142

Spend about 12 hours traveling from Cairns to the Tully River, then paddle through more than 40 rapids, including Grade 4 sections such as Alarm Clock and Theatre. Experienced guides such as Daz, Tom, Max, and Johnny lead the rafts. Expect wet shoes, a long drive, rainforest scenery, and an included pub meal.

“Amazing trip. Outstanding guides and exceptional rapids. The only down thing I’d say is there is no where to change after the trip. Maybe buy some pop up tents for the women to change in”

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Washington, DC: Full-Day Tour with a Scenic River Cruise - Boarding near the U.S. Navy Memorial
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Washington, DC: Full-Day Tour with a Scenic River Cruise

11.Washington, DC: Full-Day Tour with a Scenic River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 571 reviews · 6 hours · from $71

See Washington DC’s major sights in six hours with a live English-speaking guide, climate-controlled panoramic bus, monument walks, and a seasonal Potomac cruise. Guides such as Evan, Sam, and Dion have been praised for clear stories and humor. Lunch is your choice and your own expense.

“It was great, great trip and great tour guide as well as driver. Would highly recommend. I plan to return in the future with my family, was very pleased with my experience”

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Luxor Private Full-Day Tour: Discover the East and West Banks of the Nile - Starting on the West Bank at the Valley of the Kings
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Luxor Private Full-Day Tour: Discover the East and West Banks of the Nile

12.Luxor Private Full-Day Tour: Discover the East and West Banks of the Nile

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 545 reviews · from $90

Spend about eight hours with a private Egyptologist guide and driver visiting Luxor’s East and West Banks. See the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Karnak, and Luxor Temple, with hotel, cruise ship, or airport pickup. Lunch depends on the option selected.

“Guide to run a scam; picked me from the airport but when dropping back said drop off is not included. Which was clearly included… So fellow travelers be careful.”

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Varanasi : Full Day City Highlights Day Tour & Ganges Cruise - Starting at 5:30am on the Ganges
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Varanasi : Full Day City Highlights Day Tour & Ganges Cruise

13.Varanasi : Full Day City Highlights Day Tour & Ganges Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 520 reviews · 10 hours · from $61

Start at 5:30am with a Ganges sunrise boat ride, then visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple, BHU, Durga Temple, Sarnath, silk workshops, and the evening Ganga Aarti. Private air-conditioned transport, hotel pickup, a local guide, and bottled water are included. Anmol, Shivam, Sanjay, and Mohan Singh are among the guides praised for their care and local insight.

“We had one full day in Varanasi and needed a good all day tour. Our guide was Shivam - he was friendly, patient, knowledgeable and made us feel comfortable. Nothing was too much trouble for him and he tailored the day to our needs. The morning Aarti ceremony and the evening ceremonies were amazing and well worth getting up early and staying out late. Shivam read our needs/preferences well and we thoroughly enjoyed our day (if a little exhausted by the end). The tour price tickets are expensive compared to others but it was a long day and our driver was also very good and prompt. Well organised by our…”

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Full-Day Tour in Mekong Delta with Pick Up in Central District 1 - The early ride from District 1 to My Tho
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Full-Day Tour in Mekong Delta with Pick Up in Central District 1

14.Full-Day Tour in Mekong Delta with Pick Up in Central District 1

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 510 reviews · from $17Best value

Start at 7:30 AM from District 1 for a full day in the Mekong Delta. Cruise the Tien River, visit Con Lan, taste honey tea and seasonal fruit, ride an electric cart, eat lunch, and stop at Vinh Trang Temple. Guides may include Tim, Typhoon Honey, or Tony.

“The goal of the tour is to try to sell everything and we visited several shops. The guide was not interested in the tour. Lunch was really pour, the food was not enough for all. I did several tour, but this was the worst experience that I had.”

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From Porto: Full-Day Douro Valley Trip - The drive into the valley and Peso da Régua
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From Porto: Full-Day Douro Valley Trip

15.Full-Day Douro Valley Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 481 reviews · 10 hours · from $88

Join an English-speaking guide such as Ricardo, Nuno, or Milena for a full day from Porto to the Douro Valley. Visit two wine estates, taste port and olive oil, enjoy a wine-paired lunch, cruise for one hour on the Douro, and stop at scenic viewpoints.

“Nuno was very friendly, knowledgeable and funny. He kept up the right pace of commentary all day. The lunch was lovely and the tastings were fabulous. However, I was expecting to taste wine of the region, not port wine - I don’t feel that the description of the tour adequately explains the tastings on offer. That said, I was not in any way disappointed with the tastings we had. The olive oil, in particular, was delicious. The boat ride was a little chilly but nonetheless very good. Stunning scenery. A glass of wine on the boat would have sealed the deal completely. All in all, a very good tour and…”

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