The 7 Best Full-Day Fishing Trips Worldwide

1.Galle Day Trip with River Safari, Sea Turtle & Stilt Fishermen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · from $110Our pick

Start around 7:00am with private pickup near Bentota and nearby south-coast towns. Visit the Bentota mangroves by boat, a turtle center, Ambalangoda mask makers, the Tsunami Museum, Galle Dutch Fort, and Koggala stilt fishermen. Lunch, entry fees, water, and transport are included.

“We had a jam packed day on this trip- we had a wonderful time seeing and experiencing plenty without feeling rushed. It was great value for money! Dinesh picked us up on time and got us from place to place safely. We saw crocodiles, monkRead more”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · from $85

Leave Ho Chi Minh City with guide Chow, Chao, Dennis, or another local guide for a private day in Ben Luc. Cycle past rice fields, plant rice, catch fish by hand, cook banh xeo, visit fruit gardens, then canoe and kayak through quiet waterways.

“Wow- what a jam-packed day and somehow we never felt rushed! Chow was incredible with our 2 boys - 10 & 14-years-old - and he handled everything with such care and enthusiasm. We highly recommend a tour with him!! Thank you, Chow!”

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

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

Travel privately from Ho Chi Minh City to My Tho and Ben Tre for a full day of river life, cycling, kayaking, honey tea, coconut candy, fruit, music, and cooking. Your English-speaking guide sets the pace, with Son, Dennis, Tri, and Nhi praised for warm, attentive service.

“Fantastic Tour! Our guide, Son, was enthusiastic, engaging and spoke excellent English. He knew just when strike up conversation and when to let us rest. It was a long day and my husband was feeling quite ill for most of it. Son was very Read more”

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4.Galle Day Trip & Stilt Fishermen from Koggala

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $75Best value

Travel by air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide such as Milan to Galle Fort, Rumassala’s Peace Pagoda, Jungle Beach, Koggala’s stilt fishermen, and Habaraduwa Turtle Hatchery. The private tour suits families and small groups, with flexible pacing and hotel pickup.

“Really very good tour with a charming guide, Milan. Took us to all the good sites in the area and nothing was too much trouble. He was able to take us to an antiques shop for in a remote part of Galle and in general he was very obliging. Can recommend.”

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5.Galle Day Trip – River Safari, Sea Turtle & Stilt Fishermen

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 16 reviews · 9 - 11 hours · from $80

Set out with an English-speaking driver-guide for a private 9 to 11-hour trip along Sri Lanka’s southwest coast. You’ll visit Galle Fort, a turtle conservation project, Buddhist temple, mask workshop, tsunami museum, mangroves and stilt fishermen. Samir leads some river safaris, with Dinesh providing safe road transport.

“We had a really good day out. Nothing was too much trouble. We called to watch fishermen bringing in their nets and to a busy local fishing harbour. The river trip was excellent and we saw a lot of wildlife including crocodiles, monkeys, fruit bats, monitor lizards, a snake, lizards etc. I had always wanted to see the fishermen at Galle and it was great to see them catch fish from the stilt fishing poles. We called in at other sights as well including the turtle sanctuary and the Galle Fort. We were picked up from the harbour at 5.30am and returned bang on the 6pm arranged time to catch…”

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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 am for a private nine-hour Mekong Delta outing. With an English-speaking guide, you’ll cruise from My Tho to Unicorn and Turtle islands, row through narrow canals, sample fruit and coconut treats, visit a bee farm, bike, cook, and share a BBQ lunch.

“Incredibly enjoyable and well planned tour, We had observe the people's life honestly along the Mekong River, I also try taking pictures with the real bee hive. It was a bit nervous at first, but it's also fun after. And a lots of tasty snacks and lunRead more”

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7.From Mui Ne To Vinh Hy Bay Snorkeling And Fishing Tour | Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $155

Leave Mui Ne at 7 a.m. for a private day trip to Vinh Hy Bay, with hotel pickup, lunch, boat travel, snorkeling, fishing, and an English-speaking guide. You’ll also stop at Phan Rang Beach, a local grape garden, and a Cham pottery village. Guides may include Sandy, Suo, or Vinh.

“This was a really Nice experience. Our travel guide suo was the best! So engaged and went above and beyond to make the experience pleasent for us. The driver drove amazingly and tue boat captain was very cheerful.”

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