- Ben Tre Province - Today you spend a day away from the busy city of Saigon and drive to Ben Tre Province. Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, an ancient southern architectural gem in Tien Giang en route. On arrival at Hung Vuong Pier, board on your private boat for a glimpse at the delta scenery while enjoying coconut juice. Experience the unique lifestyle of the Mekong Delta as you visit fruit orchards, coconut groves, brick workshops, and home-made products such as coconut candies, rice cakes, handicrafts etc. After a short walk to visit a local family to learn how they make sedge mat and enjoy tea, tropical fruits, take “Xe Loi”, a kind of motorized rickshaw or you can hop onto your bicycle and peddle through picturesque villages (about 20 minutes). Stop at a riverside restaurant for a delicious and filling lunch. Then board a sampan for a relaxing trip along narrow canals. The boat will be waiting for you at the pier nearby to bring you back to Ben Tre. The full-day excursion ends with the return car ride to Ho Chi Minh City and drop-off at your hotel.
Schedule details
Duration: 9-10 hours
Pickup location: Pick up at centrally located hotels in Ho Chi Minh City.
Pickup time: 7.30 AM-8.00 AM
Drop off location: The same place as pick up point.
- Vietnamese lunch at local restaurant.
- Service of a private driver and an air-conditioned vehicle.
- Boat trip & entrance fees.
- Service of experienced English speaking guide.
- Bottled drinking water.
- Accommodation in Ho Chi Minh City.
- Meals and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Tips for tour guide and driver.
- Travel insurance.
Venture past common sightseeing hotspots for a detailed exploration of life in the Mekong Delta. This day journey to Ben Tre from Ho Chi Minh, a unique offering by Vietnam Travel, is devised to give you a cultural immersion in the Mekong Delta. Ben Tre province, characterized by its coconut trees, is arguably the most authentic tropical zone in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam at present. A boat excursion here will take you around rural localities via a labyrinth of canals bordered with lush palm trees on either side. Relish a hearty lunch of local delicacies and sample tropical fruits and other regional products including coconut candies. Experience the local way of life through a fun tuk tuk ride along village paths. The whole area is rich with nature and promises less tourist crowd compared to other parts of the delta.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
