Mekong Delta Tour: Authentic Local Experience

Experience the local lifestyle and coconut craftwork on a 1-day Mekong Delta tour. Escape the crowded tourist areas and immerse yourself in the authentic beauty of the region. Enjoy local dishes prepared with organic ingredients.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Ben Tre - We’re excited to have you join us on this adventure! We’ll pick you up at your hotel at 7:30 AM.

We’ll kick off the day by hopping on the Hoa Dinh boat at the station to cross the Mekong River and head to Vam Ho Bridge in Tam Hiep Islet. You’ll visit the district’s famous organic longan garden and stroll along the local house promenade. You’ll also get to hang out in a resident’s home, savor some honey tea water, try various tropical fruits, and munch on some delicious sponge cake. Plus, you’ll see how coconut handicrafts and palm brooms are made.

After all that, you can kick back on a small sampan and row around to explore the Nipa palm tree-lined banks. Then, grab a bicycle and tour the surrounding village, where you’ll learn how to make ginseng leaves (Ginseng Mist) and taste this special herbal jelly.

  • Ben Tre - Later, you’ll cycle around four kilometers, taking in the serene rural life among tropical gardens and small canals. We’ll refuel with a delightful lunch at the Ut Trinh Homestay.

Before we wrap up, we’ll swing by the Coconut Shell Charcoal in Ben Tre for some fantastic photo opportunities. Then, we’ll drop you back off at your hotel.

What's Included
  • Air-conditioned transportation, including hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Complimentary cool tissues and mineral water
  • Boat trip or bicycle tour options
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Lunch featuring Vietnamese cuisine
What's Not Included
  • additional food, and drinks
  • tips/gratuities for the local guide
Additional Information

Hey there! You absolutely can’t miss experiencing the lives of the locals on the rural islet. You’ll visit a farmer who can load tons of raw coconut shells to make charcoal and get hands-on with coconut handicraft palm brooms. Suppose you’re searching for a quiet, non-touristy spot far from the bustling tourist areas. In that case, our team at Hana Tourist has crafted a unique program just for you, featuring new and exclusive destinations without any shopping stop stations during the tour of the Mekong Delta.

What to Expect:

  • A genuine chance to deeply understand the authentic lifestyle of locals in the Mekong Delta
  • Embrace the beauty of the local environment and escape the hustle and bustle of major cities
  • Enjoy a peaceful rowing boat trip and cycle around the quaint village
  • Delight in local dishes prepared using organic ingredients
  • Cycling roaming around peaceful villages.
Location
HANA TOURIST
The office is located behind Kim Lien Pagoda, District 4
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Explorer31183174517
Aug 2, 2024
Great tour experience - Our guide Ben was very friendly and fun to talk to. He was helpful and took good care of us during the whole trip. We learned a lot about the culture and history of the place
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Y7016lxmatthewl
Jul 1, 2024
Go on a tour with ken - I went on the mekong river tour during my trip to vietnam and my tour guide was Ken! He was wonderful, explaining and showing us multiple aspects of the Mekong river! He was also a very funny guide, making the experience very enjoyable.
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Northstar50891880250
Apr 24, 2024
Amazing experience - Ken was a amazing host he speaks very clearly and in detail and has a great sense of humour the tour is filled with interesting scenery and Ken does really well as a tour guide
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Vacation46635843887
Apr 4, 2024
Good trip - The trip was awesome with wonderful countryside experience on cycle, music and food. Good company with our guide lam Ken 👍
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Williamfromhawaii
Feb 19, 2024
Hana Tourist Mekong Delta with Tri - Tri (Tree), tour guide, from Hana Tourist was an excellent guide. Highly recommended guide and tour! We enjoyed our time on the Mekong Delta with him!
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M527ybseanc
Feb 19, 2024
One Day Mekong Tour with Ken - Great well organised trip with fun activities and good food, Ken our guide was personable, funny and keen to make sure you have a good time. If you’re lucky you’ll get him!
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Calpe63
Feb 15, 2024
Mekong less touristy trip - Tri our guide was brilliant and entertaining. Picked up from hotel and arrived at Mekong earlier than anticipated which was great. Very informative and the river cruise was great..felt as if the only one on it. Cooking class excellent and food outstanding. We did the bicycles and we were the only people on it. There were only five altogether which is why we booked this type of tour. Slightly more expensive than the larger group tours but well worth every penny. Would recommend anytime.
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75mattes
Feb 13, 2024
One day trip to Mekong Delta - This day tour is perfect if you want to immerse yourself in nature and learn about the customs of the locals in the Mekong Delta. Our guide Ken speaks good English, and this gives him the opportunity to tell everything he knows about the people of Vietnam and the Mekong. The activities are carried out calmly and you will return from the trip relaxed and satisfied. We recommend this tour
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Daytrip61410308165
Feb 11, 2024
Great exprience..thank you amazing Tri! - Great day trip with our amazing guide Tri..with his perfect english great sense of humor and detailed information about vietnam ..he rally made the difference.. Mini van very comfortable ..fish rolls at lunch i loved.. as well as the small boat into the canals .. what an expirience.
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Artbender
Nov 30, 2023
Non Touristy Mekong Delta tour - The tour felt true to the title. We feel that we got a unique experience other than the other crowded tourist options. We highly recommend this excursion
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