Beyond the Crowds - Authentic Ben Tre Mekong Delta Discovery
$50/
per personOverview
Escape the typical tourist path and immerse yourself in the authentic charm of Ben Tre, Vietnam's lush 'Coconut Kingdom'! This immersive full-day tour from Ho Chi Minh City offers a genuine glimpse into the heart of Mekong Delta life, away from the larger crowds. You'll explore traditional local industries like brick making and coconut processing firsthand, navigate serene waterways by boat, cycle (or ride a tuk-tuk) through picturesque coconut groves, witness the craft of mat weaving, and enjoy a delicious home-cooked lunch at a riverside family home. This tour is perfect for travelers seeking a deeper, more authentic connection with the culture and people of the Mekong Delta.
Highlight
- Explore Ben Tre Province, the authentic 'Coconut Capital' of the Mekong Delta.
- Visit a traditional local brick factory utilizing river clay.
- Enjoy a long boat ride on the Mekong River with fresh fruit & refreshing coconut juice.
- Discover the full cycle of coconut processing & visit a sleeping mat weaving household.
- Choose to cycle or take a Tuk-tuk through scenic coconut groves and local villages.
- Savor a delicious lunch at a welcoming riverside family home (vegan/vegetarian options available).
- Highlight: Glide down beautiful canals on a peaceful local rowing boat (sampan).
- Full-day tour includes HCMC city center pickup, guide, boats, lunch & authentic local encounters.
Ben Tre - Mekong Delta Day Trip
Pick up: 7:30 - 8:00AM - Return: 18:00PM
Daily Departure, Small Group (10pax)
Morning (Pickup 7:00 AM - 7:30 AM): Depart from your Ho Chi Minh City center accommodation for Ben Tre province (approx. 2-2.5 hours drive with a comfort break), passing scenic rice fields. Upon arrival, visit a local brick kiln to see traditional production methods.
River Exploration: Board a long boat for a cruise on the Mekong River, enjoying fresh fruit and coconut water. Gain insights into Ben Tre's vital coconut industry.
Village Immersion & Lunch: Choose between cycling or riding a Tuk-tuk through village paths shaded by coconut trees. Stop at a local home to observe the art of weaving traditional sleeping mats. Afterwards, relish an authentic Southern Vietnamese set-menu lunch served at a friendly riverside family home.
Afternoon Highlight: Experience the tranquility of the Delta with a peaceful rowing boat trip along stunningly beautiful coconut-lined canals, paddled by locals.
Return (Arrival ~6:00 PM - 6:30 PM): Take a final boat ride back to the pier, then board your transport for the return journey to Ho Chi Minh City, arriving back at your accommodation in the early evening.
Inclusion and Exclusion
- Set menu lunch (vegan/vegetarian lunch is available) + 01 choice of drink (water/beer/coconut juice/soda)
- A/C 16-seater van (pickup and drop-off in districts 1 and 4)
- Well-experienced English-speaking guide
- All boat trips and bicycles
- Fruit and coconut juice tastings
- 02 bottles of water
- All sightseeing tickets
- Anything not mentioned above.
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