Full-Day Mekong Delta Boat Tour from Ho Chi Minh City with Ben Tre

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Cruise along the Mekong River and explore the coconut-rich landscapes of Ben Tre
• 02 Experience a traditional sampan ride through narrow canals shaded by water coconut trees
• 03 Discover local culture through honey farms, tropical fruits, and Vietnamese folk music
• 04 Visit coconut candy workshops and explore village life on foot or by bicycle

Discover the tranquil Mekong Delta on a full-day tour from Ho Chi Minh City, featuring a scenic boat cruise, a sampan ride through shaded canals, and visits to local villages. Explore Vinh Trang Pagoda, taste tropical fruits and honey tea, and enjoy traditional Vietnamese music. Experience coconut candy making and relax with a local lunch in a garden setting while immersing yourself in the authentic river life and cultural traditions of southern Vietnam.

Visit a local family home to enjoy tropical fruits, taste honey tea and honey wine, and listen to traditional Vietnamese music performed by villagers.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities My Tho, Ho Chi Minh, Bến Tre, Mekong Delta

Languages English, French, German, Japanese

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Mekong Delta Cruise, Village Walk, and Ben Tre Experiences

• Get picked up from your hotel in District 1 or District 3 between 7:30 and 8:30 AM and enjoy a scenic drive through green rice paddies on the way to the Mekong Delta.
• Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, the largest pagoda in the Mekong Delta, known for its impressive architecture and serene atmosphere.
• Continue to My Tho and take a boat trip along the Mekong River, observing fish cages and floating houses along the river.
• Cruise through a small canal away from the busy town and arrive at a coconut island in Ben Tre for a village walk.
• Visit a local family home to enjoy tropical fruits, taste honey tea and honey wine, and listen to traditional Vietnamese music performed by villagers.
• Explore a coconut candy workshop to learn about the candy-making process and view handicrafts made from coconuts.
• Capture photos and enjoy the natural scenery before heading to a local restaurant for a traditional Vietnamese lunch served in a garden setting.
• Relax after lunch, walk around the village, or enjoy a short optional bicycle ride.
• Return to Ho Chi Minh City and arrive around 5:00 PM, marking the end of the tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Group minivan transfer and an English-speaking guide during the trip
• Vietnamese local lunch
• Bottle of water
• Seasonal fruits
• Entrance fee
• Shared boat

What's Not Included

• Personal costs
• Tips
• Other languages

What to bring

• Clothing: Wear simple, lightweight clothes. Avoid long or bulky outfits to ensure safety when boarding the small sampans.
• Footwear: Avoid high heels. Flat shoes or sandals are recommended for walking on village paths and dirt roads.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Nhà thờ Đức Bà, Công trường Công xã Paris, Sài Gòn, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh, Việt Nam

Tour start

Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Hồ Chí Minh, Việt Nam

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.