8-Hour Mekong Delta Tour to My Tho and Bến Tre Coconut Island

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Gain insight into local life along the Tien River in the Mekong Delta
• 02 Visit a coconut processing workshop and sample fresh coconut products
• 03 Ride along narrow rural roads through Bến Tre's beautiful countryside
• 04 Enjoy a boat ride through the Tan Thach natural canal
• 05 Stop at a bee farm for honey tea, local products, and traditional music

Explore the "Coconut Island" of Bến Tre Province as you cruise along the Tien River, a branch of the Mekong River. Visit a coconut processing workshop to drink fresh coconut water and learn how coconuts are used in local food products. Discover the countryside along narrow rural roads, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, and stop at a bee farm for honey tea and traditional music. The day ends with a visit to Vĩnh Tràng Pagoda before returning in the afternoon.

Explore the "Coconut Island" of Bến Tre Province as you cruise along the Tien River, a branch of the Mekong River.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

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

Languages English, Malay

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Explore Bến Tre's Coconut Island and the Mekong Delta

• Meet your tour guide, who will pick you up from your hotel at 8:00 am for a smooth drive through the Saigon - Trung Luong Freeway and Rach Mieu Bridge to Bến Tre.
• Board a boat and cruise along the Tien River, a branch of the Mekong, stopping at various local places to show how the local economy works.
• Visit a coconut processing workshop, where you can sample fresh coconut and see how every part of this versatile nut is turned into food. Taste some local products.
• Stroll along the local roads in the beautiful countryside and travel through the narrow rural road on horseback.
• Take a boat ride through the Tan Thach natural canal in Bến Tre and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
• After lunch, stop at a bee farm on another island to enjoy honey tea and local products while listening to traditional music.
• Return to Mỹ Tho city in the afternoon, with a visit to Vĩnh Tràng Pagoda on the way.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
• English-speaking local (Vietnamese) tour guide service
• Lunch at a local restaurant
• Bottled drinking water in the car or bus
• Private boat trip
• All entrance fees

What's Not Included

• Personal expenses
• Travel insurance
• Drinks

Know before you go

• The tour itinerary is flexible and can be changed, allowing you to make the most of your local experience.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Ho Chi Minh, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Tour start

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.