Vietnam · Village Tours

Full-Day Bến Tre and Mekong Delta Tour with Local Village Life

8 Hours Round trip from Bến Tre Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Go on a boat ride along the Mekong Delta
  • 02 Immerse yourself in Vietnamese culture in less touristy surroundings
  • 03 See how bricks are produced at a traditional brick factory
  • 04 Taste Mekong fruits with honey tea and enjoy local South Vietnam folk music

Embark on this trip if you love to explore untouched landscapes, less touristy places, and engage with locals. Tour the city of Bến Tre, enjoy boating on the Mekong River, and discover the region's coconut-rich character. Along the way, experience local culture and enjoy traditional Mekong cuisine.

Observe the lively activities along the river, including fishing, while enjoying fresh Mekong coconut water.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Bến Tre, Mekong Delta
Languages English, Japanese

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Bến Tre Discovery and Mekong Delta Boat Experience

  • Have breakfast at your hotel and meet your local tour guide for pick-up and transfer.

  • See the city of Bến Tre, the capital of Bến Tre Province in the Mekong Delta area of southern Vietnam. This area is also known for its coconut production.

  • Take a walk to a traditional brick factory to see traditional brick production.

  • Embark on a boat trip on one of the tributaries along the Mekong River delta.

  • Observe the lively activities along the river, including fishing, while enjoying fresh Mekong coconut water.

  • Pass by coconut processing workshops located along the canal.

  • Stop at a coconut candy processing workshop to see how locals produce it, and taste some Mekong fruits with honey tea while enjoying local South Vietnam folk music.

  • Drive a XE LÔI (a kind of motorized rickshaw) or ride a bike along the shady paths here, cruising past green rice fields and vegetable plains.

  • Continue with a visit to a local mat-making shop to see how locals make sleeping mats using traditional equipment.

    Have a traditional lunch with some Mekong dishes.

  • Indulge in a rowing experience along Palm Creek before you head to Hùng Vương Pier.

  • Take a walk around the Bến Tre market, where you can see a lot of fresh fish and vegetables together with various kinds of local products sold in the Mekong Delta.

  • Return to your hotel.

Bến Tre, Palm Creek, Hùng Vương Pier

Where this trip takes you

Bến Tre, Palm Creek, Hùng Vương Pier

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Bến Tre 2 cities · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transport

  • English-speaking Vietnamese tour guide

  • Bottled water

  • Boat trip

  • Lunch

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses

  • Tips

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Bến Tre, Ben Tre, Vietnam
Tour start
Bến Tre, Ben Tre, Vietnam
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Bến Tre.

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