Full-Day Mekong Delta Tour from Saigon with Ben Tre Village Life

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the vibrant life of the Mekong Delta in Ben Tre
• 02 Visit orchard gardens and local villages in Nhon Thanh
• 03 Discover traditional brick-making and coconut candy production
• 04 Enjoy a bike or tuk-tuk ride through coconut groves and rice fields
• 05 Savor a traditional Vietnamese lunch with Elephant ear fish

Cruise the Ben Tre River to experience daily local life in the Mekong Delta and visit a traditional brick kiln. Witness the fascinating process of making coconut candy at a local factory, then explore Nhon Thanh Village while savoring fresh fruits and biking through lush coconut ranges, rice fields, and vegetable gardens. Walk through the village to immerse yourself in local culture before enjoying a serene boat ride along a canal shaded by wild palm trees.

Arrive at Hung Vuong Pier and board a boat trip on the Ben Tre River to discover daily local life.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Ho Chi Minh, Bến Tre, Mekong Delta

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Ho Chi Minh City to Ben Tre Mekong Delta Excursion

• Our tour guide and driver will meet you at your hotel for transfer to Ben Tre - a beautiful region in the Mekong Delta River, famous for making coconut candy.
• Arrive at Hung Vuong Pier and board a boat trip on the Ben Tre River to discover daily local life.
• Visit the brick kiln and discover the craft methods of making bricks.
• Then visit the coconut factory and see the procedure for making coconut candy.
• Continue your boat trip along a canal to Nhon Thanh Village. This will be an opportunity to taste fresh fruits.
• Take a bike ride (or tuk-tuk) along a small path through the villages, and enjoy watching the coconut ranges, rice fields, and vegetable gardens.
• Lunch is served in the village with Elephant ear fish. A short walk will help you discover local life in greater depth.
• Follow this with a boat ride on a small canal shaded by wild palm trees.
• Transfer back to Ho Chi Minh City and arrive in the late afternoon.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• All transport mentioned in the itinerary by private car/bus
• 1 lunch
• English- or French-speaking guides
• Boat trip mentioned in the itinerary
• Entrance tickets
• Activities mentioned in the itinerary
• 1 bottle of water per person

What's Not Included

• Travel insurance
• Tipping for the tour guide/driver
• Other optional activities or tours
• Personal expenses

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Our tour guide and driver will meet you at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh city.

Tour start

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.