Mekong Countryside Discovery Journey

9 Hours • Pickup availableInstant confirmationMin age 4+Guided • Operated by Authentic Hanoi Travel
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Why we love it?

This private 9-hour tour offers a tranquil escape from Ho Chi Minh City to the rural heart of the Mekong Delta in Ben Luc, where you can experience authentic countryside life. After visiting Ben Luc Market to gather fresh bait, you’ll board a traditional motorboat at Go Dung Pier for a scenic cruise through canals, with opportunities to fish beneath a quiet rural bridge while enjoying fresh fruits and chilled drinks. The day continues with a walk through peaceful landscapes and hands-on activities in a local coconut garden, including duck herding, canal bailing, and a cooking class preparing Vietnamese Pancake (Bánh Xèo), Fried Spring Rolls (Chả Giò), and Grilled Pork in Lalot Leaves (Thịt Nướng Lá Lốt). A home-style lunch featuring your dishes plus Lemongrass Chicken, Minced Pork Soup, and seasonal fruits follows, along with time to relax in a hammock. The experience concludes with a serene rowboat ride through nipa palm canals before returning to Ho Chi Minh City, making it suitable for travelers seeking cultural immersion and a slower pace in a natural setting.

Inclusions

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • English speaking guide
  • Lunch
  • Bottled water
  • Private motorboat and sampan (rowboat) as per the itinerary.
  • All fishing equipment (1 modern rod/guest), seating, and bait
  • Authentic garden lunch with hands-on cooking class.
  • Chilled beverages (beer, soft drinks), bottled water, snacks, and fresh.
  • Cold towels

Exclusions

  • Other personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Holiday Surcharge

Itinerary

Stop 1

8.am in morning our car will pick you up at lobby your hotel then departure to Ben Luc

Stop 2

09:00 – Visit Ben Luc Market to explore the vibrant local produce and purchase fresh bait for your upcoming fishing experience

09:45 – Board a traditional motorboat at Go Dung Pier

09:45 – Board a traditional motorboat at Go Dung Pier. Cruise through picturesque canals to your first fishing spot beneath a quiet rural bridge. Enjoy approximately 1.5 hours of fishing while relaxing with fresh fruits, light snacks, and chilled drinks served on board.

11:45 – Continue the boat journey into narrow, shaded canals. Take a short countryside walk to admire the peaceful rural landscape and local daily life.

Stop 4

12:15 – Arrive at a local coconut garden and begin your authentic Mekong countryside activities:

Experience duck herding (also known as “Duck Massage”)

Try canal bailing using a traditional Vietnamese scoop

Join a hands-on cooking class featuring:

Vietnamese Pancake (Bánh Xèo)

Fried Spring Rolls (Chả Giò)

Grilled Pork in Lalot Leaves (Thịt Nướng Lá Lốt)

Afterward, enjoy a home-style lunch including the dishes you prepared, along with Lemongrass Chicken, Fried Eggs, Minced Pork Soup, Steamed Rice, and seasonal tropical fruits.

Relax in a hammock under the shade of coconut trees and soak in the tranquil countryside atmosphere.

14:30 – Take a peaceful rowboat ride through the serene nipa palm canals.

15:00 – Motorboat transfer back to Go Dung Pier

15:00 – Motorboat transfer back to Go Dung Pier.

15:30 – Drive back to Ho Chi Minh City.

17:00 – Drop-off at your hotel.

Please Note

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions Our bus will pick you up at lobby your hotel with name

Know Before You Go

  • Infants must sit on laps

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