Ben Tre is the best option for a day trip to the Mekong Delta from Saigon, since it is only around 2 hours away, and 15 minutes from My Tho. However, this wonderful destination retains an authenticity which has been somewhat lessened in nearby My Tho.
This picturesque and friendly Mekong Delta town has historically seen very few travelers, but the recent opening of a bridge connecting Ben Tre and My Tho has made it far easier for day trippers to visit from Saigon.
Highlight activities :
1. Crawl into the huge underground network of the Cu Chi narrow Tunnels ( tasting cassava -guerilla 's main food in the war )
2. Explore villages and islands on the Mekong Delta River
3. Enjoy lunch with a set menu of Vietnamese cuisine at a local restaurant
4. Row in a sampan along the labyrinthine network of canals
5. Try tropical fruits, see a coconut candy processing workshop, and visit a honey farm
6. Enjoy a live music performance by local villagers ( Dan Ca Tai Tu - UNESCO verified )
Authentic Ben Tre Mekong Delta Day Tour from Saigon
About This Tour
Inclusions
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Food & drinks
Exclusions
- Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
- Beverage
- Other services not mentioned above.
Tour Plan
Full Day Mekong Delta Tour
At 07:30 AM meet your tour guide at the your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City, and then board the VIP Ford Transit limousine for the 90-minute ride to My Tho province. During the ride you’ll have views of lush green/yellow rice paddy fields and scenes of local life. The first stop on this full-day program is to visit Vinh Trang pagoda, the largest pagoda in the Mekong delta. Afterwards, continue on to My Tho, where you’ll board a boat for a cruise along the Mekong River. The boat will take you onto a small canal, where you’ll leave hectic city life behind. Pass beneath coconut palms lining the canal on your way to Coconut Island in Ben Tre. Disembark and enjoy a walk around the village, stopping to meet a local family and taste tropical fruit, honey tea and honey wine. Enjoy the sounds of traditional Vietnamese music performed by the villagers. Visit the village’s coconut candy shop, see how the candy is made and also see some handicrafts made from the coconut palm. Continue your walk through fruit orchards, admiring the flowers, trees and other natural scenery. Head to a local restaurant for lunch and enjoy special Vietnamese dishes. After lunch have half an hour to relax in the shade of the trees, take another walk around the village or go biking. Then it will be time to return to the ferry, and head back to Ho Chi Minh City in the comfort of your VIP Ford Transit limousine. You can either get dropped of at your hotel or attend a traditional water puppet show (if option selected).
Meeting / Pickup
Know Before You Go
- Infant seats available
- Stroller / pram accessible
- Public transportation nearby
Please Note
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Dress code is smart casual
- Not suitable for pets
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- We can pick up at your hotel located in the center city ( District 1)
Cancellation Policy
- Bookings are non-refundable. All sales are final.
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