Private Ben Tre Mekong Cultural and Craft Village Tour

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Duration10h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Escape the crowds and dive into the heart of the Mekong Delta with this immersive full-day escape from Saigon. This journey takes you deep into the untouched charm of Ben Tre, where you’ll cruise scenic waterways by long boat to witness bustling riverside brick kilns and traditional coconut workshops. Feel the gentle breeze as you cycle through shaded village paths, meet local artisans weaving sleeping mats, and savor a home-cooked Southern Vietnamese lunch at a peaceful riverside home. Finish your day gliding along a tranquil canopy of water coconut palms on a hand-rowed sampan before heading back to the city.

Options

Private from 2 - 3 Pax

Pickup included

Private tour from 4 -6 Pax

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From 7 - 9 Pax

Pickup included

What's included

  • Coconut juice and a bottle of water
  • Lunch
  • All boat trips and bicycles
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • English speaking tour guide
  • Hotel pick up
  • Gratuities, tip for tour guide

What to expect

  1. Ho Chi Minh City
    Pass by
    7:30 am Our tour guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel (District 1) and travel to Ben Tre in the Mekong Delta. Along the way, pass by beautiful rice paddy fields.
  2. Mekong River
    Pass by
    Board the boat and cruise along the Chet Say River. Witness the bustling local river life. Observe lively activities on the waterway, including cargo boats, fishing boats, various fish traps, and handicraft factories for coconut processing.
  3. Ben Tre
    2h
    Traditional Brick Kiln & Coconut Processing Workshop
    - Disembark for a walking to visit a traditional brick kiln, where locals still create and bake bricks completely by hand using centuries-old techniques.
    - Next, visit a coconut processing workshop to see the skillful workers peel, break, pry, and shred coconuts.
  4. Ben Tre
    1h
    Cai Son Canal & Local Treats
    - Return to the boat and enjoy fresh coconut water right on board while cruising into the scenic Cai Son Canal to watch locals cast fishing nets.
    - Stop at a local coconut candy workshop to taste warm, freshly made candies straight from the oven.
    - Relax at a local house, enjoy seasonal fruits, and sip hot honey tea.
  5. Nhon Thanh
    1h
    Mat Weaving Village: The boat takes you to Nhon Thanh Village, where you can learn about the traditional art of weaving sedge mats. You can take a leisurely walk or enjoy a bicycle ride along the peaceful village roads.
  6. Ben Tre
    1h
    Savor an authentic Mekong Delta lunch featuring local specialties.
    After lunch, experience what may be the highlight of the trip: a rowing boat ride, paddled by local people, along the amazingly beautiful coconut canal in Ben Tre
  7. Ben Tre
    3h
    Take boat ride back to the boat station and head back to the city, finishing at 6:00 pm in Ho Chi Minh city

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Travel agency office

End point

Travel agency office

Pickup details

Your tour guide will meet you in the hotel lobby. Please wait there, and the guide will ask for the name of the person who made the booking before picking you up.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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