9 hours
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English
Overview
Begin with pickup at your Ho Chi Minh City hotel, then travel to Ben Tre in a private, air-conditioned vehicle, a roughly 2-hour drive. Upon arrival in Ben Tre, board a small boat to visit local factories, a coconut processing workshop, and a house where traditional mats are woven.
Take a walking tour of a small village—this is the perfect time to get a feel for daily life in the Mekong Delta—then hop a xe-lôi, a motorized rickshaw, to a riverside restaurant where you can refuel over a Delta-style lunch.
Ride a bike through the fields around the village, then board a sampan sightseeing tour along the picturesque canals. Return to shore, where you’ll visit a Cao Dai temple: this monotheistic religion was founded in southern Vietnam in the 1920s, and has brightly colored architecture and artwork. At the end of your time in Ben Tre, make the return trip to Ho Chi Minh City, where this tour concludes with drop-off at your hotel.
Operated by
Ginkgo Voyage
Itinerary
Ben Tre
Depart from Saigon and head straight to Ben Tre. Board a private boat to enjoy the most spectacular view and relaxing boat trip on the Mekong River. Your first stop is a local brick kiln where we’ll learn how clay bricks are made. Continuing to other villages, you’ll learn about Coconut charcoal, coconut fiber processing, coconut candy workshop and freshly picked fruits from a local orchard gardern.
You’ll spend more time meandering down the river and cruising a long beautiful creek covered with shady Coconut, Nipa palms then stop to visit local mat-weaving village to learn more about the localsleeping mats, traditional lifestyles, culture, and customs before hopping on a xe-lôi (motorized rickshaw) or enjoying a bicycle ride to reach a nice riverside restaurant for a delicious lunch with local delicacies.
After lunch, you’ll experience the rowing boat trip along the picturesque canals. Come back to the car and continue to visit Ben Tre Local Market before heading back to Saigon.
5 hours
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- English speaking guide
- Lunch
- 2 bottled waters & wet tissues per person
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- Local travel insurance
- Boat and bike tours
Exclusions
- Beverages
- Personal expense
- Tipping & Gratuities
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Guide Languages
English
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.