Mekong Delta and Ben Tre Private Tour from Ho Chi Minh City
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5.0 (43)
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EUR 115.00

9 hours


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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.

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Ginkgo Voyage

Ratings & Reviews

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A Relaxing Countryside Getaway for Two

Alexi_ME_1, Feb 2026

My husband and I have read and watched a lot about Vietnam, but this was our first time visiting the country. It was exactly what we expected for a relaxing trip in the Vietnamese countryside. The scenery in Ben Tre offers a slow and peaceful vibe, rowing a boat under the coconut trees was truly chill and refreshing. We also had the opportunity to explore traditional craft villages and enjoy local food and fresh fruits. Thank you very much for your thoughtful arrangement. :)

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Response from Host, Feb 2026

Dear Alexi, Thank you so much for your thoughtful review. We're glad to hear your family had a nice trip, we hope to welcome you back to explore more about Vietnam.

1-day tour from Saigon to the Mekong, by car, boat, tuk-tuk and sampan

Relax04083829017, Jan 2026

Had a wonderful one-day-tour from busy Ho Chi Minh to the Mekong and its sidearms, visiting artisans in a truly wonderful nature - thank you Son (our driver) and Typhoon Honey (our tour guide) for such an impressive experience!

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Dear Relax04083829017, Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re glad you enjoyed the contrast between busy Ho Chi Minh City and the peaceful Mekong, and that Son and Typhoon Honey helped make the day memorable. We really appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again.

Great trip, brilliant driver and guide

richardm19622012, Jan 2026

From the outset Jimmy our guide was so helpful and friendly. With Mr Dung at the wheel we felt very safe on what was a long day. The Mekong delta tour was tailor made to our liking and, including the tour s and travelling was 9 hours. Of course probably 2 hours in the Saigon traffic! We stopped at Vinh Trang Pegoda, then onto the Mekong delta, brick making kilns, coconut manufacturing, next coconut sweet making via long tail boats I believe, then lunch via bicycle rides at a small family restaurant followed with a long bike ride to the small hand rowed boats, possibly sampan, then back to our hotel. So much to see. So much to take in. Jimmy was so informative throughout and his English was excellent. Every time we stopped Mr Dung seemed to be waiting straight away for us. His presence on the road was excellent and we felt so safe. As you probably know Saigon roads can be an eye opener but not once did we feel any unease. Every part of the trip was relaxed, no pushy sales people, no begging or feeling we had to buy anything. What a great day. If you book with Gingko please try to get this couple of guys. Enjoy

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Response from Host, Jan 2026

Dear Richard M, Thank you for taking the time to share such a detailed review. We’re really glad to hear you enjoyed a relaxed and well-paced Mekong Delta day with Jimmy and Mr Dung, and that you felt safe and comfortable throughout the journey. It’s great to know the flexibility, local experiences, and calm atmosphere made the long day feel rewarding. We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to welcome you again on another trip with Ginkgo Voyage.

Good experience

311phanc, Aug 2025

Recommend if you want a quiet day. We joined the Ben Tre full day tour and really enjoyed it. The ride to bentre was a bit longer than I expected due to traffic but the van was clean and comfortable so it was fine. Our guide kept us entertained the whole time. The boat rides through the small canals were calm and gave us a real look at daily life by the river. We got to try fresh fruits and see how coconut candy is made. Lunch was simple but very good and filling. The whole trip felt easy and well arranged, nothing rushed.

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Response from Host, Sept 2025

Dear Phan C, Thank you for your thoughtful review! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the Ben Tre day tour and found it relaxing and well-arranged. The peaceful canals, fresh fruits, and local experiences are exactly what make the Mekong Delta so special. We appreciate your kind words about our guide too — they’ll be delighted to know.

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
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Location

Address

Bến Tre, Ben Tre, Vietnam

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Experience

Highlights

  • Travel in the safety and comfort of a private vehicle with a professional driver
  • Visit local workshops, sightsee by boat, cycle through the countryside, and more
  • A complimentary Vietnamese lunch provided
  • Hassel-free pickup and drop-off from HCMC's central hotels
  • 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.

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    EUR 115.00