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
Ratings & Reviews
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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.
Will comeback for more experiences
racheet2025, Jul 2025
I have read and watched a lot about Vietnam but this is the first time I have been there. It is exactly what I expected for a relaxing trip in the Vietnamese countryside. The scenery in Bentre brings a slow relaxing vibe, rowing a boat under the coconut trees is very chill and cool. I also had the opportunity to explore traditional craft villages and enjoy local food. What I love most is the Vietnamese people, the guide is definitely fun and extremely dynamic, in addition, the people I met along the way were very open and welcoming, making me feel that when people say Vietnamese people are very sincere, it is not an exaggeration.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Dear Rachee, Thank you for sharing such a heartfelt review! We're so happy your first trip to Vietnam lived up to your expectations — and even more so that you felt the warmth and sincerity of the people. Ben Tre is indeed a peaceful gem, and we're glad you enjoyed the boat ride, local crafts, and food. Your words truly capture the essence of the Mekong Delta. We can’t wait to welcome you back for more authentic experiences!
excellent
chiq422, Jul 2025
The authentic Ben Tre experience I went to the Mekong Delta for the first time. Ben Tre is a very quiet and laid back place. It felt good to ride a small boat and go slowly along the river. It was fun to watch coconut candy making. Lunch was also delicious with Vietnamese home cooking. I'd like to come with my family again.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Dear Chiq422, Thank you for your lovely review, we’re happy to hear that you enjoyed your first visit to the Mekong Delta and that Ben Tre’s peaceful atmosphere made your day relaxing. It’s great that you liked the boat ride, coconut candy workshop, and local lunch. We hope to welcome you and your family again for another memorable trip in the future.
Great day in Ben Tre!
kimberlycL8667QW, Jun 2025
We spent a wonderful day in the Mekong Delta, around Ben Tre. The organization was perfect and our guide spoke very good French, which allowed us to understand everything easily. He was very kind and always smiling, he knew how to make the visit lively and interesting. We loved the boat ride and the local lunch. We highly recommend this excursion to discover the authentic life of the area
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.