Discover Vietnam Through Local Eyes
Mekong Delta Ben Tre Tour – Full-Day Private Tour
River Life • Local Workshops • Countryside • Sampan Ride
Leave Saigon for a day and explore the river landscapes and everyday life of Ben Tre in the Mekong Delta. Visit local workshops where families continue traditional crafts, learn how coconuts are used throughout the region, travel through the countryside by local transport and enjoy a home-style Mekong lunch. Finish the experience with a sampan ride along smaller waterways before returning to Saigon in the afternoon.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
🥥 Ben Tre Coconut Culture – Learn how coconuts shape local livelihoods and everyday products across the province.
🧱 Traditional Brick Making – Visit a local workshop and learn about one of the region's long-established industries.
🧺 Family-Run Mat Workshop – Meet local craftspeople and see how traditional sleeping mats are woven.
🛺 Countryside by Tuk-Tuk – Travel along village roads through gardens and rural communities.
🍲 Home-Style Mekong Lunch – Enjoy regional dishes in a relaxed countryside setting.
🛶 Sampan Waterway Experience – Travel along smaller canals surrounded by coconut palms and riverside life.
Itinerary
Duration: Approx. 9 Hours
8:00 AM – around 5:00 PM
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8:00 AM - Hotel Pickup (Ho Chi Minh City): Begin your adventure with a convenient pickup from your hotel lobby by car, minivan or bus.
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Traditional Brick Factory: Your first stop is a traditional brick factory. There, you will witness the age-old brickmaking techniques and learn about the craftsmanship passed down through generations.
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Coconut House Experience: Visit a family-run coconut workshop and learn how local people turn coconuts into food and traditional products while enjoying a fresh taste of this iconic Mekong fruit.
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Sleeping Mat Workshop: Visit a family-run sleeping mat workshop to see how traditional mats are woven. Enjoy tea and seasonal fruit while meeting the family, and try part of the weaving process yourself when possible.
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Tuk-tuk Ride & Homemade Lunch: Travel through village roads by local tuk-tuk, passing gardens, homes, and countryside before arriving for lunch, featuring regional Mekong dishes, prepared with locally available ingredients. Relax and savor the region's flavors while soaking in the peaceful surroundings.
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Sampan Boat Ride: Board a traditional sampan for a gentle ride along one of Ben Tre's smaller waterways, passing coconut palms, riverside homes, and local activity along the canals.
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Return to Saigon: Return to Saigon in the afternoon, with hotel drop-off around 5:00 PM, depending on traffic.
TOUR OPTIONS
PRIVATE MEKONG DELTA TOUR
from 220 USD | 2 guests
(+50 USD for each additional guest)
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
✔ English-speaking local guide
✔ Private air-conditioned transportation from Saigon
✔ Local tuk-tuk ride
✔ Sampan boat ride
✔ Scheduled workshop visits and entrance fees
✔ Home-style Mekong lunch
✔ Bottled water
✔ Applicable taxes and service fees