Ben Tre Day Trip From Ho Chi Minh City
- 6–8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Go beyond the usual tourist stops to get an in-depth look at life in the Mekong Delta. Ben Tre day trip from Ho Chi Minh is one of Vietnam Travel’s most special programs have been exploited to experience the culture of Mekong Delta. Ben Tre province, the land of coconut trees, can be considered as the most authentic tropical area in the Mekong Delta in Vietnam now. A boat tour here explores rural areas of crossing zigzag canals flanked both sides by palm trees. Enjoy a delicious lunch with local specialties and taste tropical fruits and other local products such as coconut candies. Take a cool tuk tuk ride on village roads to see how local people live. It is all full of nature and less touristy than other areas of the delta.
Inclusions
What's included
- Vietnamese lunch at local restaurant.
- Service of a private driver and an air-conditioned vehicle.
- Boat trip & entrance fees.
- Service of experienced English speaking guide.
- Bottled drinking water.
What's not
- Accommodation in Ho Chi Minh City.
- Meals and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Tips for tour guide and driver.
- Travel insurance.
Itinerary
Today you spend a day away from the busy city of Saigon and drive to Ben Tre Province. Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, an ancient southern architectural gem in Tien Giang en route. On arrival at Hung Vuong Pier, board on your private boat for a glimpse at the delta scenery while enjoying coconut juice. Experience the unique lifestyle of the Mekong Delta as you visit fruit orchards, coconut groves, brick workshops, and home-made products such as coconut candies, rice cakes, handicrafts etc. After a short walk to visit a local family to learn how they make sedge mat and enjoy tea, tropical fruits, take “Xe Loi”, a kind of motorized rickshaw or you can hop onto your bicycle and peddle through picturesque villages (about 20 minutes). Stop at a riverside restaurant for a delicious and filling lunch. Then board a sampan for a relaxing trip along narrow canals. The boat will be waiting for you at the pier nearby to bring you back to Ben Tre. The full-day excursion ends with the return car ride to Ho Chi Minh City and drop-off at your hotel. Schedule details Duration: 9-10 hours Pickup location: Pick up at centrally located hotels in Ho Chi Minh City. Pickup time: 7.30 AM-8.00 AM Drop off location: The same place as pick up point.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Asia Travel & Leisure
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Ho Chi Minh City
- Its from-price is 207% above the median of the 553 city tours we list in Ho Chi Minh City.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 119 of 553.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City, still widely called Saigon, is Vietnam's buzzing commercial hub of French colonial landmarks, war history and superb street food.
District 1 holds the main sights within walking distance: the red-brick Notre-Dame Cathedral, the elegant Central Post Office with its vaulted hall, the colonial Opera House and the ornate City Hall. The Independence Palace preserves its rooms as they were at the end of the war, and the War Remnants Museum tells the story of the conflict with sobering directness.
Top-ranked sights in Ho Chi Minh City: Cu Chi Tunnels, Saigon Opera House (Opéra de Saïgon), Saigon Central Post Office.
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