Ben Tre Prawn-Catching & Authentic Mekong Private Day Tour
- 8–9 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Instant confirmation
- Private tour
Highlights
Step into the soul of the Mekong Delta on this immersive, family-friendly day tour designed for curious travelers craving something real. Interactive experiences: prawn catching, fruit picking, chocolate tasting. Access to local Mekong Delta riverside life—a blend of relaxation and discovery. Great for families—kids especially love prawns & paddle‑boat rides. Savor the taste of fresh prawns cooked onboard with chilled coconut water Explore lush mangroves and pick fresh fruits straight from the trees Learn how to make and taste fresh chocolates made on-site Cruise through narrow, jungle-lined waterways on a traditional paddle boat
Inclusions
What's included
- Private transportation
- Boat trip
- English speaking guide
- Entrance fee
- Lunch
What's not
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
Itinerary
Morning, begin with a pickup from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy a scenic 2-hour drive to Ben Tre, passing vibrant rice paddies and riverside villages along the way.
Upon arrival, be greeted with local Mekong fruit and cakes as you board the boat—a refreshing start to your adventure. Navigate lush mangroves and pluck fresh fruits straight from the trees aboard the boat. Join a local fisherman in his daily routine: cast nets or traps, catch fresh prawns, cook them onboard, and enjoy with chilled coconut water. Next, explore vast coconut groves and learn traditional processing. Knowing how to make and taste fresh chocolates made on-site—a unique Mekong treat. Swap the main boat for a traditional paddle boat to explore narrow, jungle-lined waterways in peace and serenity. Enjoy a lunch in a tropical fruit garden or on-boat. Savor family-style Vietnamese dishes prepared by locals in a beautiful riverside setting.
Relax on the return trip to Ho Chi Minh City, reflecting on your day of exploration. 5:00 -5:30PM: arrive in Ho Chi Minh city
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Go to De Tham street, look for the building name The District
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Vielokal Travel
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- 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 70% above the median of the 518 day trips we list in Ho Chi Minh City.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 224 of 518.
- 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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