Small-Group Authentic Mekong Delta Day Trip from Ho Chi Minh City
- 9 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Authentic Mekong Delta is ultimately designed for those who are in search of an authentic and unforgettable Mekong Delta experience. Ben Tre, also known as ‘Coconut kingdom’ a place not be missed because of it’s meandering waterways, flourishing farms and riverbanks dotted with coconut palms. It will surely show you the unseen areas as well as what life is beyond the hustle and bustle of city life in Viet Nam.
Inclusions
What's included
- Boat trip, Bike, Xe-loi ride
- English speaking guide
- Lunch
- Water (1 bottle per traveler)
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
What's not
- Personal expenses
- Beverages
- Gratuities
Itinerary
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 savour 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 local sleeping mats, traditional lifestyles, culture, and customs before hopping on a xe-lôi (motorized rickshaw) or 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.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.8
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 10 travellers
- Operated by
- Ginkgo Voyage
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
How it compares in Ho Chi Minh City
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 2927 experiences we list in Ho Chi Minh City.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 290 of 2927.
- 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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