Mekong Delta: Ben Tre Off the Tourist Trail
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TOUR INFORMATION
This non-touristy Mekong Delta day tour of Ben Tre offers a perfect balance of natural beauty, cultural immersion, and local experiences. It provides a deeper understanding of the region’s agriculture, handicrafts, and lifestyle. You’ll leave with a greater appreciation for the Mekong Delta’s rich cultural heritage and the simple yet profound connection between the land and its people.
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Mekong Delta: Ben Tre Off the Tourist Trail
Begin your journey at 7:30 AM, departing from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City as you leave behind the city bustle and head into the peaceful countryside of the Mekong Delta. After a scenic two-hour drive, you’ll arrive in Ben Tre, a tranquil province known for its coconut plantations, winding canals, and warm hospitality.
Hop on a traditional boat and cruise along the Mekong River, drifting into quiet, tree-lined canals that offer a glimpse into daily life in this lush region. Along the way, visit a local brick kiln to see traditional methods of brick-making still in use, and stop by family-run workshops to learn how coconut and banana candies are handmade using natural ingredients.
Stroll through local villages, where artisans continue the age-old craft of sedge mat weaving. Then, climb aboard a Xe Lôi — a motorized cart — or ride a bicycle through peaceful paths, passing rice fields, vegetable gardens, and rural homes.
Take a break and enjoy a freshly prepared lunch at a riverside restaurant, featuring local specialties such as elephant-ear fish, prawns, and seasonal vegetables. After lunch, relax on a rowing boat ride through coconut palm-lined creeks, soaking in the calm and scenic beauty of the delta.
After your final boat ride, return by car to Ho Chi Minh City, arriving back at your hotel around 5:00 PM — ending your day with memories of authentic Mekong Delta life far from the tourist trail.
TOUR NOTES
What’s Included
- Fresh tropical fruits
- Professional English-speaking guide
- 2 bottles of mineral water per person
- Meals as mentioned (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner)
- Tours and transfers as mentioned by private air conditioned vehicle
- Entrance fees for mentioned visits
- Boat trips as mentioned in the itinerary
What’s Not Included
- Other meals than mentioned
- Other services than mentioned
- International and domestic Flights
- Laundry, telephone calls and expenditure of a personal nature
- Tips, Travel insurance
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Simply perfect tour Mekong river
Thanks to our excellent guide Truc and his driver Hung for a truly magical day trip from Saigon to the Mekong Delta.
As arranged, we were picked up at our hotel lobby (in District 1, Saigon) at 8:00am in a private, air conditioned car. They clearly got there earlier!
The drive down to Ben Tre seemed to fly by. Truc giving a lovely commentary and good chat. There is a purpose-built rest area between Saigon and Ben Tre where you can buy refreshments, visit a shop, and look at their picturesque gardens. Use of the WC is free.
We first visited a local factory manufacturing bricks in a traditional method. Then onto a boat where we were offered a complimentary coconut to drink en-route to a shop making coconut candy. Here we sampled many local fruits with our guide. There is a basic WC here. We were then offered a choice of transport to get to the next stop at a blanket-weaving factory; tuk tuk or bicycle. We chose to cycle and I would strongly recommend it to those who are able, and if it is not a scorching hot day. The ride along local roads was very special. After a short visit we then cycled to the restaurant. We enjoyed a banquet including elephant ear fish, in a beautiful setting at a private table. There is a WC here, too. After lunch we boarded a sampan to take a majestic journey down one of the smaller, picturesque rivers; then transferred to a larger boat again back to Ben Tre. After a short visit to the local market we then rejoined the car back to Saigon, with a short rest-stop again at the previous location. We returned to our hotel at around 3:30pm.
Two bottles of water each are included, including all food and samples (excluding drinks with your meal, if you want them). I would strongly recommend taking a couple of extra bottles of water with you. However there are ample opportunities to buy more.
Some people might be put off these tours because there are visits to shops, etc. However I can assure you that there is absolutely no pressure selling and no expectations to purchase. The hospitality is wonderful.
In my opinion, this is one of the best experiences I have ever had travelling. The mix of beautiful surroundings, fabulous food, mixing with lovely people and learning more about Vietnam and Vietnamese culture made for a perfect day. A visit to the Mekong Delta is something not to miss.
A very good day trip to Mekong Delta
Excellent day trip to Mekong delta region. Our group was a small group consisting of 8 people picked up from Novotel, Saigon (Random guests who became acquainted after a while). Our guide Mr. Huey made all the difference who was very friendly, informative and provided with useful information on the areas and activities that we partook during the day trip. Our trip started with pick up from hotel and continued as per their schedule with required breaks where necessary. We did not feel pressured to run around to keep up the schedule. It felt like a private tour with all the flexibility one can expect. A must to see and experience if you are in Saigon and planning for a Mekong delta day trip. Overall, it was fantastic experience and I highly recommend Detoured Asia for their professional conduct and friendly approach in carrying out the entire day’s activities.
Authentic Mekong Delta Experience
I signed up for a day tour experience at Mekong via Detoured Asia and I had the best experience. My tour guide’s name is Huey and he was very knowledgeable and accommodating. He is a good tour guide to book with on your next travel to Mekong. I learned a lot about locals and their way of living. Mekong in general is quiet, simple, very safe and it’s beautiful to see how Vietnamese culture are preservered and I have a good appreciation of Vietnamese hospitality. In this place, you will get a taste of how locals are living on a day to day basis and a good appreciation of Vietnamese culture. People are nice, polite and are always smiling. The whole trip with this tour company was smooth and the service was excellent from driver, tour guide and all the scheduled activities.