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Family enjoyed the beautiful view and boat ride on Mekong River in Ben Tre
Most beautiful rowing boat canal
Seeing the view and immersing yourself with nature
Visiting the brick factory
Riding around the rural village of Ben Tre

Authentic 'Less-Touristy' Mekong Delta Ben Tre 1-Day Tour

By Joy Journeys
9.8 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$95 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

What makes this tour truly exceptional is its focus on providing an authentic, personalised, and sustainable experience that truly immerses you in the local culture and way of life in Mekong Delta, Ben Tre Province.

One of the things that sets Joy Journeys apart is the small group size, with a maximum of 10 people, ensuring a personalised and intimate experience. You'll have the opportunity to interact with the locals, witness their daily routines and traditions, and learn about their livelihoods in a respectful and engaging way.

The tour itinerary includes a boat ride, cycling through a charming village, seeing the locals at work, and enjoying a delicious lunch at a local home, giving you a unique insight into the daily life of the people living in the Mekong Delta.

But what truly sets Joy Journeys apart is their commitment to responsible and sustainable tourism, ensuring that your travel experience has a positive impact on the local community and the environment.

Activity location

  • Ho Chi Minh City
    • Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Ho Chi Minh City
    • Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Check availability


Premier Group - Max 10 Pax
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h10h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 7:00 am
Price details
AU$95.21 x 1 AdultAU$95.21

Total
Price is AU$95.21
PRIVATE TOUR
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h10h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
AU$537.46 x 1 AdultAU$537.46

Total
Price is AU$537.46

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedFruit and Coconut Juice
  • What's includedWhat's included02 bottles of water per guest
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll Boats
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll Fees and Taxes
  • What's includedWhat's includedUse of bicycle
  • What's includedWhat's includedOne choice of soft drink/beer/water/coconut at lunch
  • What's includedWhat's includedSouthern Vietnamese Set Menu 5 Courses Lunch (Vegan/Vegetarian/Gluten-Free Lunch Are Available Upon Request)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedGratitude and Tips
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAnything not mentioned above

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Ho Chi Minh City
  • 3h
Guests will be picked up from the accommodation in District 1 and District 4 before the tour start. The pickup usually takes around 30 minutes. Then, the tour will head to Ben Tre Province and you will see the beautiful rice paddy fields on the way. There will be a breakfast stop or/and toilet stop before reaching the destination.
Ben Tre
  • 4h
Ben Tre, a charming little town located in the Mekong Delta region of Vietnam. We'll take a boat trip along the Mekong River to visit a brick factory. This is a unique opportunity to witness the traditional brick-making process, which has remained unchanged for centuries. Then, we'll head to a coconut farm to understand the local life and see the coconut production process up close. You'll learn how coconut products are made. You'll also experience the sleeping mats making with the locals. After that, we'll take a peaceful rowing boat ride through the narrow coconut canals that criss-cross the region. The serene waterways are surrounded by lush greenery. Then, we'll ride the bicycle through the quaint villages and picturesque landscapes is a great way to experience the local culture and interact with the friendly locals. We'll have lunch at a local home for a delicious meal of traditional Vietnamese dishes made with fresh, local ingredients.
Ho Chi Minh City
  • 2h 30m
We will head back Saigon and be back to the hotel around 6:00 PM.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESHo Chi Minh City
    • Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEHo Chi Minh City
    • Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

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