Mekong Delta Day Tour: Exploring the Idyllic Villages & Coconut Candy of Ben Tre
My Tho
Embark on a full-day Mekong Delta tour to discover the idyllic villages and coconut candy of Ben Tre. Explore the watery landscape, taste delicious coconut candy, and witness the traditional candy-making process.
Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • My Tho - An early morning departure from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City signals a day out and about themed around the rural charm and quaint little spots for impeccable insights into the Mekong. The 85-kilometre southbound journey by air-conditioned vehicle and local guide heads straight towards Ben Tre. Via My Tho, and taking a short boat ride across the Tien River, the town keeps a languid atmosphere where boat trips from and to surrounding towns are possible, aside from leisurely strolls along the riverside boulevard. Left and right, laid-back villages, fishing farms and small family-owned factories decorate the horizon, welcoming guests from afar to show their way of living.
What's Included
  • Full day tour with a professional English-speaking guide
  • All taxes and service charges included
  • Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver
  • Lunch at a local restaurant (food only)
  • All entrance fees for mentioned visits
  • Included boat trips
What's Not Included
  • Personal expenses such as meals, drinks, tips and gratuities, shopping, portage fees
  • Hotel accommodation in the destination of commencement
  • Any airline tickets, visa fees, additional transportation cost from and to the general meeting point
  • Transfers from any airport or resorts located outside the general pick-up and drop-off locations
  • Travel insurance coverage for customers (highly recommendable)
Additional Information

Sometimes referred to as the “Delta of Nine Dragons”, the Mekong Delta stretches across southern Vietnam and leads into the East Sea via a system of 9 channels. This delta, known as Vietnam’s granary, showcases a vivid green panorama of fields and tranquil villages, all intersected by muddy waterways and streams, all nourished by the formidable Mekong River.

In this all-day exploration, you will be specially introduced to Ben Tre. This quaint, less-traveled town is renowned for its narrow streets and bridges that knit the community together. Throughout the country, Ben Tre is recognized for its coconut candies, locally known as Keo Dua. Numerous women in Ben Tre are engaged in making these candies, and tourists can observe the fascinating process of transforming coconut into square-shaped sweets.

  • This tour is operated on full private basis with English-speaking guide. Other languages are on request / subject to availability and supplementary charges may apply
  • Return transfers for this excursion apply only / are inclusive for customers staying in and inside Ho Chi Minh City centre. Transfers outside these areas, including any accommodation outside the city, harbour and the Ho Chi Minh’s International Airport are excluded. Supplements apply for customers who want to join this excursion outside one of these regions.
  • Customers are advised that during the TET celebrations (celebration of Vietnamese New Year), excursions and tours may be subject to supplementary charges and/or may see longer waiting times than normal.
  • We will do all possible to comply with any dietary requirements during this excursion; it may not always be possible to confirm your wishes in advance based on the choice of local restaurant. We regret to inform you that this excursion is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • We always will make efforts to confirm the exact pick-up time upon reservation. For any operational issues in which are not able to confirm the exact pick-up time in advance, we reserve the right to inform you the day before the departure of the tour.
  • Due to the absence of ATM machines and credit cards payment portals, particularly on islands and inside nature reserves, we highly recommend to bring sufficient cash with you.
  • Natural elements of any kind have a destructive effect on electronic equipment. It is the customer’s own responsibility to ensure that any camera, mobile telephone or other device is properly wrapped and protected against these elements. We cannot be held responsible in any way for negligence and/or not following suggestions for any damage related to this.
  • Please ensure that you bring sunglasses, a hat /cap and sunblock with a high SPF factor when traveling with us on this tour – even when it is cloudy, the sunrays still have an immense power.
  • The protection of the country’s flora and fauna is of immense importance for us. We will not pursue any activities for guests that are not in line with our animal, wildlife and environment protection principles.
  • It is the responsibility of the customer to provide us with the correct hotel information, should pick-up and drop-off services be included in the package. Any changes in accommodation outside 24 hours will be handled accordingly: changes within 24 hours may be on request.
  • In the event of no-show or change of accommodation without prior consent and confirmation from us within 24 hours may result in the applicable cancellation charges as outlined in the terms and conditions.
Location
My Tho
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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