• Ho Chi Minh City - 7:30 am: The tour guide and driver will pick up guests from their hotel in District 1 and head to Ben Tre in the Mekong Delta. The journey offers views of stunning rice paddy fields.
• Mekong River - Board a boat to cruise along the Chet Say River, experiencing the vibrant local river life. Observe bustling activities on the waterway, including cargo and fishing boats, various fish traps, and coconut processing handicraft factories.
• Ben Tre - Traditional Brick Kiln & Coconut Processing Workshop
• Disembark for a walk to visit a traditional brick kiln, where locals still handcraft and bake bricks using age-old techniques.
• Then, visit a coconut processing workshop to watch skilled workers peel, break, pry, and shred coconuts.
• Ben Tre - Cai Son Canal & Local Treats
• Return to the boat and enjoy fresh coconut water on board while cruising into the picturesque Cai Son Canal to see locals casting fishing nets.
• Stop at a local coconut candy workshop to taste warm, freshly made candies straight from the oven.
• Relax at a local house, savor seasonal fruits, and sip hot honey tea.
• Nhon Thanh - Mat Weaving Village: The boat will take you to Nhon Thanh Village, where you can learn about the traditional art of weaving sedge mats. Enjoy a leisurely walk or a bicycle ride along the tranquil village roads.
• Ben Tre - Delight in an authentic Mekong Delta lunch featuring local specialties.
  After lunch, enjoy what may be the highlight of the trip: a rowing boat ride, paddled by locals, along the stunningly beautiful coconut canal in Ben Tre.
• Ben Tre - Take a boat ride back to the boat station and return to the city, concluding at 6:00 pm in Ho Chi Minh City.

• Hotel pick up
• English speaking tour guide
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• All boat trips and bicycles
• Lunch
• Coconut juice and a bottle of water

• Gratuities, tip for tour guide

Avoid the crowds and explore the essence of the Mekong Delta with this engaging full-day trip from Saigon. This adventure leads you into the pristine beauty of Ben Tre, where you’ll navigate picturesque waterways by long boat to observe lively riverside brick kilns and traditional coconut workshops. Enjoy the refreshing breeze as you cycle through shaded village paths, interact with local artisans crafting sleeping mats, and relish a home-cooked Southern Vietnamese meal at a serene riverside home. Conclude your day by gliding through a peaceful canopy of water coconut palms on a hand-rowed sampan before returning to the city.

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