Mekong Delta Coconut Candy Making | Ben Tre

Mekong Coconut Candy Workshop

Traditional Ben Tre specialty

Learn how to make the tastiest, softest, and highest-quality coconut candy in the Ben Tre at our unique and authentic coconut candy workshop! Our candy is made with healthy, 100% organic, local ingredients, including palmyra blossom nectar instead of white sugar. This gives our candy a delicious, caramelized flavor that is both healthier and more sustainable.

What's included

Pick-up and Drop-off: Comfortable transport from Ho Chi Minh City to Ben Tre, Mekong Delta and back. Experienced Local Guide: English-speaking guide for an informative and fun experience. Scooter/Tuktuk Ride: Safe and scenic ride with local drivers. Village Visits and exploring: Zigzag through green villages, taste fresh coconut candy, and enjoy local refreshments like sugar cane juice and coconut water, visit a coconut factory. Authentic Mekong Lunch: A flavorful local meal with 4-5 dishes, followed by a restful nap on a hammock. Sailboat Cruise: Enjoy a peaceful boat ride, relax on beanbags through the lush canals of the Mekong Delta
Price

JOIN SMALL GROUP: $89 / Adult. $66.75/ Kids 5 -11 year olds Free: Kids under 5 PRIVATE TOUR: $109 / Adult $81.75/ Kids 5 -11 year olds Free: Kids under 5
Duration

Duration: 11 hours Time frame: 6:00 - 17:00
Tour style

Join in small group (max 8 pax) Private tour with $10/each surcharge.

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Highlights

Real Mekong Experience

Highest quality coconut candies in Ben Tre

Learn and try the traditional making method

100% natural ingredients

a beautiful coconut candy piece under the sunlight, Ben Tre, Mekong Delta

Close-up of a local lady and apprentice making coconut candy at a workshop in Ben Tre, Mekong Delta.

Local lady and apprentice enjoy making coconut candy at Ba Danh homestay in Ben Tre, Mekong Delta.

Instructors are guiding learners to wrap the coconut candies in Ben Tre, Mekong Delta

A local lady and apprentice smiling as they make coconut candy together at Ba Danh homestay, Ben Tre.

Detailed Itinerary

A local lady and apprentice smiling as they make coconut candy together during a class at Ba Danh homestay, Ben Tre.

A local lady climbs high into a coconut tree to gather ripe coconuts for coconut candy making.

Coconut candies wrapped in eco-friendly, no-plastic packaging, made with all-natural ingredients and good for health.

A local woman smiles as she makes coconut candy at Ba Danh homestay in Ben Tre, Mekong Delta. The business aims to help local women to have a job and support their families.

A traveler and a Mekong woman hold up a coconut candy package, smiling and looking happy.

Chai Bep Organic Coconut Candy Package - Coconut Flesh, Coconut Milk, Palmyra Honey in Ben Tre, Mekong Delta

Join a candy-making workshop and learn the secrets of making traditional Vietnamese/ Mekong coconut candies!

You'll start by meeting the candy maker and learning about the origins of the ingredients. Then, you'll get hands-on experience preparing the ingredients and mixing them together. Once the candy is ready, you'll get to cut it into shapes and wrap it up. By the end of the workshop, you'll have made your own delicious batch of coconut candy that you can take home and share with your friends and family.

This is a great opportunity to learn about Vietnamese & Mekong culture and cuisine while having some fun. It's also a great way to get creative and express your own personal style.

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