Mekong Delta tour
from Ho Chi Minh To Ben Tre

Scooter, Sailboat, Food in a small group

We avoid the tourist crowds, exploring Ben Tre's hidden villages. Revel in diverse local transport options like sailboats, motorbikes/tuk-tuk. Indulge in a culinary journey with a rich local lunch at a resident's home. Enjoy and experience a day as a local in the Mekong Delta

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

We quote directly from customer reviews:

"Truly local experience with not a single tourist in sight". Hyunwoo- South Korea
"Highlight was the sailboat on the back waters of the Mekong Delta: calming, quiet, relaxed". Elsiek - England
"Food: beautiful local lunch."

Traditional sailboat navigating a narrow, verdant canal in the Mekong Delta, surrounded by lush tropical vegetation and calm waters, away from typical tourist routes.

Group of tourists lounging on beanbags in a traditional boat, cruising through a picturesque Mekong Delta canal shaded by overhanging coconut leaves during a tour from Ho Chi Minh.

Mekong Delta tour from Ho Chi Minh: Tourists on motorbikes driven by local guides, traveling through a scenic rural road flanked by coconut trees and vibrant flowers, showcasing the region's natural beauty.

Tourists riding pillion on motorbikes driven by local guides, cruising through a peaceful Mekong Delta countryside road shaded by overhanging coconut trees during a tour from Ho Chi Minh City.

Tourist couple seated on the floor of a local Mekong Delta home, learning traditional mat weaving techniques from two experienced local women during a tour from Ho Chi Minh City, showcasing cultural immersion and preservation of local crafts.

Mekong Delta tour from Ho Chi Minh: Local men efficiently husking thousands of coconuts in a vibrant, busy coconut processing factory, demonstrating the region's thriving coconut industry.

Couple and local lady laughing together while attempting to cut coconut candy in a Mekong Delta workshop during a tour from Ho Chi Minh City, highlighting the unexpected difficulty and cultural exchange in learning traditional confectionery techniques.

Colorful spread of home-cooked Vietnamese dishes with fresh local vegetables and river fish, served on traditional tableware during a Mekong Delta tour from Ho Chi Minh City.

Group of smiling tourists seated on the floor around a low table, enjoying a diverse spread of traditional Vietnamese dishes during a Mekong Delta tour from Ho Chi Minh City.

Couple exploring a vibrant local vegetable market in the Mekong Delta, examining and purchasing a variety of fresh produce during a tour from Ho Chi Minh City, showcasing cultural immersion and local agriculture.

Group of young male tourists drinking and laughing with local Vietnamese people on a small boat in the Mekong Delta, showcasing an impromptu cultural exchange during a tour from Ho Chi Minh City.

Group of tourists gathered around a table in a Mekong Delta workshop, learning to make traditional coconut candies from a local expert during a tour from Ho Chi Minh City, showcasing cultural immersion and local culinary traditions.

Female tourist carefully wrapping Mekong Delta coconut candy in craft paper under the watchful eye of a local expert, demonstrating cultural immersion during a tour from Ho Chi Minh City.

Amused female tourist carefully balancing on a traditional Mekong Delta toilet - a basic wooden structure with a hole over a canal - surrounded by lush garden during a tour from Ho Chi Minh City, showcasing an authentic and humorous cultural experience.

Female tourist attempting to peel a coconut with a specialized tool at a Mekong Delta coconut processing facility, guided by a local worker, during a tour from Ho Chi Minh City, showcasing hands-on engagement with local industry.

Male tourist learning traditional mat weaving technique from a local Mekong Delta woman during a tour from Ho Chi Minh City, showcasing cultural exchange and preservation of local crafts.

Smiling female tourist at a lively Mekong Delta market, enthusiastically tasting various exotic fruits offered by a local vendor during a tour from Ho Chi Minh City, surrounded by vibrant displays of tropical produce.

Young female tourist attempting to chop open a freshly picked coconut with a machete during a Mekong Delta tour from Ho Chi Minh City, showcasing adventurous cultural immersion and hands-on local experiences.

Tourist clinging tightly to a local motorbike driver, both looking slightly nervous but excited, as they cross a narrow, rustic wooden bridge made from coconut planks over a Mekong Delta canal, showcasing the thrilling and authentic local transportation during a tour from Ho Chi Minh City.

Diverse group of tourists seated on vibrant plastic chairs at a quaint local coffee shop, enjoying various Vietnamese drinks and chatting animatedly during a break on their Mekong Delta tour from Ho Chi Minh City.

Couple standing among piles of peeled coconuts in a Mekong Delta factory, enjoying a fun and educational experience with their tour guide during a tour from Ho Chi Minh City, showcasing immersive cultural engagement.

Traditional wooden boat with bright red sail cruising on Mekong River during tour from Ho Chi Minh City, offering scenic views and cultural immersion as a key activity.

Skilled local workers using long sticks to move coconuts at a collection point by the river, demonstrating efficient logistics during a Mekong Delta tour from Ho Chi Minh City, highlighting local ingenuity and agricultural practices.

Man relaxing on a beanbag aboard a sailboat in the middle of the peaceful Mekong River during a tour from Ho Chi Minh City, surrounded by tranquil waters and lush riverbanks, embodying the serene experience of the Mekong Delta.

Aerial view of Mekong Delta's coconut plantations and waterways, showcasing the region's lush landscape during a tour from Ho Chi Minh City, highlighting the area's agricultural abundance and natural beauty.

Detailed Itinerary
for your Mekong Delta day trip

1. Pick-up from Ho Chi Minh City to Ben Tre

Start your Mekong Delta tour from Ho Chi Minh with a convenient pick-up from your hotel between 7:00-8:00 AM. Enjoy a scenic 2.5-hour drive to Ben Tre, with a refreshing 30-minute stop at the Mekong Rest Stop for a break.

2. Scooter Ride through Ben Tre Countryside

Upon arrival, meet your English-speaking guide and begin your scooter adventure through the Mekong Delta Vietnam countryside. Explore rural villages, with many random stops on the way, and learn about traditional life in the Mekong Delta.

3. Savor a Mekong Lunch

Relish an authentic Mekong lunch, prepared by locals, and unwind on a hammock amidst serene surroundings.

4. Sailboat Cruise on the Mekong River

Embark on a tranquil sailboat cruise along the Mekong River, soaking in the beauty of the lush canals and waterways on your Mekong Delta boat tour.

5. Return to Ho Chi Minh City

Conclude your Mekong Delta full-day tour with a relaxing drive back to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.