THE BEST MEKONG DELTA  PRIVATE CAR TOUR - DAY TOUR FROM HO CHI MINH CITY

Bến Tre province is wedged between the two main branches of the Tiền Giang River, which is itself one of the two main branches of the Mekong. The Tiền Giang's main course forms the province's northern boundary.

For us, Ben Tre is one of the most beautiful places in the Mekong Delta. The place is famous for beautiful coconut farms, it provides almost all coconut products for Vietnam even exports abroad.

You will not know how amazing it is until you it on a local boat and run through hundreds of coconut farms and observe the locals work on rivers and farms.

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Hello friends,

Today we would like to give you a very special tour, this is one of the most special tours of our company.

This is a one-day tour from Ho Chi Minh City to Ben Tre to visit the village in Ben Tre and experience the unique characteristics of Southern Vietnam in the Mekong Delta. On this tour, you will not stop being surprised by the unique beauty of Ben Tre City, a land known as the land of coconut in Vietnam.

The Mekong River Delta is a very famous area in Vietnam, it is famous for the unique beauty of the rivers winding around the villages, this is the last land that the Mekong River flows before. When it merges into the sea, that's why it brings a lot of silt to this land, so the soil is very GOOD and the plants are always FRESH GOOD, the people have a simple peaceful life. A true, and very hospitable. The life of the people here is mainly agriculture, year-round with gardens and fishing.
Ben Tre is a great location, it is not far from Ho Chi Minh City and it also has all the unique features of the Delta region. So this is an ideal choice for travelers to experience a day tour from Ho Chi Minh City to Ben Tre and back in the day. 

What is special about today's "day tour from Ho Chi Minh"?

8:30 AM - Your adventure begins with a comfortable, air-conditioned bus ride from Saigon to My Tho, a charming city on the banks of the Mekong River.

Morning - Upon arrival in My Tho, our first stop is the serene Vinh Trang Temple, a beautiful blend of Vietnamese, Chinese, and Cambodian architectural styles. After exploring the temple, we’ll board a motorboat and begin our cruise along the Mekong River. As we glide across the water, you’ll have the chance to witness the unique sight of floating houses, where locals farm fish right beneath their homes.

Our river journey continues to Cồn Thới Sơn, also known as Unicorn Island. Here, we’ll take a scenic electric cart ride to a local performance site, where you can enjoy the soulful sounds of traditional Vietnamese music (Đàn Ca Tài Tử). This folk art form, recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage, will be accompanied by a tasting of delicious seasonal tropical fruits.

Next, we’ll experience the tranquil beauty of the Mekong Delta on a small hand-rowed boat, slowly cruising through a peaceful creek lined with lush, overhanging coconut trees. Along the way, you’ll get a glimpse into the daily lives of the local people living along the creek.

Midday - Before lunch, we’ll visit a local bee-keeping farm, where you can sample honey tea and see a traditional Mekong house. Afterward, we’ll take a short walk to a local restaurant for a delicious lunch featuring regional specialties.

Afternoon - After lunch, we’ll continue our journey by motorboat to a workshop where you’ll learn about the fascinating process of making coconut candies, a local delicacy. You’ll even have the chance to taste these sweet treats fresh from the workshop.

3:00 PM - With the memories of the day’s experiences, we’ll board the bus and head back to Ho Chi Minh City, arriving by approximately 5:00 PM.

Departure: 8:30 AM | Return: 5:00 PM (ETA)

Inclusions:

English-speaking tour guide

Car and driver

Boat and driver

Lunch, fruits, tuk-tuk, big boat, sampan

All entrance tickets, road tolls, and fuel.

Water

Exclusions:

Tips 

Travel Insurance