Full Day
Classic Mekong Delta Day Tour
Full DayMax 20 peopleHo Chi Minh City hotelsEnglish
Overview
A small-group escape from Saigon to the Mekong's Ben Tre province - coconut groves, sampan rides through narrow canals, honey farms, and home-cooked river fish lunch.
Highlights
- Boat trip through Mekong backwaters
- Sampan through narrow palm-shaded canals
- Visit a coconut-candy and honey farm
- Live traditional music performance
- Lunch at a riverside family restaurant
- Horse-cart ride through coconut lanes
Tour Schedule
- 7:30 AM
HCMC Pickup
Drive to Ben Tre (2 hrs).
- 10:00 AM
Motor Boat
Cross the river to an island.
- 10:30 AM
Coconut Farm
Taste candy-making, honey tea, local fruits.
- 11:30 AM
Sampan Ride
Narrow canals through the palms.
- 12:30 PM
Riverside Lunch
Elephant ear fish, spring rolls, stir-fries.
- 2:00 PM
Horse Cart + Music
Village lanes and traditional music.
- 3:30 PM
Return Boat + Drive
Back in Saigon by 6:30 PM.
Know before you book
What's in the box
What's Included
- Hotel pickup/drop-off in HCMC
- English guide
- Boat, sampan, horse-cart
- Honey tea and fruit tasting
- Riverside lunch
Good to Know
- Bring mosquito repellent
- Sun hat and light long sleeves recommended
- Some walking on uneven ground
- Vegetarian lunch available on request
Not Included
- Drinks beyond water
- Coconut-candy purchases
- Tips
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