Ben Tre tour from Can Tho to HCMC 1 day
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  • Can Tho, Ben Tre, HCMC
  • By Team Vemekong
08:00 AM – 05:00 PM Car, boat, sampan, lunch Up to 10pax Tour in Ben Tre English speaking tour guide Veggie-friendly

With this tour, you can leave all your luggage in the car/van while you’re touring.

Start from Can Tho, tour in Ben Tre and drop off in HCMC in 1 day! With the customized tour in 1 day, tour package taking you through Ben Tre, Mekong Delta. Ben Tre tour includes a boat trip, unique traditional brick kiln, homemade mat weaving village, hand rowing sampan, water coconut canals, authentic lunch and more.

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Highlights
Pickup from Can Tho, drop off in HCMC Enjoy Ben Tre boat trip & amazing authentic lunch Enjoy the rowing sampan & water coconut canals Explore and have fun time with the village tuk tuk Visit traditional brick kiln, coconut candy workshop
Itinerary
  • Pick-up
    08:00 AM, our driver and tour guide will welcome and pick you up at the hotel in Can Tho City.
  • Traditional brick kiln
    Arrive in Ben Tre, boarding the motor-boat at a pier and cruising on the Mekong River, visit the traditional brick kiln and pottery which is a very old fashion of making the mud brick of Mekong people.
  • Local house about coconuts
    Keep cruising on the river! Then, stopping at the local house about coconuts, got to know many things about coconut uses (coconut candy, wine, oil, mat, coco shell), the tour guide will explain about coco candy producing process at the local coconut workshop as well – very kid-friendly. Enjoying free samples of local specialties and discovering daily activities of local people.
  • Ben Tre coconut canals and have stunning views
    Enjoy the Ben Tre coconut canals and have stunning views from the boat. Take a short walk to explore the other village.
  • Local handmade mat weaving village
    Visit and learn the local handmade mat weaving by sedge and interact with Ben Tre people!
  • Xe Loi – a Mekong’s Tuk Tuk
    Discover many more villages by taking the Xe Loi – a Mekong’s Tuk Tuk which is so fun and eye-opening experiences through the countryside.
  • Home-cooked lunch with elephant ear fish
    Around 01:00 PM, home-cooked lunch is served in the garden (set Menu included elephant ear fish)
  • Do Cheo - hand rowing small boat (sampan)
    Experience Do Cheo (hand rowing small boat/sampan) weaving in and out the water coconut canals.
  • End the Ben Tre tour
    Disembark in Ben Tre city where the car waits for you there and picks you up and transfers straight to HCMC city. Arrive HCMC around 5-6pm.
  • P/s
    If you need to drop off in other cities (Vinh Long, Sa Dec, Cai Be, Chau Doc). Please contact us for a transfer service, or the surcharge and the availability.
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181 reviews on “Ben Tre tour from Can Tho to HCMC 1 day

  1. Claudia Oliveira. from Brazil said:
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    Ben Tre, a Place that Breathes Warmth

    From start to finish, the Ben Tre tour felt like being embraced by the Mekong. Duy, our guide, was amazing — friendly, caring, and passionate about every story he told. I loved the visit to the coconut house, especially watching how families turn coconuts into candy and crafts. The air smelled like sugar and sun. Then came the Xe Lôi ride — joyful chaos through small paths, kids shouting “hello!” everywhere. Lunch was a highlight: fresh fish, rice, and laughter shared across languages. The sampan ride through coconut canals was dreamlike — just silence, shade, and ripples in the water. I left Ben Tre feeling lighter, like I’d touched something true and simple that cities forget.

  2. Patrick Schneider. from Germany said:
    Verified ✓
    Where Simplicity Becomes Beauty

    This tour reminded me why I love slow travel. Chris was an exceptional guide — knowledgeable but never rushed. We visited the traditional brick kiln, and I was in awe of how people still use such old techniques. The coconut workshop was lively, full of stories and smiles. I loved watching locals weave mats, their hands moving fast but gracefully. The Xe Lôi ride felt like a glimpse into another era — simple homes, fruit trees, and the sound of children laughing. Lunch was a humble meal yet unforgettable, served by a kind family under palm leaves. I even tried rowing a sampan — not very well, but it was fun! This wasn’t just sightseeing; it was an experience that quietly touches your heart.

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