Ben Tre Tour From Ho Chi Minh 1 Day
- ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 149 reviews
- HCMC, Ben Tre, HCMC
- By Vemekong
08:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Car, boat, sampan, lunch
Up to 10pax
Tour in Ben Tre
English speaking guide
Veggie-friendly
Start from HCMC, tour in Ben Tre and get back to HCMC! 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.
Highlights
Pickup from HCMC, 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
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Pick-up08:00 AM, the car driver (no tour guide) will pick you up from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City and transfer to Ben Tre boat station (about 11:00 AM) where your tour guide will greet and welcome you for embarking the boat.
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Traditional brick kilnArrive 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.
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Local house about coconutsKeep 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.
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Ben Tre coconut canals and have stunning viewsEnjoy the Ben Tre coconut canals and have stunning views from the boat. Take a short walk to explore the other village.
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Local handmade mat weaving villageVisit and learn the local handmade mat weaving by sedge and interact with Ben Tre people!
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Xe Loi – a Mekong’s Tuk TukDiscover many more villages by taking the Xe Loi – a Mekong’s Tuk Tuk which is so fun and eye-opening experiences through the countryside.
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Home-cooked lunch with elephant ear fishAround 01:00 PM, home-cooked lunch is served in the garden (set Menu included elephant ear fish)
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Do Cheo - hand rowing small boat (sampan)Experience Do Cheo (hand rowing small boat/sampan) weaving in and out the water coconut canals.
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End the Ben Tre TourDisembark in Ben Tre city where the car driver (no tour guide) waits for you there and picks you up and transfers straight to HCMC city. Arrive HCMC around 5-6pm.
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P/sIf you need to drop off in other cities (Can Tho, Vinh Long, Sa Dec, Cai Be, Chau Doc). Please contact us for a transfer service, or the surcharge and the availability.
from $95pp
from $95pp
Contact for reservation/support
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Hotline/WhatsApp/WeChat/Zalo+84939888559
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Emailhello@vemekong.com
Guest photos
Better to know
A/C car and experienced driver
English speaking tour guide
Amazing authentic lunch
Boat & sampan (small boat), tuk tuk
Water 500ml/pax & entrance fees
Pick up & drop off at a hotel in HCMC center
Others expense
Compulsory insurance
Gratuities
Guest reviews
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From the moment our driver picked us up at 8 AM in bustling Ho Chi Minh City, I knew this was going to be a special day. When we arrived at Ben Tre boat station, our guide Duy greeted us with such warmth and a genuine smile, I felt instantly at ease. Cruising along the shimmering Mekong River, I was captivated by the slow rhythm of the boat and the lush greenery reflecting in the water. Visiting the traditional brick kiln was eye-opening — seeing how locals carefully molded and baked bricks by hand was like stepping back in time. The coconut workshop was a sensory delight: the sweet aroma of freshly made coconut candy, the taste of the sticky, delicious samples, and the intricate process explained patiently by Duy made me appreciate this humble fruit so much more. Taking a short walk through a quiet village, meeting friendly locals weaving mats, and then hopping on the Mekong’s “Xe Loi” tuk tuk was exhilarating. It felt like being part of a living postcard. The highlight was rowing the sampan gently through narrow canals lined with tall coconut palms — pure tranquility. Duy’s stories about the people’s daily life made the culture come alive. Ending the day with a home-cooked lunch of tender elephant ear fish in a fragrant garden was the perfect touch. I left feeling connected to the heart and soul of the Mekong, full of gratitude and awe.
We started our journey early with a smooth car transfer from Ho Chi Minh City to Ben Tre, where our guide Minh warmly welcomed us and took over for the boat tour. Cruising along the Mekong River and visiting the traditional brick kiln gave us a real feel for local crafts. The coconut house stop was fascinating—learning about all the coconut products and tasting the homemade candy was a highlight, especially for the kids.
The views cruising through Ben Tre’s coconut canals were stunning, and our short village walk was a lovely way to stretch our legs and connect with locals. Minh’s explanations were clear and engaging, especially during the visit to the handmade mat weaving village. Riding the Xe Loi tuk-tuk through the countryside was both fun and eye-opening!
Lunch in the garden with freshly cooked elephant ear fish was delicious and relaxing. The sampan ride weaving through narrow coconut canals was a peaceful end to the tour. Even with the initial driver-only transfer, having Minh as our guide once we arrived made all the difference. Highly recommended for a well-rounded Mekong experience!