Ben Tre Tour From Ho Chi Minh 1 Day
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  • 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.

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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
  • Pick-up
    08:00 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.
  • 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 driver (no tour guide) 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 (Can Tho, 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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116 reviews on “Ben Tre Tour From Ho Chi Minh 1 Day

  1. Lucas Müller. from Germany said:
    Verified ✓
    Deep Dive into Authentic Mekong Culture

    What impressed me most was how seamlessly the tour balanced adventure, culture, and relaxation. Lam was a fantastic guide — knowledgeable without being overwhelming, and passionate about his homeland. Cruising the winding coconut canals, I marveled at the endless rows of palms swaying in the tropical breeze. The traditional brick kiln felt like a living museum; watching how families have passed down the craft for generations was humbling. Lam took time to explain the many uses of coconuts — from candy to oil and mats — each product representing a vital thread in the local economy. The Xe Loi tuk tuk ride was a blast, zipping through quiet villages where children waved joyfully. The garden lunch was a revelation: fresh, flavorful, and prepared with love. The highlight was the hand-rowed sampan, weaving skillfully through narrow waterways with only the sound of water lapping against the boat. Lam’s stories about Mekong’s resilience and hospitality left a deep impression. This was not just a tour; it was an education in kindness and tradition.

  2. Emma Thompson. from United Kingdom said:
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    A Magical Journey Through the Heart of the Mekong Delta

    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.

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