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
This tour closed for a while because the roads are under maintained.
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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Traveling with children, I was worried about keeping them engaged, but our guide Minh made everything fascinating for all ages. Minh’s gentle explanations of coconut candy-making captivated my kids — watching sticky sugar boil and transform into chewy sweets was like watching magic. The boat ride on the Mekong was calming, with children excitedly spotting birds and boats. Visiting the mat weaving village gave us a hands-on experience; we even tried weaving ourselves! The Xe Loi tuk tuk ride through peaceful villages was an unexpected highlight — the kids laughed with delight at the bumpy but fun ride. Sitting down to a home-cooked lunch of elephant ear fish in a shady garden felt like being welcomed into a family’s home. The sampan ride afterward was the perfect way to wind down — gentle rowing, serene water, and lush coconut palms all around. Minh’s warmth and patience made us feel cared for and safe. This tour gave our family a beautiful day of learning, fun, and connection to a vibrant 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.