Authentic ‘Less-Touristy’ Mekong Delta Ben Tre 1-Day Tour

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Operated by: Joy Journeys

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  • 8-10 Hours
  • Pickup offered
  • Less Touristy
  • English

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Highlights

  • Visit the brick factory – Visit the sleeping mat lady
  • Take a long boat trip on the Mekong river with seasonal tropical fruit
  • See the coconut and cocoa local making process 
  • Ride the bicycle around the village or take the Tuk Tuk
  • Have lunch at a local family home, not a touristy restaurant – Vegan/Vegetarian option is available
  • Enjoy the rowing boat in the beautiful coconut canal

Start time: 7:00 AM
Cut-off time: 12 hours before the tour start

What you'll do

THE MOST AMAZING AND AUTHENTIC MEKONG DELTA TRIP – GUARANTEE LESS TOURISTY!

  • What makes this tour truly exceptional is its focus on providing an authentic, personalized, and sustainable experience that truly immerses you in the local culture and way of life in Mekong Delta, Ben Tre Province.
  • One of the things that sets Joy Journeys apart is the small group size, with a maximum of 10 people, ensuring a personalized and intimate experience. You’ll have the opportunity to interact with the locals, witness their daily routines and traditions, and learn about their livelihoods in a respectful and engaging way.
  • The tour itinerary includes a boat ride, cycling through a charming village, seeing the locals at work, and enjoying a delicious lunch at a local home, giving you a unique insight into the daily life of the people living in the Mekong Delta.
  • But what truly sets us apart is their commitment to responsible and sustainable tourism, ensuring that your travel experience has a positive impact on the local community and the environment.

What you’ll do

  • Get picked-up from your accommodation in the city center to the Mekong Delta, Ben Tre City. On the way, you will pass by beautiful rice paddy fields. There will be a break stop for restroom and coffee.
  • Visit the brick factory where the soil is from the bottom of the river and how local Mekong make a living with the soil.
  • Take the long boat ride on the Mekong River and have fresh fruit with coconut juice.
  • See the motherland of coconut to understand how the locals have coconut for juice and other manufacturers, such as coconut candy and coconut oil.
  • Cycle (take a Tuk-tuk is optional) through the coconut grove of the village and see how the locals make sleeping mats.
  • Have a set menu of delicious Southern local lunch on the riverside family home (vegan/vegetarian lunch available).
  • After lunch, you might enjoy the trip’s highlight – take the rowing boat, which is paddled by the local people on the amazingly beautiful coconut canal in Ben Tre.
  •  Take one more boat ride then head back to the city, and finish.

Cancellation Policy

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 48 hours before the experience’s start time.
    If you cancel less than 48 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 48 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund. This experience requires a minimum number of travelers (We will get you updated after booking). If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

*prices in US Dollars
*child prices are for ages 3–11

 

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Meeting And Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Meeting point

Hoa Binh Primary School, Across Notre Dame Cathedral Church
1 Công xã Paris, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam

 

Request pickup

Guests will be picked up from the accommodation in District 1 and District 4 before the tour start. The pickup usually takes around 30 minutes

Price Includes

  • Set menu lunch (vegan/vegetarian lunch is available) + 01 choice of drink (water/beer/coconut juice/soda)
  • A/C 16-seater van (pickup and drop-off in districts 1 and 4)
  • Well-experienced English-speaking guide
  • All boat trips and bicycles
  • Fruit and coconut juice tastings
  • 02 bottles of water
  • All sightseeing tickets

What's not included

  • Anything not mentioned above
  • Gratitude and Tips

Itinerary

Ho Chi Minh City

Guests will be picked up from the accommodation in District 1 and District 4 before the tour start. The pickup usually takes around 30 minutes.

Then, the tour will head to Ben Tre Province and you will see the beautiful rice paddy fields on the way. There will be a breakfast stop or/and toilet stop before reaching the destination.

 

Ben Tre

Ben Tre, a charming little town located in the Mekong Delta region of Vietnam. We’ll take a boat trip along the Mekong River to visit a brick factory. This is a unique opportunity to witness the traditional brick-making process, which has remained unchanged for centuries. Then, we’ll head to a coconut farm to understand the local life and see the coconut production process up close. You’ll learn how coconut products are made. You’ll also experience the sleeping mats making with the locals. After that, we’ll take a peaceful rowing boat ride through the narrow coconut canals that crisscross the region. The serene waterways are surrounded by lush greenery. Then, we’ll ride the bicycle through the quaint villages and picturesque landscapes is a great way to experience the local culture and interact with the friendly locals. We’ll have lunch at a local home for a delicious meal of traditional Vietnamese dishes made with fresh, local ingredients.

Ho Chi Minh City

We will head back Saigon and be back to the hotel around 6:00 PM.

Additional Information

  • Free pick-up & drop-off right at your hotel at district 1 and 4
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
  • Infant seats available
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

FAQ

How far is Ben Tre from Ho Chi Minh City?

Ben Tre is about 2–2.5 hours by car from central Ho Chi Minh City. Pickup and roundtrip transportation are included in the tour.

What time does the tour start and end?

Pickup is around 7:30 AM from District 1 or 4. You’ll return to Saigon by approximately 6:00 PM.

Is the tour suitable for kids or seniors?

Yes! The pace is relaxed, and activities like cycling and boat rides are family-friendly and safe for all ages.

Are there toilets and rest stops along the way?

Yes, clean restrooms are available at multiple stops throughout the day, including during lunch and boat landings.

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29 September 2026
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Nice small group tour. Lily was an excellent guide and very friendly. She went above and beyond with teaching us about the local culture. We did a medium boat ride, bicycle, small boat ride and much more about local businesses. Lunch was tasty as were the snacks. Highly recommended for a small, personal experience. AAA+
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kimberly k
29 September 2026
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Best Authentic Experience!! We had Lily as our tour guide for this experience and it was fantastic. She is a great guide and we had so much fun. This is one of the best tours we have ever taken anywhere in the world. It is a very authentic experience and we were able to see more than just the large city. The boat ride, biking and lunch were highlights. Highly recommend!!!
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Geoff W
29 September 2026
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Best tour experience in Ho Chi Minh Huy was fantastic. He made the entire trip come to life and showed us yhe real life of the Delta. He comez from there himself do was able to give the sort of personal anecdotes and examples that make yltrips likd these such great experiences.
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Gadibs
28 September 2026
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An Unforgettable Day in the Mekong Delta with Huy Dear Huy, Thank you so much for a wonderful day in the Mekong Delta! We truly enjoyed the experience and really appreciated your kindness, knowledge, and the way you took care of us throughout the day. You made the trip very special and memorable for our family, and it was a pleasure discovering the Mekong Delta with you. Thank you again, Huy, and we wish you all the best! 😊
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ZHIXIANG R
27 September 2026
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Ben tre experience The guide Lily is very kind, professional, smiling. I recommend her for sure ! An amazing experience, try it !
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Hu J
27 September 2026
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Good Very good , Lily is very professionnel
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AdminParadisWok
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Nice journey Lily was very enthusiastic and willing to explain a lot of things to us
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최용준
25 September 2026
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즐거운 메콩강 투어 가이드 투어 릴리와 함께 즐겁게 메콩강 투어를 다녀왔습니다. 친절한 가이드와 즐거운 분위기를 투어를 즐겁게 하였습니다.
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Dee H
25 September 2026
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One of the BEST tours I’ve ever been on The tour was spectacular And our guide Lily was the BEST She did a great job explaining Vietnamese culture, had remarkable energy, was friendly and professional
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메콩강 투어 즐거운 여행이였어요. lily is best tour guitarist!
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