Bến Tre ([ˀɓɜːn˦ˀ˥ ʈɛ˧˥] listen) is the capital city of Bến Tre Province, in the Mekong Delta area of southern Vietnam. The city covers an area of 65.75 km (25.39 sq mi) and has a population of 143,639 as of 2009. Bến Tre is 85 kilometres (53 mi) south-east of Ho Chi Minh City and is connected to the surrounding provinces by the Rạch Miễu Bridge. Nearly destroyed by Allied bombing, it played a significant role in the Vietnam War. Reports of the assault and resulting civilian casualties called into question the war aims of the United States.
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
See the main branches of Mekong river and daily life around Ben Tre (85 km from SaiGon). BenTre province is famous with coconut. The boat cruise in natural waterways, go under the coco palm garden will be a nice experience for you.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Local taxes, Lunch, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
We took 3-day private Mekong delta trip. The sites were quite remote, so lots of driving, but with beautiful landscapes on the way. The transportation was comfortable. Our tour guide was very polite and helpful. Accommodation 3-4* hotels, pretty new with spacious and clean rooms. The sightseeing - nothing spectacular, but fully met our expectations. It was interesting to see, how people live and work, what do they plant and grow etc. The floating houses, fish farms, rice paper production, walking in the forest or around villages was nice, although tons of plastic trash everywhere put a pinch of salt into the whole experience. Lots of boat trips in the Mekong river and surrounding canals. Everything well organized, well deserved 5.
5.0 based on 5 reviews
MYTHO & BEN TRE COCONUT ISLAND MUSLIM TOUR SHORT ITINERARY: - 8:00 AM Hotel pick up in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) - Drive to My Tho. - Take boat trip to visit the islets for coconut factory, small bee farm, horse cart riding, traditional music performance and sampan hand row ride through the charming coconut canals… - Halal Lunch - 4:30 PM Drive back to Saigon - Shopping at whole sales Muslim factory and stores for Telekung, Jubah, Kain, Tudung,...
Inclusions: English speaking guide, Private bus with air-conditioned, Private Boat trip at Mekong River, Lunch at local halal restaurant, Mineral water, Lunch
Exclusions: Other private expenditures such as phone, laundry, shopping, etc., Personal expenses which do not mention as specified
Excellent guide! We learned so much about life and culture from Lee. And the car was fantastic. I am only sorry that we did not have time to do a Vung Tau tour with him. I bet it's amazing, given that his family still lives there and he grew up there. Lee has a passion for guiding and speaks English really well, too. We thorouly enjoyed our full day with Lee and would highly recommend him for your next tour.
5.0 based on 5 reviews
With friendly people and a lively air, Vietnam is a great destination for family holiday packages. This Vietnam family tour 12 days 11 nights features the best of Vietnam, tailored to satisfy everyone from children to grandparents. Ho Chi Minh City (former Saigon) - Mekong Delta - Hue ancient citadel - The charming little city of old Hoi An - Hanoi capital - Halong Bay. These are all the places that can’t be missed on your Vietnam family holiday. Through this selection of the best North to South Vietnam tours offers travelers have chance to discover the history, customs, cultures, religions, beliefs about ethnic minorities in Vietnam, you will have opportunity to know-well about Vietnamese lifestyle. Absolutely you will have an incredible time in Vietnam which will be an unforgettable Vietnam family tour 12 days 11 nights in your life.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Air-conditioned vehicle, Accommodation based on twin-shared/ double basis
Exclusions: Travel insurance, Drinks and other meals, Gratuities, Personal expenses and others not mentioned clearly in the inclusion part
We had great trip to Vietnam thanks to the great customer service provided by Custom Vietnam Travel and all of their staff, especially Liliana Pham. We were two couples who decided to make the trip after many months of planning with the help of Liliana. The first stop in Hanoi was excellent with good accommodations and everything was open. One highlight was the cooking class we took that introduced us to fresh Vietnamese cooking and shopping at the markets. We also took a day trip to Tam coc which was great. We then went to Halong Bay, Hue, Hoi An, Danang and Saigon. On each step of the way we dealt with Liliana who made sure our trip went smoothly, despite the difficulty of travel during the threat of the Covid-19 virus. She helped us re-arrange our itinerary and had incredible patience as we substituted a few new activities. We particularly loved Hoi An with its colourful atmosphere and fantastic restaurants and scenery. Our drivers and tour guides were all very helpful and courteous and definitely helped us get the most our of our trip. Liliana even managed to get us on a different boat for the trip up the Mekong Delta and we ended up with the boat to ourselves! Since our trip was cut short (we did not make to Cambodia), Liliana arranged for the company to reimburse us for the lost portion of the trip. Overall, I would highly recommend Custom Vietnam Travel and their representatives like Lilana who clearly go above and beyond to provide excellent customer service with a friendly attitude and also pride in the rich culture of their country.
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Depart Saigon after breakfast, driving two-hours to reach Ben Tre. Visit one of the plenty of coconut processing workshops where the people to open coconut by hand (husking coconut), coconut candies are made and have a chance to learn the coconut candies making process located along canal, taste tropical fruit, honey tea. Turn on natural scissors creeks where they look smaller and smaller to go to village. Take a walk to family workshop making sleep mats. Afterward, You have option: the first one: being on a cart powered by a motorbike, The second one is biking ( 4km or longer) and traveling through some tranquil villages where vegetables gardens to be able to touch on real life and find out about tropical culture from Peasants. Lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon, take a rowing-boat along water palm creek and boat back to Hung Vuong Pier. Then we drive back Saigon. End trips!
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Cruising along the hidden creeks, coconut candy processing, clay brick making, straw mat weaving, tuktuk riding or cycling.
Exclusions: Tipping, laundry, beer or soft drinks, insurance.
Don met us when we arrived in Chau Duc off our fast ferry service from Phnom Penh. Very affable and easy to get on with from the start. All through our tour he imparted knowledge and general information and also seemed to enjoy showing us around. Always on time and usually with a ready smile. Also good company. He picked a couple of restaurants out for our evening meal and we were very pleased with them both. I can highly recommend him as either a guide for a few days or a city tour around Ho Chi Minh.
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Best of Saigon and Mekong Muslim Tour 4 Days for Muslim Tourist with best price in 4 days tour. Day 1: Arrival - City Tour (Halal Lunch) You will be welcomed our tour guide and transferred to your hotel for check-in (maximum 25 minutes driving). We will visit the most interesting sights in Saigon. Day 2: Mekong Muslim Tour (Halal Lunch) Depart for My Tho City, enjoy the scenic journey along the Highway bordered by green rice fields, stopping to see how the rice is cultivated an take pictures of the rice farms in the Mekong River Delta. On arrival at My Tho, take a leisurely boat trip to Tortoise Island the you will visit this area 3 hours. Day 3: Cu Chi Tunnels – Shopping (Halal Lunch) We will drive to the Cuchi Tunnels. You can imagine what it was like to be a guerrilla complete with AK 47's. On display in the visitor's section you can see a map of the tunnel system; this really helps you comprehend the complexity and the ingenious design of the tunnels. Day 4: Saigon Departure
Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Local English speaking tour guide, Private transportation with A/C, Bottled drinking water on the car/bus, All entrance fees, Private boat trip in Mekong
Exclusions: Not included hotel accommodation (if you need it we will book for you), Other expenses not clearly mentioned in the Inclusion part, Beverage/drinks on meal (if any)
Excellent guide! We learned so much about life and culture from Lee. And the car was fantastic. I am only sorry that we did not have time to do a Vung Tau tour with him. I bet it's amazing, given that his family still lives there and he grew up there. Lee has a passion for guiding and speaks English really well, too. We thorouly enjoyed our full day with Lee and would highly recommend him for your next tour.
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Come experience the charming villages, nice fields, Halal foods and friendly people that the Mekong Delta is known for. It's a perfect destination for all ages and families. Pick up from your hotel and depart for My Tho - Ben Tre. Stop en route to visit famous Vinh Trang Pagoda. Upon arrival at Ben Tre, cruising a long day by boat along the Mekong Delta river. Visiting some activities of Vietnamese daily life to understand about the life depends on the river Mekong such as Coconut candy workshop, handicrafts, souvenirs make from coco wood, candies make from coconut or banana. Take a short walk to Coconut garden and hop on a xe-lôi (a kind of motorized rickshaw) to reach Tan Thanh Market. Keep on cruising on boat go to Thoi Son Island to see Bee Farm,taste honey tea, tropical fruits, enjoy traditional music with local people. Take horse cart to Halal restaurant. Then take rowing boat through the natural canals with water coconut trees.Visit rice fields and small Cham Village.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Including : Private minivan, tour guide, Halal lunch, boat trip, sampan, horse cart, fruits, coconut juice, entrance fees, honey tea
Exclusions: Other personal expenses
5.0 based on 20 reviews
Known by Vietnamese as the "Land of Coconut", Ben Tre is one the best areas to explore the untouched and natural landscape of Mekong Delta and discover its local life, beautiful canals and traditional activities. An authentic and relaxing experience.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private air-conditioned vehicle, Boat and bike tours, English speaking guide, Lunch, 2 bottled waters & wet tissues per person
Exclusions: Beverages, Personal expense, Tipping & Gratuities
We made a full day trip to Mekong delta and it was amazing We highly recommend it. Jun is a fantastic guide and took very good care of us! .
Discover Mekong Delta with homestay in a small town could bring to you the unforgettable experiences with the honestly and lovely local people. Visit and bike in Ben Tre, a most famous coconut-town in Vietnam, with full of beautiful scenery. Enjoy the night-life in 5 stars river side hotel, which locates in the Center in Can Tho province .Discover the local Cai Rang floating market in Can Tho city and visit some local floating boats to enjoy some kind of seasonal fruits.
Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Bottled water, Private tour
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Personal expenses
A very enjoyable tour through war tunnels - Cuchi with Knocky, an awesome experience. The driver was so kindly too.
Enjoy this day trip to Ben Tre - located in the The Mekong Delta ("Nine Dragon river delta”) - a region in the southwestern Vietnam where the Mekong River flows to the sea, and which is also called “rice basket” for its long green fields and countryside.
Inclusions: Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Boat trip, Bottled water, Local guide, Lunch (set menu), Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Gratuities, Surcharge for guide during TET/Vietnamese New Year, Drinks, Transfers from and to airport, sea/river ports, train stations that are located inside or outside of the city center and others are NOT included in the service and supplements will applied., Transfers from and to hotels and resorts that are located outside of the city center are NOT included in the service and supplements will applied.
Interesting natural phenomenon but massively overpriced for what it is. Staff are unfriendly and you get the impression you are getting in the way of them sitting on their arse. They have a camel farm, allegedly, when we went they had all "gone for a walk"...
Explore a 2 days tour of Coconut Country Tour and typcal floating market Cai Rang you have chances to discover daily life of the Mekong Delta. Trecking by bike or tuk tuk on coconut shady paths and explore system of crisscrossed brown canals and rivulets by boats, see lush green paddy fields and visit local craftsmen
Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Accommodation as per itinerary based on twin/double share room, Private Transport by airconditional vehicles, Boat trip in Mekong Delta, Sightseeing as specified in the itinerary, Local English-speaking guide, Lunch or dinner as specified in the itinerary
Exclusions: Gratuities, Meals not listed, Single supplement
We booked and paid for a week bike tour in Vietnam with this company. We even went to Vietnam but after arrival....covid took over and Vietnam closed many of its hotels, restaurants and public areas in many cities. Airports were restricting flights and our connection city did close it doors a few days after we left. We had to leave then or be stuck there. We contacted the tour operator (we were the only three on the tour) and the only response we received was "OMG, I will have to get back to you." Since then they have not replied to any emails we have sent. They have not even responded to say they are busy as many are in this wild world we live in just now. We were a group of 3 so not a big deal to reply to our email and let us know where we stand regarding refunds. No money was spent by them other than the time to book the hotels. Many of the hotels were cancelling at that point so cancelling them might not have been necessary. Does anyone know how to contact this company?
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