What to do and see in Ben Tre, Mekong Delta: The Best Day Trips from

February 8, 2022 Terina Blouin

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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1. Private Full-Day Tour of Authentic Mekong Delta from Ho Chi Minh City

Ginkgo Voyage Private Day Tours
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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

Reviewed By teresamJ3756AI

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! .

2. Premium group: Exploring Authentic Mekong River 1 Day operated by Pioneer Travel

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• Discovering the untouched and natural landscape of Mekong Delta and enjoy its local life • Comprehending about making brick, max-weaving of the locals • Experience the waterway by boat along with the river, harmony with the nature in Mekong. • Exploring the local village by motorized rickshaw or bicycle.

Inclusions: Lunch (set-menu), English speaking guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Bicycle, motor-cart, boat, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Personal expense

Reviewed By 168annamarieb

I have booked at Pioneer travel through TripAdvisor and paid, but when we got there on Saturday 9.1.2021 Pioneer travel was closed. I have not yet received my refund Cancelled: Your Tripadvisor Booking for Mekong Delta Day Tour (BR-794205420)

3. Mekong Delta Guided Tour from Ho Chi Minh city with Vinh Trang Pagoda & Lunch

Vietnam Adventure Tours
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This tour is very suitable for all people who loves to visit the rural area of the Mekong Delta in Southern Vietnam. You will be visiting some attractions like: Vinh Trang temple, Visit My Tho and Ben Tre where are the heart of the Mekong Delta region. Cruising on the motor boat along Tien River, paddle along the small canals on a rowing boat.

Inclusions: Transfer by Air-conditioned bus, Motor Boat Trip, Small Rowing Boat Trip, Lunch of Vietnamese cuisine (Vegan food available), Experienced English speaking Tour Guide, Pick up & Drop off at centrally located hotels in District 1 (selected hotels only)

Exclusions: Personal expenses, Tip (optional)

Reviewed By travelbugsteveo

What a great day I had on this vip tour well worth the little bit extra money for it! My guide mr phu was great spoke good English and was funny and Informative on the tour all day! There was a lot to do and enjoyed all of it!

4. Day Trip to Ben Tre from Ho Chi Minh City Including a River Cruise

Asian Trails Vietnam

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.

Reviewed By SMALowe

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"...

5. Mekong Delta exploring full day Trip

LVP Travel - Day Tours

Pick up at your hotel and transfer to Ben Tre " Coconut Kingdom in Vietnam" . Enjoy the quiet farming lifestyle with relaxation trip along the green coconut canals. Visit Big pagoda with huge statue of Smile and reclining Buddha. See and take photo with river water Python. Enjoy Coconut candy and have lunch in the seasonal Orchard. Finish tour return your hotel at 5.Pm

Inclusions: Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax), Local taxes, Afternoon tea, Bottled water, Food tasting, Lunch, Local guide, Professional guide, Hotel drop-off, Hotel pickup, Private transportation

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Reviewed By Murgan1234

Great city tour and chu chi tunnel tour ...very professional and funny tour guide tinh...credit to miss Cindy and Mrs dung

6. Mekong Delta in Ben Tre full day private tour from Ho Chi Minh City

Roadstour Vietnam -Private day tours

Enjoy a full-day adventure to the Mekong Delta at Ben Tre. Enjoy canal rides on hand–rowing sampans, try your hand at making coconut candy and enjoy a walk though a village and see life as a local

Inclusions: Transportations: New air-condition vehicle transfer., Private boat trip in Mekong Delta, English or French speaking guide., Lunch at Local Restaurant, 02 Bottle mineral water per person, Sightseeing and entrances fees at local guide

Exclusions: Beverage, Travel Insurance, Tips, Others not mentioned in the price above.

Reviewed By cindiecom

Beautiful day! Our tour guide Thu was really nice, she explained very well and was knowledgeable. We learned a lot about the war and how they survived. Thank you Thu for this great day of discoveries. Cindie

7. 1 day tour from Can Tho to Ben Tre - King coconut trees - come back / to Sai Gon

Winter Spring

The tour will start at 7:30 a.m - You can choose more option Visit Cai Rang floating market before come to Ben Tre. (fee additinal $15/pax) The guide pick you up from hotels in Can Tho (you also starting the tour from Sai Gon and then at Can Tho Mekong Delta - please contact us in advance) - boat tour along in the Ham Luong Mekong River - visit Brick factory - factory process coconut into many different forms and weave mats with the aid of dried reeds and a huge loom. make by yourself guidance of an experienced local. - walking around village, tropical surrounds. - take a local Xe Loi (motorised rickshaw) - discover fruit orchards - enjoy lunch in a restaurant overlooking the river. - spend the rest of the afternoon lounging on sampan boat - rowed through the water coconut trees After finish the tour We will drop you off Sai Gon HCM / Ben Tre / Or come back Can Tho ***Besides You also starting the tour from Sai Gon and then at Can Tho Mekong Delta

Inclusions: shuttle by Car / Minivan, Lunch, boat tour, all tickets, snacks, fruits seasona, coconut, tea, bottle water, Local English guide tour

Exclusions: Tips, Cai Rang floating market tour (more option at 5:15 A.M Travel date), insurence

Reviewed By Brandsmp5

We booked this tour vis Facebook through the Winter springs facebook page. Our tour guide Dai was a very pleasant and fun young man which was very knowledgable about the area with great English. Thank you very much for our great trip and Birthday weekend :D Would highly reccomend this tour and the tour guide.

8. Small-Group Full-Day Mekong Adventure Tour From Ho Chi Minh City

Old Quarter Travel

Coconut Town with kayaking day trip in The Mekong Delta will surely bring you an unforgettable experience of the inland waterways. There is no time to wait; begin the journey by dipping yourself into the truly unspoiled destination of the coconut town, where unique handicrafts are made entirely of coconut, but is yet to be discovered by many local tourist companies. It’s a perfect opportunity to enjoy the cool breeze from the river, cruise between the lush tropical islands, kayak through natural canals, and bike on the quaint village roads.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, Kayak and Boat trip

Exclusions: Travel insurance, Personal expenses, Tips and Taxs, Other services not mentioned in the inclusion

Reviewed By WolfgangFinkel

We did the Ninh Binh trip with Old Quarter Travel and I can guarantee you Viet offers the best price in the market. He is super friendly and there are no hidden costs at all. You meet new people and they have a lot of tour options to choose from. An amazing experience indeed. And a big shout out to Viet!!!

9. 1-day My Tho boat trip in Mekong Delta group tour from Ho Chi Minh

Saigon City Tours - Day Tours

Carpeted in a dizzying number of green colors, the Mekong Delta in Vietnam seems to bring you into these splendid pages of a geography book. Do you want to discover all that this region offers ranging from picturesque sceneries, tranquil atmosphere, local temples to stunning cuisine? Don’t hesitate to join in an amazing full-day tour of Ben Tre and My Tho provinces.

Inclusions: English-speaking tour guide (other languages available upon request), Entrance fees & boat trip in Mekong Delta, Air-conditioned vehicle, 01 set menu lunch at local restaurant, Water during transfer

Exclusions: Any services not mentioned in the program, Drinks, other meals, TIP and personal expenses

Reviewed By ya_van_can

This activity offers a nice comfy excursion out of the busy city of Dalat to the countryside. The coffee shop which is part of this tour is quite nice to sit and drink a cup of coffee as it has some nice exposed view of the coffee farm. The falls are very nice. There are some walks down and up the elephant falls but it is worth it as you can get quite close to the waterfall and behind, underneath the fall! I also have to recommend it for the super nice guide, Tin Tin, humorous and knowledgable. I recommend it!

10. Full-Day Ben Tre Tour from Can Tho

Mekong Smile Tour

Ben Tre tour gets an in-depth look into local life in Ben Tre, Mekong Delta. Known as the “Kingdom of Coconut”, Ben Tre is one of the best places to explore the untouched and natural landscapes of Mekong Delta, Vietnam has beautiful water coconut canals combined with traditional activities. Relax on a local rowing boat as we drift serenely through a green small canal lying beneath high-rising water coconut trees. Doubtlessly, it is truly a picture of paradise. Don’t forget to enjoy coconut candy, honey tea, and delicious Vietnamese lunch meal. All these cuisines will definitely provide you an authentic and relaxing experience!

Inclusions: Local English expert tour guide, Private big boat, Private small sampan boat, Local bike, A/C car, Entrance fee, Coconut candy, honey tea, Vietnamese authentic lunch meal, Travel insurance, Bottled drinking water

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Reviewed By fiona2171999

It was an amazing getaway and a great way to absorb the peacefulness and the uniqueness of the Mekong Delta scene. Jackie, who is my tour guide, was so friendly and accommodating. He was super willing to help me getting on the sampan boat which I was terrified about. The brick factory was the highlight of the trip as I love architecture and this absolutely gave me the sense of creativity for my job when I came back to The U.S. Thank you for the nice trip and I will definitely rate 5 stars for The Mekong Smile tour.

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