Discover the Coconut Hometown of Ben Tre in Mekong Delta

We will visit the town of Ben Tre, about two hours away from the city. 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: its beautiful water coconut canals combined with traditional activities and lush gardens. Relax on a local rowing boat as we drift serenely through several green canals beneath high-rising water coconut trees. Doubtlessly, it is truly a picture of paradise.

- 7:30AM We will start from Saigon to Ben Tre around 2 hours by private car/van. Around 15 minutes driving on a small boat, you will discover coconut kingdom of Mekong Delta (Ben Tre). We can avoid the tourist crowds with a visit to more authentic places as follows: the rice paddy fields, fruit gardens and some local traditional industries.
- Visit a typical farmer's house where you we learn how coconut candies are made. Then tasting the delicious tropical fruits harvest from their garden while enjoying local traditional music.
- Take a short Mekong tuk-tuk ride through the rustic village and its lush farms where we get closer to local life.
- Return to the waterways after a relaxed sampan boat along the picturesque canal. Its one the highlights of our day trip.

- Enjoy Vietnamese lunch at a local home-cooked restaurant which includes soup, fried fish, spring rolls, caramelized chicken, stir fried vegetables, steamed rice and the like.
- Weave through the spectacular water coconut small canals to immerse in a magical view of water coconut trees before returning to our van.
- After the tour. we drive back to Ho Chi Minh.

WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Private transportation with A/C
- Local English speaking tour guide; other languages are -available on request
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Bottled drinking water on the car/bus
- All entrance fee
- Private boat trip

WHAT’S EXTRA
- Beverage/drinks on meal (if any)
- Personal expenses
- Other expenses not clearly mentioned in the Inclusion part

Rate: Our rate is quoted in US dollars per person.