Authentic 'Less-Touristy' Mekong Delta Ben Tre 1-Day Tour
Description
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 Joy Journeys 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.
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Itinerary
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, 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.
We will head back Saigon and be back to the hotel around 6:00 PM.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pickup and drop-off in Districts 1, 4. It takes around 30 minutes to pick up all the guests in the pick-up zone. Pickup confirmation of the exact pickup time and tour guide’s information will be received the night before departure.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(834)
A great day trip Picked up from our hotel in a nice mini bus We joined a small group Very interesting from start to finish Great scenery and some nice food It was a whole day and worth it
The tour was well curated and extremely personal to the people of Mekong Delta river. Our tour guide Kero was knowledgeable, helpful and he made the tour very interesting by sharing facts and images. He also took really great photos of us as a couple!! Must recommend as it wasn’t a crowded tour nor was it packed with too many tourists. Extremely authentic experience. And the food was good.
Kero was a great guide! Knowledgeable and kind! We booked this through Expedia and it was not the exact tour as we purchased. We did not see Vinh Trang Pagoda and the DIY cooking class for Bahn Xeo was not included. We enjoyed our time.
My friends and I had an awesome time on this trip with our tour guide Typhoon Honey. We enjoyed a ride on a Tuk Tuk, ate some delicious food and enjoyed a boat ride on the river. Pick up and drop off was also incredibly smooth and easy too.
Excellent trip and worth the long ride! Typhoon Honey was fun and comical throughout! Local- authentic- organic-unique. Just be prepared for a long drive! Learn about coconuts, local honey, bricks, and everything about living on the water. Definitely recommend opting for the bikes! Flat, easy ride that’s mostly shaded!
The excursion has been very good and very complete. It is a good way to get introduced to the Mekong Delta. Kero was our guide and he is very attentive and considerate.
The trip was very pleasant and fun. Everything was planned to the detail. Our guide Kero was amazing to say the least. He was organised, helpful, informative and never stopped smiling. Couldn't have picked a better guide! Shootout to our driver who was also an expert, and I don't say that lightly!
A great and insightful experience, made even better by Kero! Super knowledgeable, welcoming, and made the whole experience enjoyable from start to finish. Highly recommend!
What an amazing experience. It was absolutely worth the money. We visited HCMC during the last week of May 2026 and booked this tour. The highlight of the experience was definitely our tour guide, Kero, who truly went above and beyond to exceed our expectations. He explained everything we needed to know about the Mekong Delta, as well as Vietnamese people and culture in general. He also provided excellent recommendations on where to eat, shop, and explore around the city. On top of that, he shared helpful tips on the dos and don’ts for tourists and gave valuable advice on how to avoid common scams. As for the tour itself, it felt very authentic and allowed us to experience the daily life of the people in the Mekong Delta. We explored a small village, learned how chocolate and coconut candies are made, and even had a hands-on experience weaving traditional Vietnamese sleeping mats. We also enjoyed a delicious lunch prepared by a local family using fresh ingredients from their own garden, and of course cruised along the Mekong River on a small boat. We genuinely had a great time and would definitely book with them again, especially with Kero as our guide. Bonus points: Kero also took professional-quality photos of us, which was a really nice added touch to the experience.
Our guide Kero was excellent. His knowledge, his humor and his passion for sharing the delights of Vietnam was obvious that he loves his country and is a proud citizen. The group was small enough to feel included all the time and I found all the places we explored were very interesting. Kero took photos and shared them with the group. He added value to the trip by suggesting certain places to visit once our tour was over. I highly recommend Joy Journey and Kero.
