Small-Group Authentic Mekong Delta Day Trip from Ho Chi Minh City
Description
Authentic Mekong Delta is ultimately designed for those who are in search of an authentic and unforgettable Mekong Delta experience. Ben Tre, also known as ‘Coconut kingdom’ a place not be missed because of it’s meandering waterways, flourishing farms and riverbanks dotted with coconut palms. It will surely show you the unseen areas as well as what life is beyond the hustle and bustle of city life in Viet Nam.
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Itinerary
Depart from Saigon and head straight to Ben Tre. Board a private boat to enjoy the most spectacular view and relaxing boat trip on the Mekong River. Your first stop is a local brick kiln where we’ll learn how clay bricks are made. Continuing to other villages, you’ll learn about Coconut charcoal, coconut fiber processing, coconut candy workshop and savour freshly picked fruits from a local orchard gardern. You’ll spend more time meandering down the river and cruising a long beautiful creek covered with shady Coconut, Nipa palms then stop to visit local mat-weaving village to learn more about the local sleeping mats, traditional lifestyles, culture, and customs before hopping on a xe-lôi (motorized rickshaw) or bicycle ride to reach a nice riverside restaurant for a delicious lunch with local delicacies. After lunch, you’ll experience the rowing boat trip along the picturesque canals. Come back to the car and continue to visit Ben Tre Local Market before heading back to Saigon.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up and drop off travelers at hotel and other kind of accommodation in city center. Please provide your hotel name and address for pick up.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Reviews(67)
Thank you. We had an amazing time. Nok did an amazing job. We loved the adventure and the lunch was amazing. Nok’s English was so easy to understand. I will highly recommend your services. The culture and experience certainly left an amazing love for Vietnam.
Dear Cheryl, Thank you for your recommendation!! We're glad that you enjoy the trip to Mekong Delta Hope to see you again on another journey
Excellent day with our private guide Thyphoon Honey. A very authentic activity to discover the beauty of the region. Our guide was the best! Friendly, funny and fun! Perfect for this activity! We recommend!
Thank you for your lovely review. We’re so happy to hear you had a great day in the Mekong with Typhoon Honey and enjoyed the authentic experience. We truly appreciate the recommendation!
We had an amazing trip to the Mekong River. Our tour guide Typhoon Honey was great. We visited local workshops on the river, the coconut farms, and enjoyed a lovely lunch and beautiful boat ride. We highly recommend this trip and Typhoon Honey really looked after us well.
Dear 900ruairim, Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re glad you had a great day exploring the Mekong and enjoyed the workshops, coconut farms, and the relaxing boat ride. We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you again
Had a nice day with very good guide Tyrhoon Hony and driver Son 👍 Lunch was fantastic. The float was good but some places were littered. The ride was nice. Interesting to see brick making.
Dear Agneta H, Thank you for your honest feedback and for spending the day with Typhoon Honey and Son. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the experience, guide, the ride, and the lunch. Regarding the litter you noticed on the river, this time of year is the water hyacinth season. Water from upstream flows down and sometimes coincides with tidal changes when the water level is low, so floating debris can temporarily gather in some areas instead of drifting away. It’s an environmental factor that occasionally happens on the river. We truly appreciate you sharing your experience and your sincere comments. Hope to see you again!
Loved this, and would highly recommend to anyone. We ended up being the only two on the tour, so we travelled the 2 hours to Mekong Delta in a comfortable car with the driver and tour guide, Tam. Tam was brilliant. Such a nice, friendly and very knowledgeable man, with excellent English! The boat rides along the Saigon river and through the mangroves was great, and we we're given a coconut with personalised bamboo straws to sip from - this was the first special touch to the tour. The traditional Mekong workshops were interesting and we got some fresh fruit and tea at one of them. Every stop had clean toilets to use. The bike ride through a local village amongst the mangroves was so enjoyable! It was so relaxing and quiet (nice break from the chaos of HCM city). All roads were flat and smooth, so easy for anyone to do. The lunch was beyond our expectations and delicious. Fresh fish, chicken soup, and some vegetables. We were also given personalised chop sticks, which was the second special touch to the tour. The visit to the wet market was eye-opening and could very easily make you vegetarian! But it was an experience and Tam was great in telling us all about what was on offer. If you want a day trip out of HCM, then make sure it's this one.
Dear Nikki C, Thank you for such a detailed and thoughtful review. We’re delighted to hear how much you enjoyed this special day in the Mekong Delta, especially the peaceful pace and the many little touches along the way. Your recommendation truly means a lot to us, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for another journey in Vietnam.
Thanks for Typhoon’s excellent tour guide. My husband and I can enjoy a whole day wonderful trip in this beautiful city.
Dear Selina L, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear you and your husband had a wonderful day exploring the Mekong with Typhoon Honey. His energy and passion truly make the journey even more special. Wishing you more beautiful adventures ahead — and we’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Had such a fun day on this Mekong Delta trip! The boat ride was super chill, loved seeing all the coconut trees along the river. Tried fresh coconut candy – way better than I expected. I don’t even like coconut that much but these candies were so good, recommend you try it!! The xeloy ride through the village was bumpy but fun, felt really local. Lunch was simple but tasty. Honestly, it was just a nice break from Saigon’s chaos. If you want an easy day out with real countryside vibes, this tour is worth it.
Dear Aaron L, Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed your day out in the Mekong Delta. It’s great that you got to soak in the peaceful countryside vibes and take a break from the city. Hope to see you again for another adventure next time you’re in Vietnam!
we liked the boat ride and local lunch a lot. Our guide was cheerful and spoke good English. The only downside was that our pick-up was a bit late because of traffic, so we had to wait in the lobby for a bit. But once the tour started, everything was smooth. Overall a lovely way to see the real countryside and escape the busy city for a day.
Dear Jessica V, Thank you for your honest feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the boat ride, local lunch, and the company of our cheerful guide. We apologize for the slight delay with the pick-up and appreciate your patience. It’s wonderful to know the rest of the day made up for it and gave you a relaxing countryside experience. We’d love to have you join us again!
The boat ride through the small canals was so peaceful and beautiful, surrounded by coconut trees everywhere! The lunch at the local house was delicious. Riding the xe loi was fun and gave us a real taste of rural life. Our guide was friendly and explained a lot about the local culture. Highly recommend if you want to see the real Mekong
Dear Marry S, Thank you for sharing your experience! It’s great to know you felt the tour showed you the authentic side of the Mekong and you enjoyed the peaceful canals, tasty local lunch, and fun xe lôi ride. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for more hidden spots soon!
Great day out with Typhoon Honey and driver today. We had a great day up the Mekong Delta river, various stops on the way and great lunch. Private trip is the way to go. Transport very comfortable. Thank you Typhoon!
Dear Safari22584330935, Thank you for sharing your experience! We're so glad you enjoyed your day on the Mekong with Typhoon Honey and our wonderful driver — he’ll be thrilled to hear your kind words. It’s great to know you found the private tour comfortable and worthwhile. There’s nothing like exploring the Delta at your own pace, with good food and great company along the way! Hope to welcome you again soon, The Ginkgo Voyage Team
