Mekong delta – Ben Tre Full Day

Mekong Delta - Ben Tre Full Day Morning 8:00 AM:  Pick-up from your hotel Get picked up from your accommodation in the city center to embark on a journey to the Mekong Delta, specifically Ben Tre City. Along the way, you will pass through picturesque rice paddy fields. 10:30 AM:  Mekong River Long Boat Ride Embark on a long boat ride on the Mekong River, the homeland of coconuts. Gain insights into how the locals use coconuts not only for juice but also for manufacturing coconut candy and coconut oil. 11:30 AM:  Explore Local Culture Discover the vibrant local culture of the South, observing the lively activities on waterways with cargo boats, fishing boats, various fish traps, and handicrafts in coconut villages. The boat will take you to a brick factory, where you can witness the manual brick-making process. The motorboat then continues to navigate through the refreshing coconut water canals. Stop to visit a coconut candy workshop – a specialty of Ben Tre. Witness the coconut candy-making process and savor freshly made candy while enjoying self-brewed honey tea. Listen to traditional folk music called "đờn ca tài tử," famous in the Mekong Delta. Experience rowing boat along the stunning coconut canal in Ben Tre. 2:00 PM:  Lunch Time Enjoy a delicious local lunch amidst the serene and poetic landscape. Afternoon 1:00 PM:  Continue the Adventure 2:30 - 3:00 PM:  Return Journey Take another boat ride back to the boat station and head back to the city.

1. The motorboat continues to cruise through the intricate and peaceful canal network. Then, hop on a tuk-tuk/bicycle to explore Nhon Thanh village, interacting with locals, visiting a handwoven mat workshop, and tasting seasonal fruits. Visit a local coconut processing facility, observing the various manual stages from coconut husking to peeling and scraping.
2. Tuktok and Cycle through the picturesque Nhon Thanh – Thuan Dien village roads, passing by tranquil coconut gardens to experience the rural scenery. Experience a soothing rowing boat ride on Cai Tac canal. Relax and enjoy the fresh, cool air.

2:30 - 3:00 PM:  Return Journey

Take another boat ride back to the boat station and head back to the city.

5:00 - 6:00 PM:  Arrival in Saigon Finish the day with a drop-off at your hotel in Saigon, concluding a day filled with authentic Mekong Delta experiences.