Mekong Delta tour 1 day | Sai Gon – Ben Tre (Private tour)

Overview of Mekong Delta tour 1 day from Sai Gon

Discover the peaceful beauty of Ben Tre on a Mekong Delta tour 1 day from Sai Gon (Ho Chi Minh city). Cruise along coconut-lined canals, visit traditional local workshops, enjoy authentic Mekong cuisine, and experience a relaxing sampan ride through the countryside.

Highlights

• Cruise along the Mekong River
• Experience the land of coconuts
• visit a local coconut workshop
• Visit a traditional brick kiln 
• Taste freshly made coconut candy, seasonal fruits and local honey tea.
• Discover a 100-year-old mat-weaving village 
• Explore peaceful countryside villages by bicycle/tuktuk
• Enjoy a traditional Mekong Delta lunch at a local restaurant.
• Ride a traditional sampan through beautiful nipa palm canals
• Meet local families for a closer look at the culture and daily life of the Mekong Delta.

Itinerary of Mekong Delta tour 1 day | Sai Gon – Ben Tre

• 08:00, Our driver and tour guide will pick you up at your hotel in central Ho Chi Minh City. Start your journey to Ben Tre – the land of coconuts (Non touristy)
• Along the way, enjoy the peaceful countryside and get your first glimpse of daily life in the Mekong Delta.

• Upon arrival in Ben Tre, board a local boat and enjoy a fresh coconut as a welcome drink, together with a special souvenir gift. Cruise along the Mekong River and see local boats transporting goods, coconut-processing workshops, and the daily life of people living along the river.

• Stop at a local brick kiln to discover how bricks are traditionally handmade from clay and learn about this long-standing local craft.

• Continue by boat into peaceful canals lined with water coconut (nipa palms). See local fishing activities and enjoy the beautiful scenery – a perfect spot for photos.

• Visit a local coconut-processing workshop and see how coconuts are peeled, cracked, opened and grated. Learn how local families make use of different parts of the coconut in their daily lives.

• Visit a traditional coconut candy workshop, taste freshly made warm coconut candy, and enjoy seasonal fruits with honey tea.

• Meet local people, learn about the traditional craft of mat weaving lasting more than 100 years, and you try weaving a mat yourself. 

• Choose one of three ways to discover the peaceful village:
  • Take a 600-meter walk
  • Ride a traditional xe loi (Tuk Tuk) / Lambro
  • Cycle 3–6 km along quiet village roads

• Enjoy authentic Vietnamese lunch meal at Xom Nho local restaurant, featuring a selection of traditional Mekong Delta dishes.

• Then, take a traditional rowing sampan and slowly cruise through a beautiful narrow canal shaded by nipa palms – one of the most iconic experiences in the Mekong Delta.

• 17:00, our driver and guide will take you back to Ho Chi Minh City, ending your memorable Ben Tre Mekong Delta day tour.

*Note: If you would like to continue your journey to Can Tho or need a transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, please let us know in advance. Sunday Go will be happy to arrange the most convenient transfer for you.

*For tailor-made tours or special requests, please send us a message. We’ll be happy to assist you.

Mekong Delta private tour price 1 day from Ho Chi Minh city

Enjoy the trip at your own pace with a private tour — more personal, more flexible, and truly relaxing. Prefer an earlier or later departure? Simply let us know at least 24 hours in advance!

Enjoy 5% OFF when booking for a group of 4 or more guests.

• Book Now, Pay Later: Book your experience today. No upfront payment required!
• Exchange rate at the moment: 1 USD = 26.000 VND
• Payment:
  • Cash in VND/USD/EUR/GBP: Enjoy your tour first, pay your guide later!
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Lunch menu

1. Pumpkin & Lotus Seed Soup
2. Vietnamese Spring Rolls
3. Crispy Fried Banana Blossom
4. Crispy Fried Elephant Ear Fish with Rice Paper
5. Coconut-Steamed Prawns
6. Crispy Fried Chicken Breast
7. Lemongrass Braised Chicken, Stir-Fried Vegetables & Steamed Rice
8. Dessert

What’s included?

• Air-conditioned car with an experienced driver
• Professional English-speaking tour guide
• Authentic Vietnamese home-cooked lunch
• Local boat, hand-rowed sampan, and tuk-tuk experience
• Entrance fees to attractions included in the itinerary
• 1 bottled water/pax
• Hotel pickup and drop-off in central Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)

What’s excluded

• Other expenses
• TIP for tour guide
• Travel Insurance

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