1 day
Ho Chi Minh, Ben Tre
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For those with limited time in Ho Chi Minh City who wish to experience local life in the Mekong Delta, this Ben Tre full-day tour is the perfect option to get a glimpse of this southern region. Known as the land of coconuts, Ben Tre offers unique local experiences. Upon arrival at An Hoa bridge, visit a coconut workshop and a local factory where you can see locals producing activated charcoal from coconut shells.
Then, take a boat trip to Tam Hiep island and stop at a local family home to enjoy some fruits and honey-tea. You will also have the opportunity to walk or cycle through vast orchards, witness a special farm of creepers, and try your hand at making jelly from this herb. Conclude your trip with a visit to Long Thanh Communal House, a site classified as a national architectural heritage. Join us for a relaxing day in the countryside.
Highlights
| By Day | Transfer | Destinations | Activities | Meals |
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| Day 1 | Ho Chi Minh, Ben Tre, Ho Chi Minh | Drive to Ben Tre, Explore Local Activities, Boat to Tam Hiep Island, Bike through Villages, Lunch at a Local Home, Visit Long Thanh Communal House, Return to Ho Chi Minh | L |
Drive to Ben Tre, Explore Local Activities, Boat to Tam Hiep Island, Bike through Villages, Lunch at a Local Home, Visit Long Thanh Communal House, Return to Ho Chi Minh
In the morning, our guide and driver will pick you up in a private car and transfer you to Ben Tre.
After a 2-hour drive from Ho Chi Minh City, you'll arrive at An Hoa bridge in Ben Tre province. Visit a workshop to see how locals peel, split, and pare coconuts using traditional methods. Then, take a boat to a local factory where you'll observe the process of making activated charcoal from coconut shells.
Cross the Mekong River, passing Cua Dai and Cua Tieu, and arrive at Tam Hiep Island, located 30 km from the Eastern Sea. A rowing boat will then take you deeper into the countryside along smaller canals, allowing you to enjoy the tranquil surroundings. Stop at a local family home to savor various fruits and honey-tea. Walk or bike along village paths through extensive orchards to a special farm where creepers (called La Sam) are grown. Pick some leaves and make and taste this unique herbal jelly.
Continue biking or walking to Ut Trinh’s home for a delightful lunch. After lunch, take a boat to visit Long Thanh Communal House, a site recognized as a national architectural heritage, before returning to your car.
Drive back to Ho Chi Minh City. End of services.
Meals
1 lunch
Accommodation
Transport
Car, Boating, Biking
Included services
Private transport in air-conditioned vehicles
Local boat, Coconut drink, fruits, bikes, rowboat, sight-seeing fees
Local English-speaking guides
Lunch as mentioned
Water on coach
All Sight-seeing fees as mentioned
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