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Ho Chi Minh, Ben Tre
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Trade Saigon’s busy streets for palm-shaded canals, coconut workshops and village lanes. This Ben Tre day trip from Ho Chi Minh City brings together boat travel, a Xe Loi ride, cycling and a hand-rowed sampan, with a riverside lunch and a return to your city hotel.
The pleasure is in the changing pace. Watch river traffic from the boat, pause beside the hands shaping local products, then settle into the quiet of a narrow canal. You get a full taste of the Mekong countryside without packing for another hotel.
From Hung Vuong Pier, the journey moves from open water into the smaller waterways around Ben Tre. Along Cai Son canal, coconut groves and waterside homes bring the landscape closer. The boat is more than transport: it is your chance to notice the river at work.
At the workshops, everyday materials become something useful. See traditional brick-making and coconut processing, then taste coconut candy, fruit and honey tea. These stops give the scenery a human story, from the products people make to the flavours they share.
A Xe Loi, the local motorised cart, adds an open-air view of village life. Later, cycling lets you experience the surrounding fields at a gentler pace. The sampan brings another change of mood, taking you low on the water beneath the palms.
Lunch is at a riverside restaurant, giving you time to sit down between the day’s activities. Before the drive back, the local market offers a final glimpse of Ben Tre’s daily rhythm.
Choose this programme if you enjoy small cultural encounters and varied outdoor experiences, and want to sleep in Ho Chi Minh City that night. The day includes road travel and several changes between boats and land transport; it works best when you are happy with an active day out rather than a single long cruise.
Travelling with young children, someone who does not cycle or a guest with limited mobility? Let us know early. We will help you check the fit and discuss suitable arrangements before you book.
Since 2009, Vietpower Travel has helped thousands of travellers from around the world explore Vietnam and Indochina. We understand that planning a holiday far from home means placing your trust in the people arranging it.
Vietpower Travel holds International Tour Operator Licence 01-711/2015/TCDL-GPLHQT under Vietnam’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, giving you the reassurance of an established, licensed local travel company.
We take the time to understand your interests, travel style and budget, drawing on our local knowledge to recommend suitable hotels, restaurants, cruises and experiences. Our long-standing relationships with local partners help us arrange dependable services at fair prices.
Staying in close contact with these partners keeps our recommendations current as services change and new experiences become available. Throughout your holiday, our team coordinates your itinerary and provides support when you need it.
Before you book, your quotation clearly explains what is included, any shared arrangements and items priced separately, so you know what to expect.
Read our travellers’ reviews on Tripadvisor, then tell us what matters most to you. Let us help you plan a holiday that feels right for you, with the reassurance of an experienced local team.
The programme starts with an 08:00 hotel pickup in Ho Chi Minh City and ends with a return to your hotel there. Send your hotel address when enquiring so we can confirm the pickup arrangements and expected return window for your date.
The listed services include private air-conditioned road transport and a local English-speaking guide. Your written quotation explains the arrangements for the boats and other local experiences, including any shared services.
The larger boat connects the riverside visits, while the smaller hand-rowed sampan takes you through narrower canals. Together they offer two perspectives on the Delta: working river life and close-up views beneath the palms.
Cycling is part of the published programme, alongside a Xe Loi ride. If you do not cycle, tell us before booking; we will check a suitable alternative and explain any adjustment in your quotation.
The mix of boats, candy-making and village life can appeal to different generations. There are transfers between vehicles, boats and village paths, so please share children’s ages and any mobility needs. We can then advise whether the planned day suits your group.
Yes. One lunch at a riverside restaurant is included in the programme. Please tell us about vegetarian preferences or food allergies when enquiring so we can check the meal arrangements before you confirm.
The programme includes a visit to the local market in Ben Tre. This is a market visit on land; a floating-market excursion is not part of this day trip.
Tell us your flight time and airport before booking. This is a full-day excursion with a road return to the city; our team will check whether it fits your onward plans or recommend a less time-sensitive day.
Yes. Tell us where you are travelling before and after Ho Chi Minh City, and we can suggest how this day fits your wider holiday. If you want an overnight Delta experience, ask about the separate two-day programme rather than assuming a homestay is included here.
Explore more Mekong Delta tours, or allow more time for village life on our two-day Tam Hiep homestay journey.
Highlights
| By Day | Transfer | Destinations | Activities | Meals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Ho Chi Minh, Ben Tre | Drive to Hung Vuong Pier, Take local boat on Tien River, Pass through coconut jungle, Visit local house & workshop, Hop on Xe Loi, Cycle surrounding fields and board a sampan along canals | L |
Meals
1 lunch
Accommodation
Transport
Car, Boating, Biking
Included services
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Pickup and return. The programme starts at 08:00 from your Ho Chi Minh City hotel and returns to the city after the Ben Tre visits. Please send your hotel address and any onward travel plans when enquiring so we can confirm the practical arrangements for your date.
Wear comfortable footwear and light clothing, and bring a hat, sun protection, your own insect repellent and a light rain layer. Keep your belongings in a small bag that is easy to carry between transport and activity stops.
The day includes cycling and boarding different boats. Share any mobility concerns, children’s ages or preference to avoid cycling before booking, so we can check suitable arrangements with the local team. Please also tell us about meal preferences and allergies in advance.
Your quotation sets out the travel date, pickup location, transport and boat arrangements, included lunch and visits, any requested adjustments, and the total price. It also explains any supplements, payment schedule and cancellation conditions. Please review these details before confirming your trip.
Send us your preferred date, number of adults and children, hotel address and the experiences you are most looking forward to. We will help you decide whether this day fits your holiday and answer the details that matter to you.
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