Day Tour | Explore the Mekong Delta in Ben Tre by Speedboat from Ho Chi Minh City

— GENERAL INFORMATION —

Tour Type: Day Tour.

Tour Style: Nature, culture, and local experience.

Duration: Approximately 8 hours. 

Departure Time: 7:45 AM.

Pick-up/Drop-off Location: Bach Dang Pier / 10B Ton Duc Thang, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City (Map).

Suitable For: Couples / Families / Groups / Travelers looking for a more comfortable way to explore the Me Kong Delta.

 

— ABOUT THIS SERVICE —

 

Escape the busy streets of Ho Chi Minh City and discover the peaceful countryside of Ben Tre, known for its lush coconut groves and scenic waterways.

Travel by speedboat from Ho Chi Minh City and enjoy a refreshing journey along the river before exploring the local landscapes of Ben Tre. Cruise through smaller canals, visit local communities, and discover traditional crafts and coconut-based products that are closely connected to everyday life in the Mekong Delta.

Continue your journey with a traditional sampan ride through narrow, tree-lined waterways and enjoy fresh tropical fruits and local specialties along the way.

Combining a scenic speedboat journey with authentic countryside experiences, this tour offers a comfortable and memorable way to discover the natural beauty and local culture of the Mekong Delta.

 

— ITINERARY —

07:45 AM: Pick-up at Saigon Waterbus Station.

 

08:00 AM: Depart for the Mekong Delta area by luxury speedboat. On board, enjoy a light breakfast of Sugar Town pastries with mineral water, enjoy the fresh air, and observe the daily life of local citizens living along the riverbanks.

 

10:15 AM: Arrive in the Mekong Delta area:

Experience the peaceful atmosphere of the water region by rowing a small boat through small canals while wearing a conical hat.

 

Taste special Snake/Scorpion wines (optional).

 

Learn about the local plantations and their "friendly" bees.

Enjoy a cup of honey tea from a local family recipe.

 

Listen to Southern traditional folk music that has been handed down for over 100 years (listed by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage of the world – Don Ca Tai Tu).

 

Ride on a Vietnamese Lambro tuk-tuk (a vehicle used for school and work transportation) and travel along the winding village roads to see the local houses and gardens.

 

Visit a small family business that makes coconut candies and learn how they use every part of the coconut in their lives.

 

12:45 PM: Cruise to a restaurant and enjoy your Vietnamese traditional lunch with a delicious 7-course meal: Elephant-Ear fish (a very special dish in the Mekong Delta), rice paper served with fish sauce, and other dishes.

 

01:45 PM: Finish lunch and head back to Saigon.

 

04:00 PM: Arrive back in Saigon.

 

 

INCLUDED:

• Boat insurance & life jacket.
• Entrance fees for all sightseeing locations.
• English-speaking tour guide.
• Mineral water and cold towels.
• Sugar Town pastries & seasonal fruits.
• Traditional Vietnamese lunch set menu.

 

EXCLUDED:

• Personal expenses.
• Tips.