8 hours in total
Lunch, transport included
Pick up at your place
What To Expect
The Mekong Delta is one of the most popular destinations in Vietnam due to its distinctly tropical vibe and relaxing ambiance. Every day, thousands of tourists visit the area, which makes it vulnerable to exploitation, however. Only those who are familiar with the region know how to avoid the chaos and get to the heart of this tropical gem while avoiding these crowds, and luckily for you, our local guides are one of those people.
Do you know that most daily activities in the Mekong Delta take place on the water? The great Mekong River runs through the delta with numerous canals and streams found throughout. These shape the unique lifestyle here, as people live and trade on their boats.
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From the moment you set foot on this land, you will feel a genuinely welcoming vibe from the local people. Due to the uniquely fertile geography, people here enjoy an abundant supply of food all year round, so generation after generation has developed an optimistic attitude and a distinctly laid-back lifestyle because of this. Despite Vietnam's fast economic development, their old way of life remains.
A bicycle ride around the village will give you a closer look at the local lifestyle here. You may see people napping in hammocks, children cycling to school, or hear the sound of a karaoke session echoing from some local house beneath the coconut trees.
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If you are traveling with children, do not forget to stop by a local school and let them make their new friends; it would truly be an unforgettable experience.
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So, is that all? Well, homemade meals, fruit harvesting, folk music, and countless amazing things are still waiting for you to explore, so let's hop on a tuk-tuk and start your adventure now!
Itinerary
Morning
The trip will usually start at around 7:00 a.m. Your local guide will pick you up at your preferred location in Ho Chi Minh City and begin your two-hour journey to the Mekong Delta.
Main activities
- Visit coconut island and coconut workshops.
- Take a small rowboat to paddle along the small canals, where you can also see the locals going about their day.
- Visit local workshops where you can witness how the local products are made.
- Arrive at a local restaurant to enjoy your lunch.
- Take a rest, go kayaking or biking (Optional) along the countryside road to get to know the local lives.
Activities exclusive for the private tour:
- Homemade lunch at a local family's house.
- Immerse yourself in the greenery of the rice paddy field to see how crops are grown and harvest.
- Go fishing and learn how to cook local specialties with a local family.
- Meet a local family and learn more about the local culture through their house architecture and religious practices.
- Give way to some spontaneous discoveries, like a visit to a local school with your children, or play with python.
Afternoon
Around 4 p.m., start your journey back to Ho Chi Minh City, and say goodbye to your local guide at your preferred drop-off location.
What's included
- Pickup at your place: free in D1, D3. Other locations will be charged an extra fee.
- Lunch.
- Air-conditioned transport.
- Experienced, English-speaking guide.
- All activities mentioned above.
- Entrance tickets.
Plan your trip
Join a group of maximum 20 people- Instant confirmation
- Free cancellation - 48 hrs notice
Route Ben Tre:
- Visit Vinh Trang pagoda, the biggest pagoda in the Mekong Delta.
- Listen to Vietnamese traditional music and visit local workshops.
- Lunch at a local Vietnamese restaurant
- After lunch, walk or bike around the village to explore local life.
- Join Inspitrip group of maximum 10 people.
- Instant confirmation.
- Join group message after payment.
- Free cancellation - 48 hrs notice.
Route Ben Tre (non-touristy)
- Visit coconut island and local workshops.
- Meet a local family and taste fresh tropical fruits from their garden.
- Paddle along the small canals that pass through the mangrove forests.
- Lunch at a local Vietnamese restaurant.
- Walk or cycle around the village and give way to some spontaneous discoveries such as a visit to a local school.
- Pick the route you like best and customize the itinerary.
- Last minute booking available.
- Request now, pay later.
- Free cancellation - 48 hrs notice.
Route Ben Tre (non-touristy) see small group tour option
Route Cai Lay (non-touristy)
- Cruise on a small canal around the village, then bike around town, and try walking on a “monkey bridge.”
- Pay a visit to the local wet markets.
- Meet a local family and learn more about the local culture through their house architecture and religious practices.
- Learn how to cook and enjoy a homemade lunch with the local family.
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How do I book on Inspitrip?
- Small group tour: operates with a maximum of 8 people. If you like to make new friends, this is a great option. You would pay for the trip to confirm your slot, then join a chat group with your local guide as well as fellow travel buddies, everything would be on Inspitrip. Get to know them!
- Private tour: maximizes your privacy and allows you to freely customize the itinerary. First, request to communicate any specific needs you may have, wait a couple minutes for these requests to be confirmed, and then you can proceed to payment.
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