Ben Tre Riverside Escape 3 Days

  • 3 Days
  • Adult

From $242.00 Per Adult

Description

Escape the busy streets of Ho Chi Minh City and journey into the peaceful heart of the Mekong Delta on this immersive 3-day experience. Travel through charming destinations such as Go Cong and Giong Trom, where everyday life unfolds amid winding waterways, coconut plantations, and quiet rural communities. The tour offers a diverse range of experiences, including exploring historic houses, cycling along green village lanes, tasting regional specialties, and gliding through lively river markets. The adventure ends at the famous Cai Rang Floating Market, a vibrant symbol of the Delta’s river-based way of life.

PRICE PER PERSON IN USD
Valid until 30 Dec 2026 (Except for Public Holidays)

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Duration

3 Days

Tour Type

Cultural & Heritage Tours, Short Excursions (Day Trips)

Group Size

7

Language

English

Popular Features

  • Customer Support
  • Professional Local Tour Guides
  • Sustainable & Responsible Travel
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Highlights

  • Discover Go Cong’s cultural legacy with visits to the Pham Dang Family Ancestral House and the former residence of Old Prefect Hai.
  • Explore Giong Trom in Ben Tre Province, renowned for its extensive coconut gardens, peaceful canals, and fertile countryside.
  • Cycle through scenic village roads shaded by coconut trees, gaining insight into traditional rural lifestyles and local craftsmanship.
  • Cruise along Ben Tre’s rivers and narrow waterways to observe daily river life and visit small workshops producing bricks, coconut products, and local sweets.
  • Enjoy a tuktuk ride through dense coconut groves and stop at a local home specializing in traditional sleepmat weaving.
  • Travel to Can Tho, the largest city in the Mekong Delta, and visit Cai Rang Floating Market at dawn to witness the energetic exchange of goods on the river.
  • Visit a fruit garden to sample fresh, seasonal produce and savor the region’s tropical tastes.
  • Engage with authentic Mekong Delta life, from quiet riverside villages to bustling floating markets, while embracing the area’s calm and unhurried atmosphere.

Included

  • Accommodation in twin/double room with daily breakfast
  • Services of a driver and PRIVATE air-conditioned vehicle during all tours and transfers.
  • Bike
  • Experienced English-speaking guide during day tour.
  • Entrance fees for all visits as mentioned in the itinerary
  • 3 Lunches
  • PRIVATE boat in the Ben Tre & Floating Market.
  • 01 bottles of mineral water per person per day on days of sightseeing .

Excluded

  • Early check-in or late check-out
  • Meals (other than mentioned in the program)
  • Additional transfer required due to any emergency
  • Optional excursions and activities
  • Offering tips and expressing gratitude for guides and drivers
  • Travel insurance

Travel Itinerary

DAY 1 - SAI GON – GO CONG – GIONG TROM – IN THE HEART OF COCONUT LAND[L]

You will be picked up from your hotel in Saigon and travel south to Go Cong, approximately 50 kilometers from Ho Chi Minh City. Nestled between two estuaries of the Mekong River, Go Cong is known for its expansive rice fields and peaceful rural scenery. Explore this quaint town rich in history and culture, including a visit to the Pham Dang Family Ancestral House, built in honor of Archduke Pham Dang Hung, the maternal grandfather of Emperor Tu Duc.
After lunch, continue to the Old Prefect Hai’s House, one of the most iconic residences of affluent landowners in the Mekong Delta, offering insight into the region’s architectural and social heritage.
Later in the day, travel onward to Giong Trom, located in the center of Ben Tre Province, an area famous for its endless coconut groves and intricate system of canals that shape its distinctive landscape.
Enjoy a leisurely cycling tour along quiet village lanes beneath the shade of coconut palms. The stunning surroundings provide an excellent chance to observe daily life in the Delta, from traditional handicrafts and farming practices to small rural homes nestled among lush vegetation.
Overnight stay at a local homestay.

DAY 2 - GIONG TROM – BEN TRE - CAN THO[B/L]

After breakfast, enjoy some free time before being transferred to Ben Tre Pier. Begin a boat journey along the Ben Tre River, one of the Mekong’s tributaries, cruising past mangrove trees lining the riverbanks. Observe the lively rhythm of daily life, from bustling riverside markets to boats transporting fish and coconuts along the waterways. Continue exploring the countryside of Nhon Thanh Village, known for its traditional local crafts.
Stop at a traditional brick kiln to learn how bricks are still handmade using age-old techniques. The boat then turns into the Cai Son Canal, winding through dense coconut groves. Visit a coconut-processing workshop to see each step of production, from removing the husk to hand-peeling the flesh. Continue along narrow canals to a coconut candy workshop, where you can watch artisans make candy by hand, sample local sweets, enjoy fresh fruit, and listen to traditional music.
Continue the journey by boat before going ashore for a short walk to a local farmer’s home specializing in traditional sleepmat weaving. Afterwards, take a tuktuk ride through the countryside, traveling deep into the coconut jungle. Stop for lunch at a local restaurant, then unwind with a peaceful rowing boat ride along a palm-shaded canal.
Return by boat and disembark at Chet Say Pier. In the afternoon, continue onward to Can Tho, arriving in the late afternoon. Overnight stay in Can Tho.

DAY 3 - CAN THO – SAI GON – DEPARTURE[B/L]

Rise early and join the locals on a boat trip to Cai Rang Floating Market, the most famous floating market in the Mekong Delta. Experience the energetic atmosphere as countless boats transform the river into a floating marketplace, offering everything from rice and fresh tropical fruits to vegetables and locally made products at remarkable value.
Afterward, visit a verdant fruit orchard where you can sample a selection of fresh, seasonal fruits straight from the garden.
Later in the day, travel back to Ho Chi Minh City and transfer to your hotel. The journey concludes here.

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