TOUR OVERVIEW
The Mekong Delta is truly a paradise! Located west of Ho Chi Minh City, it spans across a large area dotted with many towns and villages. The delta offers plenty of orchards, fields, plantations, and swamp lands. It is recognizable as Vietnam’s major rice bowl and producer of many fruits and vegetables. One will be enchanted with the numerous colors from the flora and fauna of the region. Life is less stressful here. We will visit the town of Ben Tre, about two hours away from the city. Known as the “Kingdom of Coconut”, Ben Tre is one of the best places to explore the untouched and natural landscapes of Mekong Delta, Vietnam: its beautiful water coconut canals combined with traditional activities and lush gardens. Relax on a local rowing boat as we drift serenely through several green canals beneath high-rising water coconut trees. Doubtlessly, it is truly a picture of paradise.
ITINERARY
- Meet and greet at the agreed location. The tour guide and driver will welcome you with a sign of showing your full name.
- We will visit some small traditional brick kilns producing bricks in the traditional way.
- Weave through the spectacular water coconut small canals to immerse in a magical view of water coconut trees.
- Visit a typical farmer’s house where you we learn how coconut candies are made. Then, tasting the delicious tropical fruits harvested from their garden while enjoying local traditional music.
- Take a short Mekong tuk-tuk ride through the rustic village and its lush farms.
- Return to the waterways after a relaxed sampan boat ride along the picturesque canal.
- Enjoy authentic Vietnamese lunch at a local home-cooked restaurant.
WHAT ARE INCLUDED
- My services as your private tour guide.
- Transportation in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle.
- Bottled drinking water.
- Entrance fee to local houses.
- Boat and sampan rides.
- Tasting of local fruits.
- Set lunch at a local farmer’s house.
WHAT ARE EXTRAS
- Any personal purchases.
- Gratuities.