Local Touch-Less Touristy Mekong Delta Ben Tre Day Trip Local Touch-Less Touristy Mekong Delta Day Ben Tre Day Trip

Embark on a journey to explore the land of coconut. Immerse yourself in the captivating beauty of Ben Tre Province where you can delve into serene coconut farms and understand the way of life.
Today’s tour starts at 8:00 am with a pick up from the hotel in the city center. Leave the buzz of Ho Chi Minh City behind and drive approximately 2.5 hours through the countryside for the tour to Ben Tre province, well- known as the land of coconut in Mekong Delta.
On arrival in Ben Tre province, board a local boat, cruise through the smaller tributaries of Ben Tre province. Sip a freshly picked coconut as the boat winds through the maze of canals.
Observe how traditional terracotta bricks are made. This is a traditional method that has been used for centuries. Following, visit a coconut factory where the locals gather coconut, peel its skin, crack it and learn how every part of the nut is used.
Return to the motorized boat once more in order to further explore the local family-operated cottage industries in the region, as well as the production of coconut candy. Witness numerous local women dedicating their days boiling cauldrons of sticky coconut paste, which is later rolled out and cut into square sections.
Indulge in fresh tropical fruits and honey tea in a lush garden, then venture out to discover the riverside promenade and narrow lanes. choose a motor - tricycle which was once the main means of transportation in the south in a period of the 1960s, or hop on the bicycle ride to explore the countryside.
Enjoy a traditional meal at a local restaurant with Mekong Delta dishes, followed by a sampan boat ride to explore the intricate network of canals adorned with water palms, providing an authentic experience of life in the Mekong Delta. before driving back to Ho Chi Minh City in the afternoon.
5:00 pm, arrive in Ho Chi Minh City. Rest of this day is at leisure.

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This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.