A Day in The Delta, Discover Local Life

Explore the back roads and charming waterways of Ben Tre, the island of coconuts’ in the heart of the Mekong Delta. Visit authentic cottage industries, meet friendly locals and taste traditional cuisine for a better insight into the beauty and culture of the Mekong Delta.

Leave the bustling streets of Ho Chi Minh City behind for a 2.5-hour drive to Ben Tre, situated on the edge of the Mekong Delta, the ideal starting point for an enriching excursion. Begin with a leisurely stroll through a local village, admiring its quaint houses and well-tended gardens, before boarding a boat to navigate the smaller tributaries of Ben Tre province. Stop at a coconut garden to pick fruit and enjoy its refreshing juice, then witness the coconut processing at a workshop.

Cycle through village roads, passing scenic rice fields and vegetable gardens, before returning for a river cruise to explore the opposite side. Glide through narrow canals on a sampan, then indulge in tropical fruits and honey tea in a garden, followed by a ride on a xe loi, a local motorised cart. Refuel with a delicious Vietnamese lunch at a restaurant before a leisurely walk to local homes to observe the making of crispy rice paper or traditional rice wine.