Mekong Delta 3 Day Trip in Tra Vinh Ben Tre in Local Way

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
HCM -Ben Tre and sleep in Tra Vinh Homestay
7 stops
1
Ho Chi Minh City
We pick you up at your hotel at 7am and start going toBen Tre which takes 2 hours- 2 hours and 20 mins. When you arrive, you will meet our tour guide and the enjoy doing these activities below
3 hours • Admission ticket free
2
Ben Tre Province
Boat trip through the Mekong river and enjoy watching the local daily routine. You not only visit destinations, but also to immerse yourself with this beautiful region. Picking Mangrove Fruits Along the River: Discover the biodiversity of the Mekong Delta by gathering mangrove fruits. This hands-on activity connects you to the region’s natural ecosystem, highlighting the unique plants that thrive in the area’s brackish waters. Watching Fishing Activity and Prawn Catching: Observe local fishermen as they carry out their daily routines on the river. Join them in catching prawns, a vital source of income and sustenance for many Delta communities, and enjoy the unique experience of cooking fresh prawns right on the boat. Coconut Candy Factory Visit: Step into a traditional coconut candy factory and learn about the meticulous process of transforming coconuts into delicious, chewy candies. This activity offers a glimpse into one of the Mekong Delta’s signature local industries.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
3
Ben Tre Province
Coconut Candy Factory Visit: Step into a traditional coconut candy factory and learn about the meticulous process of transforming coconuts into delicious, chewy candies. This activity offers a glimpse into one of the Mekong Delta’s signature local industries. Chocolate-Making Workshop: Visit a small-scale chocolate-making facility and uncover the secrets behind crafting artisan chocolates, from cacao beans to decadent treats. A sweet journey into the world of local craftsmanship.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
4
Ben Tre Province
Paddle Boat on a Small Canal: paddle along narrow, tree-shaded canals in a traditional paddle boat. This serene experience allows you to soak in the tranquility of the Mekong Delta, far from the busier waterways.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
5
Ben Tre Province
Lunch at a Fruit Garden: Enjoy a meal surrounded by nature at a local fruit garden. Taste fresh, seasonal produce and savor the farm-to-table freshness of the Delta’s cuisine. or you can choose to be on the boat.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
6
In the afternoon, continue to Tra Vinh, one of the most authentic provinces in the Mekong Delta. Check in at a local homestay surrounded by nature. Evening activities: Join a Vietnamese cooking class Enjoy dinner with local dishes Relax and enjoy the peaceful countryside atmosphere.
5 hours • Admission ticket free
7
Sleep at the homestay
10 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Tra Vinh special experience
4 stops
8
Tra Vinh – Rural Life & Wax Coconut Discovery Have breakfast before the tour starts Highlights: cycling villages – Khmer culture – wax coconut. After breakfast, start exploring the quiet countryside of Tra Vinh Cycling or motorbike ride through peaceful villages Passing rice fields and coconut gardens Meeting friendly local people and learning about their daily life
2 hours • Admission ticket free
9
Visit a thousand-year-old Khmer pagoda, an important cultural and spiritual site for the Khmer community.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
10
Continue to discover one of the most unique fruits in Vietnam: Taste the famous Tra Vinh wax coconut Visit the place where wax coconut was first cultivated in Vietnam. Return to the homestay. Lunch at the homestay with local specialties. Relax in hammocks Enjoy the peaceful Mekong countryside
2 hours • Admission ticket free
11
Dinner and overnight at the homestay.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Tra Vinh-HCM
3 stops
12
Tra Vinh – Con Ho – Ho Chi Minh City Highlights: hidden homestay – island life – authentic Mekong Breakfast at a hidden local homestay, surrounded by rivers and coconut trees. Depart to visit Con Ho, a small and peaceful island in the Mekong River that still preserves authentic rural life.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
13
head to “Giant fish islet” and enjoy doing these activities below Try Butterfly Pea Flower Tea: Enjoy refreshing butterfly pea flower tea, mildly fragrant, and beneficial for health. Herbal Foot Soak: Relax with a natural herbal foot soak, relieving stress and improving blood circulation. Grilled Eggs: Experience this unique local delicacy, grilled to perfection with a rich countryside flavor. Coconut leaf craft creating experience. Making a local cake experience. Try having Banana Wine Distillery & Fried Bananas: Visit a banana wine distillery, sample the flavors, and taste crispy fried bananas. Pomelo Sweet Soup: Savor this delightful traditional dessert, a perfect blend of pomelo and coconut flavors. Lunch at local house
5 hours • Admission ticket free
14
Ho Chi Minh City
Go back to HCM
3 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

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