2 days

By night

About this activity

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City - Ben Tre (L, D)

7:15am – 8:15am: Pick up at your hotel and depart for Ben Tre

After arriving at Ham Luong dock, board the boat & cruise along Ham Luong River, a tributary to the Mekong River. The cool breeze from the river and lush tropical islands along its banks will immediately get you excited to explore all the great things ahead.

Arrive and visit various local workplaces to find many wonderful examples of how local people use ageless techniques to create their crafts, including activated charcoal, dried coconut, handy coconut husk brooms, and many family businesses using coir, or coconut fiber, to create amazing art. Cruise around the village roads by “Xe Lôi”, the local vehicle, which is a kind of motorized rickshaw. Kayak through the natural canals to get a unique experience of the peaceful beauty of the Mekong River as well as the rural life there. Perfect your morning with a delicious and filling lunch at a local host house.

You’ll have some break time before continuing with more activities cycling around the village, or treating yourself to a relaxing time to relish the beautiful countryside, fishing, and cooking with the locals.

Enjoy dinner and an overnight homestay experience.

Day 2: Ben Tre - Ho Chi Minh City (B/L)

Early wake up to enjoy the peaceful countryside in the morning, and then have breakfast.

Bike to the local market, and shop for fresh vegetable and ingredients to later be prepared for your lunch. Visit to Hung Nghiem pagoda; it’s also a chance to learn how to make natural soy sauce by an in-house nun. Visit a small family’s business workplace producing raw material for coconut fiber.

Later, it’s time for cooking and enjoying lunch at the homestay.

After lunch, visit a local fruit plantation, enjoy some seasonal fresh fruit, and spend more enjoyable time on the rowboat through the natural canals. Treat yourself to a relaxing time to get a sense of the beautiful countryside.

Embark on the sampan and return to the dock. Come back to Saigon. End trip.

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Included

A/C transfer
Breakfast at homestay
English speaking guide
Boat trips as mentioned
All activities as mentioned
Meals as mentioned (B, L, D)
Overnight at deluxe homestay

Not included

Travel insurance of any kind
Tip, drinks, personal expenses
Others services not mentioned

Additional

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Dress code is smart casual
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund