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Ben Tre Riverside Journey 2 Days 1 Night
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DAY 1: SAI GON – GO CONG – GIONG TROM – IN THE HEART OF COCONUT LAND[L]
Pick up at your hotel in Saigon then drive southwards to Go Cong, located about 50 kilometers from Ho Chi Minh City. Surrounded by two Mekong River estuaries, Go Cong district is characterized by vast rice paddies. Excursion in this charming town full of cultural and historical heritage: The Pham Dang Family Ancestral House, dedicated to Archduke Pham Dang Hung, maternal grandfather of Emperor Tu Duc
After lunch, visit the Old Prefect Hai’s House, the most well-known and representative mansion of the wealthy landowners of the Mekong Delta.
Continue driving to Giong Trom, at the heart of Ben Tre Province, known for its dense jungles of coconut palms and a network of interlacing canals that create a highly exotic landscape.
Enjoy a bike ride through shaded village paths in the coconut forest. The landscape is breathtaking — this ride is a great opportunity to discover local life in the Mekong Delta: traditional crafts, agriculture, and small houses hidden in lush greenery.
Night at homestay.
DAY 2: GIONG TROM – BEN TRE - SAIGON DEPARTURE[B/L]
After breakfast, free time at leisure then transfer you to Ben Tre pier.
Boating on Ben Tre river – one of tributaries of Mekong river- go along mangrove trees growing up ashore of waterway. Witness lively activities of town market on land and transfering on waterway as fishing boats, coconut cargo boats. Discover handmade local workshops and country in Nhon Thanh village.
Stop at traditional brickwork to see how to make bricks by hand. Turn on Cai Son canal winding through coconut jungle, visit coconut workshop, have a look stages of coconut processing from husk off, prize out to peel out by hand. Go on small waterway and stop at coconut candy workshop, have a look them making candy by hand, try some sweet, enjoy some fruits and listen to local music as well. Go on by boat and step ashore and take a shortwalk to farmer house who making sleepmats.
Hop on tuktuk through coconut grove, deeping on coconut jungle in country. Stop for lunch at local restaurant. Relax and keep going by rowing boat on shady palm tree canal.
Go back by boat and drop tour off at Chet Say pier.
Drive back to your hotel Ho Chi Minh City. End of trip.
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About this activity
Timeline
Departure everyday
Duration
2 days 1 nights
Group size
2 - 7 pax
Transport
Private car, boat
Pick up
Ho Chi Minh city
Describe
This 2-day journey invites you to step away from the bustling streets of Ho Chi Minh City and discover the hidden charms of the Mekong Delta. Begin in the peaceful town of Go Cong, rich in cultural history, before venturing into the heart of Ben Tre’s coconut land in Giong Trom. Enjoy immersive experiences like biking through coconut forests, cruising narrow canals, and visiting local workshops where traditional crafts still thrive. With an overnight stay at a local homestay (Ben Tre Riverside) and a full day exploring riverside life, this trip offers an authentic and intimate look at southern Vietnam’s countryside.
Highlight
- Explore Go Cong’s historical landmarks: Pham Dang Family Ancestral House and Old Prefect Hai’s Mansion
- Enjoy a scenic bicycle ride through coconut groves and quiet village paths in Giong Trom
- Experience authentic Mekong Delta life with a boat trip on the Ben Tre River
- Visit traditional brick kilns, coconut candy and sleeping mat workshops
- Taste tropical fruits and enjoy live local music in a riverside setting
- Travel by tuk-tuk and rowing boat through shaded canals and coconut jungles
- Overnight at a local homestay for a genuine countryside experience
DAY 1: SAI GON – GO CONG – GIONG TROM – IN THE HEART OF COCONUT LAND[L]
Pick up at your hotel in Saigon then drive southwards to Go Cong, located about 50 kilometers from Ho Chi Minh City. Surrounded by two Mekong River estuaries, Go Cong district is characterized by vast rice paddies. Excursion in this charming town full of cultural and historical heritage: The Pham Dang Family Ancestral House, dedicated to Archduke Pham Dang Hung, maternal grandfather of Emperor Tu Duc
After lunch, visit the Old Prefect Hai’s House, the most well-known and representative mansion of the wealthy landowners of the Mekong Delta.
Continue driving to Giong Trom, at the heart of Ben Tre Province, known for its dense jungles of coconut palms and a network of interlacing canals that create a highly exotic landscape.
Enjoy a bike ride through shaded village paths in the coconut forest. The landscape is breathtaking — this ride is a great opportunity to discover local life in the Mekong Delta: traditional crafts, agriculture, and small houses hidden in lush greenery.
Night at homestay.
DAY 2: GIONG TROM – BEN TRE - SAIGON DEPARTURE[B/L]
After breakfast, free time at leisure then transfer you to Ben Tre pier.
Boating on Ben Tre river – one of tributaries of Mekong river- go along mangrove trees growing up ashore of waterway. Witness lively activities of town market on land and transfering on waterway as fishing boats, coconut cargo boats. Discover handmade local workshops and country in Nhon Thanh village.
Stop at traditional brickwork to see how to make bricks by hand. Turn on Cai Son canal winding through coconut jungle, visit coconut workshop, have a look stages of coconut processing from husk off, prize out to peel out by hand. Go on small waterway and stop at coconut candy workshop, have a look them making candy by hand, try some sweet, enjoy some fruits and listen to local music as well. Go on by boat and step ashore and take a shortwalk to farmer house who making sleepmats.
Hop on tuktuk through coconut grove, deeping on coconut jungle in country. Stop for lunch at local restaurant. Relax and keep going by rowing boat on shady palm tree canal.
Go back by boat and drop tour off at Chet Say pier.
Drive back to your hotel Ho Chi Minh City. End of trip.
Accommodation offering in this trip
DAY 1: SAI GON – GO CONG – GIONG TROM – IN THE HEART OF COCONUT LAND[L] Ben Tre Riverside Resort
Ben Tre Riverside Resort
Ben Tre Riverside Resort is a peaceful getaway nestled along the banks of the Ben Tre River in the heart of the Mekong Delta. Surrounded by lush coconut palms and serene water views, the resort offers comfortable rooms, local cuisine, and a relaxing atmosphere — perfect for those seeking nature, culture, and quiet escape from the city.
Address: 708 Nguyen Van Tu Street, Ward 7, Ben Tre City
Trip Cost & Booking
All prices quoted in USD per person is valid to 31 March 2027
(Except Christmas & New year & Tet holiday)
SPECIAL NOTES:
All services and offers are subject to availability at the time of confirmation.
We reserve the right to adjust the prices in case of any increase in fuel surcharges imposed by transportation companies.
| Packages Class | 2 pax | 3 pax | 4 pax | 5-7 pax | Single Supp |
| Category 4* | $246 | $197 | $165 | $146 | $+28 |
(All prices in USD)
Services
Includes
- Accommodation in twin/double room with daily breakfast at the below indicated room types (see hotel category list below) (check-in and check-out around noon)
- Services of a driver and PRIVATE air-conditioned vehicle during all tours and transfers
- Experienced English-speaking guide during the day tour.
- Entrance fees for all visits as mentioned in the itinerary
- 2 Luches
- Bike
- PRIVATE boat trip in Ben Tre.
- 01 bottles of mineral water per person per day on days of sightseeing.
Excludes
- Early check-in or late check-out
- Meals (other than mentioned in the program)
- Additional transfer required due to any emergency situation
- Offering tips and expressing gratitude for guides and drivers
- Travel insurance (we highly recommend that you purchase adequate insurance)
- Optional excursions and activities
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