My Tho – Ben Tre Day Tour

My Tho – Ben Tre Day Tour

Mekong Delta / sampan boat / coconut village / floating market / fruit / Southern Vietnam

My Tho – Ben Tre – Mekong Delta Departing from Hotel in central Ho Chi Minh City — Destination: My Tho – Ben Tre – Mekong Delta

Ho Chi Minh City – My Tho – Ben Tre – Con Phung – Coconut Village – Ho Chi Minh City

Day trip Culture tour River tour culture nature
Duration
1 day / 7–9 hours from Ho Chi Minh City
Departure
Hotel in central Ho Chi Minh City
Destination
My Tho – Ben Tre – Mekong Delta
Guests
1–20 people
Book before
3 days

Overview

The My Tho – Ben Tre day tour takes travelers from Saigon to the waterways of Southern Vietnam. The program combines a boat ride on the Tien River, a sampan boat through small canals under the shade of water coconut palms, a visit to a coconut candy workshop, a fruit garden, listening to Don Ca Tai Tu folk music, and enjoying a lunch of Mekong Delta specialties.

The My Tho – Ben Tre tour is the most popular choice for exploring the Mekong Delta in a day from Ho Chi Minh City. Only about 70–80 km from the city center, My Tho is the gateway to the river region with its small canals, lush fruit orchards, and the slow-paced life of the local people.

The program usually begins with a large boat on the Tien River, taking guests to the islets in the middle of the river such as Con Phung, Con Lan, or Con Quy. Here, visitors listen to Don Ca Tai Tu – an intangible cultural heritage of Vietnam, enjoy garden fruits and honey with lemon. Then, transfer to a small sampan boat rowed by locals, weaving through a network of small canals shaded by water coconut palms – one of the most iconic images of Ben Tre.

Highlights

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Boat ride on the Tien River to enjoy the river landscape

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Sampan boat through small canals under the shade of Ben Tre's water coconut palms

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Visit a coconut candy workshop, enjoy fresh fruit and honey

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Listen to distinctive Southern Don Ca Tai Tu folk music

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Lunch with Mekong Delta specialties at a local restaurant

Detailed Itinerary

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Day 1

Explore My Tho – Ben Tre

07:30: Pick up from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City, depart for My Tho.
09:30: Arrive at My Tho pier, board a boat to explore the Tien River and the islets.
10:30: Stop at an islet, enjoy fresh fruit, honey, and listen to Don Ca Tai Tu.
11:30: Transfer to a sampan boat, glide through small canals amid the water coconut forest of Ben Tre.
12:30: Enjoy a lunch of Mekong Delta specialties: grilled snakehead fish, fish salad, sour soup.
14:00: Visit a coconut candy workshop, learn about traditional coconut candy making.
15:30: Return to the pier, depart for Ho Chi Minh City.
17:00–17:30: Drop off at your hotel.
Lunch

Included / Not Included

Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in central Ho Chi Minh City
  • Boat trip on the Tien River
  • Sampan boat through small canals
  • Lunch with Mekong Delta specialties
  • Fresh fruit, honey, and honey tea at the islet
  • English / Vietnamese speaking guide
  • Bottled water on the bus

Not included

  • Flights and hotel in Ho Chi Minh City
  • Beverages not included in the menu
  • Tips for guide and driver
  • Personal expenses, shopping
  • Travel insurance (enhanced)

Options

Join-in group day tour My Tho – Ben Tre +55₫
Premium small group tour +74₫
Private tour with car + boat + guide +156₫
Add-on: Cam Thanh coconut village +32₫

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Booking Policy
Booking is confirmed after a 30-50% deposit payment (varies by tour). Remaining balance is due 7-14 days before departure. For last-minute bookings (under 7 days), 100% payment is required upon confirmation.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Cancellation policy: 14+ days before departure — 100% refund of deposit. 7-13 days — 50% refund. 3-6 days — 30% refund. Within 72 hours — no refund. Third-party services (flights, trains, hotels) follow the provider's own cancellation policy.
Itinerary Changes
Vibe Vietnam Tours reserves the right to adjust the itinerary when necessary due to weather, safety, or force majeure. Any changes will be communicated in advance, always prioritizing the best experience for our guests. Some attractions may close on holidays or for maintenance — we will substitute with equivalent alternatives.
Weather & Force Majeure
Outdoor tours may be affected by weather. In case of extreme weather (typhoons, floods, prolonged heavy rain), safety is our priority. We may reschedule, reroute, or cancel the tour with a flexible refund policy.
Health & Safety
Guests must inform us in advance of any special health conditions, food allergies, dietary requirements, or physical limitations. For tours involving physical activities (trekking, cycling, water sports), guests are responsible for assessing their own fitness to participate. Vibe Vietnam Tours strongly recommends comprehensive travel insurance.
Children Policy
Children under 5 are usually free or discounted (varies by tour). Ages 6-11 are charged 50-75% of adult price. Ages 12+ are charged as adults. Please confirm the specific child policy for each tour when booking.
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