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The 15 Best Ben Tre Tours

26 tours  ·  from $16 a head

Ben Tre is coconut country: water palms over narrow canals and workshops making candy from the flesh. These 15 days out are priced and timed from Saigon.

HCM: Mekong Delta, My Tho & Ben Tre Coconut Village - A sampan through the coconut canals
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HCM: Mekong Delta, My Tho & Ben Tre Coconut Village

1.Mekong Delta, My Tho & Ben Tre Coconut Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,304 reviews · 9 hours · from $16Our pick

Spend nine hours exploring the Mekong Delta from Ho Chi Minh City, with motorboat and sampan rides, a Ben Tre coconut workshop, a riverside Vietnamese lunch and orchard folk music. An English-speaking guide leads the day; guides have included Ken, James, Phong and Steve. Expect plenty of stops, warm weather and possible road delays.

“A good way to spend a day off when you visiting Ho Chi Minh City. The tour takes you to places worth seeing. Of course, it's aimed at getting some extra cash out of you, but let be frank: these are products you'd actually want to buy anyway, like delicious coconut candies or some local honey. Big applause for Little Trung, thanks to this charismatic guide, we felt very well guided and taken care of.”

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Mekong Delta tour: My Tho - Ben Tre 1 day by DGT - Ben Tre: a village walk and a substantial lunch
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Mekong Delta tour: My Tho – Ben Tre 1 day by DGT

2.Mekong Delta tour: My Tho – Ben Tre 1 day by DGT

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,178 reviews · from $22Top rated

Spend about nine hours traveling from Ho Chi Minh City to My Tho and Ben Tre, with a small group of up to 12. Visit Vinh Trang Temple, sample fruit, honey tea, and coconut candy, ride a sampan through narrow canals, and have lunch at a local restaurant. Guides have included Dan, Sarah, and Vinh, though your guide will vary.

“Thank you Mia from Travelmate Ho Chi Minh branch for an amazing full day tour to Mekong Delta River. Boat ride was really a great experience. Fruits served was sweet and local seranade really entertained us. Lunch was also fantastic specially the fish wrap with rice paper. Hope to be back again soon. 👍👍👍.”

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Authentic 'Less-Touristy' Mekong Delta Ben Tre 1-Day Tour - Boats bring you close to the river and canals
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Authentic ‘Less-Touristy’ Mekong Delta Ben Tre 1-Day Tour

3.Authentic ‘Less-Touristy’ Mekong Delta Ben Tre 1-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 765 reviews · from $65

Travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Ben Tre with a group capped at 10. See a brick factory and coconut and chocolate makers, ride a bicycle through the countryside, cruise the river and canals, and eat a five-course Southern Vietnamese lunch at a local home. Guides such as Tri, Safa, and Tom have led the tour, but assignments vary.

“.. thought the whole tour was well structured to offer unique experiences .. loved the drive into the Mekong to view the river system and lush greenery .. local boats on the water brought us up close to the vegetation and village life .. our time in the village provided insights into eco-friendly brick production, coconut confectionery, chocolate making and a great lunch, eating an elephant ear fish from their fish farm ..”

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Mekong Delta tour: Ben Tre 1 day by DGT - A quiet village, fruit, and the choice of wheels
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Mekong Delta tour: Ben Tre 1 day by DGT

4.Mekong Delta tour: Ben Tre 1 day by DGT

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 465 reviews · from $65

From Ho Chi Minh City, spend a full day exploring Ben Tre by river boat, sampan, and xe loi or bicycle. Visit coconut processing and mat weaving workshops, walk through a village, taste fresh fruit, and eat lunch by the river. Groups are capped at 12, and guides including Tim, Tommy, Kate, Henry, and Timothy have led the trip.

“Our tour was small (only 3 of us) which made it feel all the more exclusive. Our tour guide had a lot to say about everything we saw, and really knew his stuff. The highlight was for sure the lunch we ate, absolutely fantastic. You don't spend a lot of time on the water, but I still really enjoyed it.”

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Mekong Delta Full Day Trip - My Tho & Ben Tre - VIP Private Tour - The Tien River puts the delta in view
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Mekong Delta Full Day Trip – My Tho & Ben Tre – VIP Private Tour

5.Mekong Delta Full Day Trip – My Tho & Ben Tre – VIP Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 371 reviews · from $85

Leave Ho Chi Minh City around 8 a.m. for a private day in My Tho and Ben Tre, with an English-speaking guide, a river boat, a sampan ride, a coconut-candy workshop and lunch. Guides named Bunny, Tam and Jen have led past tours, though assignments vary. Expect a full day, including a long drive each way.

“The visit to the Mekong Delta was nice. We visited several local communities and a Buddhist temple. However, it was a 4-hour round trip drive from Ho Chi Minh. This is a whole day tour and we exhausted at the end. Something to keep in mind if you have short time in the city.”

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1-Day Mekong Delta Deluxe Tour: My Tho & Ben Tre (Max 10) - Cruising the Tien River
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1-Day Mekong Delta Deluxe Tour: My Tho & Ben Tre (Max 10)

6.1-Day Mekong Delta Deluxe Tour: My Tho & Ben Tre (Max 10)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 336 reviews · from $27

Travel from Ho Chi Minh City to My Tho and Ben Tre with an English-speaking guide and a group capped at 10. Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, cruise the Tien River, glide through nipa palm canals, sample fruit and local food, and have lunch by the river. Guides named Ken, Tommy, and Linda have led tours.

“Brilliant experience and a lively guide. Lunch was too yummy. The highlight was the boat ride in the canal.”

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HCMC: Mekong Delta Less-Touristy One-Day Tour to Ben Tre - Brickmaking on the Mekong River
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HCMC: Mekong Delta Less-Touristy One-Day Tour to Ben Tre

7.Mekong Delta Less-Touristy One-Day Tour to Ben Tre

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 272 reviews · from $54

Travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Ben Tre in a group of up to 10. Visit a brickworks and local coconut and cacao producers, cycle through village lanes, eat a five-course Southern Vietnamese lunch, and take boat rides on the Mekong and through narrow canals. Guides such as Huy, Tom, Jenny, and Tyson have led this route.

“Jayden was very kind and knowledgeable about the Mekong Delta, we spend a very interesting day. Perfect organization of the trip, everything went smoothly. Clear recommendation”

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Local Mekong Delta 'Lesser-Known' My Tho & Ben Tre 1-Day Tour - My Tho by boat, fruit, and honey
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Local Mekong Delta ‘Lesser-Known’ My Tho & Ben Tre 1-Day Tour

8.Local Mekong Delta ‘Lesser-Known’ My Tho & Ben Tre 1-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 219 reviews · from $45

Travel from Ho Chi Minh City to My Tho and Ben Tre with a group capped at 10. Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, cruise the Mekong, ride a traditional rowing boat, sample fruit, honey, and coconut candy, and sit down to a five-course Southern Vietnamese lunch that can include a banh xeo cooking demonstration. Guides have included Tom, Kero, Helen, and Quy.

“Our tour guide, Kero, was great at communicating with us before our trip and made sure that our whole party of five, including my 80 year old mother, had an enjoyable and safe trip. Our driver was a very jovial fellow who looked after gettiRead more”

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Ben Tre Mekong Zig Zag: Scooter, Sailboat, and Food (Full day) - A quiet sail through Mekong channels
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Ben Tre Mekong Zig Zag: Scooter, Sailboat, and Food (Full day)

9.Ben Tre Mekong Zig Zag: Scooter, Sailboat, and Food (Full day)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 186 reviews · from $59

Spend six to seven hours exploring Ben Tre with an English-speaking local guide such as Chi or Mr Si. Ride by scooter or tuk-tuk through coconut country and villages, visit a local market, eat a generous Mekong lunch, and sail a quiet river channel. Pickup and drop-off are included within Ben Tre’s pickup zone.

“Chi was an incredible guide. She has an extremely welcoming and warm personality and will do her best to answer all your questions. Despite it being a "tour", it felt more like a good friend bringing me around their hometown. Chi brought Read more”

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Ben Tre: Scooter, Culture, Sailboat and Mekong Food (Half Day) - A quick turn through Ben Tre’s market lanes
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Ben Tre: Scooter, Culture, Sailboat and Mekong Food (Half Day)

10.Ben Tre: Scooter, Culture, Sailboat and Mekong Food (Half Day)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · from $49

Spend four and a half hours exploring Ben Tre by motorbike or tuk-tuk, then sail a quiet Mekong tributary, visit city markets and enjoy a home-cooked lunch of four or five Mekong dishes. The group is capped at eight, and pickup and drop-off are available within Ben Tre’s pickup zone. No guide names are provided.

“Trip was authentic and off the beaten path. Tour guide was very informative. Fantastic tour. Highly recommend.”

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Mekong Delta Full Day Trip - My Tho & Ben Tre - Small Group Tour - My Tho and the Tien River by motorboat
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Mekong Delta Full Day Trip – My Tho & Ben Tre – Small Group Tour

11.Mekong Delta Full Day Trip – My Tho & Ben Tre – Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · from $22

This roughly nine-hour small-group trip travels from Ho Chi Minh City to Vinh Trang Pagoda, My Tho, and Ben Tre, with motorboat and hand-rowed boat rides, village stops, fruit, folk music, and lunch. Pickup is offered in central District 1. Guides have included Nguyen Bac, Chau, also called Alice, and Mai.

“I booked this tour for my parents and they had an amazing time 🤩 Their your guide Chau also known as Alice was so good and kept the group entertained! They were left with an amazing happy after feeling. Chau also made sure everyonRead more”

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Mekong Delta 'Lesser-Known' My Tho & Ben Tre 1-Day Tour - Ben Tre’s honey, fruit, and coconut stops
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Mekong Delta ‘Lesser-Known’ My Tho & Ben Tre 1-Day Tour

12.Mekong Delta ‘Lesser-Known’ My Tho & Ben Tre 1-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 70 reviews · from $41

Spend 8 to 9 hours exploring the Mekong Delta with an English-speaking guide and a group capped at 10. Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, ride a large boat and a traditional rowing boat, and see honey and coconut candy production. The day includes seasonal fruit, a five-course lunch at a local family home, and pickup in Districts 1 or 4.

“This was a perfectly designed tour. Our guidecLogsnnwas entertaining and informative. The stops were well planned and coordinated and we learned so much about the Mekong Delta. A tour not to be missed.”

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Ben Tre - Coconut Land Private One Day Guide Mekong Delta Tour Excursion - A traditional lunch, fruit, and honey tea
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Ben Tre – Coconut Land Private One Day Guide Mekong Delta Tour Excursion

13.Ben Tre – Coconut Land Private One Day Guide Mekong Delta Tour Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $96

Spend 7 to 9 hours exploring Ben Tre on a private tour from Ho Chi Minh City, with an English-speaking guide, a Ham Luong River boat ride, local workshops, and a village tuk tuk ride. You’ll see coconut processing, handmade bricks and woven mats, then sit down to a traditional lunch. Guide Huong is named in a five-star account, though guide assignments are not specified.

“The food the scenery and my guide Huong. Every part of this tour was a memorable adventure. I highly recommend this tour for anyone who wants to see the real Vietnam”

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From HCM city: Private Mekong Delta - Ben Tre Full-Day Tour - A village walk and a ride on a xe-lôi
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From HCM city: Private Mekong Delta – Ben Tre Full-Day Tour

14.Private Mekong Delta – Ben Tre Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $65

Leave Ho Chi Minh City by private, air-conditioned car for Ben Tre, where boats, village walks, coconut workshops, a xe-lôi ride, countryside cycling and a sampan canal trip bring delta life into view. An English-speaking guide leads the day, with a riverside Vietnamese lunch included. Expect about nine hours in all, including the drive.

“Had a wonderful one-day-tour from busy Ho Chi Minh to the Mekong and its sidearms, visiting artisans in a truly wonderful nature - thank you Son (our driver) and Typhoon Honey (our tour guide) for such an impressive experience!”

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Mekong Delta Ben Tre Non-touristy Full-Day - VIP Private Tour - Lunch with a local family
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Mekong Delta Ben Tre Non-touristy Full-Day – VIP Private Tour

15.Mekong Delta Ben Tre Non-touristy Full-Day – VIP Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $110

Leave Ho Chi Minh City for a private day in Ben Tre, with an English-speaking guide, several boat rides, village stops, and lunch with a local family. You may see brickmaking and coconut candy production, then travel by sampan, tuk-tuk, bicycle, and on foot. Pickup is offered in districts 1, 3, and 4.

“Qui was an absolutely wonderful guide and took great care of us throughout a fascinating day - the combination of three boat rides, tuk tuk, and walking let us see so many places and vantage points. Lunch was incredible, delicious and generous amount of food, with plenty of snacks along the way. Such a special day. Highly recommend!”

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