Full Day Tour to Visit Ben Tre: The Most Detailed and Comprehensive Itinerary
Situated in the heart of the Mekong Delta, Ben Tre is a green paradise, which offers tourists many reasons to visit this charming land. Its tranquil rivers, stunning fruit gardens, and peaceful everyday life attract thousands of visitors every year. With a full day tour to visit Ben Tre, you will have an opportunity to completely emerge into the life of Mekong. The white-sand beaches and the friendly locals will create an unmatched atmosphere of bliss. Let’s have a look at the places you can visit in this stunning location.
Travel Tips and Recommendations
Ben Tre is a green paradise
To ensure that your travel goes smoothly and enjoyably, here is an essential tip and recommendation:
What to Bring:
Extra clothing: you may want to have some change of clothes due to the numerous activities.
ID and important documents: have and carry your identification details and travel documents
Mosquito repellent: protect yourself from mosquito bites, especially in the evening
Clothing Recommendations:
Light clothing for the hot and humid weather of the Mekong Delta.
Morning Itinerary
Start Your Day in Ben Tre
At 6:40 AM arrive in Ben Tre – it is going to be an early day, but that is necessary to enjoy the cool morning wind and see the most beautiful images of the day forming in this land
6:40 AM: Tay Anh town. Arrival at Ben Tre city center. You can now relax, shake off sleepiness and prepare to move and see.
7:00 AM: Begin the day with the first item on your traveling agenda for the morning.
Explore Lang Be Tourist Area
Lang Be Tourist Area
7:00: Lang Be rural area, near Rach Mieu suspension bridge, outing.
The first sight is Lang Be, a local tourist area in Tay Anh, left towards the downslope of the Rach Mieu suspension bridge.
Lang Be offers an initial exposure to the pillars and ways of the delta: both mainland landscape, dynamics of social and economic life relying on the flow of the water and the serene, untouched beauty of the Mekong Delta
Cruising and photographing a ride on a kayak and enjoying the beauty of Lang Be, its water, trees and boats canoes
Pose for photos, classical, surroundings of the rivers bunches and crossing suspension, See water canal and cycle on water
Down by ten, that part of your program has been covered, it has been an amusing and eye-opening event. Time to get some breakfast from the floating restaurant.
Breakfast at Ben Tre Floating Restaurant
Floating Restaurant
9:20 AM: Arrive at the Floating Restaurant.
Have breakfast at the Ao Dai floating restaurant, where you can eat local special foods while watching the riverbanks.
Menu Highlights:
Oc Len Xao Dua: This local delicacy is basically snails cooked in coconut milk, so it has a unique flavor that is a bit fatty and sweet.
Fried Elephant Ear Fish: The fish is crunchy on the outside and soft inside, so you should not miss it.
Grilled chicken: Of course, the most delicious thing to do in the restaurant is the grilled chicken because it is marinated in local spices and then grilled over a fire.
You will surely have an unforgettable breakfast tasting different local food having amazing lake views. Float Restaurant’s atmosphere will give you a powerful positive charge for a full start.
Afternoon Itinerary
Visit Phu An Khang Ecotourism Area
12:00 PM: Departure for Phu An Khang.
1:00 PM: Arrival at Phu An Khang.
Phu An Khang is a haven for nature lovers and those looking to immerse themselves in the agricultural lifestyle of the Mekong Delta.
Fruit picking in the vast tree groves and eating tender sour and sweet fruit without a break. Depending on the season, you can savor not only rambutan or durian but yin green-skinned grapefruit.
Rowing along the small winding canals on a sampan, where you will be surrounded by the green-licked banks of the delta.
Fishing in the traditional way in a short time and at the same time without a fishing rod, it’s a kids-loving activity.
The cooking course by trying to make bánh xèo and old-school traditional sweets “chuối đập”.
This Agro Immersive will provide the group with relaxation and a great time, accompanied by knowledge and interest in the agricultural life of the local population. Enjoy getting new skills in the cooking process!
Phu An Khang eco-tourism area
Evening Itinerary
Relax and Prepare for Departure
3:30 PM: Departure from Phu An Khang
4:00 PM: Arrive back at Ben Tre city center
You’ll have some free time to exp
Comfortable shoes are a must for walking and exploring the various sites.
General Tips:
Stay hydrated throughout the day by carrying a water bottle.
Respect local customs and traditions to enhance your experience.
Ben Tre city center
Conclusion
In conclusion, I hope this post has given you a better sense of what to expect on a full day tour to visit Ben Tre. Overall, I believe that such a tour offers a perfect blend of adventure, relaxation, and cultural immersion. From the tranquil waterways of Lang Be to the lush fruit orchards of Phu An Khang, each stop is designed to showcase the unique beauty and charm of the Mekong Delta.
Would you like to experience this memorable day trip as well? If so, book your full day tour to visit Ben Tre with Impress Travel now, and take the first steps towards discovering the magic of the Mekong Tours!
FAQ
Is Ben Tre worth visiting?
Yes, Ben Tre is worth visiting. It is famous for its beautiful scenic landscapes, rich cultural experiences, and good local cuisine. You can explore the lush coconut groves and take boat tours on tranquil rivers. You can also enjoy fresh tropical fruits. The region is also known for its traditional crafts. It has also very nice locals and you can meet them all. This combination makes Ben Tre a memorable place for full day tour to visit Ben Tre.
What is Ben Tre known for?
Ben Tre is known for its extensive coconut palms and products like coconut candy and coconut oil. It also has fruit orchards with all kinds of tropical fruits like rambutan and durian. Also, it has traditional crafts I such as weaving mats. Dong Khoi is one of ones of the most famous artisanal linens in Phung Islet. It also has historical sites, including Đạo Dừa Temple.
How to get from Ho Chi Minh to Ben Tre?
You can travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Ben Tre by bus, car, motorbike, or a guided tour. Buses from Mien Tay Bus Station will take about 2-3 hours. It takes about 1.5-2 hours to drive by car or taxi. The motorbike ride takes about 2 to 2.5 hours, or why not choose to go on a guided tour which includes the transportation and a detailed itinerary that will be provided for you?
The Mekong River, the ‘Mother of Waters’, is the heart and soul of mainland South-East Asia. Millions of people depend on its waters. It’s a way of life, a home for the spirits, the defining element in the everlasting battle for survival, and the foundation and boundaries of cultures and kingdoms across eons. The river speaks of the past and the future, of the eternally recurring cycles of nature, of the people living upstream and downstream, of survival, beauty and danger.
Foreigners can’t appreciate the role of the river in the lives of those who live in the Mekong basin. It influences every aspect of their daily existence, shaping not only the land, but also the people themselves.
The Mekong Basin extends over 795,000km2. More than 70 million people, 55 million of which inhabit the watershed area lying within Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Viet Nam, depend on the river and its tributaries for food, water and transport. At 4,350km, the Mekong is the longest river in Southeast Asia and the 12th longest in the world.
The river runs from its source deep in China’s Tsinghai Province through the eastern part of Tibet. From Yunnan province, it becomes the border between Myanmar and Laos, and between Laos and Thailand. From there it surges across Cambodia to Phnom Penh, where the Bassac River branches off. The two rivers continue to divide into nine outlets, the Cuu Long (Nine Dragons) of Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, and finally discharge into the East Sea. The river is navigable from the delta to Southern Laos, where massive waterfalls near the Cambodian border prevent boats from travelling further.
About nine-tenths of the people in the Lower Mekong Basin are engaged in agriculture, mostly rice production on a massive scale, for which irrigation from the Mekong River is essential. A substantial proportion is exported, thus providing the staple diet of a far greater number than just those living in the area.
The Mekong River is also very rich in fish, the single most important source of animal protein in the diet of people living in the Lower Mekong Basin.
Tours Itinerary
Day 01
HO CHI MINH CITY TO CAN THO HOTEL (L)
Impress Travel’s Mekong Tours Team will pick you up at the hotel, then leaving Ho Chi Minh City at 8.00 AM
We need 2 hour driving to Cai Be, We emerge the beautiful scenery of the countryside in the Mekong river delta of Vietnam. Visit Cai Be floating market by Sampan that is the well-known floating market in Mekong delta ( Note: the market today is not as busy as in past times)
To enjoy the traditional music & performance show – Dai Ca Tai Tu that was recognized by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage of the world, we enjoy the Mekong’s fresh fruits while watching the show.
Ride a rowing boat via the water coconut canals.
Do a biking tour through the rural villages to Mr. Sau Ca Family’s orchard
Enjoy local lunch with Mr. Sau Ca family Relax before getting on a Sampan to Vinh Long the car/ van will pick you up to drive to Can Tho city ( One hour driving to Can Tho)
Arrival in Can Tho then checks in the hotel, free time to explore Can Tho city at night.
The tour guide will recommend you the best place for dinner in Can Tho city.
What is included: Transfer, tour guide, hotel in Can Tho, lunch, entrance fee(s), boat trip in Cai Be
Day 02
Cai Rang floating market – Khmer Pagoda – Lunch – Ho Chi Minh City (B,L)
Good morning Mekong Delta with quiet and fresh air,
Enjoy buffet breakfast at hotel and morning tea break before leaving by Sampan to visit Cai Rang Floating market.
Ride a bicycle through the countryside to Khmer Pagoda & local farms.
Have a lunch and tea break
Mekong Tours – Impress Travel Team will bring you back to Ho Chi Minh City (3.5-hour driving)
What is included: Transfer, tour guide, hotel breakfast, lunch, entrance fee(s), boat trip in Can Tho
What’s included in this trip:
Accommodation based on Twin/Double sharing room, ( notice: a single room is surcharged following single supplement policy/ all room night including daily hotel breakfast.
All the meals as mentioned in the detailed itinerary
Entrance Fee to visit attractive places are mentioned as itinerary
Private Car/Van/Bus with air-conditioned and good experienced driver.
Boat trip in My Tho, Cai Be
Experienced English speaking tour guides as specified ( French-speaking guide/ Chinese speaking guide are available on request )
Complimentary drink water and Tissue on Van/Bus/Van as mentioned on itinerary
What’s excluded in this trip:
International Ticket Fare with insurance surcharge and Fuel surcharge
Arport tax.
Visa Fees & Travels insurance
Porter Charges & Camera Fees.
Meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) do not mentioned as in this itinerary
Tipping for Tour guides, Bus driver, Crew
Other personal expenses such as beverages, telephone calls, laundry services, Minibar, etc….
Other services are not specifically mentioned in the tour Itinerary and the above Inclusion
Hotels in Can Tho
Star
Hotel
Room Type
3-Star hotel in Can Tho
Hau Giang Hotel
Superior
4-Star hotel in Can Tho
Muong Thanh Hotel
Superior
5-Star hotel in Can Tho
Victoria Hotel
Superior
Ranana
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Tour of Vietnam
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