What to do and see in Ben Tre, Mekong Delta: The Best Multi-day Tours

April 28, 2022 Venice Greaves

Bến Tre ([ˀɓɜːn˦ˀ˥ ʈɛ˧˥]  listen) is the capital city of Bến Tre Province, in the Mekong Delta area of southern Vietnam. The city covers an area of 65.75 km (25.39 sq mi) and has a population of 143,639 as of 2009. Bến Tre is 85 kilometres (53 mi) south-east of Ho Chi Minh City and is connected to the surrounding provinces by the Rạch Miễu Bridge. Nearly destroyed by Allied bombing, it played a significant role in the Vietnam War. Reports of the assault and resulting civilian casualties called into question the war aims of the United States.
Restaurants in Ben Tre

1. Vietnam must-sees tour

Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City Custom Asia Travel
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With friendly people and a lively air, Vietnam is a great destination for family holiday packages. This Vietnam family tour 12 days 11 nights features the best of Vietnam, tailored to satisfy everyone from children to grandparents. Ho Chi Minh City (former Saigon) - Mekong Delta - Hue ancient citadel - The charming little city of old Hoi An - Hanoi capital - Halong Bay. These are all the places that can’t be missed on your Vietnam family holiday. Through this selection of the best North to South Vietnam tours offers travelers have chance to discover the history, customs, cultures, religions, beliefs about ethnic minorities in Vietnam, you will have opportunity to know-well about Vietnamese lifestyle. Absolutely you will have an incredible time in Vietnam which will be an unforgettable Vietnam family tour 12 days 11 nights in your life.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Air-conditioned vehicle, Accommodation based on twin-shared/ double basis

Exclusions: Travel insurance, Drinks and other meals, Gratuities, Personal expenses and others not mentioned clearly in the inclusion part

Reviewed By michaelbK666MN

We had great trip to Vietnam thanks to the great customer service provided by Custom Vietnam Travel and all of their staff, especially Liliana Pham. We were two couples who decided to make the trip after many months of planning with the help of Liliana. The first stop in Hanoi was excellent with good accommodations and everything was open. One highlight was the cooking class we took that introduced us to fresh Vietnamese cooking and shopping at the markets. We also took a day trip to Tam coc which was great. We then went to Halong Bay, Hue, Hoi An, Danang and Saigon. On each step of the way we dealt with Liliana who made sure our trip went smoothly, despite the difficulty of travel during the threat of the Covid-19 virus. She helped us re-arrange our itinerary and had incredible patience as we substituted a few new activities. We particularly loved Hoi An with its colourful atmosphere and fantastic restaurants and scenery. Our drivers and tour guides were all very helpful and courteous and definitely helped us get the most our of our trip. Liliana even managed to get us on a different boat for the trip up the Mekong Delta and we ended up with the boat to ourselves! Since our trip was cut short (we did not make to Cambodia), Liliana arranged for the company to reimburse us for the lost portion of the trip. Overall, I would highly recommend Custom Vietnam Travel and their representatives like Lilana who clearly go above and beyond to provide excellent customer service with a friendly attitude and also pride in the rich culture of their country.

2. Best of Saigon and Mekong Muslim Tour 4 Days (Without Hotel)

Ben Thanh Market, Đ. Lê Lợi, Phường Bến Thành, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh 700000, Vietnam Mekong Muslim Tours
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Best of Saigon and Mekong Muslim Tour 4 Days for Muslim Tourist with best price in 4 days tour. Day 1: Arrival - City Tour (Halal Lunch) You will be welcomed our tour guide and transferred to your hotel for check-in (maximum 25 minutes driving). We will visit the most interesting sights in Saigon. Day 2: Mekong Muslim Tour (Halal Lunch) Depart for My Tho City, enjoy the scenic journey along the Highway bordered by green rice fields, stopping to see how the rice is cultivated an take pictures of the rice farms in the Mekong River Delta. On arrival at My Tho, take a leisurely boat trip to Tortoise Island the you will visit this area 3 hours. Day 3: Cu Chi Tunnels – Shopping (Halal Lunch) We will drive to the Cuchi Tunnels. You can imagine what it was like to be a guerrilla complete with AK 47's. On display in the visitor's section you can see a map of the tunnel system; this really helps you comprehend the complexity and the ingenious design of the tunnels. Day 4: Saigon Departure

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Local English speaking tour guide, Private transportation with A/C, Bottled drinking water on the car/bus, All entrance fees, Private boat trip in Mekong

Exclusions: Not included hotel accommodation (if you need it we will book for you), Other expenses not clearly mentioned in the Inclusion part, Beverage/drinks on meal (if any)

Reviewed By denisdawson

Excellent guide! We learned so much about life and culture from Lee. And the car was fantastic. I am only sorry that we did not have time to do a Vung Tau tour with him. I bet it's amazing, given that his family still lives there and he grew up there. Lee has a passion for guiding and speaks English really well, too. We thorouly enjoyed our full day with Lee and would highly recommend him for your next tour.

3. Small-Group 2 Day Authentic Mekong Delta Tour

Asiana Link Travel - CN Tôn Thất Đạm, 60 Tôn Thất Đạm, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh 700000, Vietnam Asiana Link Travel
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Enjoy a 2-day trip to one of the world's most brilliant cultures with friendly and hospitable people, amazing scenery, tasty food, and thousands of smiles. This package included different ways to discover the area such as motor-boat, hand-rowed boat, bicycle... that you can have an insight view of the local life. Experience an overnight stay at a villager's house and join them for cooking your Vietnamese dinner is an unforgettable memory.

Inclusions: Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Small-group tour (about 10 guests/group), Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Hotel pickup and drop-off (District 1 only, Ho Chi Minh city), Professional Vietnamese English-speaking tour guide, Boat trips (Motor-boat, hand-rowed boat), Bicycle rental fee, Overnight accommodation at a local villager's house (Homestay), Bottled water (Two 500ml-bottles/Person/Day), Meals (01 Breakfast, 02 Lunches, 01 Dinner), Snacks (tropical fruits, coconut candy, pop-rice., All taxes, fees and handling charges, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Personal expenses, Beverages, Overnight accommodation at hotel on request (with extra pays), Tips and Gratuities (recommended), Hotel pickup and drop-off (outside of city center)

Reviewed By trvlrboy

Can’t review our Vietnam trip of a life time because Covid destroyed our dreams but definite 5/5 for the people at Asianlink. Nothing was a problem. Gave us a credit when Covid first hit then when serious illness decided to raise its head never flinched. Gave us our money back without question. Can’t recommend enough.

4. 3 Days 2 Nights to Mekong Delta - Can Tho Floating Market and Tra Su Forest

22 Bùi Viện, Phường Phạm Ngũ Lão, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam GoAsiaDayTrip - Day Tour
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Immerse yourself in the natural beauty and the rich culture of Mekong Delta region and explore the local floating market, the most unique type of market that you cannot find anywhere in Vietnam. In addition, experience the rural life when staying in a local hous you may and learn how to cook some Vietnamese delicacies.

Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Hotel pick-up and drop off in De Tham, Pham Ngu Lao, Bui Vien Street;, Professional English speaking guide;, Boat trips , Fruits, honey tea, and mineral water, 01 night in Home-stay and 01 night in 2-star hotel., Bottled water

Exclusions: Hotel pick-up and drop off outside De Tham, Pham Ngu Lao, Bui Vien Street. If your hotel is located in some roads located in the center of District 1 like: Lê Thánh Tôn, Lý Tự Trọng, Đồng Khởi, Nguyễn Huệ, Trương Định, Bùi Thị Xuân, Thái Văn Lung, Thi Sách streets, we can offer hotel pickup with surcharge, Tips, personal expense and others not included in the package, Meals not mentioned in the itinerary

Reviewed By yvan4u

We went to the Ha Long Bay tour and that was an amazing experience. Just one day tour but lots of things have been explored. The cruise is mordern and the staff very friendly. We enjoyed the cave so much and the lunch as well. We’ll be back again

5. Mekong Delta 3-Day Tour from Ho Chi Minh city

Kim Tran Travel - Private Day Tour

On this 3-day Mekong Delta tour, you will get to visit the below 3 areas: Ben Tre - Boat trip on natural canals, Traditional hand-made job, biking riding around village Can Tho - experience the floating markets of Phong Dien & Cai Rang Chau Doc - Tra Su Conservation Center, floating village & Cham minority village, Sam mountains

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, 2 nights accommodation of 3 stars hotel with double or twin sharing room, Professional English or French speaking guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Use of bicycle, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Sightseeing boats, Bottled water

Exclusions: Alcoholic & Soft drinks (available to purchase), Personal expenses, Gratuities

Reviewed By Lacastacruise

A wonderful day! Cruise manager help me for all activities on Cruise, staffs are very kindly, room is nice... No word can explain that service, everything is perfect.

6. 2 days : Discover Mekong Delta - Cai Rang floating market with 5 Star Hotel

Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City Mekong Silt

Discover Mekong Delta with homestay in a small town could bring to you the unforgettable experiences with the honestly and lovely local people. Visit and bike in Ben Tre, a most famous coconut-town in Vietnam, with full of beautiful scenery. Enjoy the night-life in 5 stars river side hotel, which locates in the Center in Can Tho province .Discover the local Cai Rang floating market in Can Tho city and visit some local floating boats to enjoy some kind of seasonal fruits.

Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Bottled water, Private tour

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Personal expenses

Reviewed By lovetogowithlove

A very enjoyable tour through war tunnels - Cuchi with Knocky, an awesome experience. The driver was so kindly too.

7. My Tho - Ben Tre - Can Tho 2 days

Bravo Indochina Tours

Explore a 2 days tour of Coconut Country Tour and typcal floating market Cai Rang you have chances to discover daily life of the Mekong Delta. Trecking by bike or tuk tuk on coconut shady paths and explore system of crisscrossed brown canals and rivulets by boats, see lush green paddy fields and visit local craftsmen

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Accommodation as per itinerary based on twin/double share room, Private Transport by airconditional vehicles, Boat trip in Mekong Delta, Sightseeing as specified in the itinerary, Local English-speaking guide, Lunch or dinner as specified in the itinerary

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Reviewed By Adventure787923

We booked and paid for a week bike tour in Vietnam with this company. We even went to Vietnam but after arrival....covid took over and Vietnam closed many of its hotels, restaurants and public areas in many cities. Airports were restricting flights and our connection city did close it doors a few days after we left. We had to leave then or be stuck there. We contacted the tour operator (we were the only three on the tour) and the only response we received was "OMG, I will have to get back to you." Since then they have not replied to any emails we have sent. They have not even responded to say they are busy as many are in this wild world we live in just now. We were a group of 3 so not a big deal to reply to our email and let us know where we stand regarding refunds. No money was spent by them other than the time to book the hotels. Many of the hotels were cancelling at that point so cancelling them might not have been necessary. Does anyone know how to contact this company?

8. Cycling Phnom Penh to Saigon: Life Changing Adventures with Social Cycles

Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh Social Cycles

Get on a bicycle, off the beaten track and explore the contrast in countries between Cambodia and Vietnam. With adventures beginning in Phnom Penh and finishing in Saigon, Vietnam, you can truly explore and uncover the mysteries of these two incredible countries. Social Cycles will take you on a journey to interact and connect with local grassroot Non Government Organisations (NGOs) and the beneficiaries of a funded project of your choosing. Research what really happens on the ground and out in the villages with Social Cycles in a holiday that carefully balances ethical research and local impact with cycling and site seeing. All tours include hotel accommodation, meals, bike hire, local attractions, NGO engagements, support van, local guides and mechanics and much more.

Inclusions: Accommodation as per itinerary, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, NGO engagement activites, Bottled water, Support van and driver, Local guide, Use of bicycle, Air-conditioned vehicle

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9. Essential Mekong Delta 2 days - 1 Night

Pham Ngu Lao, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Mekong River Luxury Cruises

Essential Mekong Delta – 2 days: Immerse yourself in the natural beauty and the rich culture of Mekong Delta region and spend time to explore the local floating market at its nicest time and most exciting of the day.

Inclusions: Pick up & Drop off,Food for 2days,guide,entrance fee

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Reviewed By Roam321552

We spent 13 days in Southeast Asia with our adult daughter, which included a wonderful cruise on the Mekong Navigator. The ship was fantastic. It’s design in French Colonial and was impeccable. We had a Vista Suite, which was one of the simpler suites, but still better than premium suites on other ships. A key to this ship is it was all inclusive and they meant it. Unlike other “all inclusive” travel we’ve had before, all the meals, plus local beer and quality wine, were all included as were all the excursions. While on board we found out that this was the first sailing under Lotus. Though the ship has always been owned by Lotus, it had been contracted by Uniworld, but now sails as a Lotus Cruise ship. I’m not sure how the staff could have been better than the crew we had. Our wait staff were All pleasant. All attentive. We celebrated my wife’s birthday on board. That morning I asked our cruise director if we could get something special. That evening there was a gourmet chocolate, made from scratch by the kitchen staff. It didn’t just look good; it was a delightful cake. In our cabin, the room was always taken care of, beer and soft drinks always in the fridge, and you only asked once for something and the rest of the trip it was there…extra towels, blanket, and a choice of four different kinds of pillow. We had people on board from the USA, Australia, Germany, Italy, South Korea and India. Ages from 23-75. Do we recommend the Lotus Cruses and the Mekong Navigator…absolutely!

10. Private 10-day Vietnam tour: Hanoi-Halong Bay-Hoian-Saigon-Mekong Delta

V'explore Travel

This journey is comprised of many highlights in Vietnam. This trip from North to South will bring you experience of Vietnam’s friendly people, rich history and diversified culture. Explore the main attractions from many popular Vietnam destinations. Taste the food, interact with friendly locals, and experience a culture rich in history. Imagine the journey.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Private transportation in good air-conditioner , except transportation from Hanoi/Halong/Hanoi by seat-in-coach, Accommodations based on twin/triple sharing with daily breakfast, Meals as indicated (B,L,D) in program (excluded drinks), All sightseeing fees , Boat fees as program, English speaking guide as in program, Complimentary 02 bottle of mineral water per person per sightseeing day

Exclusions: Drinks - Private expenses, Travel insurance of all types, Bank services for payment if you pay by Visa Card which is 2% & bank fee for deposit., Tips and Gratuities, Surcharge fee on peak season, such as from December 24th to 31st 2019 , Entry visa to Vietnam, The domestic airfares Hanoi-Danang & Danang-Saigon, Surcharge fee for single traveller or for who stay in single room at all hotels & cruises, Other services not mentioned

Reviewed By Brenda M

Chose this tour company thru my canadian travel agent. Excellent choice. It was a private tour. Our guide, our driver my husband and I. It was a good choice considering the covid 19 epidemic. From beginning to abrupt end of our tour we had excellent knowledgeable guides and top drawer accommadations. The tours were well planned and gave us a good understanding of their homeland and what made them proud. We had time to investigate things on our own as well. Unfortunately we had to leave one week early but plan to return one day. We would not hesitate using this company again. We are in our 60's and our activities met our abilities. Felt safe and well informed with necessary changes. We were given a refund for places we were unable to go to

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