Authentic Mekong Delta Experience in Ben Tre with Locals

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Saigon – Homestay in Ben Tre (Lunch and Dinner included)⌄

   Arrive at homestay in Giong Trom and enjoy a refreshing welcome drink made from seasonal fruits. If rooms are ready early, check-in; otherwise, begin with lunch before checking in.

   Hop on bicycles and ride through the charming countryside. Visit a cacao garden and learn how local farmers produce chocolate. Paddle a sampan through serene canals under shady coconut trees. Cycle through rice fields and rural paths. Stop by Duc Mẹ La Ma pilgrimage site. Visit local craft families making traditional handicrafts. Return to the homestay by 18:00 for a short rest.

   Meals: Lunch: Watch a live cooking demonstration of crispy coconut pancakes and enjoy an authentic Vietnamese meal. · Dinner: Enjoy a special set menu dinner. After dinner, unwind with a traditional herbal foot soak

   Overnight: Stay in a cozy homestay in Giong Trom

2. 2Cu Lao Linh – Saigon (Breakfast included)⌄

   Start your day with a light and healthy countryside breakfast featuring tropical fruits, homemade cakes, and hot tea/coffee.

   Cross the river by ferry and explore the island by bike. Ride along shaded village paths and admire river landscapes. Visit a coconut-processing family and learn how every part of the coconut is used in daily life – from food to handicrafts. Meet local people and discover traditional techniques that have been passed down for generations.

   After the morning activities, return to the homestay for refreshing showers before departing back to Saigon.

   Meals: Breakfast: Start your day with a light and healthy countryside breakfast featuring tropical fruits, homemade cakes