A day in my tho – ben tre
River locked Ben Tre Province has some of the Mekong’smost stunning scenery, famed for its fruit orchards and coconut groves, the province is an idealplacetoseethe true lifeof thedelta region.
08h30 depart from the economic centre of Vietnam, Sai Gon, for a visually enchanting drive to Ben Tre. As you leave the bustling city behind, the scenery changes for lush rice paddies to an area is referred to locally as the rice bowl of Vietnam.
On arrival in Ben Tre Province head towards Tien Giang where you will board your sampan for a cruise among the aptly named Dragon, Unicorn, Turtle and Phoenix Islands. En route visit a small factory producing handicrafts made of coconut. Once on Turtle Island, visit a typical orchard where you can taste their exotic fruit.
Next, board smaller boats (3 to 4 people per boat) for a more adventurous cruise on the Xep Canal, this is set amongst a forest of palm trees. After the boat trip, take a ride on a horse driven cart to the famed garden of Mr Tam Nen for a honey tasting session.
Embark once more by boat to Turtle Island where a selection of Mekong delicacies will be served for lunch.
In the afternoon return to Ben Tre for a visit to Vinh Trang Pagoda before heading back to Sai Gon, arrive about 17. 00.
| Size of Group | 1 pax | 2 pax | 3-4 pax |
5-6 pax | 7-9 pax |
10-14 pax |
| Cost/pax (US$) | 91 | 65 | 50 | 40 | 30 | 27 |
Tour Included:
- Lunch.
- English or French speaking guide.
- Private air conditioned vehicle.
- Boat trips in Ben Tre.
- Entrance fees where mentioned
Package excludes:
- Drinks, tips, personal expenses and extras.
