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NON-TOURISTY MEKONG with BIKING 1 DAY
5.0
2 Ratings
District 1
Escape the tourist crowds and explore the authentic local life in Ben Tre Province. Ride your own bike through the Coconut Kingdom, enjoy peaceful views, and try tropical fruits. Book now with #HappyPlusTravel!
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Ben Tre - Ben Tre province looks like a green island resurfaces between all sides of Mekong River Delta. Being far away 85km in the West from Hồ Chí Minh, it’s well-known as a “Coconut Kingdom” with the peaceful scenery of native flora and fauna, and also the first revolution place in Mekong Delta where Vietnam War began with the famous quote “It became necessary to destroy the town in order to save it” from the U.S army.
- 8:00 am, our private car and English tour-guide will pick you up right at your place.
- After around 2-hour driving from Saigon, we will take leisurely cruise on the Tien river to see 4 islets which are represented as four mythical animals in Southeast Asia: Dragon, Kirin, Tortoise, Phoenix and then visit Kirin islet for the main activities. Let’s try the freshly barked handmade coconut candy, visit honey bee farm to try some specialty products, walk through the orchard gardens to taste some seasonal tropical fruits and listen to the folk music which is an indispensable spiritual cultural activity in locals’ life at Kirin islet.
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Furthermore, we can relax on the rowing boat going through a mangrove palm canal, and continue to take the electric car to see the authentic local life. Coming back to the main land and drive directly to Ben Tre province which is called as a coconut kingdom in Vietnam. Over there, we can easily find out how useful of a “tree of heaven” affecting in locals’ life.
Specially on the Mekong Delta 1 day with biking tour, we will take our own bikes for riding through the very truly countryside where car is nearly impossible to get through with small complex terrain.
After about 7 – 10 km biking, we are going to pass the countryside local market, tropical fruit gardens, get across the bridge with vast mangrove palm scenery from both sides, visit a countryside market and take some funny talks with friendly locals over there.
Following that, we will come to coconut garden to harvest the fruit by ourselves and then have a typical “home grow, homemade” lunch just the same as locals’. - Back to Saigon, The Mekong Delta 1 day with biking tour is finished at around 6 pm.
What's Included
- Free pick-up and drop-off service
- Knowledgeable English-speaking tour guide
- Authentic local lunch experience
- Comfortable air-conditioned transportation
- Complimentary bicycle use
- Exclusive private transportation
- Exciting speedboat ride
- Refreshments including fresh coconut water, tropical fruits, coconut candies, and honey tea
What's Not Included
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- Personal expenses (tips and money for your own use)
Additional Information
Ben Tre Province, located in the Mekong Delta, has earned the nickname ‘Coconut Kingdom’ in Vietnam. It provides a unique opportunity to dive into genuine local lifestyles that are free from the hustle and bustle, tourists, or traffic congestion; where you can appreciate scenic serene landscapes, breathe in clean, fresh air, and where the locals are friendly and welcoming. A cycling trip under the shade of Coconut and Rambutan trees, sampling tropical fruits directly from the gardens, would indeed enhance your trip overwhelmingly. #HappyPlusTravel promises you an unmatchable experience like never before!
Location
District 1
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Zk533
Apr 16, 2024
Non-Touristy Mekong With Biking 1 Day - From pick up to drop off, Jenny was a wealth of knowledge and anecdotes. The tour was very well organised and all the transport from the bus to the boat ride and tuk tuk were all great! The paddle boat ride down the canals was beautiful! The authentic lunch was fun and a great taste of the flavours of Vietnam! Highly recommend a tour with Non-Touristy Mekong With Biking 1 Day - he was energetic, answered all our questions and made everyone on the tour feel very welcome! Thank you!
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Manuvarick
Apr 14, 2024
Vietnam #nontouristmekongdelta - We went on a day trip to the Mekong River Delta in Vietnam. After a 2-hour drive from Saigon, we embarked on a bike tour through enchanting coconut and banana plantations. We cruised down narrow paths that revealed the vibrant local life. Along the way, we stopped at a bustling local market, where we indulged in the flavors of Vietnam's exotic fruits. Our journey continued as we ventured to a pomelo farm, where we discovered the secrets behind this delicious citrus fruit, and the hard work that goes into its cultivation. Along the bike ride, we stopped at a local restaurant, where we were served some delicious local Vietnamese food. A highlight awaited us at the Mekong River itself, where we hopped on a charming horse carriage that took us to a boat, ready to ferry us to a island in the middle of the river. On the island, we went on a small canoe, navigating through the narrow waterways, surrounded by magnificent water coconut palms, before heading back to the mainland around sunset for our drive back to Saigon. We would definitely recommend this tour.
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