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Mekong Delta Tour: Authentic Local Experience
4.9
659 Ratings
Ho Chi Minh City
Immerse yourself in the local culture and way of life in Mekong Delta, Ben Tre Province with our small group tour. Interact with locals, witness their traditions, and enjoy a sustainable experience.
Immerse yourself in the local culture and way of life in Mekong Delta, Ben Tre Province with our small group tour. Interact with locals, witness their traditions, and enjoy a sustainable experience.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Ho Chi Minh City - Guests will be picked up from the accommodation in District 1 and District 4 before the tour start. The pickup usually takes around 30 minutes. \n\nThen, the tour will head to Ben Tre Province and you will see the beautiful rice paddy fields on the way. There will be a breakfast stop or/and toilet stop before reaching the…
- Ho Chi Minh City - Guests will be picked up from the accommodation in District 1 and District 4 before the tour start. The pickup usually takes around 30 minutes. \n\nThen, the tour will head to Ben Tre Province and you will see the beautiful rice paddy fields on the way. There will be a breakfast stop or/and toilet stop before reaching the destination.\n- Ben Tre - Ben Tre, a charming little town located in the Mekong Delta region of Vietnam. We’ll take a boat trip along the Mekong River to visit a brick factory. This is a unique opportunity to witness the traditional brick-making process, which has remained unchanged for centuries. \n\nThen, we’ll head to a coconut farm to understand the local life and see the coconut production process up close. You’ll learn how coconut products are made. You’ll also experience the sleeping mats making with the locals.\n\nAfter that, we’ll take a peaceful rowing boat ride through the narrow coconut canals that crisscross the region. The serene waterways are surrounded by lush greenery.\n\nThen, we’ll ride the bicycle through the quaint villages and picturesque landscapes is a great way to experience the local culture and interact with the friendly locals.\n\nWe’ll have lunch at a local home for a delicious meal of traditional Vietnamese dishes made with fresh, local ingredients.\n- Ho Chi Minh City - We will head back Saigon and be back to the hotel around 6:00 PM.
What's Included
- Fruit and Coconut Juice
- Bottled water
- All Boats
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes
- Bicycle use
- Carbonated beverages
- Lunch
- Fruit and Coconut Juice
- Bottled water
- All Boats
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes
- Bicycle use
- Carbonated beverages
- Lunch
What's Not Included
- Gratitude and Tips
- Anything not mentioned above
- Gratitude and Tips
- Anything not mentioned above
Additional Information
What makes this tour truly exceptional is its focus on providing an authentic, personalized, and sustainable experience that truly immerses you in the local culture and way of life in Mekong Delta, Ben Tre Province.
One of the things that sets Joy Journeys apart is the small group size, with a maximum of 10 people, ensuring a personalized and intimate…
What makes this tour truly exceptional is its focus on providing an authentic, personalized, and sustainable experience that truly immerses you in the local culture and way of life in Mekong Delta, Ben Tre Province.
One of the things that sets Joy Journeys apart is the small group size, with a maximum of 10 people, ensuring a personalized and intimate experience. You’ll have the opportunity to interact with the locals, witness their daily routines and traditions, and learn about their livelihoods in a respectful and engaging way.
The tour itinerary includes a boat ride, cycling through a charming village, seeing the locals at work, and enjoying a delicious lunch at a local home, giving you a unique insight into the daily life of the people living in the Mekong Delta.
But what truly sets Joy Journeys apart is their commitment to responsible and sustainable tourism, ensuring that your travel experience has a positive impact on the local community and the environment.
Location
Ho Chi Minh City
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(659 Ratings)
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377noemil
Apr 27, 2025
Amazing Mekong delta tour - Huy was the best tour guide we could have! He’s a very good and kind person, he explains a lot of things about him and his family ,the Vietnamese,the country and also of course on the Mekong delta and the farms. I really recommend him and the company for which he works, because they proposed a less touristy visit. we were really lucky because we didn’t meet any other tourists during our tour (just 4 persons). Moreover, the family we visited are so kind, the food was delicious and the experience was authentic. If I’ll come again in this area, I will certainly take an other tour with joy journey and Huy! At the end, Huy is also a very good photographer :)
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Maryc-b59
Apr 26, 2025
Day trip to see the Mekong Delta - Very interesting, see the scenery along the way, the boat rides to reach the islands and the various stops, with tastings of local tropical fruit, typical lunch, honey, coconut candy, and all explained by our guide - Huy.
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Kattylamothe
Apr 21, 2025
A wonderful family day trip! - This was a fantastic trip to do with the family! A great mix of activities to keep the kids engaged, great food, and Misty was an enthusiastic, engaging and informed guide. I highly recommend.
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Claire
Apr 20, 2025
Amazing (according to our 8 year old ) - A really lovely day out Kero our guide was so friendly and really told us a lot about the trip but also about Vietnam and Ho Chi Minh. This was the first time as a family to Vietnam and to the Mekong delta our daughter who is 8 really appreciated the tour and leant a lot about the culture and the products that are made along the river. I would recommend this, only thing I would improve is smaller bikes for the children, although she loved the tuc tuc, instead.
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Voyager577363
Apr 17, 2025
Fabulous Mekong Delta Trip - Kero from Joy Journeys was a fabulous tour guide for our 2 family 1 day trip to the Mekong Delta. He was a very knowledgeable and engaging young man who has a wonderful spirit.
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Cruiser48339870314
Apr 16, 2025
Insightful and jam packed! - I learnt so much about the Mekong Delta region and Safa made it such a meaningful experience. Definitely a treat to see some sights and meet some locals you wouldn’t otherwise meet! It’s a jam packed day, remember to have your coffee in the morning!
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Nilsg979
Apr 16, 2025
Beautiful tour through Mekong and the coconut farms - Overall a great tour which is indeed less touristy. There are few other groups here and there, but it was never crowded. My highlights were the bike tour through the coconut forest and the rowing boat tour through the river arm. Incredibly beautiful! Our guide Safa was great and very knowledgeable in local life and traditions. His English was great. Fully recommended!
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Shruti
Apr 15, 2025
Best trip ever!! - This is one of the best tour companies that I have used . From the start to finish they have been very professional and helpful.
I arranged a bespoke tour for Mekong delta for our family. Dory helped me organise every minute detail for the trip.
Misty was the tour operator, she was amazing. She planned the day really well and everything flowed quite well. She took extra care of my parents and made sure that they were comfortable.
She was very knowledgeable about the local things. We would definitely recommend this tour company and Misty as a lovely tour guide.
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Road39714719789
Apr 9, 2025
Enjoyable trip and good views - It was a fun trip to Ben Tre. The bus that took us there was comfortable, clean and air-conditioned. I enjoyed the fruits on the boat ride and learning about the culture at the Mekong. Love the views while cycling (though the bicycles were a little old but still useable.) and lunch was in a cute little hut at a local family's home. Food is delicious. The sampan ride is nice but felt a bit short. Overall, a good experience! Our tour guide (Ken) is friendly, knowledgeable and helpful too!
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732laras
Apr 19, 2025
Good but some things to improve - Overall, the tour was nice, but with a few aspects that could be improved. The first part of the experience felt more like a shopping circuit than a cultural learning opportunity. We visited a honey factory, a cocoa workshop, and a coconut product place — all in a very fast-paced way, with little depth in the explanations. It would be much better to slow down the rhythm, skip one of the stops, and focus more on understanding the process — or even participating in it.
The second part was definitely the highlight. The bike ride was peaceful and allowed us to connect more authentically with the surroundings. But the most magical moment was the final boat trip, where we floated through wild, beautiful landscapes that felt truly untouched.
I also really appreciated the local lunch at a homestay. Enjoying a traditional meal in such a genuine setting, rather than a restaurant, made the experience feel much more personal and special.
As for the transport, while the minivan seemed comfortable at first, it was already full when we arrived, and we had to sit in the very back row. Those seats were noticeably tighter, with no space to stretch our legs, and the bumpy ride made it quite uncomfortable for a 2-hour journey. Honestly, that last row shouldn’t be used — it’s just not suitable for long rides.
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