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Full-day tour in Ho Chi Minh City, taking in Mekong River Delta, Bến Tre and Local restaurant. Run by Joy_Journeys, booked direct rather than through a reseller.
Highlights
- Mekong River Delta
- Bến Tre
- Local restaurant
- Traditional village
- Runs 10 hours
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Mekong Delta Less-Touristy One-Day Tour to Ben Tre: Key Facts
| Price | From $80.28 per person |
|---|---|
| Duration | 10 hours |
| Languages | English |
| Tour type | Guided Tour |
| Booking | Direct with the local operator — no OTA markup |
Full description
This is a 10-hour experience from Ho Chi Minh City, built around Mekong River Delta, Bến Tre and Local restaurant. It is run by Joy_Journeys, an operator we book with directly rather than through a reseller, which is why we can hold your place with them before we treat your booking as final.
A private day with a driver-guide is the way to see the most of a Japanese city or region in one day, because it removes the transfers between sights that eat a third of the day on public transport. Prices are usually per vehicle for up to a set number of guests rather than per person, and cover the car, fuel, tolls and the guide; entrance fees and lunch are paid as you go unless the listing says otherwise. Japanese guides are licensed for the work and typically punctual to the minute. Give the operator your priorities, and expect them to reorder the day around opening hours and crowds; that is what you are paying for.
Pickup is offered from District 1 and District 4; the exact spot and time are agreed with Joy_Journeys once the booking is confirmed, and the option you choose sets whether transport is included.
The price covers Air-conditioned vehicle, 2 bottles of water per guest, Southern Vietnamese Set Menu 5 Courses Lunch, Use of bicycle and All Boats. It does not cover Tips, so budget for those separately. Everything included is listed in full on this page; if something is not on that list, assume it is not in the price.
Joy_Journeys sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with Joy_Journeys before treating your booking as final. If they cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
Tour Itinerary
The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.
2 pickup location options
District 1, District 4
Van
(2.5 hours)
Mekong River Delta
Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing (30 minutes)
Bến Tre
Guided tour, Boat cruise, Bike tour, Scenic views on the way (2 hours)
Local restaurant
Lunch (1 hour)
Traditional village
Guided tour, Boat cruise, Kayaking, Scenic views on the way (1 hour)
2 drop-off locations
District 4, District 1
Detailed Itinerary
2 pickup location options: District 1, District 4
Van: (2.5 hours)
Mekong River Delta: Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing (30 minutes)
Bến Tre: Guided tour, Boat cruise, Bike tour, Scenic views on the way (2 hours)
Local restaurant: Lunch (1 hour)
Traditional village: Guided tour, Boat cruise, Kayaking, Scenic views on the way (1 hour)
2 drop-off locations: District 4, District 1
Includes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- 2 bottles of water per guest
- Southern Vietnamese Set Menu 5 Courses Lunch (Vegan/Vegetarian/Gluten-Free Lunch Are Available Upon Request)
- Use of bicycle
- All Boats
- All Fees and Taxes
- Fruits and Coconut Water
Excludes
- Tips
Important information
Meeting point
Joy_Journeys sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed.
Know before you go
- Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts
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Traveler Reviews
Our tour, guided by Huy, was a very unique experience, that we highly recommend! We only had 11 people in our group and on the trip we saw no other touristic group, so it felt unique to us. We were introduced to families who showed us their handcraft but there was no pressure to buy anything. (But we did, to support the families) ;-) We rode by bike through beautiful nature and drove by boat - and always felt safe. Thank you Huy for that wonderful day!
I was sceptical about this tour, wanted to cancel it, not as a matter of money, but as time wasted instead of seeing HCMC. I highly recommend not to skip it, this option right here; don't risk with others, bigger group or whatever. Our guide. Mr. Ken speaks perfect english and was so nice and helpful to all of us, I hope he will be youe guide, too.
The tour was si good! Nam our guide was very nice, he took us everywhere without turists and tell us very curious stories. We really recommend this tour!
Amazing! Our guide was super awesome…all the activities and sights were really interesting and it was really well organised!
Huy was a great guide making the difference. Tour is good with a longer 30min motorboat ride and a short 15min wooden boat ride. Food was really good!
Very well orginized, Ken is really nice and patient, we didnt feel rushed and the tour does live up to the name - less touristy. Also, this might be handy to some seeking the snake free tour- this is the one :)
Huy maintained the promise of showing us authentic Mekong villages and people, not places staged for tourists. We were a group of 7, mostly alone during the visits to local producers and in the river. Cycling in the countryside was very pleasant, lunch was very tasty and Huy gave us a lot of interesting information. I'm very happy that I chose this over other tours, highly recommended!
Our guide Huy was very knowledgeable and authentic, he was honest about the experience and it didn't feel fake at all. Pick up/drop off were easy, though do be warned drop off can be an hour or so delayed because of traffic. Tour itself was very good, nice mix of activities and the lunch was great. The locals that you visit are definitely set up for tourists but it didn't feel scammy at all. Only saw a few other tourist groups and when on the boat we were mostly alone.
A great day trip with lots of insights from our capable guide Kero. Enjoyed the experience and lunch was tasty and authentic.
We had an amazing tour to the Mekong Delta with a small, very friendly group. Thank you Kero, you are a experienced and great guide!
An excellent excursion with an even better guide, Huy. Not only did we get to explore local brick-making, coconut candy, and chocolate production from cocoa, but Huy also shared a wealth of insights about the culture and traditions of the local community. The lunch, hosted by a local family, was absolutely delicious and very generous, with a vegan option available—which was a great bonus. The boat ride through the canals and cycling around the village made for an unforgettable experience. I highly recommend taking this tour with Huy!
Everything was great. Nice tour, comfortable van, great skill guide.








