Ben Tre, the lush green coconut land, is always an attractive destination for tourists because of the simple beauty of the riverside countryside. If you are looking for a short day trip to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and immerse yourself in a peaceful space imbued with Southern Vietnamese culture, then the Ben Tre 1-day discovery tour is the perfect choice. Experience exciting activities, enjoy local specialties, and discover the genuine beauty of this land.
Why Choose a Ben Tre 1-Day Discovery Tour?
Among countless travel options, the Ben Tre 1-day discovery tour stands out as a precious gem, offering unique and worthwhile experiences:
- Time-saving: With a scientifically designed itinerary, you can explore the most prominent destinations of Ben Tre in just one day, suitable for busy people or those who want a relaxing weekend getaway.
- Diverse experiences: The tour not only takes you to famous tourist spots but also creates opportunities for you to participate in cultural activities, unique folk games, enjoy local cuisine, and interact with locals.
- Reasonable price: Compared to self-guided travel, package tours are often more affordable, including transportation, meals, entrance tickets, and enthusiastic tour guides. You don’t need to worry about planning or booking services, just fully enjoy the trip.
- Explore Mekong Delta culture: Ben Tre is one of the typical provinces of the Mekong Delta region. Joining a Ben Tre discovery tour, you will have the opportunity to better understand the culture, customs, and people here. From rustic folk games to local specialties with riverine flavors, everything will create an unforgettable journey of experience.
- Relaxation and entertainment: The Ben Tre 1-day discovery tour is not only a journey of discovery but also an opportunity for you to relax and relieve stress after tiring working days. The green space of the orchards, the cheerful laughter in folk games, and the hospitality of the locals will help you feel comfortable and full of energy.
Detailed Itinerary for the Ben Tre 1-Day Discovery Tour
To give you a clearer picture of the Ben Tre discovery journey, here is a detailed tour itinerary:
Morning: Departure from Ho Chi Minh City and Arrival at Lan Vuong Tourist Area
Early morning: The car and tour guide will pick you up at the meeting points in Ho Chi Minh City, starting the Ben Tre 1-day discovery tour. The journey will take you through familiar roads, gradually leaving the bustling city to reach the peaceful countryside.
Mekong Reststop Stopover: On the way, the group will stop at Mekong Reststop, a famous rest stop in Tien Giang. Here, you can have breakfast (at your own expense), enjoy coffee, and admire the spacious, green space. Mekong Reststop is not only a place to rest but also an ideal check-in point with many beautifully decorated miniatures, imbued with Mekong Delta characteristics. Don’t forget to save the first souvenir photos for your Ben Tre discovery tour here.
A view of Mekong Reststop, a stopover on the Ben Tre 1-day tour, featuring lush greenery and small buildings
Arrival at Lan Vuong Tourist Area: After about 2 hours of traveling, the car will take you to Lan Vuong Ecotourism Area in Ben Tre. Lan Vuong appears like a green oasis, surrounded by small canals and lush orchards. The fresh air, the chirping of birds, and the peaceful natural scenery will make you feel relaxed immediately.
Changing into Ba Ba traditional outfits: Arriving at Lan Vuong, you will experience a unique cultural feature of the Mekong Delta – wearing Ba Ba traditional outfits. These colorful Ba Ba outfits, made of cool materials, not only help you transform into Mekong Delta boys and girls but also create harmony and bonding among group members. This is also the ideal outfit for you to participate in fun activities and folk games at the tourist area. Ba Ba outfit is not just clothing but also a cultural symbol, showing the simplicity and genuineness of the Southern Vietnamese people.
Experiencing Folk Games at Lan Vuong
Lan Vuong tourist area is famous for many attractive folk games, imbued with Mekong Delta characteristics. After changing into Ba Ba outfits, you will immerse yourself in the joyful atmosphere, participating in exciting games:
Game 1: Cycling across a bamboo bridge: This game requires dexterity and good balance. You will have to control a bicycle to cross a small bamboo bridge, precarious on the water. Laughter and fun “water splashes” will surely bring memorable moments. This game not only trains skills but also creates cohesion and encourages team spirit among players.
A person cycling on a narrow bamboo bridge over water, a folk game at Lan Vuong Ben Tre
Game 2: Blindfolded duck catching: This game brings hearty laughs due to the clumsiness and humor of the players. You will be blindfolded and have to use your hands to catch ducks swimming in the ditch. The awkwardness, the missed grabs, and the joy of catching ducks will create a very interesting experience. Blindfolded duck catching is not only an entertainment game but also shows agility, dexterity, and team spirit.
Game 3: Ditch draining to catch fish: This is the most popular activity among tourists at Lan Vuong. You will transform into real farmers, working together to drain the ditch to catch fish. The feeling of wading in mud, using scoops and fishing baskets to catch snakehead fish, catfish… is truly special. The result will be fresh fish grilled right on the spot, fragrant and full of homeland flavor. Ditch draining to catch fish is not just a game but also a cultural experience, helping you better understand the life of people in the Mekong Delta.
Game 4: Balancing on a swaying bridge: Challenge yourself with the swaying bridge balancing game. The wooden bridge is designed to sway, requiring you to balance and skillfully move to avoid falling into the water. This game not only trains concentration and flexibility but also brings a feeling of suspense and excitement when conquering the challenge. Balancing on a swaying bridge is one of the popular physical games at Lan Vuong, suitable for all ages.
People playing on a wobbly wooden bridge over water, a balancing game in Ben Tre day tour
Game 5: Rowing boat race: Join in a lively rowing boat race. Divide into teams and row boats together on a small canal, overcoming obstacles to reach the finish line. Cheering, harmonious coordination between team members, and the joy of victory will create a memorable memory. Rowing boat race is not only a physical game but also an activity that strengthens team spirit, showing the unique river culture of the Mekong Delta.
Lunch: Enjoying Mekong Delta Cuisine at Lan Vuong
After hours of fun, it’s time for you to recharge with a Mekong Delta-style lunch at the restaurant of Lan Vuong tourist area. Lunch is prepared according to an attractive Southern Vietnam Set Menu, with famous specialties of Ben Tre and the Mekong Delta:
- Deep-fried Elephant Ear Fish: A famous dish of the Mekong Delta, elephant ear fish is deep-fried crispy, with golden skin, white, sweet, and fragrant meat. This dish is often served with rice paper, fresh vegetables, and fermented fish sauce or sweet and sour fish sauce.
- Coconut shoot salad with shrimp and pork: Fresh, crunchy coconut shoots combined with shrimp and pork belly, mixed with sweet and sour fish sauce, creating a refreshing salad with rich Mekong Delta flavor.
- Hến and shrimp pancake (Banh Xeo): Mekong Delta Banh Xeo is large in size, with crispy crust, filled with mussels, shrimp, bean sprouts… Served with fresh vegetables and dipping sauce, Hến and shrimp Banh Xeo is a rustic but extremely attractive dish.
- Sour catfish hotpot (Lẩu Chua Cá Hú): A typical hotpot dish of Southern Vietnam, the broth is sour, rich, and flavorful, fresh catfish, tender and sweet meat. Sour catfish hotpot is often served with fresh vermicelli and dipping vegetables.
- Braised Fish with Vegetables (Cá Lóc Kho + Rau Luộc): A familiar dish in Southern Vietnamese family meals, braised fish is rich, fragrant, and delicious, served with white rice and refreshing boiled vegetables.
- Dessert + Iced Tea: Lunch will end with seasonal fresh fruit dessert and a cool glass of iced tea, helping you cool down and feel refreshed.
A Southern Vietnam set menu featuring fish, salad, pancake, hotpot, and vegetables, a culinary highlight of the Ben Tre 1-day tour
Enjoying Mekong Delta cuisine at Lan Vuong is not just eating but also a cultural experience. You will feel the unique flavors of this land, the sophistication in processing, and the hospitality of the locals.
Afternoon: Visiting Vinh Trang Pagoda and Shopping for Specialties
Visiting Vinh Trang Pagoda: After lunch, the group will move to Vinh Trang Pagoda, one of the oldest and largest pagodas in the Mekong Delta. Vinh Trang Pagoda impresses with its unique architecture, harmoniously combining Asian and European styles. Stepping into the pagoda, you will be overwhelmed by the magnificent beauty of large Buddha statues, intricate decorative patterns, and a serene, peaceful space.
Vinh Trang Pagoda is not only a religious architectural work but also an important historical and cultural relic of Tien Giang. The pagoda carries many historical stories and profound spiritual and cultural values. Coming here, you will not only admire the architectural beauty but also have the opportunity to learn about history, Buddhist culture, and enjoy a peaceful space, dispelling all worries and troubles.
Vinh Trang Pagoda, a famous spiritual destination in Mekong Delta tours, showcasing ornate architecture and Buddha statues
Shopping for Mekong Delta Specialties: On the way back to Ho Chi Minh City, the group will stop at a rest stop in the My Tho – Tien Giang area. This is an opportunity for you to shop for Mekong Delta specialties as gifts for relatives and friends. Famous specialties include:
- Ben Tre Coconut Candy: The famous specialty of Ben Tre, coconut candy has a sweet, fatty taste, fragrant with coconut aroma.
- My Long Rice Paper: Thin, pliable rice paper, made by hand, suitable for spring rolls or grilling.
- Lai Vung Fermented Pork Roll (Nem Lai Vung): A famous sour pork roll of Dong Thap, with a sweet and sour taste, unique flavor.
- Go Den Rice Wine: Traditional sticky rice wine of Long An, with a rich, strong, and fragrant flavor.
- Orchard Fruits: Fresh and delicious fruits such as Hoa Loc Cat mango, Lo Ren star apple, orange, mandarin…
End of tour: Around late afternoon, the car will take the group back to Ho Chi Minh City, ending the Ben Tre 1-day discovery tour full of fun and unforgettable memories. The tour guide will say goodbye and look forward to seeing you again on future journeys.
Price List and Essential Information for the Ben Tre Discovery Tour
Below is the price list and some important information about the Lan Vuong Ben Tre 1-day tour:
| ADULT TOUR PRICE | CHILD TOUR PRICE (5-10 years old) | CHILD TOUR PRICE (< 5 years old) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays (Mon – Fri) | 590,000 VND | 75% of adult price | Free |
| Weekends (Sat & Sun) | 690,000 VND | 75% of adult price | Free |
Tour price includes:
- New tourist car, air-conditioned, transportation according to the itinerary.
- Lunch with a set menu of 150,000 VND/person.
- Entrance tickets to tourist attractions in the program.
- Enthusiastic, professional tour guide.
- Drinking water, tourist hat.
- Travel insurance (maximum compensation of 20,000,000 VND/customer).
Tour price does not include:
- Breakfast at Mekong Reststop.
- 8% VAT.
- Personal expenses outside the program.
Children’s ticket policy:
- Children from 11 years old and above are counted as adults.
- Children from 5 – 10 years old are charged 75% of the adult ticket price.
- Children under 5 years old are free (family takes care of all arising costs for the baby).
Tour cancellation policy:
- Tour cancellation after registration: 30% penalty of the tour price.
- Cancellation 15 days before departure: 50% penalty of the tour price.
- Cancellation 7 days before departure: 60% penalty of the tour price.
- Cancellation 5 days before departure: 75% penalty of the tour price.
- Cancellation 3 days before departure: 100% penalty of the tour price.
The Ben Tre 1-day discovery tour promises to bring you memorable experiences, helping you discover the beauty of the riverside countryside and enjoy wonderful relaxing moments. Book your tour quickly so you don’t miss the opportunity to explore beautiful Ben Tre!