The town’s sleepy waterfront, lined with aged villas, is easy to explore on foot, as is the rustic settlement across the bridge to the south of the center. This is also a good place to experience boat trips in the area. Moreover, the riverside path and the narrow lanes on both sides of the river are ideal for cycling.
Price from: US $ 103 /pp Start city: Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) End city: Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) Durations 2 Days 1 Nights Departure: Daily, upon your request. Cities to visit: Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) – Ben Tre Extendable with optional tours from Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) Day 1: Saigon – Ben Tre – Homestay Day 1: Saigon – Ben Tre – Homestay
Day 2: Ben Tre – Dong Tam snake farm – Saigon
Today spend a day away from the busy city of Saigon and drive to Ben Tre Province. Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, an ancient southern architectural gem in Tien Giang en route. On arrival at Hung Vuong Pier, board on your private boat for a glimpse at the delta scenery while enjoying coconut juice. Experience the unique lifestyle of the Mekong Delta as you visit fruit orchards, coconut groves, brick workshops, and home-made products such as coconut candies, rice cakes, handicrafts etc. After a short walk to visit a local family to learn how they make sedge mat and enjoy tea, tropical fruits, take "Xe Loi", a kind of motorized rickshaw or you can hop onto your bicycle and peddle through picturesque villages (about 20 minutes). Stop at a riverside restaurant for a delicious and filling lunch. Then board a sampan for a relaxing trip along narrow canals. Stay at a homestay in the village.
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Homestay
Day 2: Ben Tre – Dong Tam snake farm – Saigon
After breakfast, you are free to ride a bicycle around the village to visit morning local market or visit rice paper cake workshop. Check out. Then your driver will take you to visit Dong Tam Snake Farm, established in 1979 on the area of 30ha. Dong Tam is medicinal plant cultivation and the study and treatment of snake-bite. There is a snake-breeding zone with approximately 400 species to feed or even to play with. There is also a collection of fishes, crocodiles, turtles, etc. Then drive back to Saigon. END TOUR.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: N/A
