07:40 - 08:00
Hotel pickup in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Pick-up at your hotel and transfer to Ben Luc in the Mekong Delta by air-conditioned minivan.
09:30
Cycling through orchards and rice fields
Explore a local village by bicycle, ride through dragon fruit farms and admire the lush green rice fields stretching to the horizon.
09:30
Kayaking through the waterways
Paddle through a labyrinth of narrow canals and waterways, surrounded by tropical vegetation. An active and immersive way to explore the delta.
11:30
Cooking class with spring rolls and pancakes
Join an interactive cooking class guided by a local chef. Learn how to prepare Vietnamese spring rolls, savory pancakes and other local specialties.
12:30
Vietnamese BBQ lunch
Enjoy a mouthwatering BBQ lunch prepared on-site with fresh local ingredients, including the dishes cooked during the class.
13:20
Vinh Trang Pagoda
Visit the largest ancient Buddhist temple in the Mekong Delta. Admire its unique blend of European, Chinese and Khmer architecture and learn about its history.
14:20
Mekong River cruise with folk music
Board a boat for a relaxing cruise on the Mekong River. Listen to live Dan Ca Tai Tu, a UNESCO-recognized traditional folk art from Southern Vietnam, while enjoying the peaceful river scenery.
Afternoon
Coconut candy workshop and local crafts
Visit a coconut candy workshop and watch artisans prepare traditional sweets. Taste freshly made candy and discover other local crafts from the Ben Tre region.
~17:30
Return to Ho Chi Minh City
Comfortable bus transfer back to Ho Chi Minh City and drop-off at your hotel.