AM: 08am depart from the economic centre of Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City, for a visually enchanting drive to Ben Tre. As you leave the bustling city behind, the scenery changes for lush rice paddies to an area is referred to locally as the rice bowl of Vietnam.

On arrival in Ben Tre Province head towards Tien Giang where you will board your sampan for a cruise among the aptly named Dragon, Unicorn, Turtle and Phoenix Islands. En route visit a small factory producing handicrafts made of coconut. Once on Turtle Island, visit a typical orchard where you can taste their exotic fruit.

Next, board smaller boats (3 to 4 people per boat) for a more adventurous cruise on the Xep Canal, this is set amongst a forest of palm trees. After the boat trip, take a ride on a horse driven cart to the famed garden of Mr Tam Nen for a honey tasting session.

Take the “Xe loi” (motor cart) through coconut gardens of Quoi Son, Phu An & An Khanh (three villages). Have sightseeing at local people’s daily activities and enjoy coconut juice. Arrival at  Vuon Dau  for lunch  (if any).

PM: Take rowing-boat on water palm creek. Continuous to Can Tho city

Overnight in hotel, Can Tho city

Included tour services: Car / Van, tour guide, lunch, hotel, entrance fee, boat