Vietnam / Mekong Delta & Phu Quoc / Ben Tre (Mekong Delta)Ben Tre (Mekong Delta)
Coconut Groves and Sampan Canals
The delta's coconut province, two hours from Saigon across the My Thuan and Rach Mieu bridges: rowing sampans under water palms, coconut-candy workshops, bicycles along canal paths and quiet homestays. The classic Mekong day trip from Saigon (with My Tho), but much better with a night.
Highlights
- Sampan under the water palms
- Coconut-candy workshop
- Cycling the canal paths
- Elephant-ear fish and delta fruit
- Homestay by the river
Things to do
- Sampan ride through the water-palm canalsMorning · 2h
- Coconut-candy and rice-paper workshopsMorning · 1h 30m
- Cycle the canal paths and orchardsAfternoon · 3h
Tours & tickets
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When to go
Best time: December – April
Worth knowing
Tet: Closures and a Travel Rush
Tet (Lunar New Year) falls on 6 February in 2027. In the week before, trains, buses and flights sell out and fares rise; for three to five days after, many shops, restaurants and family-run hotels close. Check the date for your year, book transport a month or more ahead, and expect higher prices.
- Tet (Lunar New Year) — Vietnam's biggest holiday. In the week before, trains, buses and flights sell out and prices rise as everyone travels home; for three to five days after New Year's Eve many shops, restaurants and family-run hotels close, while temples and flower markets are at their liveliest. Book transport a month or more ahead, or avoid travelling in the days either side.