Ben Tre, located at the end-stream of Mekong River, is a good place for boat trips. Exclusively, Ben Tre is famous for coconut candy. During journey, you will visit traditional family -run factories where women boil large cauldrons of sticky mixture, rolling it out, cutting into small squares and then wrapping them into paper for sale.
What to do?
It is possible for a day trip to Ben Tre from Saigon. In Ben Tre, boat trips to island are highlights beside other activities including visit orchards, bee - keeping farm, enjoy traditional music and see coconut candy production process at a local factory.
When to go?
Trips to Mekong Delta are suitable all year round but the best time is the monsoon from June to September.
Travel Tips
Bring along camera, hat, sunscreen and insect repellant.