Around 8:00 pick up at hotel and drive to Huu Dinh village in Ben Tre.
Walk in the flower fields and feel the daily life of the people in this land of coconut. Visit handicraft workshops and walk in. Next, enjoy a leisurely boat trip along meandering canal under the shade of palm trees on the shore. Stop to visit the Thanh Thuy coconut’s garden where you can enjoy coconut water and other freshly picked tropical fruits. Then take a ride on local vehicle called "xe loi" (motor-cart) on the village roads through the green coconut forest and cocoa garden to visit grapefruit and coconut gardens. Have lunch with featured dishes of the delta region at the garden of Mr.10 Ưa (Thuy Uyen Restaurant).
Check in homestay accommodation. Spend the afternoon experience the slow pace of life in this peaceful place. Stroll around the village, join garden work with farmers, go fishing or to plant a tree of your (so in the future, you can come back to visit your tree)... Together with local host, prepare and cook dinner. This is a chance to learn more about cooking methods and recipes in Mekong Delta.
In the evening, talk with the village elders who will tell you about legendary "Long-hair army" of Ben Tre and the Dong Khoi revolution in 1960. Another choice is a boat trip in the legendary Ba Lai river.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Homestay in Ben Tre
Activities: Start from Ho Chi Minh City, depart for Ben Tre. Visit a handicraft workshop then enjoy a leisurely boat trip along meandering canal under the shade of palm trees on the shore. Go ashore, take a ride on motor-cart on the village roads.
Enjoy lunch with featured dishes of the delta region at the garden setting restaurant.
After lunch, checkin homestay and spend the afternoon experience the slow pace of life in this peaceful place.
Prepare and cook dinner with the help of host family members.
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