Ben Tre: Fireflies Cruise, Rowing Boat & Farm Visit
Ben Tre Province, Vietnam
Experience Ben Tre at sunset with a farm visit, river cruise, rowing boat ride, and wild fireflies. Taste fresh coconut, explore quiet canals, and discover local village life.
Highlights
- Escape the crowds and discover the hidden Mekong Delta
- Visit a family farm and enjoy fresh coconut and seasonal fruit when available
- Cruise by boat, rowing sampan and village tuk-tuk in one experience
- Taste fresh nipa palm fruit in peaceful hidden waterways
- Watch sunset before searching for wild fireflies after dark
Description
Escape the crowds and discover a quieter side of the Mekong Delta on this unforgettable afternoon and evening experience in Ben Tre.
Your journey begins at Coco Happy Farm, a small family-run farm nestled in the peaceful countryside. Enjoy a freshly opened coconut before taking a short guided walk through the 3-hectare farm. Taste seasonal tropical fruits when available and learn how coconuts are harvested and processed by local families, an industry that has shaped Ben Tre for generations.
Next, board a traditional wooden boat and cruise along the Ben Tre River toward My Long village. Leave the busy waterways behind as the boat enters increasingly smaller canals lined with beautiful nipa palms, coconut trees, and lush tropical vegetation. This peaceful landscape offers an authentic glimpse into daily life in the Mekong Delta.
When the waterways become too narrow for the larger boat, continue aboard a traditional hand-rowed sampan operated by a local resident. Glide silently through hidden canals while your rower shares this unique environment. Depending on the season, you'll also have the opportunity to taste fresh nipa palm fruit harvested directly from the trees.
Back on land, hop aboard a local electric tuk-tuk for a relaxing ride through quiet village roads surrounded by coconut groves and traditional homes. If time and local availability allow, you may also visit a traditional mat-weaving family to discover one of Ben Tre's oldest handicrafts.
As the afternoon fades, return to the main boat to watch the sunset over the river. Watch the sun set over the river as fishing boats drift by and the Mekong slowly transforms from golden light into peaceful darkness.
After sunset, continue cruising quietly through the riverside landscape as wild fireflies begin to appear among the trees. Wild fireflies are regularly present in current local observations, but sightings vary with natural conditions and cannot be guaranteed. The local species is not yet identified. The tranquil atmosphere of the river creates a quiet ending to your journey.
Return to Coco Happy Farm at around 7:00 PM. Dinner is not included, but guests are welcome to stay and enjoy an optional homemade meal prepared by our family.
Includes
- English-speaking local host or guide
- Welcome fresh coconut
- Seasonal fruit tasting (when available)
- Traditional wooden boat cruise
- Traditional hand-rowed sampan ride
- Electric tuk-tuk ride
- Fresh nipa palm fruit tasting (when available)
- Drinking water
- Guided farm visit
Excludes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Dinner and other food
- Personal expenses
- Tips (optional)
Important Information
- Wild fireflies are regularly present in current local observations, but sightings vary with natural conditions and cannot be guaranteed. The local species is not yet identified. This outdoor experience operates in most weather conditions.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
