Sampan boat ride through palm-shaded canals in Ben Tre, Mekong Delta

10 Best Things to Do in Ben Tre — Coconut Canals, Sunset Birds & Real Mekong Life

Only 85km from Saigon, Ben Tre is the Mekong at its most authentic. Here are 10 things to do — coconut canals, warm candy, sunset storks and food worth the drive.

Crispy Vietnamese banh xeo pancake sizzling on a grill with fresh shrimp and pork, Can Tho specialty

What to Eat in Can Tho — 10 Mekong Delta Dishes You’ll Order Twice

Headed to Can Tho? Here’s the honest guide to Mekong Delta food — floating-market breakfasts, giant crispy bánh xèo, fish hotpot, and the 10 dishes you’ll order twice.

Entrance to the Cu Chi Tunnels in Ho Chi Minh City — a network of underground tunnels used during the Vietnam War

8 Best Day Trips from Ho Chi Minh City (2026 Guide)

Planning a day out of Saigon? Here are 8 of the best day trips from Ho Chi Minh City — Cu Chi Tunnels, Mekong Delta, Vung Tau beach, and more — complete with prices, travel times, and honest advice.

Sampan boat ride through the narrow palm-lined canals of the Mekong Delta in Ben Tre, Vietnam

What to Do in the Mekong Delta — Top Experiences on a Day Trip from Saigon

The Mekong Delta is just two hours from Saigon, but it feels a world away. Here’s what to do on a day trip — from sampan rides through coconut canals to that riverside lunch everyone talks about.