Morning departure from downtown Ho Chi Minh City for a pleasant drive to Ben Tre. Along the way, notice lush rice paddies and fruit farms emerging alongside the highway. Arriving at the waterfront pier, set off for a slow journey along the Mekong River on the charming Apricot boat, a newly tradition-inspired river barge that features the combination of modernity and tastefully traditional riverboat style. Indulge yourself in countryside scenery and river life while enjoying seasonal tropical fruits and local specialties. Visit along the waterway the Thom coconut floating market to get a glimpse of lively coconut trading activities. Get your camera ready as this vibrant market on the water-filled by local boats and coconuts makes for excellent photo opportunities. Shore excursion includes a local coconut workshop where you will have a chance to talk with the locals to understand how they use every part of the coconut for crafts and candies. Continue gliding on Mekong River to reach a Cacao farm, tucked away in a quiet village. Meet the farmer and engage with him for an insight into daily farming activities.  Enjoy country hospitality as you sip a glass of special wine made from Cacao.

Take a stroll to a nearby village market to be introduced to various key produces commonly found in the Southern Vietnamese kitchen. The guide will show you how to select the freshest and typical ingredients while enjoying the tantalizing sights, sounds, and flavors of the countryside market. Continue on your leisure boat trip to a riverside restaurant where you will learn how to prepare some main dishes. Experience each step, from selecting and seasoning to plating a typical Vietnamese meal which you will sample afterward. Then, it will be your leisure to while away in a hammock or explore the islet on foot or by bike before driving back to Ho Chi Minh City.