Highlight
Best of the South in 5 days.
Land transfers, tickets, accommodation & most meals included
Ho Chi Minh City and the ingenious Cu Chi Tunnels.
Coconut canals of Ben Tre in the Mekong Delta.
Knowledgeable, English-speaking tour guide.
Introduction
Southern Vietnam’s best in five days — the city, the tunnels and the delta.
Ho Chi Minh City sets the pace with its landmarks, markets and street-food evenings. History comes alive underground at the Cu Chi Tunnels, before the journey mellows in the Mekong Delta — coconut canals in Ben Tre and life lived on the water.
Destination
ITINERARY
Day 1: Ho Chi Minh (arrival)
Arrival at airport, we transfer you to hotel in Ho Chi Minh city. Rest of the day is your leisure time to explore the city on your own.
- Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
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Day 2: Ho Chi Minh (explore Cu Chi tunnel)
Morning, we explore the Re-Unification Palace, which was the home and workplace of the president of South Vietnam during the Vietnam War, and played a pivotal role in the war's end. Visit the Notre Dame Cathedral, a stunning example of French colonial architecture, and learn about its unique history. Continue your tour at the War Remnants Museum, which provides a thought-provoking look into the harsh realities of the Vietnam War.
Afternoon, we leave the city and drive 60km to Cu Chi, where you can delve into the intricate system of tunnels and explore the Cu Chi Tunnel, an impressive feat of engineering that played a significant role in the Vietnam War. Afterwards, enjoy tea, cassava (guerrilla's food during the war). Once the tour is complete, we will make our way back to the city.
- Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
- B,L
Day 3: Ho Chi Minh → Mekong delta
Following breakfast at the hotel, we will depart from Ho Chi Minh and head towards Ben Tre. Our journey will include a boat trip along the Mekong River, during which we will visit a family-run business that exemplifies the idyllic rural lifestyle. We will also have the opportunity to stroll through the fruit plantation village.
- Overnight in Can Tho.
- B,L
Day 4: Mekong delta → Ho Chi Minh
Around 6.30am, we pick you up to visit the Cai Rang floating market which is wholesale market of fruit and vegetable at its busiest at this time of the day. Keep cruising through the small channels system and visit a rice noodle making village. Experience the “Monkey Bridge” in the Delta.
Break for lunch then return to Ho Chi Minh.
- Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
- B,L
Day 5: Ho Chi Minh (departure)
Morning, after breakfast. You will go shopping and sightseeing at 2 largest markets in Ho Chi Minh: Binh Tay market & Ben Thanh market.
After lunch, transfer you to airport for your departure flight.
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End of the tour!
Price
From$285 $269
This price is based on 3 star hotels and group tour. The tour is upgradable.
| Hotel upgrade | Cost |
| 4 star | |
| 5 star | |
| 5 star+ |
| Tour upgrade | Cost |
| Small group 4-12 pax | $0 |
| Private Tour You only | Group of 2 $0 Group of 8+ $0 |
| Private+ Top class | $0 |
PRICE INCLUDES:
Hotel & accommodation
Meals (B,L,D = Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Transfer vehicle.
English speaking guide.
Entrance and sightseeing tickets.
EXCLUDES:
Drinks.
Tips.
Personal expenses.
International flights.
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT:
May be applied with solo traveler.
