Places to be seen
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
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: 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
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!
Details
Best of Southern Vietnam
Day 1: Arrival
Arrival at Tan Son Nhat airport in Ho Chi Minh. Upon arrival, our driver welcomes and transfer you to hotel. Rest of the day is your leisure in Ho Chi Minh. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.Day 2: Ho Chi Minh city tour & Cu Chi Tunnel (B,L)
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. From relics and artifacts to photographs and personal accounts, this museum offers a glimpse into the past that will leave a lasting impression.
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. Before entering the tunnel, a short introductory video showing how the tunnels were constructed on your arrival in Cu Chi. Spend the next hour exploring the tunnels. Afterwards, enjoy tea, cassava (guerrilla’s food during the war).
Once the tour is complete, we will make our way back to the city.
Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City – My Tho – Ben Tre – Can Tho (B,L)
Around 8.00am, leave Ho Chi Minh city and head to Can Tho, enjoy the scenic journey along the National Highway bordered by green rice fields. On arrival at My Tho, visit Vinh Trang pagoda, take a leisurely boat ride along the river, view stilt houses, fruit plantations and fishing villages along the river bank.
Proceed to Tortoise islet, have lunch in the orchard garden. Then a boat ride to An Khanh, a less touristy attraction in Ben Tre, enjoy cruising on a hand-rowed sampan under the shade of the water coconut trees along natural canals. Then enjoy seasonal fruit & honey tea to the sound of “Southern Vietnamese folk music”, performed by the locals.
Visit a family business which epitomizes the idyllic rural lifestyle, taste delicious coconut candy & observe the pastoral life as you roam through fruit plantations and villages. Transfer to Can Tho city.
Stay overnight at hotel in Can Tho.
Day 4: Phong Dien – Cai Rang (B,L)
Take a leisurely boat trip to explore the picturesque tributaries of the Lower Mekong river (Bassac River), then proceed to visit Cai Rang floating market which are the liveliest in the whole religion.
Have you ever tasted Vietnamese vermicelli soup? Well, now go and see how it is made. Then wander around the village and meet the friendly local people and experience how to cross a "Monkey bridge" which is built by only one stem of bamboo. We continue the tour and stop at a orchard garden.
Stop for lunch. Then go back to Ho Chi Minh city.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh. (B,L)
Day 5: Ho Chi Minh – Market & Shopping – Departure (B,L)
Morning, breakfast at hotel. In this morning, you will go shopping and sightseeing at the 2 large and famous markets in Ho Chi Minh: Binh Tay market & Ben Thanh market.
After lunch, we transfer you to Tan Son Nhat airport in Ho Chi Minh city for your departure flight.
End of the tour!
Price
$259
This price is based on 3 star hotels and group tour. The tour is upgradable.
| Hotel upgrade | Cost |
| 4 star | USD150 |
| 5 star | USD320 |
| 5 star+ | USD470 |
| Tour upgrade | Cost |
| Small group 4-12 pax | USD110 |
| Private Tour You only | Group of 2 USD220 Group of 8+ USD140 |
| Private+ Top class | USD340 |
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.
