Best of South Vietnam: Saigon, Cu Chi Tunnel & Mekong Delta 5 days

You will arrive at Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chi Minh City, there will be a guide with your name tag waiting for you and drive to your hotel in the city center for check-in. As usual, the check-in time is 14:00. If you require early check-in with a surcharge, please book with your travel consultant. 

Explore Ho Chi Minh on your own. 

Meals: NA

Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh

Morning

7:00 AM: Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel before leaving for Cu Chi tunnels at 8:00 AM. 

9:30 AM: You are here at the Cu Chi Tunnels historical site. Listen to thrilling stories through a movie about the Vietnam War in Cu Chi Tunnels. Then, walk deep into the underground tunnel and admire the network to understand the life of Vietnamese soldiers during the Vietnam War. For a hands-on experience, try the shooting ranges where you can fire historic weapons like AK-47s (with surcharge). The site also has a museum with artifacts and exhibits about the war. Visitors will also have the opportunity to see firsthand the system of ttraps, secret entrances, bunkers, and underground hideouts in the jungle. Cu Chi Tunnels provides a mix of history, hands-on activities, and reflection, making it a compelling visit for anyone interested in Vietnam's past.

Stop for a light lunch at a local restaurant before returning to Ho Chi Minh City.

Afternoon

After returning to Ho Chi Minh City, your city sightseeing continues with a journey through its most significant historical landmarks. Begin at the Independence Palace (historically known as the Reunification Palace), a building that served as the residence and workplace of the President of the Republic of Vietnam Today, this place is considered a monument to Vietnam's victory over independence and reunification.

Next, admire the delicate French colonial architecture of the Saigon Central Post Office and the nearby Notre Dame Cathedral—though the cathedral is currently undergoing extensive restoration work, its striking red-brick exterior still offers fantastic photo opportunities from the outside.

Move on to the War Remnants Museum for a profound and moving look at wartime history through its vast collection of photographs and military artifacts.

The War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City houses and displays numerous images, documents, and artifacts that evoke memories of the painful war of aggression against Vietnam.

The museum comprises a modern three-story building with a floor area of ​​4,522 square meters, along with several auxiliary facilities and an outdoor exhibition space of 3,026 square meters. The museum's exhibition system is incredibly diverse, with over 20,000 documents, artifacts, and films on display. In terms of permanent exhibition space, the museum presents over 1,500 documents and artifacts organized by theme in various sections.

Finally, enjoy a lively stroll through the iconic Ben Thanh Market, where you can practice your bargaining skills and pick up unique local souvenirs before heading back to your hotel to explore the vibrant energy of Saigon by night at your own leisure.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh

Morning

After enjoying breakfast, check out of your hotel. A vehicle and guide will pick you up from the hotel lobby to begin your journey to the beautiful Mekong Delta. The first stop is My Tho, where you will visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, the most famous Buddhist temple in Southern Vietnam.

Afterward, experience the riverine culture of the local people by cruising in a traditional sampan boat along the narrow waterways and mangrove forests of the Mekong River to visit tropical plantations on the "islands" (actually small floating islands). Activities such as harvesting fruit, making coconut candy with the locals, and enjoying local specialties will be exciting and captivating experiences for everyone.

Afternoon

Board the bus and return to Can Tho, check into their hotel. After that, you're free to explore the city on your own. You can spend the evening exploring the well-known Can Tho night market and discovering its rich culinary scene.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Can Tho

Morning

You will be picked up from your hotel and taken to the pier to board a wooden boat heading to the Cai Rang floating market, one of the most lively markets in the Mekong Delta. During the boat trip, you’ll get a closer look at local life on the water, stop by a small noodle workshop, and enjoy some fresh tropical fruits as you cruise back.

Cai Rang Floating Market is a unique and distinctive type of market in the Mekong Delta, unlike anywhere else in Vietnam. It's also the most representative, bustling, and famous market showcasing the riverine culture of the Western region. The market was also voted one of the 10 most impressive markets in the world by Rough Guide (UK). Don't forget to try the special "hu tieu ghe" (boat noodle soup), which was featured in chef Gordon Ramsay's world culinary exploration series.

Afternoon

After the visit, you will check out of the hotel and begin the journey back to Ho Chi Minh City. A tasty lunch will be served at the Mekong Rest Stop along the way. The tour ends upon your arrival in Ho Chi Minh City.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh

Morning 

Enjoy your last breakfast in the hotel. This morning is your free time before taking the departure flight. Afterward, you will embark on a road trip toward Tan Son Nhat Airport, arriving in good time for your departure flight home.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: NA