9 days

Adventures in Southern Vietnam - Exciting Journeys

Ho Chi Minh, Mekong, Da Lat, Nha Trang

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Vietnam's diverse landscapes and natural beauty offer adventure seekers a variety of outdoor activities. This 9-day journey from Ho Chi Minh City to Nha Trang provides a unique glimpse of the countryside. Start with an exciting Vespa tour in Saigon for authentic street food, explore breathtaking canyons and gorges in Da Lat, and cycle to Nha Trang, where you can also enjoy rafting. Along the way, visit highlights like the Cu Chi Tunnels, experience a homestay in the Mekong Delta, and relax on Nha Trang's beautiful beaches. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure filled with unique experiences!

 

Highlights

  • Explore the top landmarks in Ho Chi Minh City.
  • Discover the remarkable underground network of the Cu Chi Tunnels.
  • Experience the lively atmosphere of Ho Chi Minh City at night with a Vespa tour.
  • Immerse yourself in the local culture with a homestay in the Mekong Delta.
  • Navigate Da Lat's stunning landscapes on a canyoning adventure.
  • Enjoy a fantastic biking journey from Da Lat to Nha Trang to see pristine nature.
  • Experience the excitement of rafting in Nha Trang.
  • Unwind on the beautiful beaches of Nha Trang and soak in the clear waters of this coastal paradise.
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By Day Transfer Destinations Activities Meals
Day 1 Ho Chi Minh Arrival in Ho Chi Minh city, have welcome dinner in a local restaurant D
Day 2 Ho Chi Minh Visit Cu Chi Tunnels in the countryside, enjoy foodie tour by vespa... B, D
Day 3 Ho Chi Minh, Mekong Take a trip to floating Mekong Delta, Enjoy Homestay experience in... B, L, D
Day 4 Mekong, Ho Chi Minh, Da Lat Visit Cai Be floating market, drive to Ho Chi Minh City airport, fly... B, L
Day 5 Da Lat Transfer to Datanla waterfall, Join in all activities of Hiking,... B, L
Day 6 Da Lat, Nha Trang Cycling from Da Lat to Nha Trang B, L
Day 7 Nha Trang Have enjoyable and funny time with whitewater rafting in Nha Trang B, L
Day 8 Nha Trang Free day B
Day 9 Nha Trang Be transfered from your hotel to Cam Ranh airport. Take your... B
1 Ho Chi Minh
Transfer: Car
Activities: Arrival in Ho Chi Minh city, have welcome dinner in a local restaurant

Arrival in Ho Chi Minh city, have welcome dinner in a local restaurant

  • Welcome to Vietnam - Welcome to Ho Chi Minh City
  • Upon your arrival at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon), our guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel in the city center. After checking in, you’ll have free time to explore the vibrant heart of this dynamic city. 
  • In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight stay in Ho Chi Minh City.
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2 Ho Chi Minh
Transfer: Car Motobike
Activities: Visit Cu Chi Tunnels in the countryside, enjoy foodie tour by vespa...

Visit Cu Chi Tunnels in the countryside, enjoy foodie tour by vespa motorbikes in the evening

  • 08:00 AM: After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, your private guide will meet you in the lobby. A one-and-a-half-hour drive will take you to the Cu Chi Tunnels, an extensive network of over 200 kilometers of tunnels that served as shelters for guerrillas during the war against American forces.
  • After the tour, you’ll return to your hotel and have some free time to relax. Lunch is on your own.
  • 06:00 PM: Your motorcycle drivers will pick you up from the hotel. The first stop is Café Zoom, where you can "watch the world go by" (as noted by The Lonely Planet) while enjoying a complimentary cocktail and appetizer before diving into the local dining scene. Experience the nightlife of Saigon like a local from the back of a vintage Vespa.
  • The tour begins with a ride through Chinatown, then moves to District 4, navigating busy streets and alleys to sample street seafood and cold drinks in spots often overlooked by tourists. As you leave District 4 for District 3, you’ll pass through downtown District 1 to enjoy the sights on your way to Banh Xeo, a traditional Saigon dish enjoyed by locals.
  • Next, visit a hidden Vietnamese coffee shop to experience live local music. The evening continues at a lively venue where you can enjoy drinks accompanied by live performances. You will return to your hotel by 10:00 PM.
  • Note: The scooter tour is a group experience, not a private one. Please let us know if you prefer a private tour.
  • Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
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3 Ho Chi Minh, Mekong
Transfer: Car Boat
Activities: Take a trip to floating Mekong Delta, Enjoy Homestay experience in...

Take a trip to floating Mekong Delta, Enjoy Homestay experience in Mekong

  • 07:30 AM: After breakfast at the hotel, our guide will pick you up, and we’ll set off for the Mekong Delta. The day begins with a visit to the Cai Be floating market. Next, we’ll head to Tan Phong Island, where you can bike or walk along village paths to experience local daily life, including orchards, schools, churches, pagodas, and traditional homes. You might even witness traditional fruit-picking methods unique to the Mekong Delta.
  • Along the way, we’ll stop to see how rice paper for spring rolls is made, observe coconut leaf weaving for thatched roofs, and watch locals craft various products from dried water hyacinth, such as baskets, bags, hats, wallets, and shoes. Then, we’ll take a rowing boat deeper into the countryside on smaller canals to enjoy the tranquility of the area.
  • Lunch will be served at either Ba Kiet or Muoi Huong. Afterward, we’ll return to our boat to cross the Mekong River, one of the longest rivers in the world, to reach An Bình Island. We’ll travel along the Muong Lo handmade canal to check in at the Ut Trinh, Ut Quynh, or Ut Binh homestay.
  • After a refreshing shower, you’ll join a local family to prepare some special dishes. We’ll enjoy dinner and spend the night at the homestay.

* If your group has 1-9 participants, you’ll enjoy traditional music before check-in. For groups of 10 or more, the music will be enjoyed after dinner.*

 

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4 Mekong, Ho Chi Minh, Da Lat
Transfer: Air Car Walking
Activities: Visit Cai Be floating market, drive to Ho Chi Minh City airport, fly...

Visit Cai Be floating market, drive to Ho Chi Minh City airport, fly to Da Lat

  • Enjoy breakfast and check out before strolling through the village to experience the fresh morning air. Visit a local workshop to see how rice paper, coconut candy, and puffed rice are made, accompanied by some sweets and hot tea.
  • Next, take a boat trip to the brick kilns to observe pottery-making and visit a floating village to see catfish farming. Stop by Vinh Long market to photograph local fish, shrimp, tropical fruits, and more. The cruise ends in Vinh Long City around 10:00 AM.
  • After lunch at a local restaurant, you'll be driven directly to the airport for your flight to Da Lat.
  • Upon arrival, you'll be transferred from Lien Khuong Airport to your hotel for check-in and relaxation.
  • Overnight in Da Lat.
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5 Da Lat
Transfer: Car
Activities: Transfer to Datanla waterfall, Join in all activities of Hiking,...

Transfer to Datanla waterfall, Join in all activities of Hiking, Rappelling, Water sliding, Swimming

  • We will pick you up from your hotel around 9:00 AM to kick off your adventure. After a 20-minute van ride, you’ll gear up with harnesses, helmets, and carabiners for an exciting day of canyoning. Our professional guide will provide instructions on how to abseil, ensuring you're well-prepared before you begin your descent.
  • Activities Included:

1. Dry Abseil: Start with an 18-meter dry rappel.

2. Waterfall Relaxation: Enjoy swimming at a beautiful 30-meter waterfall.

3. Ziplining: Experience a thrilling 50-meter zipline.

4. Water Slide: Have fun sliding down a 5-meter waterfall.

5. Picnic Lunch: Delight in a picnic with baguettes, cheese, fruits, vegetables, jam, and water.

6. Main Canyoning: Tackle a 25-meter abseil down to the largest waterfall.

7. Free Jump: Take a leap with a 7-meter jump into the water.

8. Challenging Rappel: Complete the most difficult rappel at 14 meters, affectionately called The Washing Machine.

9. Return Trek: Trek uphill for about 20 minutes back to the van, concluding the tour.

  • End of Services. Overnight in Da Lat.
  • Note: This is a group tour, not a private one.
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6 Da Lat, Nha Trang
Transfer: Car Bicycle
Activities: Cycling from Da Lat to Nha Trang

Cycling from Da Lat to Nha Trang

  • This ride to Nha Trang starts with a 45-minute transfer, covering 25 kilometers northeast of Dalat through Bidoup - Nui Ba National Park. Enjoy excellent cycling in the highlands, followed by a thrilling 29-kilometer descent to the coast.
  • Beginning in pine forests, the route offers stunning views of farms and Nui Ba Mountain, with a final 3-kilometer climb leading to a 28-kilometer continuous downhill stretch. After reaching the bottom, we’ll have a picnic lunch by the river. Faster riders may opt for lunch at the top.
  • Following lunch, we’ll take a one-hour transfer into Nha Trang, passing picturesque farms and hills. The average ride is 70 kilometers, with options to adjust. A support vehicle is available for tired riders.
  • After checking into your hotel in Nha Trang, enjoy your free time.
  • Overnight in Nha Trang.
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7 Nha Trang
Transfer: Car
Activities: Have enjoyable and funny time with whitewater rafting in Nha Trang

Have enjoyable and funny time with whitewater rafting in Nha Trang

  • 9:00 AM: Depart from your hotel in Nha Trang for the rafting start point, located about 40 kilometers away in Khanh Vinh district, home to many ethnic minority communities (the Ragley). The transfer takes approximately one hour.
  • 10:30 AM: Begin rafting downstream toward the lunch spot, with an optional visit to a local orchard along the way. This river is protected by locals, who rely on its water for cooking and daily activities. Enjoy a refreshing dip in the cool waters while taking in views of the surrounding mountains, trees, and birds. This leg takes about an hour.
  • Before lunch (depending on the season), you'll have the chance to sample various fruits such as grapefruit, oranges, rambutan, durian, mango, plum, jackfruit, and dragon fruit (seasonal). Lunch will last about 1.5 to 2 hours.
  • 2:00 PM: Continue rafting downstream to the endpoint. This section of the river is calm, providing opportunities for activities, which can serve as great team-building exercises for groups of six or more upon request.
  • 3:00 PM: Pickup and return to your hotel in the city.
  • 4:00 PM: Arrive back at your hotel. Dinner is on your own.
  • Overnight in Nha Trang.
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8 Nha Trang
Transfer:
Activities: Free day

Free day

  • A day to enjoy at your leisure and relax.  
  • Overnight in Nha Trang.
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9 Nha Trang
Transfer: Car
Activities: Be transfered from your hotel to Cam Ranh airport. Take your...

Be transfered from your hotel to Cam Ranh airport. Take your departure flight

  • At the scheduled time, you will be transferred from your hotel to Cam Ranh Airport for your departure flight to the next destination.  
  • End of services.
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Inclusions

Meals

8 breakfasts 5 lunches 3 dinners

Accommodation

Transport

Car, Motorbike, Boating, Walking, Plane, Biking

Flights

1. Fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Lat (50 minutes)

 Included services

  • Vietnam visa approval letter (Not applied for nationalities in the special nations list of Vietnam Immigration Department. Check on request for details.)
  • Accommodations with daily breakfast as mentioned
  • Private transport in air-conditioned vehicles
  • Local English-speaking guides
  • Water on coach per tour days
  • Entrance fees, performances, boat trips & excursions
  • Internal flights

Exclusions

  • International in/out flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Vietnam Visa Stamp fee
  • Early check-in and late check-out surcharges at accommodations
  • Single supplement surcharges
  • Peak season surcharges: From Dec. 20 to Jan. 15
  • Christmas Eve surcharges
  • New Year Eve surcharges
  • New Year surcharges
  • Lunar New Year surcharges
  • Public Holidays surcharges: Hung Kings Commemoration Day, International Labor Day, National Day, Reunification Day
  • Weekend surcharges: Friday, Saturday (If required)
  • Beverage
  • Personal expenses, tips and gratuities for guides and drivers
  • Other services not mentioned above

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