Enchanting Southern Vietnam: A 6-Day Adventure

Visit Cu Chi Tunnels, Pay a visit at Notre Dame Cathedral, General Post Office, The Reunification Palace and end tour by Ben Thanh market

Morning: Cu Chi Tunnels

• At 8:30 AM, depart from your hotel or our office for a day tour starting with the Cu Chi Tunnels. This underground network, built over 25 years, served as a hidden city with living quarters, kitchens, hospitals, weapon factories, storage areas, and command centers. It was a crucial refuge for the Vietcong, allowing them to maneuver stealthily through the countryside and sheltering around 10,000 people underground for extended periods.
• Before entering the tunnels, watch a brief introductory video detailing their construction. Spend the next hour navigating the tunnel network and viewing various traps, remnants of an American tank, and bomb craters created by 500-pound bombs from B52 bombers.
• After lunch at a local restaurant, return to Ho Chi Minh City, arriving around 2:00 PM.

Afternoon: Ho Chi Minh City Tour

• Next, visit Notre Dame Cathedral, situated in the city center. Built by the French in the late 1870s, this is not only the oldest Christian church in Vietnam but also an impressive example of Saigon’s architecture.
• Proceed to the General Post Office, designed by Gustav Eiffel. This grand building reflects French colonial influence from the late 1800s and resembles a sophisticated railway station.
• Then, visit the Reunification Palace, formerly the residence of the President of the Republic of Vietnam. On April 30, 1975, North Vietnamese soldiers entered the building with a red flag, signaling the end of the Vietnam War.
• Finally, enjoy approximately two hours at Ben Thanh Market, one of the most vibrant areas in Ho Chi Minh City, known for its wide range of goods. Also, explore a lacquer workshop to see the intricate process and meticulous craftsmanship involved in traditional Vietnamese lacquerware.
• Return to your hotel for an overnight stay in Ho Chi Minh City.

Drive to Ben Tre, See local activities, Take local boat to Tam Hiep Island, Bike on villages, Have lunch at local home, Visit Long Thanh Communial House, Drive to Can Tho

• In the morning, a private car will pick you up and drive you to Ben Tre. After a two-hour journey from Ho Chi Minh City, you’ll arrive at An Hóa Bridge. Visit a workshop to see traditional coconut processing and a local factory where activated charcoal is made from coconut shells.
• Cross the Mekong River to Tam Hiệp Island, where a rowing boat will take you through serene canals. Visit a local family to sample fruits and honey tea, and explore a farm where creeper leaves (LÁ SÂM) are grown. Pick some leaves to taste a special herbal jelly.
• Bike or walk to Ut Trinh’s home for lunch, then visit the Long Thạnh Communal House before returning to the car.
• Drive to Can Tho, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant, and stay overnight at a hotel in Can Tho.

Take boat to visit Cai Rang floating market, Stop at Vinh Trang Pagoda, Drive back to HCM

• Around 5:30 AM: Early in the morning, your guide will accompany you to the Cai Rang floating market, where locals buy and sell a wide variety of fruits and vegetables from boats of all sizes. This vibrant market is one of the most authentic and lively places in the region. Experiencing this bustling market will be a highlight of your Vietnam holiday.
• The boat trip offers a unique view of the local "advertising" method—"Cây Bẹo," where sellers display their goods on tall poles for easy visibility. As you navigate the market, you'll observe local trading activities and see stilt houses along the river.
• After the tour, return to your hotel for breakfast and relaxation. Check out and head back to Ho Chi Minh City by car, with a stop at Vinh Trang Pagoda in My Tho along the way.
• Overnight stay at a hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.

Drive to Mui Ne, Free time at leisure

• Pick up from the hotel and transfer to Mui Ne. The scenic 200 km drive takes you through lively cities and lush rubber plantations. As you approach Phan Thiet and Mui Ne, the landscape transforms into arid semi-desert with cactus and distinctive dragon fruit plants. Upon arrival, check in at the resort and unwind by the pool or take a stroll on the beach.
• Overnight stay in Mui Ne.

Free time at leisure

• After breakfast, you can either relax at your hotel or spend the morning enjoying various water sports at the beach.
• In the afternoon, explore the stunning sand dunes, where the white and yellow sands continuously shift with the wind, creating a vivid and ever-changing natural landscape. You may also treat yourself to a refreshing coconut juice on the beach (additional cost not included).
• Overnight stay in Mui Ne.

Free time at leisure, Drive back to HCM

• You have free time until you are picked up and transferred back to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. This concludes all services.