Southern Vietnam Highlights: An Unforgettable Journey

Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City, Have welcome dinner at local restaurant, Spend your free time in the city

• Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon), our guide will greet you and transfer you to your hotel in the city center. After checking in, you’ll have free time to explore the vibrant downtown and soak in the lively atmosphere of this dynamic city. In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. 
• Overnight stay in Ho Chi Minh City.

Visit Cu Chi Tunnels in the countryside and the highlights in the city centre

• 08:30 AM: After breakfast at the hotel, your private guide will meet you in the lobby. You'll embark on a one-and-a-half-hour drive to the Cu Chi Tunnels, an extensive network of over 200 km that served as shelters for guerrillas during the war against American forces.
• Following lunch at a local restaurant, the afternoon will be spent on a city tour, which includes visits to the Reunification Hall, formerly the Presidential Palace. This significant site was the destination of Communist tanks on April 30, 1975, marking the fall of Saigon. The building is rich in history and memories. The tour will also cover the War Remnants Museum, the Old Post Office, Chinatown, and Ben Thanh Market, the bustling central market of the city.
• Around 04:30 PM, the tour will conclude, and you’ll be dropped off at your hotel for some relaxation. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Visit Mekong Delta

• 08:00 AM: After breakfast, our guide will pick you up at your hotel for a trip to the serene Mekong Delta, away from the hustle of Ho Chi Minh City.
• We'll start with a visit to the Cai Be floating market, then head to Tan Phong Island for a biking or walking tour along village paths. Here, you’ll witness daily life, explore orchards, schools, and traditional homes, and see local artisans making rice noodles, coconut roofs, and woven products like baskets and hats.
• Enjoy lunch at Ba Kiet or Muoi Huong before boarding our boat to cross the Mekong River to An Binh Island.
• After traveling along the Muong Lo handmade canal, check in at Ut Trinh homestay (or another local homestay). Freshen up and join a local family to cook traditional dishes, enjoying delicious food in a peaceful setting

Explore Unique Mekong

• Enjoy breakfast at the homestay before checking out. Take a leisurely walk through the village to breathe in the fresh morning air, arriving at local workshops where you can observe the production of rice paper, coconut candy, and popcorn. Sample some sweets with a cup of hot tea. 
• Next, visit the brick kilns to see how artisans create beautiful pottery from clay. The boat will then take you through the floating village to witness catfish farming on the Mekong River. 
• Return to the port and explore the Vinh Long local market, where you can capture great photos of fish, shrimp, crabs, snakes, tropical fruits, and vegetables before heading to Can Tho. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant en route. Overnight stay in Can Tho.

Visit Floating Market, Drive directly to the airport in Ho Chi Minh City Airport for next flight

• 05:30 AM: Early morning, your guide will take you to the Cai Rang floating market, a lively place where locals buy and sell fruits and vegetables from boats. This vibrant market is a must-see during your Vietnam holiday.
• During the boat trip, you'll observe the unique "Cây Bẹo," where sellers display goods on tall poles for visibility. Experience the bustling trade and local life in stilt houses along the river.
• After the market visit, return to the hotel for breakfast and relaxation. You'll then transfer back to Ho Chi Minh City, stopping to visit Vinh Trang Pagoda and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
• About three hours before your flight, we'll take you to Tan Son Nhat Airport. Thank you for choosing our company for your trip; we wish you unforgettable experiences in Vietnam and hope to welcome you back to Indochina in the future.