5 days

Southern Vietnam's Treasures

Ho Chi Minh, Mekong, Can Tho

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Explore the best of Southern Vietnam on our personalized tour, carefully balancing sightseeing and relaxation activities in Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta. Stay in superb hotels and cozy homestays, and enjoy a tailor-made itinerary designed to captivate your senses from start to finish!

 

Highlights

  • Delve into history with a tour of the fascinating Cu Chi tunnel system. 
  • Discover Ben Thanh Market's vibrant array of goods, from clothing to souvenirs, all reasonably priced. 
  • Bargain like a local at Ben Thanh and Cai Rang floating markets. 
  • Experience traditional crafts like coconut candy, rice paper, and popcorn-making in the serene Mekong Delta.
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By Day Transfer Destinations Activities Meals
Day 1 Ho Chi Minh Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City. Spend your free time in the city
Day 2 Ho Chi Minh Visit Cu Chi Tunnels in the countryside and the highlights in the... B,L
Day 3 Ho Chi Minh, Mekong, Can Tho Explore Unique Mekong B, L
Day 4 Mekong, Ho Chi Minh Visit Floating Market, Drive back to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh city,... B, L
1 Ho Chi Minh
Transfer: Car
Activities: Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City. Spend your free time in the city

Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City. Spend your free time in the city

  • Welcome to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam!
  • Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, our guide will warmly welcome you and accompany you to your downtown hotel. After check-in, enjoy leisure time to explore the vibrant city center and soak in the energetic atmosphere of this bustling metropolis.
  • Overnight stay in Ho Chi Minh City.
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2 Ho Chi Minh
Transfer: Car
Activities: Visit Cu Chi Tunnels in the countryside and the highlights in the...

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

  • At 8:30 AM, following breakfast at your hotel, your private guide will greet you in the lobby. Prepare for a scenic 1.5-hour drive to the Cu Chi Tunnels, an intricate network spanning over 200km that once served as guerrilla hideouts during the conflict with American forces.
  • After lunch at a local restaurant, your afternoon will be filled with a city tour. Highlights include the Reunification Hall, formerly the Presidential Palace, a symbol of Vietnam's modern history. Witness where Communist tanks made their historic entrance on April 30, 1975. You'll also visit the War Remnants
  • Museum, the Old Post Office, Chinatown, and Ben Thanh Market—the bustling heart of the city.
  • Around 4:30 PM, conclude your tour and return to your hotel for leisure time and relaxation.
  • Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
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3 Ho Chi Minh, Mekong, Can Tho
Transfer: Car Boat
Activities: Explore Unique Mekong

Explore Unique Mekong

  • At 8:00 AM, after breakfast, embark on a journey to Ben Tre, located 86 km from HCMC, traveling by car or van via the Trung Luong Freeway.
  • Arriving at Hung Vuong Pier in Ben Tre, begin with a boat trip along the Ben Tre River, a tributary of the Mekong. Witness traditional brickmaking at a local brickwork, visit a coconut processing workshop, and stop at a local house to observe beekeeping and savor honey tea. Next, visit a coconut candy workshop to see the handmade candy-making process, taste some sweets, enjoy seasonal fruits, and listen to local music. Experience a demonstration of mat weaving at a farmer's house.
  • Take a leisurely stroll to immerse yourself in local life, then hop on a Xe-Loi (motorized rickshaw) to reach a riverside restaurant for a lunch featuring local cuisine.
  • After lunch, embark on a short cycling tour through the surrounding fields before boarding a sampan for a tranquil journey along picturesque canals. Return to the port, visit the bustling Ben Tre local market, and then proceed to Can Tho for an overnight stay.
  • Overnight in Can Tho.
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4 Mekong, Ho Chi Minh
Transfer: Car Boat
Activities: Visit Floating Market, Drive back to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh city,...

Visit Floating Market, Drive back to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh city, Transfer to Ho Chi Minh airport

  • Around 5:30 AM, embark on an early morning journey with our guide to the vibrant Cai Rang floating market, a hallmark of local commerce where boats of all sizes gather to trade fruits and vegetables. Experience the lively atmosphere of this bustling market, a must-see during your Vietnam holiday.
  • During the boat trip, witness the unique "advertisement" method known as "Cây Bẹo," where sellers hang their products on tall poles to attract buyers from afar. Glide through the market, observe trading activities, and glimpse into the daily life of locals living in stilt houses along the riverbanks.
  • Afterward, return to the hotel for breakfast and relaxation. Then, transfer back to Ho Chi Minh City with a stop at Vinh Trang Pagoda for a serene visit. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before your private driver escorts you to Ho Chi Minh Airport for your onward flight.
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Inclusions

Meals 

3 breakfasts 3 lunches

Accommodation

Transport 

Car, Boating

Included services

  • Vietnam visa approval letter (Not applied for nationalities in the special nations list of Vietnam Immigration Department. Check on request for details.)
  • Accomodation as itinerary
  • Private transport in air-conditioned vehicles
  • Domestic airport & government taxes
  • Local English-speaking guides
  • Water on coach
  • Entrance fees, performances, boat trips & excursions

Exclusions

  • International flights to/from Vietnam
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa stamp fees
  • Early check-in & late check-out surcharge
  • Personal expenses
  • Meals not mentioned
  • Drinks not mentioned
  • Tips & gratuities for guides and drivers

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