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Exploring Southern Vietnam

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DayDestinationsMeals inclucled
Day 1Ho Chi Minh City Arrival 
Day 2Full day Sightseeing in Ho Chi Minh City(B, L)
Day 3Full day to Mekong Delta/River Boat Trip(B, L)
Day 4Full day to Cao Dai Temples and Cu Chi Tunnels(B, L)
Day 5Ho Chi Minh City Departure(B)

 

🌟 Tour Highlights:

  • Explore dynamic Ho Chi Minh City and its colonial landmarks

  • Crawl through history at the Cu Chi Tunnels

  • Witness the vibrant Cao Dai noon ceremony in Tay Ninh

  • Cruise the rivers and visit floating markets in the Mekong Delta

  • Enjoy local delicacies and interact with rural communities

Whether you're looking for a quick getaway or a deeper Vietnam tour package, this itinerary delivers the perfect mix of culture, history, and adventure.

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Itinenary

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City Arrival

Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, you’ll be warmly greeted by your professional guide and transferred by private car to your hotel in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City. Hotel check-in is available from mid-afternoon, allowing you time to relax and settle in after your journey.

Known to many as Saigon, this buzzing metropolis is a vibrant blend of historic French colonial charm and modern urban energy. With tree-lined boulevards, colorful markets, high-rise buildings, and a rich cultural scene, Ho Chi Minh City is the perfect starting point for your Vietnam tour packageOvernight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 2: Full day Sightseeing in Ho Chi Minh City

🕗 08:00 AM – After breakfast at your hotel, your private guide and driver will pick you up for a fascinating full-day Ho Chi Minh City tour, exploring both its historic and modern highlights.

Begin in Cholon, the city’s vibrant Chinatown district, known for its bustling markets and traditional architecture. Visit the colorful Thien Hau Pagoda, a Cantonese temple dedicated to the Goddess of the Sea, revered by local seafarers and traders.

Continue to the FITO Museum, Vietnam’s first traditional medicine museum, housing over 3,000 artifacts that chronicle the evolution of traditional Vietnamese healing practices. Explore ancient texts, herbal tools, and beautifully preserved remedies.

Next, head to the heart of the city to explore the iconic Ben Thanh Market, one of Saigon’s oldest landmarks. Wander among stalls brimming with local produce, street food, handicrafts, textiles, and souvenirs.

In the afternoon, you’ll visit either the War Remnants Museum or the History Museum (your choice), offering powerful insights into Vietnam’s complex past. Then, explore the former Presidential Palace (also known as the Reunification Palace), a symbol of the end of the Vietnam War.

Wrap up your city tour with a scenic stroll (vehicle available if preferred) to admire the French colonial architecture of central Saigon. Visit the Saigon Central Post Office, Dong Khoi Street (formerly Rue Catinat), the Continental Hotel, Opera House, and City Hall.

📍 Return to your hotel in the late afternoon.

Meals included:
🍽️ Breakfast at hotel
🍜 Lunch at a local restaurant

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 3: Full day to Mekong Delta/River Boat Trip

Full-Day Mekong Delta Adventure – My Tho & Tropical Island Cruise 🌴🚤

🕗 08:00 AM – After breakfast at your hotel, depart from the bustling streets of Ho Chi Minh City toward the lush countryside of Tien Giang Province, part of the region known as the "rice bowl of Vietnam" – the fertile Mekong Delta.

Arrive in My Tho, where you’ll board a traditional boat for an unforgettable cruise along the Mekong River, passing the scenic Dragon, Unicorn, Turtle, and Phoenix Islands. Your first stop is a local coconut workshop, where you’ll observe how the locals skillfully craft products from this versatile fruit.

Continue to Turtle Island, home to a tropical orchard, where you'll enjoy sampling fresh exotic fruits grown right on the island.

Next, hop onto a horse-drawn cart for a gentle ride through peaceful rural roads, arriving at a local garden for a honey tea tasting session. Then, switch to a rowboat for a tranquil paddle down the narrow Xep Canal, a picturesque waterway flanked by dense palm forest—a true highlight of the Mekong Delta experience.

Return to Turtle Island by motorboat and enjoy a delicious local lunch of Mekong specialties in a traditional garden setting.

In the afternoon, head back to the mainland and visit the beautifully serene Vinh Trang Pagoda, one of the most famous Buddhist temples in southern Vietnam.

Return to Ho Chi Minh City in the late afternoon and relax for the evening.

🛏️ Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City

Meals Included:
🍽️ Breakfast at the hotel
🍜 Lunch at a local restaurant on Turtle Island

📸 This day offers countless photo opportunities and deep insight into the traditional way of life in the Mekong Delta, a must for any Vietnam tour or Vietnam adventure package.

Day 4: Full day to Cao Dai Temples and Cu Chi Tunnels

Tay Ninh & Cu Chi Tunnels – Culture, Spirituality & Wartime History 🌾⛩️🕳️

🕗 08:00 AM – After breakfast, depart from Ho Chi Minh City for a scenic drive to Tay Ninh, passing through the vibrant southern countryside dotted with rice paddies, roadside noodle-drying racks, and snapshots of daily rural life in Vietnam.

Your first stop is the awe-inspiring Cao Dai Great Temple, a truly unique place of worship where Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Christianity, and Islam harmoniously blend. With its colorful, otherworldly architecture and ornate interiors, the temple looks like something from a Walt Disney fantasy. You’ll have the chance to witness the noon ceremony, a visually striking and spiritually fascinating ritual performed by Cao Dai followers in flowing white robes.

After lunch at a local restaurant, continue to the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels, a vast underground network built by the Viet Cong during the resistance wars against the French and Americans. You’ll explore either the Ben Dinh or Ben Duoc sections of the tunnels—an eye-opening experience that reveals the resilience, ingenuity, and hardship of Vietnam’s wartime history.

Crawl through narrow passages, view hidden trapdoors, and see displays of AK-47s, Carbine rifles, and other remnants of the era. This visit offers a vivid perspective on how life was sustained underground during times of intense conflict.

Return to Ho Chi Minh City in the late afternoon.

🛏️ Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City

Meals Included:
🍽️ Breakfast at the hotel
🍜 Lunch at a local restaurant

Day 5: Ho Chi Minh City Departure

Today is free at your leisure for last minute shopping or sight-seeing before transferring to the airport for your onward flight. Good bye & see you in the next time!

Included

Cruise

Cruise

Cruise in Halong Bay 2 Days 1 Night / Full Day Trip Halong Cruise

Tour Guide

Tour Guide

Professional - English Speaking Guide

Free Wifi

Free Wifi

Complimentary hotel Wi-Fi access ( where available )

Orientation Walks

Orientation Walks

Organised orientation walks at the towns, short Trekking

Airport Transfers

Airport Transfers

Private Airport transfers to Hotel / 4-7-16 Seat- Car

Services Included in Your Vietnam Tour Package:

  • 🚗 Private transfers with a professional English-speaking guide

  • 🏨 Comfortable accommodation with daily breakfast at mentioned hotels

  • 🍽️ Meals as per itinerary (food only – beverages not included)

  • 🎟️ All entrance fees for sights and attractions listed in the program

  • 🧾 Service charges, room tax, and baggage handling

  • 💧 2 bottles of mineral water per person, per day

  • 📊 All applicable taxes

  • 📞 24/7 highly responsive support throughout the tour

  • 🧭 High-quality, handpicked local guides in all locations – licensed and government-approved

  • 👨‍✈️ A courteous and professional chauffeur for your entire journey

  • ✈️ All in-tour domestic flights, if applicable

  • 🙋‍♂️ Special assistance in each city for smooth hotel check-ins and transfers


Services Not Included:

  • 🌍 International flights and departure taxes

  • 📄 Visa on Arrival guaranteed letter (can be arranged upon request)

  • 💵 Personal expenses, tips, and gratuities

  • 🛡️ Travel insurance (strongly recommended)

  • 🍹 Beverages during meals

  • Any other services not specifically mentioned above

    Exploring Southern Vietnam

    Time

    : 5 days / 4 nights

    Start

    : Hanoi City ( HAN)

    Star

    : 5

    Highlights

    Itinenary

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