Southern Vietnam Discovery: Saigon & Mekong Delta

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Tour code
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VN06
Category
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Culinary Tours
Start
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Destination
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Departure
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Daily
Time
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4 Days
Sites
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Ho Chi Minh City • My Tho • Ben Tre
Vehicle
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Private Airport Transfer • Shared Coach • Boat

A 4-day journey through Southern Vietnam, discover Saigon, the Cu Chi Tunnels, and the Mekong Delta, with colonial landmarks, peaceful waterways, tropical orchards, and traditional villages along the way.

Trip overview

Day 1: Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City

Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City Tour & Cu Chi Tunnels

Day 3: Mekong Delta Excursion – My Tho & Ben Tre

Day 4: Ho Chi Minh City Departure


Highlights

  • Explore Ho Chi Minh City's iconic colonial landmarks.
  • Visit the historic Reunification Palace and War Remnants Museum.
  • Discover the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels.
  • Cruise along the scenic Mekong River.
  • Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, one of the Mekong Delta's most beautiful temples.
  • Experience local life in My Tho and Ben Tre.
  • Ride a traditional sampan through peaceful coconut canals.
  • Enjoy tropical fruits, honey tea, and Southern Vietnamese folk music.

Trip Inclusion

  • Accommodation with daily breakfast
  • Private airport transfers
  • Shared air-conditioned transportation
  • English-speaking guide during tours
  • Lunch as indicated in the itinerary
  • Mekong River boat cruise
  • Traditional sampan boat ride
  • Entrance fees to attractions
  • Bottled drinking water during tours

Trip Exclusions

  • International and domestic flights
  • Vietnam visa (if applicable)
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Drinks during meals
  • Meals not mentioned
  • Tips for guide and driver
  • Optional activities
  • Early check-in and late check-out
  • Holiday surcharges (if applicable)

Advisory

  • Standard hotel check-in time is 2:00 PM.
  • Wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes.
  • Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, insect repellent, and a hat.
  • Respect local customs when visiting temples.
  • Tour schedules may vary depending on traffic and weather conditions.

Tour itinerary

Daily Details

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City Arrival

Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, you will be welcomed by our driver and transferred to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. After check-in (standard check-in from 2:00 PM), enjoy the remainder of the day at your leisure to relax or explore the vibrant streets, cafés, and local cuisine of Vietnam's largest city.


Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi Tunnels – City Tour (Breakfast, Lunch)

After breakfast, depart for the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, an extraordinary underground network stretching over 200 kilometers that played a vital role during the Vietnam War. Explore hidden passages, living quarters, command centers, kitchens, and field hospitals while learning about the ingenuity and resilience of the Vietnamese people.

After lunch at a local restaurant, return to Ho Chi Minh City for a sightseeing tour. Visit the historic Notre Dame Cathedral (outside), the beautifully preserved Central Post Office, the Reunification Palace, and the War Remnants Museum, offering fascinating insights into Vietnam's modern history.


Day 3: Mekong Delta Excursion – My Tho & Ben Tre (Breakfast, Lunch)

Travel to the Mekong Delta through picturesque countryside lined with lush rice fields. Upon arrival in My Tho, visit the elegant Vinh Trang Pagoda before boarding a boat to cruise along the Mekong River, passing floating houses, fishing villages, and fruit orchards.

Continue to Tortoise Islet for lunch in a local orchard garden. Afterwards, explore the peaceful waterways of Ben Tre aboard a traditional hand-rowed sampan gliding beneath coconut palms. Visit a local family workshop producing coconut candy, sample tropical fruits and honey tea, and enjoy a live performance of traditional Southern Vietnamese folk music before returning to Ho Chi Minh City.


Day 4: Ho Chi Minh City Departure (Breakfast)

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before spending free time at your leisure. At the scheduled time, transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for your departure flight, bringing your Southern Vietnam adventure to a memorable close.

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