Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City for a city tour, then visit the Mekong Delta, My Tho, and the Cu Chi Tunnels. Stay overnight, have breakfast, and depart the next day.
Day 01 :
Arrival in Ho Chi Minh City – City Tour
- Welcome to Ho Chi Minh City! Formerly known as Saigon, this bustling metropolis is Vietnam's largest city and a hub of commerce, finance, and culture.
- Upon arrival, meet your local tour guide and transfer to your hotel to drop off your luggage. Spend some free time relaxing after your flight.
- In the afternoon, embark on a city tour:
- War Remnants Museum: A powerful and thought-provoking documentation of the Vietnam War.
- Reunification Palace: A historic landmark preserved in its original state, marking the end of the Vietnam War.
- Explore the city center, including iconic landmarks such as:
- City Hall
- Opera House
- Notre Dame Cathedral (view from outside)
- Colonial Central Post Office
- Ben Thanh Market: A bustling marketplace perfect for shopping souvenirs, handicrafts, and sampling local delicacies.
- Overnight stay in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 02 :
Mekong Delta – My Tho Excursion
- Meals: Breakfast, LunchAfter breakfast, depart for My Tho in the Mekong Delta region. Highlights include:
- Vinh Trang Pagoda: A historic temple dating back to the late 19th century.
- Cruise along the river, visiting the beautiful islands of Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise.
- Stop at Unicorn Island to enjoy tropical fruits, traditional folk music, and a visit to fruit plantations.
- Take a hand-rowed sampan ride through Thoi Son canal, soaking in the serene countryside.
- Visit a honey-bee farm and enjoy honey tea, and observe a coconut candy workshop.
- Relish a delicious local lunch at a riverside restaurant.
- Spend the afternoon cycling around Tan Thach village to experience local life or relax in a hammock with the cool breeze.
- Return to Ho Chi Minh City by evening.Overnight stay in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 03 :
Cu Chi Tunnels Excursion
- Meals: BreakfastAfter breakfast, head to the Cu Chi Tunnels, a historic network of over 200 km of underground tunnels used during the Vietnam War.
- Watch a short video about how the tunnels were constructed.
- Crawl through a section of the tunnels to experience their narrow and oppressive nature.
- Optional: Visit the National Defense Sports Shooting Range to fire iconic weapons like the M15, AK-47, or carbine rifle (at an additional cost).
- Return to your hotel in the afternoon. Spend the rest of the day at leisure or shop for souvenirs.
- Overnight stay in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 04 :
Departure from Ho Chi Minh City
- Meals: Breakfast
- Enjoy your morning at leisure.
- Check out from the hotel and transfer to the airport (driver only, no guide) for your departure flight, taking home unforgettable memories of Vietnam.