Boasting an electric, near palpable energy, Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) is Vietnam’s largest metropolis and its undisputed capital of commerce. For the casual visitor, Saigon – as its still called by all but the city officials who live here – can seem a chaotic mess of traffic-clogged roads and urban bustle, with nary a green space in sight. Yet thousands of expats and Vietnamese immigrants couldn’t imagine living anywhere else. They’ve long since fallen prey to the hidden charms of one of Southeast Asia’s liveliest cities.

If every town had a symbol, Saigon’s would surely be the motorbike. More than three million of them fly along streets once swarming with bicycles. Cruising along boulevards and back alleys astride a xe om (motorbike taxi) is the quickest way to sensory overload – daily fare in this tropical town. Teeming markets, sidewalk cafés, massage and acupuncture clinics, centuries-old pagodas, sleek skyscrapers and ramshackle wooden shops selling silk, spices, baskets and handmade furniture all jockey for attention amid the surreal urban collage.

In brief

Day 1 : Arrival - Ho Chi Minh City
Day 2 : Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi
Day 3 : Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta
Day 4 : Ho Chi Minh City - Departure

Full Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival - Ho Chi Minh City ( D )

You will be welcome at Tan Son Nhat Airport by Vietnam TripAdvisor’s guide and then transferred to a hotel in center Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy welcome dinner and over night at Caravelle hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 2 : Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi ( B, L, D )

In the morning, after enjoy breakfast at hotel, we start to visit Cu Chi tunnels, the incredible underground tunnel network constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the long struggle for independence. The Cu Chi Tunnel system had been created long time back, from 1948 to assist Viet Minh in the combat with French. And it was continuing built over 25 years later. It was an underground city with living areas, kitchens, storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers. In places, it was housed up to 10,000 people who virtually lived underground for years.... getting married, giving birth. During the American War the entire area of Cu Chi was designated a free fire zone and was heavily bombarded. From 1988, two sections of tunnels have been open for visitors.

Back to Ho Chi Minh city for lunch. In the afternoon, visit War Museum, Reunification Palace and Notre Dame Cathedral.

Overnight at Caravelle hotel in Ho Chi Minh city.

Day 3: Mekong Delta ( B, L, D )

Heading out of the bustling city, we ride along rice field to My Tho, one of Mekong Delta province. Upon arrival in My Tho, we embark on a boat navigating around the small canals in the delta region, which passing My Tho fruit market. Joining in with daily activities of local people and enjoy the atmosphere of water world along the canal and along the Tien river. The exciting cruise continue to Unicorn island, here you can taste many seasonal fruits and enjoy the local traditional music, performed by the islanders. Having lunch at a typical country garden house. Next stops are the coconut candy “mill” and some other local industries in Ben Tre province. Drive back Ho Chi Minh City for overnight at Caravelle hotel.

Day 4: Ho Chi Minh City - Departure ( B )

Free time for shopping or optional visit before transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport for departure.

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Trip Included :

• Hotel accommodation as specific or similar, base on twin sharing
• Purified water & wet towel
• All transfers and transportation
• All entrance fees
• Boat Trip
• English or French speaking guide. Other languages can be arranged upon request
• All meals as per program ( B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner )

Trip Excluded :

• Drinks, except otherwise mentioned
• International flight and international airport tax on departure
• Insurance
• Personal expenses & Tips
• Vietnam Visa - this can be done with our Visa service

Additional Information:

• Prices are per person (US$), based on double occupancy
• Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is closed on Mondays & Fridays from Mid-September to Mid-November.
• Price excludes Personal expenses, gratuities to guides and drivers
• Vietnam & Foreign departure taxes, fees and fuel surcharges are not included (subject to change).
• Holiday surcharges and/or compulsory gala dinners apply between Dec. 23 - Jan. 02 and during period of Lunar New Year.
• Vietnam visa required. Not included in package and can be arranged in two days.
• Prices subject to change without notice