Discover the vibrant charm of Ho Chi Minh City with this immersive 4-day journey through Vietnam’s cultural and historical highlights. From the moment you arrive, experience the city’s dynamic energy, blending modern life with colonial landmarks. Explore the fascinating Cu Chi Tunnels, a remarkable underground network that tells stories of resilience and wartime survival. Enjoy a guided city tour featuring iconic attractions such as Independence Palace, Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica, and the Central Post Office. Venture beyond the city to the lush Mekong Delta, where scenic boat rides, local villages, and traditional crafts offer an authentic glimpse into rural life. Taste tropical fruits, honey tea, and coconut delicacies while engaging with local culture. This itinerary perfectly combines history, culture, and natural beauty for an unforgettable Vietnamese experience.
HO CHI MINH CITY
Overview
Highlights
- Explore the historic Cu Chi Tunnels underground network
- Visit iconic landmarks in Ho Chi Minh City
- Experience a scenic Mekong Delta river cruise
- Discover local culture, crafts, and traditional flavors
What’s Included
Sic tour with guide, entry tickets, local meal.
PVT airport transfer.
Accommodation as indicated above including all taxes and breakfast (normally check-in time: 14.00hrs & check- out time: 12.00hrs.
What’s Excluded
Visa stamp fee.
Visa letter (20$ pp)
Travel insurance.
Items of a personal nature.
Airfares (international and domestic) and airport tax.
Early check in and late check-out surcharge: check in time: 14.00 hrs, check out time: 12.00 hrs.
International and domestic flights including airport tax.
Other meals and services not mentioned below.
Tips.
Tour Plan
Upon arrival in Ho Chi Minh City, you will be warmly greeted by our driver.
Transfer to the hotel for check in.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 After breakfast, start our tour in the morning head to Cu Chi Tunnels, a popular spot for both Vietnamese and foreign tourists - the network of over 200km of tunnels became legendary when they played a vital role in the War. Before entering the tunnels visitors can watch a short introductory video showing how the tunnels were constructed.
10:30 You will spend the next hour exploring the tunnels. Afterwards, enjoy tea, cassava (guerrilla’s food during the war). Then get back to our car to return to Saigon.
In the afternoon, visit:
- Independence Palace
- Notre-dame cathedral basilica of Saigon
- Saigon central post office
End of the tour, return to your hotel.
Overnight in HCM city.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Depart at 09:00 am from from Saigon through rice paddies and small villages to My Tho which is referred locally as “the rice bowl of Vietnam”. (70km ~ 1.5 hours)
Upon arrival, cruising along small creek to Mekong River estuary, to Con Phung (Phoenix Island). The motorized boat cruise more along natural creeks and quiet village in Ben Tre Province.
In the afternoon, en-route visit a small factory producing handicrafts made of coconut. Visit orchards, bee - keeping farm, taste natural honey and honey wine, enjoy tropical fruit, traditional music, see round a distillery, explore the local coconut candy production process, taste candy & coconut pulp. Come back to Saigon in the afternoon.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Check out.
Transfer to airport.