Southern Vietnam Tour Of Discovery
- Classic Journeys
- Culture & Heritage
Overview
Day 1: Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC)
Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City Discovery
Day 3: HCMC – Cu Chi Tunnels – HCMC Free
Day 4: HCMC – Cruise Trip Along Mekong Delta
Day 5: Mekong Delta – HCM City
Day 6: HCM City – Departure
Customizable itinerary
Embark on a mesmerizing journey to uncover the enchanting landmarks and lively traditions on this 6-day Southern Vietnam Tour.
Begin your journey in the bustling city of Ho Chi Minh, formerly known as Saigon, and delve into the nation’s rich history. Journey to the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, an intricate network of underground passageways used by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War. Marvel at the unique architecture and colorful iconography of the Cao Dai Temple, a syncretistic religion blending influences from Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, and Catholicism.
Venture into the lush Mekong Delta, known as the “rice bowl of Vietnam”, and discover a world of floating markets, verdant orchards, and traditional villages. Cruise along the maze of tranquil waterways, sample local delicacies and interact with the welcoming riverside communities.
This comprehensive tour showcases the dynamic blend of ancient traditions and modern progress that makes Southern Vietnam such a captivating destination.
Arrival at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, collect your luggage process through custom. Your private tour guide and driver will be waiting for you outside the baggage claim/ customs area to transfer you in a private vehicle to the hotel downtown.
Please look for your tour guide, who will be waiting for you OUTSIDE the arrival hall.
Transfer to your hotel then check in and relax at your own leisure in Ho Chi Minh City.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
(Check-in time is 14.00 – Early check-in is upon availability)
After breakfast, your private tour guide and driver will collect you from the hotel and take you on a guided tour around the city through the mazes of streets to the major attractions of the city.
You will first visit the War Remnants Museum, The Reunification Palace, and will pass by the former American Embassy (now the American Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City). You will also visit the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Post Office as well as Dong Khoi Street where the City Opera House is located. Enjoy lunch at one of the city’s many fine Vietnamese restaurants.
Continue to visit Giac Lam Pagoda. This is Saigon’s oldest pagoda, dating back to 1744, and one of the finest in Vietnam. We will then take a short drive to Cho Lon (An Dong market), including the Thien Hau Pagoda. Cho Lon actually means Big Market—a claim that is well justified as Vietnam’s largest market, the Binh Tay, is situated here. We will return to our hotel in the late afternoon.
Overnight in HCM City
Meals: (Breakfast/Lunch/_)

The Reunification Palace

Giac Lam Pagoda
Leaving the city behind, you’ll drive through the pleasant countryside before arriving at Cu Chi. Before entering the tunnel, you’ll watch a short introductory video showing how the tunnels were constructed. Spend the next hour exploring the maze of tunnels. Also on display are various mantraps and the remains of an American tank, as well as numerous bomb craters made by 500-pound bombs, dropped by B52 bombers.
Leaving the tunnel, you will return to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.
The rest of the day will be free for you to go shopping and explore the city at your own leisure.
Overnight in HCM City
Meals: (Breakfast/_/_)

Cu Chi tunnels
Getting picked up in Ho Chi Minh City by our driver, you will head to Cai Be where you will board your comfortable river cruiser. After a refreshing welcome drink, we will show you our on-board facilities and your cozy cabin. As lunch is served, the boat will start cruising. Sit back and watch the fantastic scenery and the daily life of the Mekong Delta people.
In the afternoon, you can disembark for a guided leisurely stroll through a village and the surrounding fruit orchards or rice fields. Meet the friendly locals and taste the local produce and fruits.
Get back on board and enjoy a drink at the bar or relax on deck as the sun sets over the magnificent water landscape of the Mekong river. The cruise boat will anchor for the night. The day will end with a delicious onboard dinner. You will stay overnight onboard on your comfortable river cruiser.
Overnight on Board
Meals: (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Mekong Delta

Cai Be River
Breakfast on board, then continue to cruise the Mekong Delta before you head back to the wharf, where your vehicle will be waiting to take you back to the city. The rest of the day will be at your own leisure or last-minute shopping in the olden day Rue Cardinal.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City
Meals: (Breakfast/_/_)
After breakfast and a leisurely morning on your own, you will check out by midday and your private driver will pick you up and take you to the Tan Son Nhat airport for your departure flight home.
Meals: (B/_/_)
Useful Information
This tour is built upon our firsthand knowledge & experience, offering you the best choices available. The price of this trip varies depending on the number of people in your party, dates of departure, and availability of ground services. Please click on REQUEST A FREE QUOTE (above) and supply the required information, enabling us to send you your personalized quote within 24 hours!
Note: Amendments CAN be made to this tour to suite your requirements.
What’s Included?
- Accommodation with daily breakfast at selected hotels
- Private Vehicles and Drivers
- Private English Speaking Guides (Other languages if available, upon request)
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner)
- Domestic flight
- Airport Taxes and Fuel charges
- Entrance fees for all mentioned sights visited
- Service Charge & Government Taxes
What’s Not Included?
- Your International Flight to and from Vietnam
- Vietnam entry Visa Fees (contact us for further information)
- Personal Expenses (such as laundry, telephone, drinks, etc.)
- Any bank fees or charges at your end
- Meals other than those mentioned in the itinerary
- Personal Travel Insurance
- Tips for guides and drivers
Free service. No credit card required
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Trip Type: Couple’s journey across Vietnam – a roundtrip with 10 locations in 18 days
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Planning & Logistics
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Traveling in July meant heat and humidity, but the itinerary gave us time to rest and adapt.
Highlights
Highlights included exploring the colorful markets of Hanoi, the spectacular views from the mountaintop at Fansipan in Sapa, a peaceful overnight cruise in Bai Tu Long Bay, walking the lantern-lit streets of Hoi An, and the unique experience of seeing Ho Chi Minh City from the seat of a vintage Vespa (an experience not to be missed). These activities gave us a genuine sense of Vietnam’s diversity and culture. We also appreciated visits to local temples and vibrant street markets, which added to the cultural depth of the trip.
Food Experience
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Overall Impressions
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