Ho Chi Minh City & Mekong Delta 4 Day Luxury Tour

Day 1: Arrive HCMC (D)

You will be welcomed on arrival at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC).  From there, you will be taken to your hotel and then begin your private tour of the city. Ho Chi Minh City ( formerly known as Saigon) is the largest and busiest city in Vietnam, with a population of 7 million people.  Much of daily life takes place on the streets, which are lined with shops, stalls and vendors with their wares spread out on the footpaths. You will have the chance to see the bustling Ben Thanh Market, the War Remnants Museum, the Reunification Palace and Notre Dame Cathedral. You will then enjoy a fantastic dinner at local a restaurant, before retiring for the evening.

Day 2: Mekong Delta Excursion (B/L)

The Mekong Delta is the southernmost region of Vietnam and is often referred to as the rice bowl of Vietnam since it produces three crops of rice per year. The fertile delta is also famous for its tropical fruits and flowers. The delta sits at the end of a 4,500 km journey along the Mekong River, which snakes through six countries. Traditional transportation in the Delta is by boat, along a vast network of canals and channels.  Boating along these canals and visiting the floating markets always proves to be a fascinating and rewarding experience for our visitors.

You will leave HCMC and travel to lush My Tho, where you will cruise on a private boat through the green vegetation lining the canals.  You will stop at an orchard, where you will be treated to a delicious lunch in a local restaurant.  You can also visit the snake farm, Dong Tam, which breeds snakes for (among other things) snake wine. Back to HCMC for an overnight stay.

Day 3: Cao Dai Temples & Cu Chi Tunnels (B/L)

Next up is an excursion to the Cao Dai Temples, home of the Divine Eye - official symbol of Caodaism. Cao Dai followers worship Jesus Christ, Confucius, Taoism, and Buddha. You will be able to observe the midday service, followed by lunch and then a drive to the Cu Chi Tunnels.  The Cu Chi Tunnels consist of more than 200km of underground tunnels.  This main axis system has many branches connecting to underground hideouts, shelters, and entrances to other tunnels. The network included innumerable trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers and kitchens. Today, the remaining tunnels have become a major tourist attraction, giving you a unique experience and a feel of what underground life must have been like during the U.S.-Vietnam War. Then it’s back to HCMC for an overnight stay.

Day 4: HCMC departure (B).

There is no activity planned for today and you can enjoy your free time as you please, before you are taken to the airport for your onward flight.

Services Included

• Three nights of accommodation in Ho Chi Minh City based on double or twin sharing.
• Handpicked 4-star hotel for the Premium 4-Star Saigon & Mekong Experience.
• Selected 5-star hotel for the Prestige 5-Star Saigon & Mekong Experience.
• Daily hotel breakfast.
• Three breakfasts, two lunches and one welcome dinner as stated in the itinerary.
• Private air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver throughout the scheduled program.
• Private arrival and departure transfers at Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
• Professional private English-speaking guide during scheduled sightseeing.
• Entrance fee and guided visit to the Reunification Palace.
• Entrance fee and guided visit to the War Remnants Museum.
• Visit to Ben Thanh Market.
• Visit to the Notre Dame Cathedral and Central Post Office area.
• Private full-day Mekong Delta excursion to My Tho.
• Private or dedicated motorboat journey according to the confirmed Mekong program.
• Traditional hand-rowed sampan experience where included in the confirmed route.
• Visit to a tropical orchard.
• Seasonal tropical fruit and local refreshments according to the program.
• Selected family workshops or regional craft demonstrations.
• Visit to Cao Dai Holy See in Tay Ninh.
• Observation of the scheduled religious ceremony, subject to local conditions.
• Entrance fee and guided visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels.
• Bottled drinking water and tissues during private road transfers.
• Fuel, road tolls, parking fees and driver expenses.
• Government taxes and service charges.
• 24/7 local assistance during the journey.

Services Not Included

• International and domestic air tickets.
• Vietnam visa, e-visa and government visa fees.
• Personal travel insurance, including medical, cancellation and baggage coverage.
• Meals not specifically mentioned in the confirmed itinerary.
• Drinks, alcoholic beverages, minibar, laundry, spa treatments and personal expenses.
• Single-room supplement.
• Early hotel check-in and late hotel check-out.
• Premium rooms, executive floors, suites and river-view upgrades.
• Cai Be and Cai Rang floating-market visits.
• Can Tho or other Mekong Delta overnight accommodation.
• Xeo Quyt Forest unless specifically added to the itinerary.
• Dong Tam Snake Farm unless confirmed as an included visit.
• Live ammunition at the Cu Chi Tunnels shooting range.
• Optional activities not stated in the confirmed itinerary.
• Personal shopping at markets, orchards and workshops.
• Tips for guides, drivers, boat crews and local service providers.
• Christmas, New Year, Lunar New Year, public-holiday and peak-season supplements.
• Compulsory gala dinners required by hotels.
• Additional costs caused by flight delays, weather, road closures, boat-operation changes or force majeure events.
• Any service not clearly listed under “Services Included”.