Stylish & Stunning Saigon Vung Tau Mekong Delta 5 Days

Day 1: Arrival Ho Chi Minh City – Half day city tour

You will be greeted by your guide upon arrival at HCMC's Tan Son Nhat International airport. You will then be escorted to your hotel in town for check-in.

In the afternoon you will visit the Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral and the Post Office - one of the best examples of classical French colonial architecture remain. Then we will go to some famous shopping malls: Saigon Square, Diamond Plaza & the colorful Ben Thanh market for shopping time. This bustling and well-organized market is very popular with tourists, primarily due to its central location. Then have a relaxing overnight stay in HCMC.

Day 2: Cu Chi Tunnel – Vung Tau Beach city (B)

This morning you will visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels. At its height, the tunnel system stretched over 250 kilometers, from Saigon to the Cambodian border, and was three levels deep. 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 the visitor a unique experience and a feel of what underground life during the U.S.-Vietnam War must have been like.

After lunch, you will drive to Vung Tau beach city for short beach escape. Free at your leisure time to relax on the beach.

Overnight in Vung Tau.

Day 3: Vung Tau - HCMC (B)

Breakfast at hotel. You can enjoy the early morning swimming on the beach before check-out. You will do a short Vung Tau city tour including White Palace, Christ Hill (St. Jacque Janerio), 18 meters high Goddess of Mercy, and Whale Temple dedicated to whales considered as the rescuing gods for Vietnamese fisherman in the east sea.

Afternoon, returning to Ho Chi Minh City for Overnight.

Day 4: Mekong Delta Excursion (B)

The Mekong Delta is the southernmost region of Vietnam. It is often referred to as the rice bowl of Vietnam as it produces three crops of rice per year. The fertile Mekong Delta is also famous for its tropical fruits and flowers.

Arrive in My Tho where you board a private local boat for a leisurely cruise along the river past stilt houses, fruit plantations. Continue by boat to Tan Thach in Ben Tre, and board a hand-rowed sampan to float along natural canals shaded by coconut trees, then sample seasonal fruit and honey tea accompanied by locals performing Southern Vietnamese folk music. Visit a family business which epitomizes the idyllic rural lifestyle, try the delicious coconut candy and observe the pastoral life as you roam through the fruit plantation and village. You will visit the Vinh Trang pagoda before heading back to HCMC.

Overnight in HCMC.

Day 5: HCMC Departure (B)

Breakfast at hotel & free until check out at 12.00 PM & being transferred to the airport for your onward flight.

Services Included

• Four nights of accommodation based on double or twin sharing.
• Three nights in Ho Chi Minh City.
• One night in Vung Tau.
• Handpicked 4-star hotels for the Premium 4-Star Southern Vietnam Experience.
• Selected 5-star hotels or resorts for the Prestige 5-Star Southern Vietnam Experience.
• Daily breakfast at the confirmed hotels.
• Four breakfasts and three lunches as stated in the confirmed itinerary.
• Private air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver throughout the journey.
• Private arrival and departure transfers at Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
• Private English-speaking guide during scheduled sightseeing.
• Entrance fee and guided visit to the Reunification Palace.
• Visit to the Notre Dame Cathedral area and Central Post Office.
• Visit to Ben Thanh Market and stated city attractions.
• Entrance fee and guided visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels.
• Private transfer from Cu Chi to Vung Tau.
• Entrance fee and guided visit to White Palace in Vung Tau.
• Visit to the Christ the King Statue and hill area.
• Visit to the Goddess of Mercy and Whale Temple.
• Free time at a public beach in Vung Tau.
• Private full-day excursion to the Mekong Delta.
• Private or dedicated motorboat journey according to the confirmed Mekong program.
• Traditional hand-rowed sampan excursion.
• Visits to a tropical orchard and selected local workshops.
• Seasonal fruit, honey tea and traditional Southern Vietnamese music.
• 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 tour.

Services Not Included

• International and domestic air tickets.
• Vietnam visa or e-visa fees, if applicable.
• Personal travel insurance, including medical, cancellation and baggage coverage.
• Dinners throughout the journey.
• 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, suites, villas, river-view or ocean-view upgrades.
• Private beach facilities, beach chairs and water-sport activities unless confirmed.
• Live ammunition at the Cu Chi Tunnels shooting range.
• Floating-market visit or overnight accommodation in Can Tho.
• Optional activities not stated in the confirmed itinerary.
• Personal shopping at markets, orchards and local workshops.
• Tips for guides, drivers, boat crews and local service providers.
• Christmas, New Year, Lunar New Year, public-holiday and peak-season supplements.
• Additional costs caused by flight delays, weather, road closures, boat-operation changes or force majeure events.
• Any service not clearly listed under “Services Included”.