Best of South Vietnam 5 days

Landed in Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chi Minh City, our staff pick you up with a warm smile and drive to your hotel in the city center for check-in. As usual, the check-in time is 14:00. If you require early check-in with a surcharge, please book with your travel consultant. 

Explore Ho Chi Minh by night on your own. Here are some of our recommendations you may refer to.

Morning

Fulfill your breakfast for a busy day. And around 08:00, our car will take you to the Cu Chi Tunnels. 

Listen to thrilling stories through a movie about the Vietnam War in Cu Chi. Then, walk deep into the underground tunnel and admire the network to understand the life of Vietnamese soldiers during the Vietnam War.

For a hands-on experience, try the shooting ranges where you can fire historic weapons like AK-47s (with surcharge). The site also has a museum with artifacts and exhibits about the war. 

Go inside the jungle, where you can find traps, secret entrances, bunkers, and underground hideouts. Cu Chi Tunnels provides a mix of history, hands-on activities, and reflection, making it a compelling visit for anyone interested in Vietnam's past.

Stop for a light lunch at a local restaurant before returning to Ho Chi Minh City.

Afternoon

Back in Ho Chi Minh City, we continue the city sightseeing at the highlight historical landmarks around. 

Coming to the Reunification Palace was the official residence and working place of the President of the Republic of Vietnam before April 30, 1975. Today, this place is considered a monument to Vietnam's victory over independence and reunification.

Admire the French colonial architecture of Notre Dame Cathedral and the Old Post Office. Both of these buildings are delicate works of the cultural interference of Vietnam in the renovation period and the French colonial period.

Note: The Notre Dame Cathedral is currently under renovation.

Continue visiting the War Remnants Museum, where you can witness firsthand the artifacts recording a fierce war in Vietnam.

Walk around Ben Thanh market, where you can practice your bargaining skills and find unique local gifts for relatives and friends.

After returning to your hotel, freely explore fanciful Ho Chi Minh by night. 

Morning

Recharge your energy with breakfast and process checkout. Our transfer and guide will meet you at the lobby for the trip to the mysterious Mekong Delta.

Upon arrival at My Tho City, we drop in Vinh Trang Pagoda, the best-known Buddhist temple in Southern Vietnam. 

Spend three hours rowed sampan by locals into the Mekong River's narrow waterways and mangrove forest. After that, visit some tropical plantations on a nearby island, and watch the natives create coconut candy while sampling some of these delectable treats.

Experience sitting on 'Xe Loi' through the hamlet and try fresh fruits and honey bees. Then, have lunch at a lovely restaurant overlooking the river and try regional delicacies.

Afternoon

Transfer to Can Tho, where you may spend the night and take in the sights.

Morning

Wake up early to feel the fresh atmosphere in Southwest Vietnam. After breakfast, at around 08:00, you will board a motor boat to watch Cai Rang Floating Market. 

Pay a visit to a floating local market, where the people of the area trade products and services using the Mekong River as a medium.

Try fresh fruits and Southwest cuisine sold on sampans.

Afternoon

On the way back to Ho Chi Minh City, stop for lunch at the restaurant.

After checking in at the hotel, freely invest in the culture of the people of Saigon.

Morning 

Enjoy your last breakfast in the hotel. This morning is your free time before taking the departure flight.

Besides, capture other Ho Chi Minh hidden places with us in Good Morning Saigon! for only US $35/pax. Please contact your travel consultant to join in this last exciting excursion.

Process check out; our transfer will take you to the airport to catch your flight. Thank you for accompanying Best Price in the past travel days. Hope to see you next time!