South Vietnam Travel 6 Days | Vietnam Travel | Itinerary

MORNING: HCM CITY
The trip begins at our travel office with a visit to the Reunification Palace, the former residence of the President of South Vietnam until the end of the war in April 1975. Next, we will explore several impressive French colonial landmarks, including the Old Central Post Office and the War Remnants Museum. Afterward, we will visit the iconic City Hall. 

 

AFTERNOON: CU CHI TUNNELS
Located 60km from HCMC, Cu Chi is now a popular spot for both Vietnamese & foreign tourists - the network of over 200km of tunnels became legendary when they played a vital role in the War. In their heyday, the tunnels were functioning underground cities, including numerous trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers & kitchens.

Today, ducks and water buffalo happily co-exist in the rivers along the side of the road. However, the peaceful rural rice paddy scenery belies the area’s violent history. Visitors will find it hard to imagine the destruction, damage & defoliation over this whole area, caused by bombing and mines. Ample evidence remains of the intense battles that raged here during the 1960s, when Cu Chi was designated a "Free Target Zone."

Start our tour in the morning, before entering the tunnels, visitors can watch a short introductory video showing how the tunnels were constructed. You will spend the next hour exploring the tunnels. Afterwards, enjoy tea, cassava (guerrilla’s food during the war), then return to Ho Chi Minh City.

Please note that the order of Cu Chi and the city tour may be adjusted depending on the weather and number of guests, but we guarantee a complete and enjoyable experience.

Price included

• Transportation: A/C Transfer
• Professional English-speaking tour guide
• Vietnamese cuisine lunch
• 1 Mineral water/pax
• Entrance fee
• All entrance fees

Price excluded

• Beverages and personal expenses
• All other services not clearly mentioned above
• Accommodation

07:30: The tour guide will pick up your Hotel. Enjoy the scenic journey along the National Highway bordered by green rice fields. 

09:00: Stop at Mekong Rest Stop for some free time or a coffee break (Excluded).

10:00: Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda.

10:30: Arrive in My Tho and board a wooden motorboat to Unicorn Island. As we cruise along the riverbank, you will pass natural creeks, a bustling fisherman’s port, and unique stilt houses.

Next, we will visit a bee farm where you can enjoy a delightful cup of authentic honey tea. Stroll through quiet villages and observe the daily lives of rural residents in the Mekong Delta.

Our journey continues with a stop at a seasonal orchard, offering a variety of delicious tropical fruits. Enjoy these fruits for free while listening to traditional folk music unique to Southern Vietnam.

 

For a more intimate experience, we will divide into small groups and board rowboats. During this 15-minute trip, you will see various local transportation methods and enjoy the fresh air along the canal, surrounded by beautiful water coconut trees. This is the essence of life away from the city!

Feeling refreshed, we will return to the larger motorboat and cruise along a canal flanked by seasonal orchards. Our next stop is a village famous for its coconut candies and handcrafted coconut products. Here, you will learn how locals transform coconut trees into an array of useful items, an integral part of their daily lives.

Lunch: Enjoy a delicious meal at the restaurant, followed by some relaxation
 
3:00: Board small rowboats from the restaurant to meet the motorized boat.
As your journey concludes, we will return to My Tho by motorboat, then meet the bus and head back to Ho Chi Minh City.

Price included

• Transportation: by van 7, 16, 29 seats. Pick up & drop off at your hotel, District 1
• Motor boat trip
• Small row boat
• Fruit, mineral water served in a car
• Professional English-speaking tour guide
• Vietnamese cuisine lunch
• All entrance fees

Price excluded

• Beverages and personal expenses
• All other services not clearly mentioned above
• Accommodation

• Beef Noodle Soup: Dive into a dish worthy of royalty! Imagine yourself as a princess, savoring this flavorful bowl of beef noodle soup.
• Grilled Banana and Sticky Rice: Flirting Through Food. Taste the most delicious street food in HCMC and learn the art of flirtation, Vietnamese style. This sweet and savory treat is sure to win your heart.
• Bubble Potatoes: Savor this unique dish that blends Asian potato flavors with European cheese. 
• Sugarcane Juice: Cool off with the best-selling drink in Vietnam, especially on a hot day. Freshly pressed sugarcane juice is a must-try for anyone visiting the country.
• Grilled Rice Paper: Enjoy this light and healthy snack, perfect for a late-night treat

Price included

• Transportation: Air-conditioned bus/van. Pick up & Drop off at hotel in district 1
• Tapioca
• Professional English-speaking tour guide
• The Vietnamese meal is served on the tour as mentioned.
• Entrance tickets 
• Bottled drinking water 
• Entrance fee
• All entrance fees

Price excluded

• Beverages and personal expenses
• All other services not clearly mentioned above
• Jeep car/ Moto ATVs/ Sand sliding board on dunes
• Accommodation

• Visiting the War Remnants Museum or the Reunification Palace to delve into Vietnam's poignant history.
• Admiring the French colonial architecture of the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office.
• Exploring the vibrant stalls of Ben Thanh Market for unique local souvenirs and street food.
• Take a stroll along Dong Khoi Street or Nguyen Hue Walking Street to experience the city's modern lifestyle and upscale boutiques.
• Discovering the hidden charms of Chinatown (Cho Lon) and its ornate temples, like Thien Hau Pagoda.

• Meals: On your own account.
• Accommodation: Not included.
• Transportation/Guide: Not included.

• Meals: On your own account.
• Accommodation: Not included.
• Transportation: Our luxury transfer for airport drop-off is included.