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Incredible Ho Chi Minh City Tours From Sydney (4,5 Days)

Find yourself entangled in the vibrant charisma of Vietnam on our Incredible Ho Chi Minh City Tours from Sydney, where you are dropped right at the heartbeat of one of the most dynamic cities in Asia. Ho Chi Minh City is an enigmatic city that brims with a lot of history and modernity, pulsating with energy every minute, from iconic landmarks to street markets and experiences to memories. This is a 4.5-day seamless journey from Sydney, promised by Impress Travel. From exploring the famous Cu Chi Tunnels to savoring the local delicacies and immersing yourself in the serene beauty of the Mekong Delta, Ho Chi Minh Tours are expertly designed to provide excitement, depth, and real cultural insights. Let’s begin our extraordinary journey!

Tour in Details

Why Choose This Tour?

Expertly Crafted Itinerary

This trip holds a perfect balance between urban exploring, cultural discovery, and countryside relaxation. Just imagine rambling through Ho Chi Minh City’s bustling streets, uncovering its eventful history at monuments like the Notre Dame Cathedral, and soaking in the serenity of the Mekong Delta. Each detail is selected to expose the essence of Vietnam, from the vibrant cityscape down to the serene canals. Thanks to Impress Travel, you will find a perfect combination of adventure and relaxation.

Personalized Services by Impress Travel

Impress Travel is proud to always provide customers with the best services according to their needs. With years of experience in running Ho Chi Minh Tours, the dedicated team ensures every single moment of your trip is stress-free and unforgettable. From an airport pickup, truly knowledgeable guides, and accommodations chosen with care, every bit of the trip echoes our excellence and reliability.

Ease of Planning

Planning a trip can be overwhelming, so let Impress Travel take care of the logistics for you. From flight bookings to creating an itinerary that perfectly balances must-see attractions and unique local experiences, we ensure your Ho Chi Minh Tours are as effortless as they are memorable. Sit back, relax, and prepare for the adventure of a lifetime!

Day-by-Day Itinerary for Your Ho Chi Minh City Tours from Sydney

Day 1: Arrival in Ho Chi Minh City

Morning: On arrival at Tan Son Nhat Airport, Impress Travel Company’s representatives will welcome you with a smile and transfer you to a Superior Hotel in District 1 for your smooth and easy checking-in.

Afternoon: Begin your trip with a short city tour for an opportunity to get right into the rhythm of the city. Visit the most colorful, energetic Ben Thanh Market filled with everything from fresh produce to handicraft souvenirs. Then, take a walk down Nguyen Hue Walking Street modern skyscrapers and colonial buildings line this lively pedestrian avenue.

Evening: Get the feel of Vietnam for the first time with a typical dinner in one of its finest local restaurants. Enjoy the classic delights of crispy pancake banh xeo and iconic pho noodles. Later on, have time at leisure for your enjoyment, either to walk around the lively night streets or relax in the hotel to take a rest and get ready for the next exciting journey.

 Experience Vietnam’s charm with our Ho Chi Minh City

Nguyen Hue Walking Street (Sours: www.canva)

Day 2: Mekong Delta Adventure – My Tho and Ben Tre

Morning: Your second day starts with a drive to My Tho, which gives you breathtaking glimpses of Vietnam’s countryside. Take a visit to the peaceful Vinh Trang Pagoda, a masterpiece in architectural harmony where Eastern and Western styles blend. Later, enjoy a cruise on the Tien River, watching the landscape filled with traditional sampans and floating houses.

Afternoon: Explore Ben Tre, Vietnam’s “coconut capital." Visit workshops where coconuts are turned into a variety of products, farms raising honeybees, and picturesque villages where local people still practice traditional crafts. Enjoy a tasty riverside lunch of regional dishes, such as grilled snakehead fish, ca loc nuong trui, and fresh tropical fruits.

Evening: Transfer back to Ho Chi Minh City for an easy night. Take independent explorations of town or at the hotel. Take it easy around Ho Chi Minh tonight after full-on cultural activity in the Central Highlands.

Day 3: Explore Can Tho and the Floating Market (Additional Options For 5 Day Tour)

Morning: Leave early for Can Tho, the heart of the Mekong Delta. The highlight today will be a visit to the Cai Rang Floating Market, where local traders sell fresh produce right from their boats. Be friendly to the vendors, and taste the fruits that are freshly picked right from the trees amidst the dynamic river life.

Afternoon: Have lunch with specialties of Can Tho banh hoi thit nuong – grilled pork with steamed vermicelli. Continue to visit a traditional orchard or village to see the rustic life of the Mekong people.

Evening: Transfer back to Ho Chi Minh City, free to relax. You can enjoy the different rooftop bars the city has to offer for spectacular views or simply enjoy your hotel facilities to get ready for the next day’s action.

Explore iconic landmarks, Cu Chi Tunnels, and the serene Mekong Delta in 4,5 days.

Cai Rang Floating Market (Sours: www.canva)

Day 4: Tay Ninh and Cu Chi Tunnels

Morning: Breakfast After breakfast, out to Tay Ninh to visit some of the fascinating Cao Dai Holy See, impressively set, the most extraordinary temple, visually stunning, of this intriguing religious sect with its unusual synthesis combining Buddhism, Christianity, Tao, Confucian and Islam. Free time for all or take the optional cable car, Nui Ba Den otherwise known as (Black Virgin Mountain, for a panoramic view.

Afternoon: Take a local Tay Ninh lunch with banh canh Trang Bang-noodle soup rice with pork. Continue to the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, a freaky underground network and part of a much larger network dating back to the Vietnam War. Crawl through the narrow tunnels, look out for booby traps, and learn how the Vietnamese showed their ingenuity.

Evening: Transfer back to Ho Chi Minh City and then enjoy a farewell dinner at one of the finest dining restaurants in town. Reflect on your journey with a fine blend of traditional and modern Vietnamese cuisine.

Experience Vietnam’s charm with our Ho Chi Minh City Tours from Sydney

Cu Chi Tunnels (Sours: www.canva)

Day 5: Farewell and Departure

Spend your last morning discovering the secrets of District 1, or hunt for souvenirs at Ben Thanh Market, one of the most lively markets in the city. From artisanal crafts to delicious coffee, take a bit of your favorite piece of Vietnam home with you.

Check out from the hotel for a sleek transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport to board the onward flight back home to Sydney or the next destination in Vietnam, carrying lifelong memories of Ho Chi Minh City tours from Sydney.

Tour Inclusions

  • Flights & Transfers: Round-trip airfare from Sydney, all airport and ground transfers in private vehicles.
  • Accommodation: 4 nights in superior Ho Chi Minh City and Mekong Delta hotels.
  • Meals: Breakfast daily, lunches, and dinners per itinerary including a range of authentic Vietnamese cuisine.
  • Activities: Visits to iconic landmarks guided, Mekong Delta cruises, Cai Rang Floating Market, Cu Chi Tunnels, and Cao Đài Holy See.
  • Guides & Fees: English-speaking local guides, all entrance fees, and bottled water during tours.

Tour Exclusions

  • Expenses of personal nature such as soft drinks, snacks, laundry, and gratuities.
  • Optional activities Núi Bà Đen cable car.
  • Visa fees for Vietnam, if applicable.
  • Expenses arising from delays or cancellations beyond the control of Impress Travel.
Incredible Ho Chi Minh City Tours From Sydney

Ben Thanh Market (Sours: www.canva)

Practical Travel Tips for Your Ho Chi Minh City Tours from Sydney

When to Plan Your Ho Chi Minh City Tours from Sydney

The best time to go for a Ho Chi Minh City tour from Sydney falls in the dry season of this city. December to April finds the mercury moderately warm, usually, it is also full of bright sunny days- arguably ideal, therefore, if you wish to feast on the iconic landmarks of the City and at length the enchanting Mekong Delta has for tourism. At such times in case you experience quick showers and come prepared with an umbrella then, do not let rains upset your holidays between May and November. Enjoy festivals on important dates that may add culture, color, vibrancy, and excitement to Tet, Lunar New Year, and the Mid Autumn Festival.

Packing Essentials for Ho Chi Minh City Tours from Sydney

Pack lightly yet intelligently light and breathable due to the tropical climate of the place, and comfortable walking shoes, a hat, or sunscreen for protection. For women, scarves or shawls can be brought for temple visits, where modesty in dress is considered appropriate. And, of course, don’t forget a refillable water bottle-hydration in Ho Chi Minh City is important. Lastly, bring a power adapter for Vietnam’s Type A, C, or D outlets.

Currency and Payment Tips for Ho Chi Minh City Tours from Sydney

The currency in Vietnam is the Vietnamese dong (VND). Paying by cash is widespread, this is one of the factors that make market visits so interesting for visitors, notably the Ben Thanh Market. In this case, you should certainly learn to bargain, as well. People would just love that this is part of the national psyche and culture will, too. Credit card settlements are acceptable and popular in much larger hotels or restaurants, and still, if an option is considered available, carrying cash around helps for a simple retail buy or from any street hawker. Eventual currency exchanges aren’t that problematize at pretty much any bank and authorized exchange desk.

Getting Around During Your Ho Chi Minh City Tours from Sydney

Getting around Ho Chi Minh Tours is relatively easy, with several modes of transport at your service. Taxis are convenient but try to stick with reputable companies like Vinasun or Mai Linh. For the tech-savvy traveler, the Grab-ride-sharing app is an affordable and trustworthy option for getting around. You may even walk around and enjoy the vibrancy of the city, especially in District 1.

Health and Safety on Ho Chi Minh City Tours from Sydney

Stay safe and enjoy your trip with these tips:

  • Hydration: With tropical heat, you need to drink plenty of water throughout the day.
  • Travel Insurance: Make sure you are covered for medical emergencies and trip disruptions.
  • Crowded Areas: Take care of your belongings, especially if you are about to pass across some busy marketplace or tourist places.
  • Street Food Safety: Do not miss all the great street food, but for your confidence in its safety, stick to highly recommended vendors or those that have lots of people passing through.

Conclusion

Join the unforgettable journey of culture, history, and adventure on our Ho Chi Minh City tours from Sydney. This tour is full of unforgettable experiences, from the bustling streets of Ho Chi Minh City to the peaceful Mekong Delta and historic Cu Chi Tunnels. Do not wait any more, confirm your position with Impress Travel today. Access to www.impresstravel.com or contact us at (+84) 912 379 189. Your next adventure is just a click away!

Ranana

You feel like organized tour, but you are in a privet tour. Impress Travel make the different.

We went on a private trip to Vietnam and Cambodia, the whole trip plan was organized for us by the Impress Travel Company from Vietnam, the company did an amazing job, the whole trip was organized in a wonderful way with an amazing match between the various parties, their choices were correct and the quality of the hotels chosen were very high quality and it is important to note that the price was low in comparison To other agencies, thanks to Impress Travel and especially to Daniel who was tolerant and open to changes and organized the route for us.

Ebrahim

Tour of Vietnam

Impress travel were amazing. Did my bookings with Daniel for our tour of Vietnam and I must say Daniel was very professional and prompt with his services. All the arrangement, plans, pick-up & drop-off services, hotels, vehicles, sightseeing tours and guides were spot on and excellent. Did 4 nights Hanoi, 1 night Hà Long Bay cruise, 3 nights Hoian, 4 nights Saigon and 1 night in Can Tho. It was totally awesome. Every part of the journey was superbly arranged and planned. I will highly recommend Impress Travel for anyone interested in visiting Vietnam. Very organized and reliable!

Solly Pochee

The tour was fantastic

I booked with Impress Travel in July. My contact person was Tommy Thang. He is an amazing person. He was very helpful. He changed my program twice for me. Very accommodating!
We started our holiday in the north (Sapa)of Vietnam and travelled down to HCMC.
The tour was fantastic, Tommy's arrangements were to the"T".
I will always use them if I have to visit the area again and recommend them to one and all.
Thank you once again Mr.Tommy and the Impress Team.
Sulaiman Pochee

Bernard Lim

Great value for money with 4 stars hotel

Great value for money with 4 stars hotel accommodation for 4 couples. The tour guide has been very helpful and brought us to amazing places in Sapa. We want to thanks Thuy the tour guide and especially Mark from Impress Travel for his great service and assurance throughout our trip. We’ll definitely use his service for other tour packages in other parts of Vietnam.

Derek.Schooling

We enjoyed our holiday with Impress travel

This is the second time we travel to Vietnam with IMPRESS Travel. First time, we booked our holiday to Hanoi, Halong Bay & Sapa during Dec 2018 with Impress.
Second time, we travel to Hoi An, Hue & Danang (Central Vietnam) during Jan 2019.

My friends & I are very glad & happy with all the hotels stay in Central Vietnam, the meals provided are delicious. We are greatly appreciated with all the tour arrangement by Tommy & his team (tour guide).
Especially, Mr. NHAT C.V. He is helpful, cheerful, knowledgeable and very professional. He always volunteer to take a nice pictures for six of us (group) .

We enjoyed our holiday with Impress travel. We will definitely come back to Vietnam again with Impress

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