Ho Chi Minh and Mekong Opulence Tour – 5 Days

Welcome to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s energetic southern metropolis. Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, meet your professional tour guide and private driver before transferring to the city center.

Begin your culinary introduction to Vietnam with a delicious bowl of traditional pho at a selected local restaurant. After lunch, set out to discover some of Ho Chi Minh City’s most recognizable landmarks.

You will be admired the elegant façade of Ho Chi Minh City Hall before strolling along Nguyen Hue Walking Street, a lively pedestrian boulevard surrounded by heritage buildings and contemporary architecture. Continuing to the celebrated Coffee Apartment, where you can enjoy Vietnamese coffee while observing the rhythm of city life.

Then, you will visit the distinctive pink-painted Tan Dinh Church, also known as the Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Its striking color and Romanesque-inspired architecture make it one of the city’s most photogenic religious landmarks.

In the afternoon, you continue traveling at the Saigon Central Post Office and Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon, two enduring reminders of the city’s French colonial heritage. After the tour, check in at your hotel and enjoy the evening at leisure. You may explore nearby Ben Thanh Night Market for local snacks, handicrafts and souvenirs.

Meals: Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City

After your breakfast at the hotel, you will depart for the historic Cu Chi Tunnels, located approximately 60 kilometers northwest of Ho Chi Minh City. The drive reveals peaceful countryside scenery with rice fields, rural villages and waterways.

Upon arrival, watch a short documentary introducing the construction and strategic importance of this remarkable underground network. Originally extending for more than 200 kilometers, the tunnels contained living areas, kitchens, storage facilities, meeting rooms and concealed entrances used during wartime.

Next, you will explore selected sections of the tunnel system and view preserved bunkers, traps, bomb craters and historical exhibits. The visit provides a compelling insight into the resourcefulness and resilience of the Vietnamese people. An optional shooting-range experience is available at your own expense.

You will enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before returning to your hotel for a short rest.

In the early evening, transfer to the river port and board an elegant dinner cruise. Savor a carefully prepared dinner while sailing along the Saigon River, with panoramic views of the city’s illuminated skyline, modern towers and lively waterfront.

After the cruise, return to your hotel for the night.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City

Having breakfast before departing for My Tho, the gateway to the Mekong Delta. The scenic journey takes approximately two hours through the fertile landscapes of Southern Vietnam.

Upon arrival, board a motorboat and cruise along the Mekong River, passing fishing boats, riverside houses and lush islands covered with tropical vegetation. Disembark on Thoi Son, also known as Unicorn Island, and travel along peaceful village paths to a local garden.

Besides, you have a chance to sample fresh seasonal fruits while enjoying a performance of Don Ca Tai Tu, the traditional chamber music of Southern Vietnam recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Next, you will have experience on traditional hand-rowed sampan through a narrow canal shaded by water coconut palms. This gentle journey offers an intimate perspective on the serene scenery and daily life of the delta.

Then, you will visit a local bee farm to taste warm honey tea, followed by lunch featuring regional Mekong specialties. Later, stop at a family-run workshop to observe how coconut candy is prepared and enjoy freshly made samples.

In the afternoon, continue by private vehicle to Can Tho, the commercial and cultural center of the Mekong Delta. Check in at your hotel and relax before enjoying dinner at a local restaurant.

The remainder of the evening is free for you to explore Can Tho Night Market or take a leisurely walk along the riverfront.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Can Tho

You will begin the day with an early breakfast before transferring to Ninh Kieu Wharf. Board a private motorboat for a morning cruise to Cai Rang Floating Market, the largest and most famous floating market in the Mekong Delta.

You will observe local merchants trading fruit, vegetables and agricultural products directly from their boats. Each vessel traditionally displays its goods on a long bamboo pole, allowing buyers to identify the products available from a distance. Although the market has evolved over time, it remains a fascinating expression of the region’s river-based culture.

Then, you continue cruising through smaller canals to visit a traditional rice noodle workshop. Meet local artisans and learn how rice is transformed into the delicate noodles used in many popular Vietnamese dishes.

Return to the hotel, check out and begin the journey back to Ho Chi Minh City. Stop en route for lunch at a selected local restaurant.

Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City during the afternoon and check in at your hotel. The evening is yours to relax, shop for souvenirs or explore the city’s restaurants and rooftop venues at your own pace.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City

Enjoy your final breakfast at the hotel and spend any remaining time at leisure, depending on your flight schedule.

Your private driver will meet you in the hotel lobby and transfer you to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for your onward flight. Your memorable Ho Chi Minh and Mekong Opulence Tour – 5 Days concludes with wonderful impressions of Southern Vietnam’s cultural heritage, vibrant city life and enchanting waterways.

Meals: Breakfast

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