This 4-day itinerary is designed for travelers with limited time who still want a well-rounded introduction to southern Vietnam. Based in Ho Chi Minh City, the journey blends city landmarks, wartime history, and the peaceful rhythms of the Mekong Delta.
With a relaxed pace and easy logistics, it’s an ideal add-on at the beginning or end of a longer Vietnam trip.
Fly to Ho Chi Minh, meet our guide at airport, then transfer to hotel for check in.
Afternoon, start for a Ho Chi Minh City Tour. Ho Chi Minh City is the largest, busiest and most exciting city in Viet Nam. It is also filled with intrigue and culture. On this tour we will visit some of the most interesting sights that Ho Chi Minh City has to offer, such as: The War Remnants Museum, The Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral was built in 1880 and the Old Post Office was built between 1886 – 1891. It is one of the best examples of classical French colonial architecture. End of the day, shopping at Ben Thanh market or Sai Gon Square.
Meals :Lunch
After breakfast at the hotel.
At 8:00 AM, depart Ho Chi Minh City for a scenic 1.5-hour drive through vast rice paddies to Trung Luong.
Upon arrival in My Tho, visit the peaceful Vinh Trang Pagoda, a blend of Asian and European architecture.
Then board a motorboat to cruise along the Tien River, passing four iconic islets: Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise.
Stop at a coconut candy workshop, then hop on a traditional rowing sampan to glide through shaded coconut canals — a peaceful and unforgettable Mekong experience.
Enjoy lunch at a riverside restaurant. In the afternoon, relax with seasonal fruits and honey tea while enjoying a live performance of Southern Vietnamese folk music by local artists.
Return to Ho Chi Minh City by late afternoon. Overnight in HCMC.
Meals :Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast, our guide will pick you up at hotel and excursion to the Cu Chi Tunnels. At its height, the tunnel system stretched over 250km, 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 you a unique experience and a feel of what underground life during the U.S.-Vietnam War must have been like. Return Ho Chi Minh afternoon and free leisure in your own way.
Meals :Breakfast, Lunch
Free until transfer to Da Nang airport for your flight to next destination/ home. Tour ends.
Meals :Breakfast
Absolutely! Vietnam is an excellent destination for family holidays thanks to its safety, affordability, and wide range of kid-friendly activities.
Absolutely! Vietnam is an excellent destination for family holidays thanks to its safety, affordability, and wide range of kid-friendly activities.
Absolutely! Vietnam is an excellent destination for family holidays thanks to its safety, affordability, and wide range of kid-friendly activities.