Classic Tour in Southern Vietnam | Duration: 4 DAYS

Day 1: Arrival Ho Chi Minh City & City Tour

Day 2: Ho Chi Minh – Visit Cu Chi Tunnels

Day 3: Ho Chi Minh – Mekong Delta

Day 4: Ho Chi Minh Departure

Day 1: Arrival Ho Chi Minh & City Tour

Am: Our guide and driver will welcome you at Tan San Nhat International Airport with the welcome sign “Eco Nature Travel” and transfer to downtown to visit Notre Dame Catholic, the Independent Palace, and The Old Post Office to learn more about a part of Vietnam history in the war between Vietnam and America. Have lunch at restaurant.

Pm: This afternoon, you go on visiting War Museum, Chinatown, Thien Hau Temple, and Ben Thanh Market – the central market for the city and one of the liveliest areas. Here you will see the hustle and bustle of Vietnamese life everywhere – in the street markets, sidewalk cafes and sleek new restaurants and pubs. Yet within this teeming metropolis are 300 years of timeless traditions and the beauty. Free to have your own dinner. Overnight at hotel.

Day 2: Ho Chi Minh – Cu Chi Tunnels

Am: Have breakfast at hotel. This morning, you have a chance to visit the famous Cu Chi Tunnels where you will have an opportunity to experience the underground life of guerilla fighters during the past war. The crawl through 50–100 meters of the tunnel system is unforgettable. You will be amazed at the tunnels with their underground story including trap-door, living areas, storage, weapon factories, field hospitals, kitchen, command centre, etc. Local rice paper workshops and nice paddy fields are pleasant sights on the way. Back to Ho Chi Minh & have lunch at the restaurant.

Pm: This afternoon, you have free time to go shopping in Dist 1 or walk around Ho chi Minh for more exploration. Here you will see the hustle and bustle of Vietnamese life everywhere – in the street markets, sidewalk cafes and sleek new restaurants and pubs. Yet within this teeming metropolis are 300 years of timeless traditions and the beauty. Free to have your own dinner. Overnight at hotel.

Day 3: Ho Chi Minh – Mekong Delta

Am: At 8.00 am, our guide and driver welcome you at hotel. Today you will leave Ho Chi Minh for My Tho Province and have a smooth one-and-half-hour drive through beautiful rice field scenery along Trung Luong Express Highway. On arrival, you will visit Vinh Trang pagoda, the greatest pagoda of My Tho city, Tien Giang Province. About 1km from the city center, this pagoda is an ancient southern architectural gem. The beautiful architecture of it is a harmonious combination of Asian and European types of architecture. Continue to take a boat along Tien river to explore Delta region. You will have chance to see the famous islands here with Phoenix, Unicorn, Dragon and Tortoise islands. Process cruising along the river to see the stilt houses, fruit plantations and fishing villages. Then stop at one of islets for lunch in an orchard garden.

Pm: After lunch, you will enjoy a boat ride through natural canal in Ben Tre, cruising on a hand-rowed sampan under the shadow of the water coconut trees along natural canals. Next, visit a family business which epitomizes the idyllic rural lifestyle, taste the delicious coconut candy and know more of their daily life. Especially, you’ll get a real sense of the charm and tranquility of the area when enjoying seasonal fruit, honey tea and “Southern Vietnamese folk music” performed by the locals. A horse-drawn carriage is also an interesting experience that you shouldn’t miss before leaving this area. Finish your trip, the driver takes you to return to Ho Chi Minh City. Free to have your own dinner. Overnight in hotel.

Day 4: Departure Ho Chi Minh City

Am: Have breakfast at hotel. If you have more time, you might have some shopping around and Ho Chi Minh city is a good place for go shopping. You relax and check note everything for the flight. Depend on your flight time, the drive will transfer you to Tan Son Nhat Airport for taking flight back home or arrive to next destination. Good-bye, thank you and see you again!

Unit: USD/ Person

What’s included:

• Transportation
• Professional and friendly English speaking guide
• Meals: 3 breakfasts; 3 lunches: Asian set menu (we can offer vegetarian food, halal food or any special dietaries supplied on request. Simply let our sales team know the food option that you prefer)
• All entrance fees at mentioned sites in the tour itinerary
• Hotels with good location, comfortable and well-equipped rooms
• Additional services: local boat, Horse-drawn carriage

What’s excluded: 

• International flight tickets
• Tips for tour guide and driver
• Insurance
• Personal expenses

Notes:

• These prices are for private tours
• Price for 1 pax is already included single supplement
• Hotel: Twin/Double shared room
• Belongings to bring: Sun-glasses, hat, towels, sun cream, raincoat or umbrella, good shoes and camera.