5-Day Classic Tour in Ho Chi Minh City: Mekong Delta - Cu Chi tunnels
Highlights
Ho Chi Minh, My Tho, Mekong Delta
boating, cultural, museums
Group Tour
5 Days
Easy
English
Description
This Vietnam tour package is perfect for travellers with limited time and budget, offering a rich exploration of Southern Vietnam. Discover the bustling city of Ho Chi Minh, the historic Cu Chi Tunnels, and the serene landscapes of the Mekong Delta. Enjoy guided tours, cultural landmarks, and authentic local experiences, making the most of your journey.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Ho Chi Minh Arrival
- Welcome to Ho Chi Minh City – the largest city in Vietnam.
- Our driver will meet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel for check-in. The room is at your disposal from 2 pm onwards. The balance of the day will be accessible at your leisure. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.
- Kindly be informed that vehicles' designated parking areas at Ho Chi Minh Airport are approximately 150 meters from the arrival gate. We appreciate your understanding regarding the short walk involved in this process.
Our Services:
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
Meals: None
Tour Guide: None
Transfer: Private car
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Day 2: Day Trip to My Tho - Mekong Delta - Joint in Tour (B, L)
GROUP SIZE: 4 - 12 people
PICK-UP: 07:30 – 08:00 (the pick-up time depends on the customer’s hotel/ accommodation’s exact position).
RETURN: 17:30
ROUTE: HCMC – My Tho - Ben Tre – HCMC
- Leaving the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City, start your trip to depart for My Tho, which is on the left side of the Mekong River. Upon arrival, visit Vinh Trang pagoda, which dates back to the late 19th century—then board the sampan and cruise down the river around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise Islands.
- Stop over at Unicorn Island, walk around the country lane and see orchards, enjoy tropical fruits, and listen to folk songs and music the local people perform. Visit the fruit plantation.
- Ride a hand-rowed sampan through the Thoi Son canal and treat yourself to the countryside's beauty, visit the honey-bee farm's family business, and enjoy the honey tea and coconut candy workshop.
- Have lunch at a local restaurant during break time.
- In the afternoon, it is time to cycle around Tan Thach village and meet the villagers to experience the daily life of the locals in the Mekong Delta. Hammock is relaxing and enjoying a cool breeze for those who can’t join the cycling trip. Return to Ho Chi Minh City—end trip.
Our Services:
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Tour Guide: English-speaking guide
Transfer: Group transfer
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Day 3: Ho Chi Minh Full Day Tour (B, L) - Joint in Tour
GROUP SIZE: 12 people
PICK-UP: 07:30 – 08:00 (the time of pick-up depends on your accommodation’s exact position)
RETURN: 6:00 pm
ROUTE: HCM City
- Take the morning trip to Independence Palace, also known as the Reunification Palace, built on the sight of the former Norodom palace. The Independence Palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu.
- Continue to see the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times, such as the Notre Dame Cathedral and the historic Central Post Office. The museum is followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum, which has a vast display of both the Indochina wars.
- Have lunch at a local restaurant.
- Continue the city tour in the afternoon by discovering the city's Western side. Ride to Cho Lon (Big Market) and Thien Hau Pagoda in China Town.
- Continue to Bach Dang harbour. The boat will depart after checking the Waterbus tickets and stabilizing your seat.
- During the trip, you will have a unique view of the most typical commercial buildings of the city, including the Vinhomes Central Park urban area, the magnificent Landmark 81 tower, the Bitexco Financial Tower, and the green, peaceful District 2. A lot of stunning moments are waiting for you.
- Try to discover the soul of this land - Saigon River by water bus. You may realize many miracles and have a more accurate view of the land once called Paris of Indochina or the Pearl of the Far East.
- 18:00: Transfer back to your hotel or meeting point. Finish the trip.
Our Services:
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Tour Guide: English-speaking guide
Transfer: Group transfer
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Day 4: Cu Chi Tunnel Afternoon Tour - Joint in tour (B)
GROUP SIZE: 12 people
PICK-UP: Afternoon option: 12:30 – 13:00 (the pick-up time depends on the customer’s hotel/ accommodation’s exact position).
RETURN: 19:00 (afternoon option)
ROUTE: HCMC – Cu Chi district – HCMC
The tunnels are a great destination located 70 km from the Ho Chi Minh City Center to the Northwest. Cu Chi was known as the “area of steel” in the war, and the tunnel systems were over 200km, considered the unbreakable underground village in the Vietnam-American war. It is legendary for its network of tunnels and is a popular destination for Vietnamese and foreign visitors.
ITINERARY:
- Pick up at your hotel and depart to Cu Chi will take approximately one and a half hours of driving by bus.
- Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will have a short introduction followed by an introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh wartime conditions. Then, spend your time exploring the remaining area and tunnel systems, which include the specially constructed living areas with kitchens and bedrooms alongside other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centres, helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security during the war. Afterwards, special tea and cassava (guerilla food during the war) will be served.
- Break time for relaxation or for those who want to try a real shooting gun.
- Return to Saigon. End trip.
Our Services:
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
Meals: Breakfast
Tour Guide: English-speaking guide
Transfer: Group transfer
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Day 5: Ho Chi Minh Departure (B)
- On this day, you are free at your leisure until you are picked up and transferred to the airport (without a guide) for the departure flight.
Meals on your own. End of services.
Our Services:
- Accommodation: None
- Meals: Breakfast
- Tour Guide: None
- Transfer: Private car
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Cancellation Policy
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No refund in case of any cancellation.
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