Duration
4 Days
3 Nights
Tour Type
Family Tourism Package
Discover the vibrant heart of Southern Vietnam with this immersive 4-day tour, starting in Ho Chi Minh City. Explore the dynamic blend of colonial charm and modern energy as you visit iconic landmarks like the Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office, and the War Remnants Museum. Stroll through bustling markets and enjoy the city's renowned street food scene before venturing to the historic Cu Chi Tunnels, an intricate underground network used during the Vietnam War, offering a fascinating glimpse into the country’s past.
The journey continues with a visit to the Cao Dai Temple in Tay Ninh, a spiritual site that blends Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, and Christianity into a unique and colorful faith. Witness the temple’s elaborate architecture and observe a mesmerizing prayer ceremony. Conclude your adventure with a serene exploration of the Mekong Delta, where you’ll cruise through lush waterways, visit floating markets, and experience the rural charm of Vietnam’s countryside. This 4-day tour offers a perfect mix of history, culture, and natural beauty, providing an unforgettable taste of Southern Vietnam.
Accommodation
Breakfast
Stay Included
Sightseeing
CityTour
New model A/C bus transfer during the tour
Accommodation 3 nights hotel with daily breakfast
Ho Chi Minh city: Alagon City; Aristo; Sanouva hotel….
Meals with Vietnamese/Chinese foods (or Halal foods if required)
Sightseeing tickets
Boat trip in My Tho
English speaking guide
Mineral water 02 bottles/pax/day
Inside Mekong Travel cap
Return International air ticket
Vietnam traditional souvenir
Single Supplement USD 59 per person
Drinks & meals
Visa fees, travel insurance, personal expenses, etc.
Tippings for tour guide & driver
Arrival at Tan Son Nhat international airport, transfer to hotel for check-in at 2.00pm.
Free time in the afternoon, after that we transfer you to local restaurant for dinner. Go ahead for Water puppets show theater, watch as colorfully painted puppets seem to dance on water, accompanied by a live orchestra.
Overnight in Saigon.
After breakfast at hotel, you will be taken to Cu Chi Tunnels. Before entering allotted areas of Cu Chi Tunnels, watch an introductory video which is an overview of the tunnel system’s history and Vietnamese’s life during the hard time of war.
Climb down small tunnels to get amazing experiences and blow your mind when special constructed living areas and martial facilities of Viet Cong appear in front of your eyes. It will be great to know the system of tunnels – a subterranean village where there are bedrooms, kitchens, field hospitals, command centers, weapons factories, and storage. Moreover, taste special tea and cassava – the common food of Vietnamese guerillas in the past. Take your break time to try the real shooting gun (your own cost) or just relax as you wish. Lunch at local restaurant.
About 90 km northwest of Ho Chi Minh City in Tay Ninh, you will find one of the most special temples in Vietnam. The Cao Dai temple complex is the sacred building of a religion that has not been around for very long. The faith originated in Tay Ninh around the year 1926 and gained its followers mainly in South Vietnam. Nowadays you can also find Cao Dai temples in the United States and other countries. You will also come across a Cao Dai temple more than once in other cities, especially in the south of Vietnam. Transfer back to Ho Chi Minh in the late afternoon.
Overnight in Saigon.
Breakfast at hotel, then transfer to My Tho. The morning trip continues on the motorized boat on the Tien River to visit four holy islets: Tortoise, Dragon, Phoenix and Unicorn.
On the way, you will see the fishing port, stilt houses, boat-building workshops. The cruise will lead you through Bao Dinh Canal to enter Ben Tre Province - "the country of coconut" to see a typical agricultural model call "Garden – Pond – Cage” then enjoy coconut candy mill and the relaxing honey tea. Then take an amazing rowing boat trip on the small canal - fully covered by the shadow of the water coconut’s tree and cool breezes.
Lunch will be served in the heart of the orchard garden, where you will enjoy countryside delicacies.
After lunch, we will walk into the village, visit fruit gardens, enjoy the tropical fruits while listening "Southern Vietnamese folk music". Here we also can join the daily activities of the local people and enjoy the atmosphere of this beautiful natural countryside. Your expectations will be fulfilled by final boat trip back to My Tho on the Tan Thach natural canal.
On the way back to Ho Chi Minh City, you will stop at a Bonsai garden where you can take a rest for 15 minutes.
Dinner at local restaurant.
Overnight in Saigon.
Breakfast at hotel, leisure time until we transfer you to the airport for your flight back home (check out at 12pm).
