An ideal 7-day 6-night travel plan to experience the leisure in the South of Vietnam. After visiting Ho Chi Minh city take an excursion to the historic Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta. Then escape to Con Dao Island, an untouched paradise with white sandy beaches waiting for you to come and relax.
Upon your arrival at Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chi Minh City, our local guide and driver will greet you at the pickup area and transfer you to your hotel in the city center (District 1). The drive takes approximately 60 minutes.
After arriving at the hotel, you'll check in* and have the rest of the day free to relax or explore at your leisure.
Notes: Hotel check-in time is at 2:00 PM. Early check-in is subject to hotel availability and may incur an additional fee.
8:00 AM: Pick up from hotel then drive to the suburban of Ho Chi Minh to visit the most striking place in the history of the Vietnam War, the Cu Chi Tunnels.
Cu Chi is a real underground city made up of a large network of tunnels covering an area of over 250km long where the Viet Cong conducted the war of resistance against American troops. All of the tunnels were dug over a period of twenty years using only pickaxes and shovels. The tour includes special entering some part of tunnels. You will also have a chance to visit Ben Duoc memorial temple nearby but far less touristic built in 1993 in memory of the Vietnamese killed at Cu Chi.
Travel back to Ho Chi Minh city. In the afternoon visit the Independence Palace, once used as the home - office of the Presidents of South Vietnam. Our visit includes the North Vietnamese tank which effectively attacked the palace in 1975 to bring the controversial Vietnam War to an end and the five-story palace with its rooms have been preserved in their late 1960s, 1970s style and a bunker basement.
Take a walk to visit the Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral, originally built between 1863 and 1880, evidently reflects the French colonist influences. It’s a picturesque spot in the city.
Besides, there is another architectural masterpiece. The Saigon Central Post Office is a stunning building, designed by the famous architect Gustave Eiffel. It is an actually working post office with beautiful indoor decorations.
Our last stop is the most famous market in the city, Ben Thanh Market, which has been opened since 1870. The market not only supplies the daily needs of local people but also excellent place to pick up inexpensive souvenirs and enjoy Vietnam’s local street foods.
At the end of the day, driver drops you off at your hotel.
8:00 AM: Tour guide and driver welcome you at your hotel for your transfer to Ben Tre, a beautiful region in the Mekong Delta River, famous for making coconut candy. Arrive at Hung Vuong pier, take a boat trip on Ben Tre River to discover the daily local life. Continue your boat trip on a canal to Nhon Thanh Village. This will be an opportunity to taste the fresh fruits.
Take a bike ride (or Tuk tuk) on a small path through the villages and enjoy views of the coconut ranges, rice fields and vegetable gardens. A lunch of elephant ear fish is served in the village. A short walk will help you to discover the local life in depth. This is followed by a boat ride on the small canal shaded by the wild palm trees.
Transfer back to Saigon in the late afternoon.
Our driver will pick you up from the lobby of your hotel in Ho Chi Minh city center (district 1) and take you to Tan Son Nhat airport. The drive takes approximately 45-60 minutes, whether you're heading to the international or domestic terminal, depending on your needs.
Notes:Hotel check out is before 12:00 PM. Late check-out is subject to hotel availability and may incur an additional fee. For international flights, it's recommended to arrive at the airport 3 hours before departure, and for domestic flights, 2 hours before.
Upon your arrival at Con Dao Airport, you will be warmly greeted by our local driver, who will then transfer you to your hotel. Once you arrive at the hotel, you will check in* and have the rest of the day to relax and enjoy at your leisure.
Notes: Hotel check-in starts at 14:00. Early check-in is subject to availability and may incur additional charges.
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Today, you have the entire day at your leisure to relax or explore the surrounding area on your own. Optional activities are available, including snorkeling, sightseeing, or taking a boat trip. Please visit this link for more information about the best things to see and do in Con Dao island. To ensure availability and get the best prices, please check with your Travel Consultant.
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Today, you have the entire day at your leisure to relax or explore the surrounding area on your own. Optional activities are available, including snorkeling, sightseeing, or taking a boat trip. Please visit this link for more information about the best things to see and do in Con Dao island. To ensure availability and get the best prices, please check with your Travel Consultant.
Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy your free time at leisure until it's time to transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
Notes: Hotel check-out is before 12:00 PM. Late check-out is subject to availability and may incur additional charges.
Take a flight back to Tan Son Nhat airport ( Ho Chi Minh City). End of services.