This is one of the most popular journeys in Southern Vietnam. After a day on Ho Chi Minh city tour take an excursion to the historic Cu Chi Tunnels. Then you will experience the unique Mekong River Delta life. To finish the trip you will then travel to tropical Phu Quoc Island - Experience paradise on this 7-day 6-night package tour
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.
9:00 AM: Pick up from your hotel to 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.
Continue by a leisurely waking tour. Heading to 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.
Toward to Nguyen Hue walking street, you will take a few walks to the unmissable city's famous landmark. 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.
Have a break for lunch or drink (on your own account) then in the afternoon go to the top visited in Ho Chi Minh – the War Remnant museum. The exhibits offer you all-sided views of the Vietnam War that might bring a big surprise than you are probably used to hearing and seeing.
End of the day, visit 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.
Come back to your hotel. Free to discover city or just relax
After breakfast at the hotel, meet our tour guide and driver for your transfer to Cai Be. Visit Cao Dai temple on route. On arrival, experience the rhythm of life on the legendary Mekong River by visiting the canals lined with orchards.
Visit craft workshops of rice popcorn, coconut caramel and rice cake…Go biking or walking on the village paths to discover the ancient and beautiful Phu Chau pagoda where the serenity reigns and meet the local people. Enjoy lunch in an open air restaurant where you can taste a famous local specialty, the elephant ear fish. Finally, enjoy tasty seasonal fruits while rowing a small rowboat in the canals, shaded by the fruit trees.
Back to Saigon in the late afternoon
8:00 AM: Leave from your hotel 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.
In the afternoon, take flight to Phu Quoc Island for your beach break.
Upon your arrival at Phu Quoc 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 Phu Quoc island on your own. Optional activities are available, including snorkeling, kayaking, sightseeing, or taking a boat trip. Please visit this link for more information about the best things to see and do in Phu Quoc island. To ensure availability and get the best prices, please check with your Travel Consultant or contact us here.
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Today, you have the entire day at your leisure to relax or explore Phu Quoc island on your own. Optional activities are available, including snorkeling, kayaking, sightseeing, or taking a boat trip. Please visit this link for more information about the best things to see and do in Phu Quoc island. To ensure availability and get the best prices, please check with your Travel Consultant or contact us here.
Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy your free time at leisure until it's time to transfer to Phu Quoc 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 short flight back to Tan Son Nhat Airport (Ho Chi Minh City). Holiday ends.