Ho Chi Minh City & Mekong Delta | Classic package tour – 05 Days

Ho Chi Minh City arrival, welcome and transfer to hotel

Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat airport, you'll be greeted by a professional tour guide and driver in the pickup area. During the 30-minute drive to the city center, your guide will provide an introduction to the city's main attractions and offer insights into local dining, traffic, culture, and more.

Once we reach the city center, you will be transferred to your hotel.

Note: Hotel check in time at 14.00

Included:
English speaking guide
Private transportation
02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
Elios Hotel(Senior Superior Room)
233 Pham Ngu Lao street, district 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Saigon City full day tour: Independence palace, walking tour, War Remnant museum, Ben Thanh market

9:00 AM: Start your day with a visit to the Independence Palace, a historic landmark that once served as the residence and office of the Presidents of South Vietnam. This five-story building, preserved with its 1960s and 1970s decor and equipped with a secret bunker, also showcases the North Vietnamese tank that famously breached its gates in 1975.

Next, take a leisurely stroll to the Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon, a splendid example of French colonial architecture built between 1863 and 1880. Its majestic presence and intricate details make it a must-see in the city.

Continue your walk to Nguyen Hue Walking Street, a lively pedestrian area that leads to the Saigon Central Post Office. Designed by the famed architect Gustave Eiffel, this functional post office is renowned for its beautiful interior and historical charm.

After some time exploring, enjoy lunch or a refreshing drink at your own pace. Then, visit the War Remnants Museum, a powerful and thought-provoking place that offers a comprehensive view of the Vietnam War from various perspectives.

Conclude your day with a trip to Ben Thanh Market, a bustling and historic market that has been serving the local community since 1870. It’s an excellent spot to pick up affordable souvenirs, sample local street food, and experience the lively atmosphere of Ho Chi Minh City.

Return to your hotel for a relaxing evening, or take some extra time to discover more of the city at your own pace.

Included:
English speaking guide
Meal: B
Private transportation
Entrance fees
02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
Elios Hotel(Senior Superior Room)
233 Pham Ngu Lao street, district 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Special excursion to Cu Chi tunnels, visiting Cao Dai temple

At 8:00 AM, leave your hotel to visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, the most impressive location in the history of the Vietnam War.

The Viet Cong waged a resistance war against American troops in Cu Chi, a real underground city consisting of a vast network of tunnels stretching over 250 kilometers. Using only pickaxes and shovels, all of the tunnels were dug over a 20-year period. The visit incorporates extraordinary entering some pieces of passages. You can also go to the nearby Ben Duoc memorial temple, which was built in 1993 to honor the Vietnamese who were killed at Cu Chi and is much less popular with tourists.
Keep on visiting quite possibly the most sacrosanct fascination in Vietnam - the Cao Dai Sanctuary. Caodaism is a unique religion of the Vietnamese people that draws inspiration from Taoism, Confucianism, Buddhism, and even Roman Catholicism. You can attend the midday mass when you visit.

After lunch at a nearby restaurant, return to the hotel in the afternoon.

Included:
English speaking guide
Meal: B, L
Private transportation
Entrance fees
02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
Elios Hotel(Senior Superior Room)
233 Pham Ngu Lao street, district 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

From Saigon to Mekong delta, visiting Cai Be, boat trip, biking

Meet our tour guide and driver at the hotel for your Cai Be transfer after breakfast. On the way, go to the Cao Dai temple. Visit the canals lined with orchards when you first arrive to get a sense of the pace of life along the renowned Mekong River.

Visit make studios of rice popcorn, coconut caramel and rice cake… Go trekking or strolling on the town ways to find the antiquated and delightful Phu Chau pagoda where the peacefulness rules and meet the nearby individuals. You can have elephant ear fish, a well-known local dish, for lunch in an open-air restaurant. Finally, row a small rowboat through the canals and savor the fresh, seasonal fruits while being shaded by fruit trees.

In the late afternoon, we return to Saigon.

Included:
English speaking guide
Meal: B, L
Boat: Cai Be
Private transportation
Bike: Cai Be
02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
Elios Hotel(Senior Superior Room)
233 Pham Ngu Lao street, district 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City Departure

Private driver will pick you up at the hotel lobby for about 30 minutes to Tan Son Nhat airport (international or domestic hall according to your request). Thanks for the visit to our city.

Note: International flights require you to be at the airport 3 hours and domestic is 2 hours before departure time.

In the rush hour (07:00 – 08:30 AM and 16:30 – 18:30 PM), it takes around 1 hour from city center to Tan Son Nhat airport.

Included:
Meal: B
Private transportation
02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day