
Tour Itinerary
| Tour Code | Duration | Departure | Transportation | Tour Type |
| IVN11 | 4 Days 3 Nights | Daily | Car / Bus / Boat | Small Group Tour (SIC) |
DETAILED ITINERARY
DAY 01: HO CHI MINH CITY ARRIVAL | Meals: NO | Accommodation: Ho Chi Minh City
Highlights: Ho Chi Minh City Center
Detailed Itinerary:
Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, proceed through immigration and collect your luggage.
Our private driver (no guide) will meet you at the arrivals hall and escort you to your hotel in Saigon center.
Check in to your hotel and spend the rest of the day relaxing or freely exploring the bustling surroundings, local street food, and vibrant lifestyle (Standard check-in time: 14:00).
DAY 02: HO CHI MINH CITY TOUR & CU CHI TUNNELS | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch | Accommodation: Ho Chi Minh City
Highlights: Independence Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office, War Remnants Museum, Cu Chi Tunnels System
Detailed Itinerary:
08:00: Breakfast at hotel. Tour guide and driver pick you up for a full-day exploration.
Morning: Visit Independence Palace (Reunification Palace), designed by architect Ngo Viet Thu on the site of the former Norodom Palace. Admire classic French colonial landmarks including Notre Dame Cathedral and the historic Central Post Office. Conclude the morning tour at the War Remnants Museum, displaying comprehensive exhibits from the Indochina wars.
Lunch: Savor local cuisine at a local restaurant.
Afternoon: Depart for Cu Chi Tunnels (approx. 1.5-hour drive through countryside scenery). Watch an introductory video detailing how guerrillas built and survived in the complex underground network.
Explore living areas, kitchens, command centers, weapon storage, hidden trapdoors, and field hospitals.
Enjoy special guerrilla tea and boiled cassava (war-time staple food).
(Optional) Free time to relax or try real shooting range activities (at client’s own expense).
Return to Ho Chi Minh City late afternoon. Free evening.
DAY 03: HO CHI MINH CITY – MEKONG DELTA DAY TOUR | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch | Accommodation: Ho Chi Minh City
Highlights: Vinh Trang Pagoda, Tien River Cruise, Dragon/Unicorn/Phoenix/Tortoise Islands, Fruit Orchards, Coconut Candy Mill, Hand-Rowed Sampan Ride
Detailed Itinerary:
07:30: Pick-up from your hotel after breakfast for a scenic 1.5-hour bus drive along National Highway 1 past rice fields to Trung Luong district (My Tho).
Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, a beautiful Buddhist temple featuring harmonious Asian and Western architecture.
Board a boat for a cruise on the Tien River, taking in views of fish rafts, Rach Mieu Bridge, and the iconic four islets: Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise.
Stroll along rural village paths, visit a tropical orchard, and enjoy seasonal fresh fruits and honey tea while listening to live Southern Vietnamese folk music (Don Ca Tai Tu).
Visit a local coconut candy mill, then take a hand-rowed sampan ride along natural small canals shaded by water coconut trees through Tan Thach canal.
Lunch: Savor regional specialties at an island restaurant.
Board the motorboat back to the main pier, reboard the coach, and return to Ho Chi Minh City in the late afternoon.
DAY 04: HO CHI MINH CITY DEPARTURE | Meals: Breakfast | Accommodation: NO
Highlights: Tan Son Nhat Airport Transfer
Detailed Itinerary:
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and check out (Standard check-out time: 12:00 noon).
Your private driver (no guide) will pick you up at the hotel at the prearranged time and transfer you to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for your departure flight. End of services.
RECOMMENDED HOTELS (OR SIMILAR)
| Category | Hotel Name | Location | Duration |
| 3-Star Option | Souvana Hotel or similar | Ho Chi Minh City | 03 Nights |
| 4-Star Option | Sky Gem Central or similar | Ho Chi Minh City | 03 Nights |
Policy
TOUR INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS
Tour Inclusions
- Accommodation: Hotel stays (3-star or 4-star) with daily breakfast based on double/twin sharing.
- Meals: Specified in the itinerary (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch).
- Transportation: Air-conditioned shuttle bus (SIC) for transfers and scheduled tours.
- Airport Transfers: Private airport pick-up and drop-off (driver only).
- Sightseeing & Excursions: Entrance fees for all listed attractions, Mekong river boat trips, and hand-rowed sampan ride.
- Tour Guide: Local English-speaking guide for scheduled group tours.
- Amenities: Bottled drinking water on coach.
Tour Exclusions
- International and domestic airfares & departure taxes.
- Vietnam visa stamp fee (USD 25/pax/single entry payable in cash at arrival airport).
- Personal and travel insurance.
- Beverages during meals.
- Tips and gratuities for tour guides and drivers.
- Shooting range fees at Cu Chi Tunnels.
- Peak season or public holiday surcharges (if applicable).
- Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, optional activities, minibar).
Terms & Conditions
CHILD POLICY
Under 5 years old (and under 1m): Free of Charge (Sharing bed, seat, and meals with parents).
5 – 8 years old: 75% of Adult Rate (Sharing bed or using extra bed with parents; maximum 1 child per room. The 2nd child aged 5–8 will be charged as an adult).
From 9 years old: 100% Adult Rate.
CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY
- Standard Cancellation Fees (Based on total contract value):
30% Penalty: Cancellation reported within 31 – 45 days prior to departure.
50% Penalty: Cancellation reported within 30 days prior to departure.
- 100% Penalty: Cancellation reported less than 30 days prior to departure.
- Urgent Bookings:
- For urgent bookings made close to departure, specific cancellation terms will apply immediately upon service confirmation.
- Flight Ticket Terms:
- Airline tickets are issued immediately after payment and full name/DOB confirmation. Any date changes, name edits, or cancellations are subject to airline regulations and fees.
- Refund Processing:
- Eligible refunds will be processed within 30 days from the date of official tour cancellation notice.
END OF SERVICES
The Best Of Southern Vietnam: Saigon & Beyond
Itinerary:
Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong River Vietnam




