Welcome to Vietnam and the start of your mini adventure. Ho Chi Minh City, or Saigon as it’s still commonly known, is the original ‘Pearl of the Orient’ is a bustling metropolis with bundles of history seen in the fascinating museums and the patchwork of buildings that line the streets.

On your arrival at Tan Son Nhat International Airport you will be met by our local representative and transferred to your hotel for check in (available from 2pm onwards.

PM: spend a half day Saigon’s most famous attractions. Kicking off with the Reunification Palace, the home and workplace of the President of South Vietnam during the Vietnam War and now a museum and venue for official receptions. You can visit the War Room from where the South Vietnamese forces were controlled, and most poignantly, the room where the North Vietnamese army took official control in 1975. Nearby stands the 19th century Notre Dame Cathedral, a major centre of Catholicism in modern Vietnam and one of the city’s major landmarks. Next to the cathedral stands the Saigon Central Post Office, a classic French colonial structure with huge ceilings that still functions as a post office today.

Overnight at hotel in Saigon

Depart from Saigon and head straight to Ben Tre (90 km ~ 2 hours drive), crossing the impressive Rach Mieu cable-stayed bridge. On arrival board a small boat to visit typical workplaces including small brick factories, a coconut processing workshop and a local mat-weaving house.

Stop at a quiet village, take a short walk to witness local life and hop on a xe-lôi (a kind of motorized rickshaw) to reach acharming local restaurant. After lunch, rest on the hammock or short cycling ride to explore the surrounding fields before boarding a sampan for a tranquil trip along the picturesque canals. Come back to the port and visit Ben Tre local market before heading to Can Tho. 

Overnight at hotel in Can Tho

Check out early morning then cruising  along the Mekong River to Cai Rang floating market before heading up to a quitet canal for a short bike ride along countruside paths to enjoy the peaceful scenesof paddy filed, the monkey bridges or walkthrouogh the farms and houses of a nearby village to see fragrant tropical fruit orchards and pause for a cup of tea with locals. Lunch is served at local restaurant then we return to Saigon in the afternoon.

Overnight at hotel in Saigon

Our Tour Manager and driver will pick you up at hotel then transfer to the airport for departure flight.

HOME SWEET HOME!

Today, you’ll have the day to explore the city at your own pace. Your guide will provide recommendations for activities and sights to see.