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This Saigon day tour in 5 days tour is a great combination of visiting all the highlights in the South of Vietnam with your leisure holiday. After a short tour around the most vibrant city of Vietnam, Cu Chi tunnels, Cao Dai Temple and Mekong Delta, you will have your time to explore the city on your own and free for shopping in the big and favorite markets.
General Information
Tour route: Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) – Cu Chi tunnel – My Tho
Duration: 5 Days/ 4 Nights
Date: Departure date upon your request
Start/ End: Ho Chi Minh City/ Ho Chi Minh city
Tour Customizable: Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry form)
Tour Category: Ho Chi Minh City Day Trips, Mekong Delta Day Trips
Brief Itinerary
Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City Arrival
Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City tour
Day 3: Cao Dai Temple & Cu Chi Tunnels– Dinner at Saigon River cruise
Day 4: Ho Chi Minh City – My Tho
Day 5: Ho Chi Minh City Departure
Full Itinerary
Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City Arrival – Vespa Tour (D)
Welcome upon arrival at the airport by local tour guide and driver, then transfer to hotel for check-in. The rest of the day, relax or free explore the city on our own. In the evening, join in an amazing Saigon Vespa tour to explore the vibrant city covered by the dark, taste the mouthwatering street foods, discover hidden coffee shops and enjoy the live music show performed by street artists. Overnight in Saigon.
Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City Tour (B, L)
Today, visit all the highlights in Ho Chi Minh city such as the Reunification Palace, a palace of old President in South of Vietnam during the American war; the War Remnants Museum where is poignant display of the futility of war; Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office, the two sites that you can ignore when visiting the city.
After lunch, travel to the district 5 to visit Cho Lon (China Town), Thien Hau pagoda and Binh Tay market. Stop at the oldest pagoda of Giac Lam or we head back to the center to do shopping at the famous Ben Thanh market. Later of the day, enjoy one hour Water puppet show in the Golden Theater. Overnight in Saigon.
Day 3: Cao Dai Temple & Cu Chi Tunnels (B, L)
In the morning, depart to Tay Ninh province to visit Cao Dai Temple where you will have a chance to observe the midday ceremony. Almost tourists, who have ever been here before, love the vibrant colors and murals in the temple and the rituals carried out by the Cao Dai worshipers.
After lunch, continue on our journey to Cu Chi Tunnels which is located in Cu Chi district, Ho Chi Minh City. These are an immense network of connecting underground tunnels that were the location of military campaigns during American wars. This area is now a “should-not-be-missed” site for all visitors traveling to Vietnam. Watch a short introduction video showing the foundation, activities… of Cu Chi tunnels and people lived here in the past then crawl all the safe parts of the tunnel system; enjoy some special cassava and tea that served free on the tour. Later, go to the shooting range where you can try to fire real bullets or free for shopping at the souvenir shops. Back to Ho Chi Minh city. Your dinner today is served on a Saigon River Cruise where you can see the colorful city at night. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 4: Ho Chi Minh City – My Tho (B, L)
After breakfast, travel to Mekong Delta to enjoy the full day package tour with a boat trip, Mekong Delta people’s homes, their orchards, coconut candy workshops, honeybee farm as well as taste many kinds of fresh fruits that picked up from the garden before. Enjoy a short classical music performance showed by farmers in the home while enjoying tea and fruits. Lunch will be served at a local home or restaurant. Later, explore the life of local people at the vibrant Cai Be floating market before traveling back to Ho Chi Minh City for overnight.
Day 5: Ho Chi Minh City Departure (B)
After breakfast, feel free until the vehicle picks you up and transfer you to the airport for your departure flight. Trip ends.
