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Ho Chi Minh Discovery & Mekong Delta Escape – 4D3N
Uncover Saigon’s vibrant history, crawl through Cu Chi’s wartime tunnels, and drift past coconut palms on the Mekong. Taste local delicacies, meet artisans, and cruise quiet canals from My Tho to Ben Tre on a perfectly paced 4-day escape.
Key Highlights
Navigate serene Mekong backwaters by boat and sampan, visiting My Tho and Ben Tre’s coconut worksh
Experience the Cu Chi Tunnels firsthand, exploring hidden passages, wartime ingenuity, and compellin
Savor authentic Vietnamese flavors with tastings of tropical fruits, honey tea, coconut candy, and a
Description
Dive into the heart of southern Vietnam with a curated 4-day, 3-night journey that blends Saigon’s urban pulse with the timeless rhythms of the Mekong Delta. Your adventure begins in Ho Chi Minh City, where French colonial landmarks, vibrant markets, and tree-lined boulevards set the scene. Explore must-see highlights such as Notre-Dame Cathedral (exterior), Central Post Office, the Reunification Palace, and Ben Thanh Market, while sampling iconic street food along the way.
Travel back in time at the Cu Chi Tunnels, an extensive underground network that reveals the ingenuity and resilience of wartime Vietnam. Walk the grounds, enter widened sections of tunnels if you wish, and gain vivid insights from your guide’s narratives and exhibits above ground. Venture south to the Mekong Delta for a day among emerald waterways. In My Tho, board a boat to cruise past stilted homes and fish farms, then continue to Ben Tre, famed for its coconut groves. Visit family-run workshops to see coconut candy and handicrafts being made, enjoy tropical fruit tastings with honey tea, and glide in a hand-rowed sampan through narrow palm-lined canals. A delicious delta-style lunch showcases fresh local ingredients. Throughout the tour, enjoy comfortable hotel accommodation in central Ho Chi Minh City, convenient transfers, and a friendly, licensed guide. With a balanced pace and curated inclusions, this 4D3N package is ideal for first-time visitors seeking culture, cuisine, and nature in one unforgettable trip.
Travel Itinerary
Xin Chào! Upon arrival in Tan Son Nhat International Airport, you will be transferred to Ho Chi Minh center. Free at your leisure. 
18.00 Our driver will pickup you to the harbor. Boarding the cruise and admire the floodlit sights of Ho Chi Minh City - formerly called Saigon. and join the cruise. Pass sights such as the Bitexco Tower, and with the illuminations as a backdrop, enjoy a Vietnamese buffet-style dinner and traditional local music
Transfer back to hotel after dinner.
Breakfast is served at hotel. Take the morning trip to visit Independence Palace, also known at the Reunification palace, was built on the sight of the former Norodom palace. The Independence palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu. Continue seeing the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office. Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum the museum has a vast display of the both the Indochina wars. 
Have lunch at local restaurant.
Depart for Cu Chi tunnel, the trip will take approximately one and a half hours bus driving. Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will have some short introduction followed by introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of the war time. Then, spend your time to explore the remaining area and tunnel systems which included the special constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purpose during the war. Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served. Transfer back to hotel in Saigon.
07.30 – 08.00 Leaving the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City and start your trip to depart for My Tho, the town lies on the left side of the Mekong River. Upon arrival, visit Vinh Trang pagoda which sated back to the late 19th century. Then boarding the sampan and cruising down the river around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands. 
Stop over at Unicorn Island, go walking around country lane and seeing orchards, enjoy tropical fruits, folk song music which performed by the local people. Visit the fruit plantation.
Riding a hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son canal and treat yourself in the beauty of the countryside, visit the family business, visit honey-bee farm, enjoy honey tea and coconut candy workshop. Have lunch at local restaurant. Break time.
In the afternoon, time for cycling around the Tan Thach village, meet the local villagers to experience the local daily life in the Mekong delta. Hammock relaxing and enjoy cool breeze for those can’t join the cycling trip. Return to Ho Chi Minh City.
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Inclusions
3 nights accommodation in a centrally located 3★ hotel (private room)
Daily breakfast at the hotel
Round-trip airport transfers (arrival and departure)
Air-conditioned transportation for all tours
Licensed English-speaking guide (other languages on request)
Cu Chi Tunnels entrance fees
Mekong Delta boat cruise and hand-rowed sampan ride
Visits to workshops and fruit orchards in My Tho and Ben Tre
Meals as stated in itinerary
Exclusions
International and domestic flights
Vietnam visa fees (if applicable)
Travel insurance
Personal expenses and gratuities
Meals not specified (lunches/dinners in Saigon)
Optional activities and entrance fees not mentioned
Hotel minibar and room service
Peak season or holiday surcharges (if applicable)
What to bring
Passport and booking confirmation
Comfortable walking shoes and breathable clothing
Light rain jacket or compact umbrella
Sun protection: hat, sunglasses, SPF 30+ sunscreen
Reusable water bottle
Insect repellent for delta excursions
Small backpack or day bag
Camera or smartphone with power bank
Hand sanitizer and personal medications
Modest attire for visiting temples and pagodas
