6 Days Typical Southern Vietnam

Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat airport, we were met and picked up by our local guide. Take the city tour around the bustling downtown, visiting Reunification Palace, Jade Emperor Pagoda, War Remnant Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral, and Old Sai Gon Post Office. Check into your hotel, then relax for the rest of the day.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

After breakfast, drive to My Tho, the homeland of coconut.

• Upon arrival, embark on the boat cruising along the Mekong River, viewing the lives of the local people living along the banks.
• Stop at one of four islands in the area for sightseeing. Enjoy the fresh tropical fruits served in the heart of the garden, accompanied by traditional southern Vietnamese folk music at the plantation.
• Embark on the small boats rowed by the locals through small cannels with water coconut trees to visit local factories. There you will taste the honey tea and see the local people produce the coconut candy milk. You can also try it or stroll in the garden where the locals feed the honeybees. Enjoy the horse-cart trip through the tranquil roads of the village.
• Get on the big boat to visit the vast area.

Enjoy your Elephant Ear fish lunch at a local restaurant near the Mekong River.

We also visit Vinh Trang pagoda, a combination of Asian and European pagodas, before heading to Can Tho city, the heart of the Mekong Delta.

Overnight in Can Tho

The watery world of the Mekong Delta is home to many bustling floating markets. This day we take a boat trip exploring the vibrant floating markets of Cai Rang and Phong Dien, where the trading system is unique; each boat usually sells one particular item, whether it be pumpkins, pineapples, or sugar cane. After sampling local fruits, our guide will escort you back to the hotel through myriad canals.

In the afternoon, return to Ho Chi Minh City

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Today, we have an excursion to the Cu Chi Underground Tunnel, the famous battle field in the Vietnam War. Now it is a favorite tourist site with its 200 km of long tunnels and its brave guerrillas. These tunnels and underground villages were built to provide a safe haven for the people of Cu Chi in the war.

In the afternoon, leave Ho Chi Minh City by road for Mui Ne. The scenic 200km drive north on Highway One passes through the bustling city of Bien Hoa before cutting through dense rubber plantations. Nearer to Mui Ne, the terrain changes to an arid semi-desert with cactus plants and strange looking dragon fruit trees. Arrive in Mui Ne and check into a room. The rest of the day is free to relax by the pool or on the sandy beach.

Overnight in Mui Ne.

Stay at your own leisure in the morning to swim or enjoy the beauty of the beach. In the afternoon, depart from the hotel/resort to visit the Fairy Stream. After that, visit Red Sand Dune. From the top of the dune, you will see the scenery of Mui Ne. Enjoy the romantic sunset here. You might also try some sand sliding games for a different experience. Return to your hotel/resort.

Overnight in Mui Ne.

After breakfast, check out hotel. Return to Ho Chi Minh City. Free for shopping until time transfer to airport for your departure flight back home.