5D4N SAI GON – MEKONG DELTA BUDGET TOUR 2024

HO CHI MINH – CU CHI – MEKONG DELTA

5 DAYS 4 NIGHTS

Type: Join in Group tour

Travel: Daily

Price: 285 USD

Day 1. Arrival – CHINA TOWN – SAIGON WATER BUS TOUR (no meals)

Our assistance meet & greet you at the airport.

Check in hotel

Afternoon tour:

  13:00 – visit to Cho Lon (Big Market) and Thien Hau Pagoda which is located in China Town.

Continue to Bach Dang harbor to take the Saigon Waterbus tour

After checking in the waterbus tickets, and stabilizing your seat, the boat will start to depart.

During the trip, you will have a unique view of the most typical commercial buildings of the city including the Vinhomes Central Park urban area, the magnificent Landmark 81 tower, the Bitexco Financial Tower, the green peaceful District 2.

A lot of stunning moments are waiting for you.

18:00 PM: Transfer back your hotel for free & easy.

Overnight in HCMC

Day 2. MEKONG DELTA – CAI BE – CAN THO (Breakfast, Lunch)

Breakfast at hotel

7:30 – our tourguide pick up at hotel depart to Mekong Delta.

Upon arrival in Cai Be, have a boat ride to the remaining site of a renowned wholesale floating market on the Tien River many years ago. This site entitles you to learn something about the local trading habit that has changed due to the age of modern society when more terrestrial transportation and high techniques of agriculture have dominated everywhere.

There, you can realize how diverse the area is and how rich orchard gardens are, which makes it the basket of fruit in the lower part of the Mekong River.

Ramble in small villages where you will uncover the beauty of an ancient house and learn about the indigenous culture.

Make a short visit to a small family business where the locals make coconut fudges and crispy rice popcorn. Savor delicious fresh fruit and feel the slow rhythms of Southern Vietnamese folk music – a kind of music entwined with the life and culture of the Mekong Delta people.

Paddle through small canals – an exciting experience since you can look around, unwind, and soak up the wonderful atmosphere of the Upper Mekong Delta.

Additionally, after arrival on Tan Phong Island, immerse yourself in nature’s tranquility.

At lunch time, you not only enjoy luscious food but also get closer to the locals as it is a chance to learn how to prepare Vietnamese specialties. The meal is cooked on your own and served in the heart of the local garden.

Cycle on the village path through orchards. Meet the local islanders to learn more about the local daily life in the Mekong Delta.

Visit Ba Kiet’s ancient house.

Proceed to Can Tho City

Dinner at local restaurant, check in hotel & relax

Overnight in Can Tho

Day 3. CAN THO FLOATING MARKET – HO CHI MINH CITY (Breakfast, Lunch)

Breakfast at hotel.

Take a leisurely boat ride to explore the picturesque tributaries of the Lower Mekong River (Bassac River), then visit Cai Rang Floating Market, the most vibrant floating market in the area.

Walking tour of the local noodle factory.

Visit Munir Ansay Pagoda – Khmer temple, famous for its unique structure.

Then, move by boat to Con Son tourist area, visit the fruit plantation, and enjoy seasonal fruits.

Have lunch and return to Ho Chi Minh City.

Check in hotel, free & easy

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city

Day 4. CITY TOUR – CU CHI TUNNEL Breakfast, Lunch)

Breakfast 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.

Break time for relax or time for those who want to try the real shooting gun.

Back to city central.

18:30 – 19:00 – drop off at hotel free & easy.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city

Day 5. HO CHI MINH CITY DEPARTURE (breakfast)

Breakfast at hotel.

Free for shopping at Ben Thanh market or enjoy the City vibes,…

Airport transfer.

INCLUDED:

• 3 stars hotel (standard rooms based on twin/double/triple sharing)
• Private airport transfer
• Joining group tours as program
• English speaking tour guide on group tours
• Entrance fees as program
• Meals as program
• Boat trip in Mekong delta

EXCLUSIVE:

• Single room, upgrade room.
• Flight
• Personal expense
• Tips