5 Days – Southern Vietnam Snapshot: Saigon, Cu Chi, Floating Market
5 Days – Southern Vietnam Snapshot: Saigon, Cu Chi, Floating Market
- Tour Code: S5G1
- Destination: Ho Chi Minh
- Tour Type: Active, Culture and Heritage, Family, Good food
- Start: Ho Chi Minh city, Viet Nam
- End: Ho Chi Minh city, Viet Nam
- Tour Type: Active, Culture and Heritage, Family, Good food
Itinerary Overview
This journey leads you through some of Vietnam’s most iconic highlights: the timeless charm of Hanoi, the tranquil karst landscapes of Lan Ha Bay, the lantern-lit lanes of Hoi An, and the imperial grandeur of Hue. Your trip concludes with the vibrant pace of Ho Chi Minh City and the peaceful waterways of the Mekong Delta. Designed as a self-guided adventure, it allows you to explore Vietnam at your own rhythm while enjoying a seamless arrangement of hotels, domestic flights, transfers, a cruise on Lan Ha Bay, and an excursion into the Mekong Delta. You are free to choose what to visit and to follow your interests as you encounter Vietnam’s unmissable sites.
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- Hanoi at your own pace – independent exploration of the Old Quarter, culture, and local food
- Lan Ha Bay overnight cruise – peaceful limestone scenery and light onboard activities
- Hoi An at leisure – Ancient Town, cafés, tailor shops, and relaxed atmosphere
- Hue at your rhythm – imperial heritage and local markets explored independently
- Mekong Delta in Ben Tre – guided river cruise, coconut workshops, and local encounters
Detailed Itinerary
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Day 1Ho Chi Minh City Arrival
Welcome to Vietnam! Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN), look for our driver holding a sign with your name. You’ll be transferred directly to your hotel in the city center (approx. 45-60 minute drive). Please note the standard check-in time is 2:00 PM. Settle in and enjoy your first taste of Ho Chi Minh City at your leisure.
- Meals:None
- Accommodation:Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City
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Day 2Ho Chi Minh City Tour & Cu Chi Tunnels Full Day (B, L)
(Pick up approx. 7:45 AM) Your day begins with a pickup from your hotel (or meeting point) for a city tour. Drive along the famous Dong Khoi street, passing the historic Opera House, City Hall (People’s Committee Building), the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Central Post Office. Visit the significant Independence Palace (Reunification Palace). Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, travel approximately 70km northwest to the Cu Chi Tunnels. Learn about the incredible resilience and ingenuity required to build and live in this vast underground network during wartime through an introductory video and exploration of the site. See reconstructed living areas, kitchens, and command centers, along with defensive trap doors. Afterwards, return to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City in the late afternoon.
- Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation:Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City
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Day 3Ho Chi Minh City – Cai Be Exploration – Can Tho (B, L)
- Depart: 7:30AM –Return: 5:30PM next day
- Route: Ho Chi Minh City → Cai Be → Tan Phong Island → Can Tho (Overnight) → Cai Rang Floating Market → Local Villages → HCMC
7:30 AM: Pick-up from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Drive to Cai Be in the Mekong Delta.
Board a boat to explore the site of Cai Be’s former floating market and learn about changing local trade traditions.
Visit craft workshops to see coconut candy and crispy rice making.
Stop by an ancient house and enjoy a Southern folk music performance (Đờn ca tài tử). Take a sampan ride through shaded canals. Arrive at Tan Phong Island:
Join a cooking activity and enjoy a garden lunch with locals. Cycle through orchards and villages, visiting Ba Kiet ancient house
Return by boat to Cai Be pier. Transfer to Can Tho by bus. Check-in at your hotel and enjoy free time to explore the city in the evening.
- Meals:Lunch
- Accommodation:Hotel in Can Tho
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Day 4Can Tho – Cai Rang Floating Market – Ho Chi Minh City (B, L)
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Take a morning boat trip along the Bassac River to the vibrant Cai Rang Floating Market.
See boats trading fresh produce and local goods in a one-of-a-kind floating bazaar. Visit a local noodle-making workshop to learn how Vietnamese rice noodles are crafted.
Stop at Munir Ansay Pagoda, a striking Khmer-style temple in the heart of Can Tho.
Continue by boat to Con Son Islet, visit a fruit plantation and taste seasonal tropical fruits. Lunch at a local restaurant, then drive back to Ho Chi Minh City. Arrive in the late afternoon, around 5:00PM
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 5Ho Chi Minh City Departure (B)
Enjoy a relaxed morning and breakfast at your hotel. You have free time until your departure. Please note the standard check-out time is 12:00 PM. At the appropriate time, our driver (only) will transfer you to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) for your onward flight. Say goodbye to Vietnam!
- Meals:Breakfast
- Accommodation:None
Prices
| Group size | Price per pax | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 people | $220/pax | |
| 2 people | $200/pax | |
| 3 people | $180/pax | |
| 4 people | $160/pax |
Inclusions
- Explore Ho Chi Minh City's key historical sites, including the Independence Palace and Cu Chi Tunnels.
- Discover the Mekong Delta's charm in Cai Be: cruise canals, visit local workshops (coconut candy, bee farm), enjoy traditional music, and ride unique local transport.
- Experience the vibrant atmosphere of Cai Rang, the Mekong Delta's largest floating market.
- Enjoy an overnight stay in Can Tho, the delta's central city.
- Taste tropical fruits fresh from a local orchard.


