5 Day Tour from Ho Chi Minh City

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh arrival 

Right after arriving at Tan Son Nhat Airport, you will be picked up by our tour guide and driver, and then taken to the center of Ho Chi Minh City.

Check in hotel and you are free to explore the city by your own.

Day 2: Ho Chi Minh city tour & Cu Chi tunnels ( Breakfast and lunch ) 

Have breakfast at your hotel.

Start the morning trip to Independence Palace, also known as the Reunification palace, was constructed on the sight of the former Norodom palace. The Independence palace is widely referred to as a historical landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu. Continue visiting the remarkable structures from the French Colonial times such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office. Additionally, followed by the outstanding site of the War Remnants Museum the museum has a vast display of the both the Indochina wars.

Have lunch at the local restaurant.

In the afternoon, we depart for Cu Chi tunnels. It will take you approximately one and a half hours to get this destination by bus. Along the way (before exploring the tunnels), you will watch an introductory video to get the overview of how the tunnels were built and how the people survived from the harsh conditions of the war time. Right after reaching Cu Chi tunnels, spend your time on exploring the remaining area and tunnel systems which consist of 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. Moreover, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purpose during the war. Especially, taste special tea and cassava (guerillas’ food during the war). Break time for relax or time for those who want to try their hand at the real shooting gun. 

Day 3: Ho Chi Minh – Mekong delta ( Breakfast and lunch ) 

You will be picked up at your hotel in the morning, and we will bring you down to the Mekong Delta. On the way you will get a chance to view the beautiful scenery as we go past the stunning rice fields. Upon arrival at My Tho, take a relaxing boat trip on the Mekong River to enjoy the fresh air and the charming stilt house at the river bank. Then, visit the authentic life of the locals and challenge yourself to bargaining at cottage handicraft shops. Take an adventurous sampan ride in palm shaded canals. Arriving at one of the villages, the locals will serve you with fresh honey tea and tropical fruits whilst they will perform their traditional folk music. Experience the rural lifestyle as we pay a visit to a local family business, where they produce coconut candy. After lunch with a Mekong Delta specialty – Vietnamese fried ruffled gourami fish, return to Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 4: Ho Chi Minh – Free day ( Breakfast )

Enjoy a free day in Ho Chi Minh to get out and discover the city at your own pace. Alternatively, why not get an up close and personal history lesson on guerrilla warfare during an Urban Adventures tour to the Cu Chi tunnels. This underground network in the middle of the jungle was used by the Viet Cong during the war. Take the chance to climb into the tunnels and imagine what it would’ve been like to eat, sleep, work and cook – even go to school underground as conflict raged above. 

Day 5: Ho Chi Minh – Departure ( Breakfast )

Today you are free until the time to transfer you to the airport for your flight to next destination.

Notes: 

• If this tour itinerary is NOT suitable for your plan or any changes, we will recreate the new tour program for you.
• If you wish to spend more time in Ho Chi Minh City, we’ll be happy to organise additional accommodation (subject to availability).

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