Ho Chi Minh City Highlights & Mekong Delta: 5-Night Cultural Discovery | 5 Nights and 6 Days Vietnam Package

5 Nights and 6 Days
Ho Chi Minh City - 3NMekong Delta - 2N
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  • Transfer Included
  • Stay Included
  • Meals Included
  • Sightseeing Included

Overview

Discover the vibrant heart of southern Vietnam with the "Ho Chi Minh City Highlights & Mekong Delta: 5-Night Cultural Discovery" — a carefully crafted Vietnam tour package designed for travelers seeking an authentic cultural experience and gentle adventure. This 5-night, 6-day Vietnam Adventure tour package blends bustling city life, historic landmarks, and serene river landscapes to deliver a balanced Vietnam Adventure package ideal for first-time visitors and repeat explorers.

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Itinerary

Day1

Arrival and Welcome to Ho Chi Minh City

Arrive at Tan Son Nhat International Airport where you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Settle in and relax before an orientation walk.

Evening: Explore Ben Thanh Market for local street food and handcrafted souvenirs. Enjoy a welcome dinner at a local restaurant featuring southern Vietnamese specialties.

Tip: Allow time to adapt to the local climate and traffic — comfortable shoes are recommended for walking.

Day2

Classic Ho Chi Minh City Highlights

Full-day city tour showcasing the city's top attractions. Visit the Reunification Palace to learn about modern Vietnamese history, the War Remnants Museum for powerful wartime exhibits, and the iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon and Central Post Office.

Afternoon: Stroll along Dong Khoi Street and stop for coffee at a historic café. Optional evening: rooftop bar for panoramic views of the city.

Note: Museums are closed on some public holidays — your guide will provide alternatives if needed.

Day3

Cu Chi Tunnels & Chinatown (Cho Lon)

Morning excursion to the Cu Chi Tunnels. Explore underground passageways, learn about guerrilla tactics, and try a short tunnel crawl (optional).

Return to the city and visit Chinatown (Cho Lon): explore the bustling Binh Tay Market and the ornate Thien Hau Pagoda.

Evening at leisure — sample local cuisine or take an optional sunset cruise on the Saigon River.

Important: Wear comfortable clothing and watch your head in low tunnel sections.

Day4

Transfer to the Mekong Delta — Cai Be & Ben Tre

Depart Ho Chi Minh City after breakfast for the Mekong Delta region. Stop at Cai Be (seasonal floating market) for a scenic boat ride and to see river commerce in action. Continue to Ben Tre to explore coconut groves, village workshops, and shrimp farms by small boat.

Overnight: Traditional homestay or riverside hotel in the Mekong Delta region — enjoy a home-cooked meal and local hospitality.

Note: Floating market schedules are seasonal; exact stops may vary depending on water levels and market days.

Day5

Can Tho & Cai Rang Floating Market

Early morning visit to Cai Rang Floating Market (Can Tho) — one of the largest and most photogenic markets in the Mekong Delta. Experience the vibrant trading of fruits, vegetables, and local goods from small boats.

Afterward, visit a local rice paper workshop, enjoy a riverside lunch, and take a leisurely bike ride through orchard-lined lanes.

Return to your accommodation for an evening of rest. Tip: Early starts capture the best market activity and lighting for photos.

Day6

Return to Ho Chi Minh City & Departure

After breakfast, transfer back to Ho Chi Minh City. Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy last-minute shopping at Saigon Square or a final coffee at a French-colonial café.

Airport transfer for your departure. End of services.

Important: Confirm your departure time with your guide the evening before; traffic can affect transfer times.

Inclusions

  • 5 nights accommodation: 3 nights in Ho Chi Minh City, 2 nights in the Mekong Delta (selected hotels or homestay)
  • Daily breakfast (5)
  • Airport arrival and departure transfers
  • All ground transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • English-speaking local guide throughout the itinerary
  • Entrance fees for listed attractions (e.g., Cu Chi Tunnels, museums)
  • Boat trips on the Mekong Delta; village visits and floating market tours
  • Welcome dinner and one authentic homestay dinner in the Mekong Delta
  • Local taxes and service charges

This itinerary is designed as a Vietnam tour package and is also suitable for travelers seeking a Vietnam Adventure tour package or Vietnam Adventure package experience.

Exclusions

  • International flights to/from Vietnam
  • Vietnam entry visa and visa fees
  • Meals not specified in the itinerary (lunches and some dinners)
  • Personal expenses (drinks, laundry, phone calls)
  • Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
  • Tips/gratuities for guides and drivers
  • Optional activities and entrance fees not listed above

Note: Single-room supplements may apply for solo travelers.

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