Southern Vietnam Spotlight (9 days/8 nights)

Upon arriving at Ho Chi Minh City’s Tan Son Nhat Airport, you will be welcomed by one of our MinMax team members and brought to your hotel in a private car. As arrival times vary and international travel can be quite exhausting, we leave the remainder of the day open. (Overnight in Saigon).

Day 2 will begin around 8AM, when our guide will pick you up at your hotel to commence the Ho Chi Minh City tour. The tour will begin with a visit to the Reunification Palace, where visitors can explore one of the most historically important buildings in the entire city. We will then pay a visit to the poignant War Remnants Museum (formerly known as the Museum of American War Crimes), a moving display speaking out on the futility of war. Nearby are some excellent examples of French Colonial architecture (Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office), which we will visit before heading over to Ho Chi Minh City’s famous Thien Hau Pagoda. Located in Cholon (the city’s Chinatown), this is one of the city’s most important pagodas (dedicated to the Goddess of the Sea). From here we will explore the infamous Ben Thanh Market area by cyclo, where you can observe the bustling street life in this vibrant commercial centre. After our cruise through the narrow streets and memorable atmosphere of downtown Ho Chi Minh City, we will return back to the hotel. (Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.)

Day 3 starts at 8AM with a private pickup taking you towards the infamous Cu Chi Tunnels. Located 60km from Ho Chi Minh city, Cu Chi is now considered a “heroic district” for its role against the Americans during the war. Legendary for its 220+ kilometers of tunnel systems, this spot is popular for both Vietnamese and foreign visitors alike. The peaceful surrounding areas make it hard to imagine the destruction, damage and defoliation caused by bombs and mines when Cu Chi was “A Free Target Zone ". The remnants visitors will see reflect the fierce battleground that Cu Chi once was during wartime. 
After having lunch, we will travel by road to the Tay Ninh province where you will have a chance to visit the famous Cao Dai Temple. Home of the Cao Dai religion, this area is a unique combination of Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Christianity and Islam, boasting colorful, unique and unforgettable ceremonies. After the tour we will head back to hotel and overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 4 begins our exploration of the Mekong Delta region: a major rice producing area of Vietnam. Considered to be one of the world’s most fascinating rivers, the Mekong splits into nine major arteries, creating a vast network of rivers and waterways that fuel the life force of southwestern Vietnam. Between the thousands of ships that cruise through the waters and the everyday, local life thriving along the Mekong’s banks, the Delta region will be one of the most unique and memorable destinations on your Vietnam Tour.

Upon arrival from Ho Chi Minh City, you will make a boat trip out to the iconic Cai Be Floating Markets, where you’ll have the opportunity to visit local villages and meet the charming people of the Mekong Delta region. Your boat trip will continue on to An Binh Island, where you will have lunch with a local family. We will move on with the trip towards the city of Can Tho (the heart of Vietnam’s Mekong Delta region), where you will check in to your hotel and have the evening to yourself. (Overnight in Can Tho.)

After having breakfast at the hotel, we will start the morning by cruising along the Mekong’s small, picturesque tributaries by rowboat. We will see the Cai Rang Market (the biggest market in Can Tho), soak up the beautiful scenery and witness the daily activities of the locals who live amongst the Mekong’s canals. After that, we will visit a local rice-husking mill, a rice noodle shop and even sample some local tropical fruits. In the afternoon we will drive back to Ho Chi Minh City where you will spend the night.

After breakfast, our driver will transfer you to the coastal town of Mui Ne. We will stop for lunch on the way in local restaurant. Upon arriving in Mui Ne, we will check in to the hotel and the rest of day can be spent at your leisure. (Overnight in Mui Ne)

You are free on Day 7 to relax on the beautiful beaches of Mui Ne! (Overnight in Mui Ne)

You are free to explore Mui Ne in the morning, and in the afternoon our driver will bring you back to Ho Chi Minh City. Here you will check in to the hotel and relax for the rest of the day. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

After breakfast, you will have the chance to explore Ho Chi Minh City one last time (leaving at least 2 hours before your flight’s departure). Our driver will bring you to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, and your tour is complete!!

We would like to express our sincere thanks for considering and (hopefully) choosing to travel with MinMax. We are confident that you will thoroughly enjoy every moment of your trip and every corner of our beautiful country.

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