5-Day Ho Chi Minh City
Travel Package
Duration:
5 days, 4 nights
Size:
max 8 persons
Time:
Depending on arrival
Price:
from $322 pp
Our private package tour can host between 1-8 guests.
If you’re looking to keep your budget down, we also run group tours with our partner companies.
Costs will depend on your preferred dates and tour group size, so contact us directly for a quote!
Book this tour
| Guests | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost pp | $1186 | $628 | $556 | $434 | $417 | $360 | $358 | $322 |
| Total | $1186 | $1256 | $1668 | $1736 | $2085 | $2160 | $2506 | $2576 |
Next day bookings can be fulfilled up until 6pm ICT time.
Combine the vibrant energy of Ho Chi Minh City with the serene beauty of the Mekong Delta and the coastal charm of Mui Ne on this beautiful 5-day journey. From underground tunnels to floating markets, this tour includes Vietnam’s rich history, cultural diversity, and natural wonders!
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Ho Chi Minh City
Upon your arrival at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, our friendly guide will greet you before transferring you to your hotel. After check-in, enjoy free time to unwind or explore Saigon’s buzzing streets at your leisure. After check-in, enjoy free time to unwind or explore Saigon’s buzzing streets at your leisure.
Day 2: Cu Chi Tunnels & Saigon Highlights
Morning: Cu Chi Tunnels Expedition
After breakfast, journey 1.5 hours to the Cu Chi Tunnels, a 250-km underground network used by Viet Cong soldiers.
Crawl through narrow tunnel sections (modified for visitor access).
Watch a documentary showcasing the tunnels’ construction and strategic role.
Taste war-era tapioca, dipped in peanut-sesame salt, and local tea to refresh.
Optional: Test your aim at a shooting range with AK-47s or M16 rifles (bullets purchased separately).
Lunch: Refuel with noodle soup or sizzling pancakes at a local restaurant.
Afternoon: Saigon’s Cultural Gems
Return to the city for a curated tour of its iconic landmarks:
Central Post Office: Admire Gothic arches designed by Gustave Eiffel.
Notre-Dame Cathedral: Snap photos of this 19th-century red-brick marvel, a symbol of French colonial architecture.
Independence Palace: Walk through the preserved rooms where the Vietnam War ended in 1975.
War Remnants Museum: Engage with exhibits documenting the war’s impact through photographs and artifacts.
Evening: Explore Ben Thanh Market independently. Get involved and try bargaining for silk scarves, lacquerware, or street food like goi cuon (spring rolls).
Day 3: Mui Ne Coastal Escape
Morning: Sunrise Journey to Mui Ne
Depart early for a 4-hour drive to Mui Ne, a coastal gem famed for its dunes and laid-back vibe.
- Red Sand Dunes: Climb rolling dunes on a rented sandboard or watch local children surf downhill on plastic mats. The landscape creates unforgettable photo opportunities!
- Fairy Stream: Wade barefoot through ankle-deep water along this gorgeous canyon canyon, flanked by palm forests and limestone formations.
- Lunch: Feast on freshly caught seafood at a beachfront restaurant. Try cha ca (fishcake) or banh canh (hearty noodle soup)
Afternoon: Fishing Village
Visit Mui Ne Fishing Village, where rainbow-colored boats bob in the harbor. Watch fishermen mend nets and dry squid under the sun.
Enjoy a relaxing journey back to Ho Chi Minh City and get ready for Day 4!
Day 4: Mekong Delta Discovery – My Tho & Can Tho
Morning: My Tho’s Waterways
Travel 2 hours to My Tho, the gateway to the Mekong Delta. Board a wooden sampan to glide through coconut-fringed canals, stopping at:
Vinh Trang Pagoda: Marvel at giant Buddha statues surrounded by lotus ponds.
Coconut candy workshop: Watch artisans transform coconut milk into chewy sweets and sample them warm.
Honey Farm: Sip honey tea paired with tangy pomelo while listening to don ca tai tu (Southern folk music).
Lunch: Dine in a riverside garden on elephant ear fish wrapped in rice paper with herbs.
Afternoon: Xe Loi Adventure
Hop on a xe loi (motorized rickshaw) to explore villages where locals weave coconut leaves into roofing.
Continue to Can Tho, the Delta’s largest city, for a free evening.
Day 5: Cai Rang Floating Market & Return to Saigon
Sunrise on the Mekong:
Rise early for a motorboat ride to Cai Rang Floating Market, where hundreds of boats trade pineapples, pumpkins, and spices. Bargain for a mango or sip an iced coffee from a floating vendor.
Visit traditional workshops:
Rice noodle factory: Learn how rice is soaked, ground, and steamed into translucent sheets.
Binh Thuy Ancient House: Wander through this 19th-century French-colonial villa, featured in the film The Lover.
Lunch: Enjoy a Vietnamese feast at a family-run eatery before returning to Saigon.
Airport transfer: Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City by 4pm for your onward flight, and memories to last a lifetime!
Included
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
- All entrance tickets
- English-speaking guide
- Transportation throughout the tour
- 4 x breakfasts, 4 x lunches*
- 2 bottles mineral water per day
- Tasting sweets and honey tea
- Boat trips in Mekong Delta
- Insurance coverage
- Hotel information**
*Please advise us of any dietary needs or requests on our 5-Day Saigon Travel Tour.
**Single room carries $20USD (500,000 VND) surcharge
Excluded
- Bullets for shooting range (optional)
- Personal expenses
- Additional drinks and snacks
- Gratuities
For shorter tours from Saigon, check out our Ho Chi Minh day trips!