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Southern Vietnam Tour 10 days: Highlights Exploration
Overview
Discover the highlights of the Mekong Delta in this Southern Vietnam Tour 10 days. Start in Ho Chi Minh City, where you'll explore the French colonial structures, pagodas, and the bustling market. Then, crawl through the Cu Chi Tunnels, an impressive underground network used during the Vietnam War.
Next, take a cruise along the Mekong Delta to explore the spiritual and daily life of people living along the river. Visit Ben Tre and Can Tho, where you'll discover the floating markets and lush scenery. On the way back to Saigon, visit Sa Dec, the hometown of the famous writer Marguerite Duras.
In Da Lat, enjoy the fresh air, green trees, and fragrant pine forests of the highlands. Visit the scenic spots, including the Valley of Love and the Crazy House, designed by a Vietnamese architect. Relax on the beach in Mui Ne, where you can swim, sunbathe, or try water sports.
This tour is perfect for those who want to explore the highlights of southern Vietnam in a short amount of time. You'll discover the history, culture, and natural beauty of this region while also having some time to relax on the beach. With comfortable accommodations, delicious meals, and expert guides, this tour will leave you with unforgettable memories.
Highlights
- Explore some French colonial structures, pagodas & fascinating bustle market in Ho Chi Minh
- Crawl through the Cu Chi Tunnels- the famous underground network
- Take the cruise on Mekong Delta to explore the life & the spiritual of people living along Mekong Delta
- Find the beauty of nature in Da Lat, with its green trees, rolling hills, misty lakes and fragrant pine forests
- Beach break in Mui Ne
Itinerary
On arrival at Tan San Nhat Airport, picked up and transferred to hotel. Ho Chi Minh City, a bustling metropolis, contradiction of its northern counterpart, is crowded with bikes and motorbikes, excited by numerous shopping areas and sidewalk cafés. Overnight at the hotel in Ho Chi Minh City
Located 70 km northwest of Saigon, Cu Chi Tunnels were an incredible underground network constructed by Vietnamese soldiers in the American war. Nowadays, the tunnels have become a popular tourist attraction of Vietnam.
Afternoon, we take a half day of city tour to visit all famous sites of this bustling city. The first destination is the Reunification Palace
Reunification Palace is a unique construction designed for the President of South Vietnam during Vietnam War. When entering, visitors can not only admire its architectural beauty but also enjoy fresh atmosphere created by trees and grasses around.
Followed by some French colonial structures including the Old Saigon Post Office & Notre Dame Cathedral
Notre Dame Cathedral is one of the most famous architectural monuments influenced by European architecture. Both its exterior and interior are impressive with bright red color of bricks, stained glass panels and carved tiles, attracting many tourists.
After visiting the Jade Emperor Pagoda, we continue our trip to the bustling Ben Thanh Market, which is firstly well-known as the place for real Vietnamese food. There are a number of vendors and food stalls in the market food section that offers guests many freshly delicious dishes. You also can find any goods for daily use as well as variety of eye-catching local handicrafts, souvenirs here.
Overnight at the hotel in HCM city
Pick up at your hotel in Saigon and then move 2 hours to Cai Be. The program will start with a quick visit of Cai Be town & the ancient church from the boat. Then, we’ll come to Tân Phong Island for the rowing boat. They will take you deeper into the countryside on smaller canals to enjoy the peaceful time under the shade of mangrove trees. Stop at local garden to enjoy some fruits with hot tea when listening to the traditional music.
Then, start the biking trip on village paths to see the local daily life: orchard, school, church, pagoda, traditional houses... On the way, we can make some stops to see how they wave the dried water-hyacinth to make many products: baskets, bags, hats, wallets, shoes... (You can walk, but see less).
Back to our boat to go across one of the longest rivers in the world, Mekong River, to come to An Bình Island. Travel on the handmade canal to a local house & have lunch at this traditional house. After lunch, we can walk in the local village to visit the local workshop to see how to make rice paper, coconut candy, pop-rice... Enjoy some sweets with a cup of hot tea.
Visit the brick kilns where you can see how the local people create beautiful potteries from clay. The cruise will end at the new boat station of VinhLong city! From here we will pick up and transfer you to Can Tho for your overnight.
One of the most enjoyable things to do in Mekong Delta is visiting Cai Rang Floating Market where you can see fruits, specialties of Mekong Delta. Beside, you can also buy garden tools or enjoy a Vietnamese breakfast dishes like rice noodle “Pho”.
After lunch at a local restaurant, we transfer to Sa Dec - the little “Venice” in the Mekong Delta with numerous narrow canals, and different kinds of trading activities. We explore this charming town by a walking along its narrow streets and take photos of beautiful old houses and Chinese temples. Stop at an ancient house dating from 1890, home of Ong Huynh Thuy Le, former “lover” of famous French novelist Marguerite Duras. Transfer back to Saigon for around 3 hours driving. Overnight in Saigon
Well known as the jewel of the central highland region, Da Lat is considered as a museum of the waterfall, the valley of flowers and the lake, which makes it become the most favorable holiday destination nowadays.
Overnight in Da Lat
Located 200 km from Saigon, Mui Ne is a coastal resort town in the Binh Thuan Province. Thanks to the enormous sand dunes, many beautiful resorts, restaurants and bars, it becomes a famous destination for beach holiday on tourist map of Vietnam.
The scenic 200km journey passes through the bustling cities and dense rubber plantations. The terrain changes to arid semi-desert with cactus plants and strange looking dragon fruit plants when we get closer to PhanThiet and Mui Ne. After checking in at the resort you can relax by the pool or wander onto the beach. Overnight in Mui Ne
Price
| High Season ( From 1st Oct, 2024 to 30th Sep, 2025 ) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost in USD per person based on private tour | ||||||
| Class/No of per | 1 | 2 - 3 | 4 - 6 | 7 - 8 | 9 - 12 | Single Sup |
| Superior |
USD
2,039
|
USD
1,282
|
USD
1,085
|
USD
870
|
USD
773
|
USD
355
|
| First class |
USD
2,183
|
USD
1,426
|
USD
1,229
|
USD
1,014
|
USD
917
|
USD
521
|
| Deluxe |
USD
2,428
|
USD
1,671
|
USD
1,474
|
USD
1,259
|
USD
1,162
|
USD
765
|
| Low Season ( From 1st May, 2025 to 30th Sep, 2025 ) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost in USD per person based on private tour | ||||||
| Class/No of per | 1 | 2 - 3 | 4 - 6 | 7 - 8 | 9 - 12 | Single Sup |
| Promotion valid from 1st May, 2025 to 30th Sep, 2025 | ||||||
| Superior |
USD
1,938
|
USD
1,218
|
USD
1,031
|
USD
827
|
USD
735
|
USD
338
|
| Promotion valid from 1st May, 2025 to 30th Sep, 2025 | ||||||
| First class |
USD
2,074
|
USD
1,355
|
USD
1,168
|
USD
964
|
USD
872
|
USD
495
|
| Promotion valid from 1st May, 2025 to 30th Sep, 2025 | ||||||
| Deluxe |
USD
2,307
|
USD
1,588
|
USD
1,401
|
USD
1,197
|
USD
1,104
|
USD
727
|
| High Season ( From 1st Oct, 2025 to 30th Apr, 2026 ) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost in USD per person based on private tour | ||||||
| Class/No of per | 1 | 2 - 3 | 4 - 6 | 7 - 8 | 9 - 12 | Single Sup |
| Superior |
USD
2,088
|
USD
1,312
|
USD
1,111
|
USD
891
|
USD
792
|
USD
363
|
| First class |
USD
2,236
|
USD
1,460
|
USD
1,259
|
USD
1,039
|
USD
939
|
USD
533
|
| Deluxe |
USD
2,486
|
USD
1,711
|
USD
1,509
|
USD
1,289
|
USD
1,190
|
USD
784
|
| Location | Name | Room Type | Website / Tripadvisor link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Da Lat |
Dalat Hôtel du Parc
|
Suite | |
| Da Lat |
Ana Mandara Villas Da Lat Resort & Spa
|
Villa room | http://anamandara-resort.com/ |
| Da Lat |
Dalat Hôtel du Parc
|
Superior | |
| Can Tho |
Can Tho Eco Lodge
|
Deluxe | https://cantho.ecolodge.asia/ |
| Can Tho |
Victoria Can Tho
|
Superior | |
| Can Tho |
Anh Dao Mekong II Hotel
|
Deluxe balcony | https://anhdaomekong2hotel.vn/ |
| Sai Gon |
SANOUVA HOTEL SAIGON
|
Deluxe | http://www.sanouvahotel.com |
| Sai Gon |
Eden Star Saigon
|
Premium Deluxe room | http://www.edenstarsaigonhotel.com |
| Sai Gon |
Majestic Saigon Hotel
|
Colonial City Deluxe | http://majesticsaigon.com/ |
| Mui Ne |
MUI NE BAMBOO VILLAGE
|
Deluxe | |
| Mui Ne |
Anantara Mui Ne Resort
|
Premier | https://www.anantara.com/vi/mui-ne |
| Mui Ne |
OCEAN PLACE RESORT - MUI NE
|
Deluxe Garden View | https://oceanplaceresort.com.vn/vi/ |
Trip notes
Tour includes:
- Accommodation in a double or twin share room with daily breakfast
- Private air-conditioned vehicle during all tours and transfers.
- Entrance fees for all visits as mentioned in the itinerary
- Experienced English speaking guide during all tours and transfers
- Lunch or dinner as specified in the itinerary
- Local private boat cruise in Mekong delta
- Water & cool towels
- Government taxes & service charge
Tour excludes:
- Vietnam Visa stamp fee: USD 25/person
- International airfare and departure taxes
- Meals, if not specified in the itinerary
- Early check in/ late check out
- Domestic flights and domestic airport taxes
- Gala dinner on 24th and 31st December if any
- Surcharged for Public holidays
- Drinks and meal not mentioned
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone, drinks … etc.
- Personal travel insurance (we highly recommend that you purchase adequate insurance).
- Gratuities/ Tipping
- All other services not specified in the itinerary
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