5 Days 4 Nights – Southern Vietnam Tour
Destinations: Ho Chi Minh City – My Tho – Ben Tre – Vung Tau – Mui Ne
This itinerary offers a mix of culture, nature, beaches, and local experiences in South Vietnam.
Day 1: Arrival in Ho Chi Minh City – City Tour
Morning:
Arrive at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City.
Meet your guide and transfer to the hotel for check-in.
Afternoon:
Visit Notre Dame Cathedral & Central Post Office – French colonial landmarks.
Explore the War Remnants Museum – a deep dive into Vietnam’s history.
Walk through Ben Thanh Market – shopping for souvenirs and local snacks.
Evening:
Enjoy a welcome dinner on a Saigon River Dinner Cruise.
Free time to explore Nguyen Hue Walking Street.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 2: Ho Chi Minh – Mekong Delta (My Tho & Ben Tre) – Back to HCMC
Morning:
Breakfast at the hotel.
Drive to My Tho (~2 hours).
Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda – a beautiful Buddhist temple.
Take a boat ride on the Mekong River to Ben Tre, famous for coconut products.
Visit coconut candy workshops & try tropical fruits at a local farm.
Ride a Xe Lôi (motorized cart) through the village.
Enjoy a traditional sampan boat ride along small canals.
Afternoon:
Have lunch at a riverside restaurant (try local specialties like elephant ear fish).
Return to Ho Chi Minh City (~2 hours).
Free evening to explore or relax.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 3: Ho Chi Minh – Vung Tau Beach Getaway
Morning:
Breakfast at the hotel.
Drive to Vung Tau (~2.5 hours).
Visit Christ the King Statue – one of the tallest Jesus statues in Asia.
Relax at Front Beach or Back Beach.
Afternoon:
Enjoy a seafood lunch at a local beachside restaurant.
Visit White Palace (Bach Dinh) – a former French governor’s residence.
Free time to enjoy the beach or visit Lighthouse Hill for panoramic views.
Evening:
Check in at your hotel and enjoy a relaxing night in Vung Tau.
Overnight in Vung Tau.
Day 4: Vung Tau – Mui Ne (Sand Dunes & Beach Adventure)
Morning:
Breakfast at the hotel.
Drive to Mui Ne (~3.5 hours).
Afternoon:
Visit the Fairy Stream – a unique natural wonder
Explore the Red Sand Dunes – great for photos and sand sledding.
Relax on Mui Ne Beach.
Evening:
Enjoy a fresh seafood dinner at a beachside restaurant.
Free time to explore Mui Ne’s nightlife or relax by the beach.
Overnight in Mui Ne.
Day 5: Mui Ne – Ho Chi Minh City – Departure
Early Morning (Optional):
Sunrise visit to White Sand Dunes – a stunning desert-like landscape.
Morning:
Breakfast at the hotel.
Visit Fishing Village – see how locals dry seafood.
Afternoon:
Drive back to Ho Chi Minh City (~4-5 hours).
Free time for last-minute shopping or sightseeing.
Transfer to the airport for departure flight.
✅ Inclusions:
✔ 4-night hotel stay (Ho Chi Minh, Vung Tau, Mui Ne)
✔ Daily breakfast at the hotel
✔ Private transportation for all transfers & sightseeing
✔ Mekong Delta boat ride in My Tho – Ben Tre
✔ Entrance fees to all attractions in the itinerary
✔ English-speaking guide
✔ Government taxes & service charges
❌ Exclusions:
✘ International flights to/from Vietnam
✘ Personal expenses (shopping, laundry, phone calls)
✘ Travel insurance
✘ Vietnam visa fees (if required)
✘ Optional tours (e.g., water sports in Mui Ne, extra activities)
✘ Tips for guides & drivers (~$3-5 per person per day)
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