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Saigon & Mekong Discovery: 5 Days, 1 Night in the Delta

A perfectly balanced journey through Vietnam’s most iconic southern destinations. Discover Saigon’s colonial heritage and wartime history, then drift into the Mekong Delta for floating markets, coconut canals, and a night in the heart of river life.

Saigon → Cu Chi → Ben Tre → Can Tho → Cai Rang Floating Market
Duration 5 Days / 4 Nights
Route Saigon → Mekong → Saigon
Travel Style Private / Small Group
Best For Culture & River Life
Day by Day

Your 5-Day Journey

From the energy of Saigon to the slow rhythms of the Mekong — a journey through the heart of southern Vietnam.

01
Arrival & City

Saigon Arrival & City Discovery

Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City and transfer to your hotel. Begin your exploration with the city’s iconic landmarks: Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Saigon Central Post Office, the historic Rex Hotel, and the Opera House. Stroll down Dong Khoi Street, the heart of colonial Saigon, and finish with a visit to Ben Thanh Market for local flavors and crafts.

No Meals Included
Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica & Central Post Office
Dong Khoi Street — colonial architecture and modern life
Ben Thanh Market — local food, souvenirs, and atmosphere
02
History & Tunnels

War Remnants Museum & Cu Chi Tunnels

Morning visit to the War Remnants Museum, one of Vietnam’s most powerful historical sites. Continue to the Reunification Palace and the historic Notre-Dame Cathedral area. Afternoon drive to the Cu Chi Tunnels, an extensive underground network used during the Vietnam War. Crawl through sections of the tunnels, see hidden trapdoors, and learn about the ingenuity of wartime resistance.

Breakfast Lunch
War Remnants Museum — a moving reflection on the war
Cu Chi Tunnels — underground wartime network
Optional: firing range experience at Cu Chi
03
Into the Delta

Saigon → Ben Tre → Can Tho (Overnight in Mekong)

Depart Saigon and head south to Ben Tre, the “land of coconut.” Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, cruise along the Chet Say River, and stop at a brick kiln and coconut workshop. Enjoy a hand-rowed sampan ride through water coconut canals before transferring to Can Tho for your overnight stay in the heart of the Mekong Delta.

Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Vinh Trang Pagoda — blend of Vietnamese, Chinese, and Khmer architecture
Sampan ride through lush water coconut canals
Overnight in Can Tho — the capital of the Mekong Delta
04
Floating Market

Cai Rang Floating Market → Saigon

An early start to catch the sunrise at Cai Rang Floating Market, the liveliest in the Delta. Enjoy breakfast on the water, visit a rice noodle workshop, and drift through narrow canals. After the market, return to Saigon by road, arriving in the late afternoon. Evening free at leisure.

Breakfast Lunch
Cai Rang Floating Market — breakfast on a boat among tropical fruit vendors
Traditional rice noodle workshop
Return to Saigon by private vehicle
05
Departure

Saigon Departure

Free time until your transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for your onward flight. End of services.

Breakfast
Optional: last-minute shopping at Dong Khoi or Ben Thanh Market
What’s Covered

Included & Not Included

What’s Included

✓ 4 nights accommodation (Saigon + 1 night in Can Tho)
✓ Meals as indicated in the itinerary
✓ Private air-conditioned transport throughout
✓ English-speaking local guide
✓ Cu Chi Tunnels excursion with guide
✓ Mekong Delta boat trips and sampan rides
✓ All entrance fees as per itinerary
✓ Bottled water during touring

Not Included

— International and domestic flights
— Visa arrangements
— Travel insurance
— Meals and drinks not mentioned
— Personal expenses (laundry, tips, etc.)
— Optional activities
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