Overview
Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta - Ho Chi Minh City
Explore Vietnam's southern wonders on this luxurious journey into one of Southeast Asia's most fascinating regions. You'll begin your laidback Vietnam tour exploring the streets of Ho Chi Minh City and taking in its many striking contrasts. Fabulously delicious restaurants vie for space with street vendors selling remarkable wares, while the city's local markets are juxtaposed against charming colonial architecture. You'll soon discover that Ho Chi Minh is filled with intriguing sites and a fanciful history to match, dating back to the Angkor era when it was named Prei Norkor by the Cambodians before being renamed Saigon under the Nguyen emperors who claimed the city. But although Ho Chi Minh's name has changed over the years, much of its stunning architecture and quaint way of life remains unaltered.
Once you've finished your journey through this colourful city's many wonders, you will be escorted through the green and tranquil Vietnamese countryside to the legendary Mekong River to spend the night aboard the charming Basaac Boat. Taking in traditional villages and the hustle and bustle of the river on the way, the pampering continues when you arrive at the stunning Victoria Hotel in the heart of the Delta, a luxurious way to end a journey filled with a wealth of tastes and experiences.
Whether as an extension to a Vietnam package tour or as a luxurious escape, this tour was created for the discerning traveler wishing to see the true beauty and hidden charms of the south.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrival in Ho Chi Minh City (D)
Vietnam's Southern Charms - 5 Days / 4 Nights - itineraryOn arrival you will be welcomed by your tour guide and taken by private car to the luxuriously appointed Park Hyatt Hotel. Spend the day relaxing poolside with cocktails, indulge in a spa treatment or take one of our highly recommended Ho Chi Minh City tours. Dine at one of the city's top tables this evening.
Overnight at the Park Hyatt, Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 2 - Ho Chi Minh City (B,L,D)
Vietnam's Southern Charms - 5 Days / 4 Nights - itineraryToday your Vietnamese experience begins with tour of Ho Chi Minh City by a classic Citroen car or on the back of a Vespa motorbike. Visit the Presidential Palace, War Remnants Museum and severl other city landmarks. Sample tasty Vietnamese cuisine at the famed 'Com Nieu Sai Gon' restaurant followed by an off-the-beaten path exploration of antiques street.
Overnight at the Park Hyatt, Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 3 - Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta (B,L,D)
Vietnam's Southern Charms - 5 Days / 4 Nights - itineraryDepart for the Mekong Delta, leaving the hustle and bustle of the city behind to travel through Vietnam's picturesque countryside with its rice paddies and rural villages. Upon arrival in the Delta board the elegant 'Bassac' boat for a leisurely exploration of the Mekong River and its hidden treasures.
Overnight aboard the Bassac Boat, Mekong Delta.
Day 4 - Mekong Delta (B)
Vietnam's Southern Charms - 5 Days / 4 Nights - itineraryA delicious breakfast is served on board while the boat cruises across the Mekong to Tra On Floating Market where you'll take in traditional sights such as rice barges, wooden ship building yards and even fruit drying along the Mekong's banks. After paying a visit to the colourful floating market we'll take you to the luxurious colonial-style Victoria Can Tho Resort, situated on the banks of the Mekong. Enjoy an afternoon of free time lounging by the pool, or as an optional extra indulge in spa treatments.
Overnight at the Victoria Can Tho Resort, Can Tho.
Day 5 - Mekong Delta - Ho Chi Minh City (B)
Vietnam's Southern Charms - 5 Days / 4 Nights - itineraryToday you travel back to Ho Chi Minh City, where your private car and guide will be at your disposal until it's time for us to say 'bon voyage.' Depending on the time of your flight, your private car will transfer you to Ton Son Nhat Airport for international flights or a domestic extension.
Price and Notes
Tour Duration:
5 Days / 4 Nights
Tour Operates:
Year Round / On Demand
Tour Price:
Available upon Request
Rates vary frequently. Please contact us to get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs.
Our Vietnam's Southern Charms Tour includes:
* Accommodation at selected hotels mentioned
* Meals as mentioned (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner)
* Tours and transfers as mentioned by private air conditioned vehicle with a professional English speaking guide.
* Entrance fees, and any activities for mentioned visits
Our Vietnam's Southern Charms Tour excludes:
* Other meals than mentioned
* Other services than mentioned
* Laundry, telephone calls and expenditure of a personal nature
Creating Unique Touring Experiences
All the touring itineraries on this website have been carefully crafted by our in-country management teams and represent a series of experiences we can certainly recommend. However, we understand that every travel experience should be as unique and individual as each traveler. Our consultants are waiting to hear from you so that we can tailor or custom design a Vietnam tour to your individual specifications.
