Southern Vietnam Highlights & Con Dao Beach Break
South Vietnam Beach holiday 7 days: explore Saigon & Mekong Delta, followed by a truly pleasant time in Con Dao Island. Check the itinerary instantly
From $551 / person (private tour, price per person drops as your group grows)
South Vietnam Beach holiday 7 days: explore Saigon & Mekong Delta, followed by a truly pleasant time in Con Dao Island. Check the itinerary instantly Fully private and customizable, with your own guide and driver, honest online pricing, and cabin & pickup confirmed within 1 hour.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Click any day to expand. “Stay” shows the accommodation on this route. Prefer to upgrade a hotel or cruise cabin? We’ll tailor it — and the price — in your free quote.
Day 1 — Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
Ho Chi Minh City arrival, welcome and transfer to hotel. Upon your arrival at Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chi Minh City, our local guide and driver will warmly welcome you at the pickup area. You'll then be transferred to your hotel in the city.
Stay: Sanouva Hotel ★★★ (Premium Deluxe Double Room) *or similar hotel
Day 2 — Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
Visiting credible Cu Chi tunnels, Independence palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, Post Office, Ben Thanh Market. 8:00 AM: Pick up from hotel then drive to the suburban of Ho Chi Minh to visit the most striking place in the history of the Vietnam War, the Cu Chi Tunnels. Cu Chi is a real underground city made up of a large network of tunnels covering an area of over 250km long where the Viet Cong conducted the war of resistance against American troops. All of the tunnels were dug over a period of twenty years using only pickaxes and shovels. The tour includes special entering some part of tunnels. Option: At the Cu Chi shooting range, guests can enhance their experience by trying real gun firing. This service allows visitors to test their aim with a variety of firearms under supervision. It's a thrilling option for those seeking a bit of adventure. This is an optional service not included in the tour price, and guests will need to pay on the spot.
Stay: Sanouva Hotel ★★★ (Premium Deluxe Double Room) *or similar hotel
50km – 1.5h
Day 3 — Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) – Ben Tre – Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
Travelling to Mekong, enjoy boat trip, biking, interacting with local people in Ben Tre. 8:00 AM: Tour guide and driver welcome you at your hotel for your transfer to Ben Tre , a beautiful region in the Mekong Delta River , famous for making coconut candy. Arrive at Hung Vuong pier, take a boat trip on Ben Tre River to discover the daily local life. Continue your boat trip on a canal to Nhon Thanh Village . This will be an opportunity to taste the fresh fruits. Take a bike ride (or Tuk tuk) on a small path through the villages and enjoy views of the coconut ranges, rice fields and vegetable gardens. A lunch of elephant ear fish is served in the village. A short walk will help you to discover the local life in depth. This is followed by a boat ride on the small canal shaded by the wild palm trees. Transfer back to Saigon in the late afternoon.
Stay: Sanouva Hotel ★★★ (Premium Deluxe Double Room) *or similar hotel
110km – 2.5h
Day 4 — Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) – Con Dao Island
Flying to Con Dao, beach holiday. Our driver will pick you up from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City and take you to Tan Son Nhat Airport.
Stay: Con Dao Resort ★★★ (Superior mountain view) *or similar hotel
Day 5 — Con Dao Island
Con Dao free & easy. Today, you have the entire day free to relax or explore the surrounding area at your own pace. Optional activities are available, such as snorkeling, sightseeing, or enjoying a boat trip. Feel free to contact us for more details and availability!
Stay: Con Dao Resort ★★★ (Superior mountain view) *or similar hotel
Day 6 — Con Dao Island
Con Dao free & easy. Today, you have the entire day free to relax or explore the surrounding area at your own pace. Optional activities are available, such as snorkeling, sightseeing, or enjoying a boat trip. Feel free to contact us for more details and availability!
Stay: Con Dao Resort ★★★ (Superior mountain view) *or similar hotel
Day 7 — Con Dao Island – Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
From Con Dao, flying to other destinations. Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy your free time at leisure until it's time to transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
What’s Included
Included
- Accommodation as listed, with daily breakfast
- Private English-speaking guide throughout
- Private air-conditioned car & driver
- Entrance fees & permits in the itinerary
- Meals: Breakfast: 06, Lunch: 02
- 02 bottles of water per person per day on tour
- 24/7 WhatsApp · cabin & pickup confirmed within 1 hour
Not Included
- International flights
- Vietnam e-visa (~$25)
- Travel insurance (required)
- Drinks, tips & personal expenses
- Optional activities not listed
- Meals not specified
Pricing
Private tour, price per person — it drops as your group grows (your own guide & car are shared). Pick your group and room type for an indicative from-price; your exact price for specific dates (seasonal, only ~7% either way) is confirmed within 1 hour on WhatsApp.
| Group size | Sharing twin/double | Private single |
|---|---|---|
| 1 traveller (solo) | — | $1,196 |
| 2 travellers | $705 | $964 |
| 3 travellers | $642 | $901 |
| 4 travellers | $603 | $862 |
| 5 travellers | $578 | $837 |
| 6 travellers | $562 | $821 |
| 7 travellers | $551 | $810 |
| 8 travellers | $570 | $829 |
Indicative from-prices (season varies ~7%). Single traveller = private single room. Child (2–11, sharing): reduced rate · Infant (<2): free — confirmed in your quote.
Good to Know
Is 7 days enough to enjoy this route?
Yes — this 7-day private itinerary is paced so you see Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) and more without rushing. We can shorten or extend any part to fit your dates.
Best time to travel?
March–April and October–November are the most reliable nationwide. Northern Vietnam is cool and dry December–February. We’ll advise the best dates for your route.
Can I customize it?
Fully — change hotels, upgrade your cruise cabin, add or remove stops. It’s a private tour built around you.
How do I pay?
After we agree your itinerary we send a secure online payment link. Cabin & pickup confirmed within 1 hour, honest local pricing.
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