Timeless Traditions: From Southern Vietnam to Central Wonders
The Journey into Mekong Delta and Center of Vietnam. Travel through marvelous landscapes, Experience local life & culinary. Flexible Itinerary and Customizable
From $847 / person (private tour, price per person drops as your group grows)
The Journey into Mekong Delta and Center of Vietnam. Travel through marvelous landscapes, Experience local life & culinary. Flexible Itinerary and Customizable 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)
Saigon City full day tour to visit Independence palace, Walking tour, War Remnant museum, Ben Thanh market. 9:00 AM: Pick up from your hotel to Independence Palace , once used as the home – office of the Presidents of South Vietnam. Our visit includes the North Vietnamese tank which effectively attacked the palace in 1975 to bring the controversial Vietnam War to an end and the five-story palace with its rooms have been preserved in their late 1960s, 1970s style and a bunker basement.
Stay: Sanouva Hotel ★★★ (Premium Deluxe Double Room) *or similar hotel
Day 3 — Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) – Tay Ninh – Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
Special excursion to Cu Chi tunnels and then visiting Cao Dai temple. 7:00 AM: Leave from your hotel 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
100km – 2.5h
Day 4 — Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) – Long Xuyen
From Saigon to Mekong, enjoying fruit garden tour, Kien An Cung pagoda, Huynh Thuy Le's house. 8:00 AM: Meet tour guide and driver for a transfer to Cai Be . Visit Cao Dai temple on route. On arrival, take an easy walk to a village to discover the beauty of Phu Chau pagoda and experience the real life on the village. Continue the boat trip to Tan Phong Island then walk through fruit gardens, meeting locals and enjoy a lunch of local specialties and fruit in the garden. Disembark and continue the car transfer to Long Xuyen via Sa Dec where we can visit Kien An Cung pagoda and Huynh Thuy Le's house from the novel by Marguerite Duras 'L'Amant – the Lover'. Discover the local market in Sa Dec which is rich in fruits, vegetables, and fish. Enjoy some free time and stay overnight in Long Xuyen.
Stay: Hoa Binh 1 Hotel ★★★ (Standard Room) *or similar hotel
200km – 4h
Day 5 — Long Xuyen – Chau Doc
Boat trip to floating market, Cu Lao Ong Ho island, Tra Su Reserve, discovering Sam mountain, Xu lady pagoda, Thoai Ngoc Hau, Tay An temple. Have early breakfast then transfer to the animated and authentic floating market and village in Long Xuyen on a small tributary of the Mekong River. Discover the daily activities of people living by the river. Then take a short walk (or 1 hour biking) on Cu Lao Ong Ho Island . After that, go back to the car for a transfer to Chau Doc. On arrival, visit Chau Doc Market and enjoy a boat trip to the floating fish village and Cham village. Return to the town for a transfer to Tra Su reserve , an exceptional biodiversity ecosystem with typical cajuput forest. This is also a famous bird park, known for a variety of species. Return to Chau Doc to discover Sam Mountain (287m) with colorful temples and Pagodas ( Xu Lady Pagoda, Thoai Ngoc Hau temple, Tay An pagoda ). It's possible to walk up to the top of mountain or take a motorbike taxi (40 000 VND/pp at your expense) to enjoy the awesome sunset over the border between Vietnam and Cambodia. Stay overnight at a hotel in Chau Doc.
Stay: Chau Pho Hotel ★★★ (Superior Room) *or similar hotel
100km – 2.5h
Day 6 — Chau Doc – Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
Driving back to Ho Chi Minh city. Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and drive back to Saigon via a ferry from Tan Chau – Hong Ngu – Long An . Stop on the way as you wish for photos. NOTE: It's possible to take a high-speed boat (at 7.00 AM) to Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Stay: Sanouva Hotel ★★★ (Premium Deluxe Double Room) *or similar hotel
250km – 6h
Day 7 — Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) – Hoi An
From Ho Chi Minh city, flying to Danang – Hoi An walking tour. Our driver will pick you up from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City and take you to Tan Son Nhat Airport.
Stay: Delicacy Hotel & Spa ★★★ (Deluxe City View Room) *or similar hotel
Day 8 — Hoi An – My Son – Hoi An
Exploring My Son Sanctuary, Champa culture, unique architecture.. 8:00 AM: Pick up by tour guide and driver from your hotel. Spend a half-day exploring the sacred valley of the Champa Kingdom. Located 40km from Hoi An Town, My Son Sanctuary was once the most important intellectual and religious center of the ancient kingdom, and a revered burial place for Cham monarchs. Recognized as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site, this sanctuary preserves around 70 ruined brick and stone architectural works built between the 7th and 13th centuries. During the visit, the rich cultural, historical, and architectural values of each relic will be fully unveiled as you leisurely wander through the ancient complex . The experience is further enriched by attending a traditional Champa dance performance before leaving the sanctuary.
Stay: Delicacy Hotel & Spa ★★★ (Deluxe City View Room) *or similar hotel
40km – 1h
Day 9 — Hoi An
Hoi An free & easy. Today, enjoy a full day at leisure to relax or explore the surrounding area at your own pace. A variety of optional activities are available, including snorkeling , cooking classes , cycling , sightseeing, or boat excursions. Please note that these activities are not included and are at your own expense. Feel free to contact us for more information and availability. Lunch & dinner at your own expense (not included). Overnight in Hoi An.
Stay: Delicacy Hotel & Spa ★★★ (Deluxe City View Room) *or similar hotel
Day 10 — Hoi An – Hue
Travelling to Hue, visiting Cham sculpture museum, Hai Van Pass, Thien Mu Pagoda and Hue citadel. 8:00 AM: Pick up from hotel then travel to Hue by passing Da Nang along the sea road. Once you arrive in Da Nang, stop to visit the Cham Museum which preserves the most important Cham culture collections in the world. Then, walk to My Khe beach where you can enjoy the view of giant Goodness of Mercy statues in the Linh Ung Pagoda. Take photos of fishermen by the beach then continue driving along the coastline to Hue ancient capital. Make a stop at top of the Hai Van pass to enjoy the breathtaking view of the ocean.
Stay: Rosaleen Boutique Hotel ★★★ (Deluxe Double Room) *or similar hotel
125km – 3h
Day 11 — Hue
Enjoying boat trip, visiting Minh Mang's tomb, excursion to Thuy Bieu village. Transfer from hotel to visit tomb of Emperor Minh Mang , an architectural masterpiece that harmoniously highlights the nature and imperial religious works. The tomb was planned during Minh Mang's reign (1820-1840) but built by his successor, Thieu Tri with the effort of ten thousand workers and artisans.
Stay: Rosaleen Boutique Hotel ★★★ (Deluxe Double Room) *or similar hotel
20km – 0.5h
Day 12 — Hue
From Hue, flying to other destinations. Our driver picks you up from your hotel lobby in Hue City and transfers you to Phu Bai Airport. The journey takes approximately 45 to 60 minutes, depending on traffic conditions.
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: 11, Lunch: 06
- 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) | — | $2,471 |
| 2 travellers | $1,362 | $1,687 |
| 3 travellers | $1,144 | $1,469 |
| 4 travellers | $1,012 | $1,337 |
| 5 travellers | $937 | $1,262 |
| 6 travellers | $885 | $1,210 |
| 7 travellers | $847 | $1,173 |
| 8 travellers | $898 | $1,224 |
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 12 days enough to enjoy this route?
Yes — this 12-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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