Discover Southern Vietnam – 5 Days 4 Nights

Discover Southern Vietnam – 5 Days 4 Nights

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The Perfect First-Timer’s Journey: Saigon Vibes + Cu Chi History + Real Mekong Magic

This is the ultimate 5-day Southern Vietnam experience that thousands of travelers wish they had booked on their first trip. See the bright lights and crazy energy of Ho Chi Minh City, crawl through the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels, then escape to the peaceful green waterways of the Mekong Delta. Sunrise at the colorful Cai Rang Floating Market, fresh coconut juice in hidden canals, live traditional music under the stars — everything you imagine Vietnam to be, all in one perfectly paced trip.

Why This Trip Feels Like the Real Vietnam

2 full days in vibrant Ho Chi Minh City (most tours give only half a day!)
Go underground at the famous Cu Chi Tunnels – a must-do history lesson
Romantic sunset dinner cruise on Saigon River with live Đàn Tranh music
Two different Mekong Delta provinces (My Tho–Ben Tre + Can Tho) so you see the full picture
The biggest & liveliest floating market in Vietnam – Cai Rang at golden hour
Stay in excellent 3–4 star hotels every night (no basic homestays unless you want them)
Private tour the whole way – just you, your guide, and your driver

Included/Excluded

Private A/C car & experienced English-speaking guide every day
4 nights in excellent 3–4 star hotels (private room, big bed, hot shower, Wi-Fi)
All breakfasts + 4 lunches + 1 special dinner cruise
All boat trips, entrance fees, fruits & snacks in the Delta
Bottled water daily

Tour Plan

Day 1: Welcome to Ho Chi Minh City

Arrive at Tan Son Nhat Airport → friendly smile and private transfer to your hotel
Free time to recover from your flight: stroll Dong Khoi Street, sip egg coffee, or relax by the rooftop pool
Overnight in a central 3–4 star hotel (Pearl Saigon, Liberty Central, or similar)

Day 2: Cu Chi Tunnels + Saigon Highlights + Sunset Dinner Cruise (B, L, D)

8:00 AM – Drive to Cu Chi Tunnels (1.5 hrs). Watch the clever trap-door video, crawl through widened tunnels (optional), shoot an AK-47 if you like (extra cost)
Return to city for lunch at a beautiful local restaurant
Afternoon walking tour of classic Saigon: Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office (send a postcard!), Reunification Palace, War Remnants Museum, and funny shopping at Ben Thanh Market
Evening: Magical dinner cruise on Saigon River – delicious buffet, live traditional music, and the city skyline lit up in neon
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City

Day 3: Ho Chi Minh → My Tho → Ben Tre → Can Tho (B, L)

8:00 AM departure – watch the scenery turn from skyscrapers to endless rice fields
Boat trip in My Tho–Ben Tre: cruise shady canals on a traditional wooden boat
Visit local workshops: watch coconut candy being made, try fresh candy hot off the line
Enjoy seasonal tropical fruits and a short performance of sweet Southern “Đờn ca tài tử” music (UNESCO heritage)
Delicious lunch featuring the famous crispy Elephant-Ear Fish
Stop at the stunning Vinh Trang Pagoda (the biggest in the Delta) on the way to Can Tho
Arrive Can Tho in the late afternoon – walk along the pretty riverside promenade
Overnight in Can Tho (excellent 4-star hotel: Victoria Can Tho or Muong Thanh Luxury)

Day 3 – Ben Tre Coconut Paradise → Return to Ho Chi Minh City (B, L)

Sleep in a little, then board a traditional wooden boat
Glide through narrow canals shaded by water coconuts — your driver will stop so you can sip fresh coconut juice straight from the tree
Visit a unique solar-powered island where locals live completely off the grid (no electricity poles, only sunshine!)
Meet warm families, taste seasonal tropical fruits, fresh honey tea, and local honey wine while listening to their stories
Enjoy a delicious home-cooked lunch featuring signature Mekong Delta dishes (elephant-ear fish, fresh spring rolls, caramelized pork…)
Final short cruise across the wide Mekong River to the mainland
Relaxed drive back to Saigon (drop-off around 5:00–5:30 PM)

Day 4: Cai Rang Floating Market + Small Canals → Return Saigon (B, L)

6:30 AM – Boat to Cai Rang Floating Market at the most beautiful morning light
Hundreds of boats full of pineapples, mangoes, and smiling traders – sip Vietnamese coffee while floating among them!
Glide into tiny arroyos where big boats can’t go – visit a rice-noodle factory and a fruit orchard
Taste fresh fruits and chat with the family who has lived on the river for generations
Relaxed drive back to Ho Chi Minh City (lunch en route)
Arrive Saigon around 4–5 PM – free evening for rooftop bars or shopping
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City

Day 5: Goodbye Vietnam – Departure Day (B)

Breakfast at leisure, last-minute souvenir hunting or spa time
Private transfer to the airport for your onward flight (driver waits until you check in)