Vietnam From South to Center 7 Days 6 Nights

Upon arrival to Ho Chi Minh City, you will be greeted by our representative and transferred to your hotel for check-in. (Check-in standard time: from 14:00). Spend the remainder of the day at your leisure, exploring the largest metropolitan city of Vietnam or relaxing at your hotel.

Overnight at the hotel in Ho Chi Minh City

Meals: No

Breakfast at the hotel. This morning, we set out early to visit the Cu Chi Tunnels (Địa Đạo Củ Chi), located just 70 km from Ho Chi Minh City. This extraordinary complex comprises over 200 kilometers of underground passages, originally constructed during the Indochina War (1945-1954) and used as hiding spots during combat. Upon arrival, you’ll explore the complex on the ground level, encountering hundreds of inventive booby traps and counterfeit bunkers set up to trap enemies. On the underground level, you’ll have the chance to crawl through narrow passages, discover hidden entrances, and examine booby traps, gaining firsthand insight into the hardships faced by Vietnamese soldiers during the war. Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, our exploration continues in the city center of Saigon. We’ll stop at the majestic Central Post Office, a masterpiece designed by the famous French architect Gustave Eiffel and completed in 1891, showcasing stunning colonial architecture in Vietnam. Following this, we’ll delve into Vietnam’s heroic past with a visit to the War Remnants Museum, one of the most famous history museums in the country.

Overnight at the hotel in Saigon

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Breakfast at the hotel.

In the morning, we’ll depart for the Mekong Delta. We’ll transfer by motorboat on the Tien River (Sông Tiền), enjoying the fresh air as the boat passes local houses, pagodas, and markets along the way. Shortly, the boat will take us to a local house where you’ll meet friendly hosts who will invite you to taste their home-grown seasonal fruits, and you can also enjoy live traditional music. Say goodbye to the family, and we will walk to another neighborhood. After 10 minutes, you will arrive at Mr. Nam’s orchard, where you’ll have the chance to taste honey with tea or wine and see bees breeding in wooden boxes under longan trees. Next, you will hop on the motorboat again and enjoy a refreshing coconut drink to cool down. After 30-40 minutes of cruising, we’ll arrive at Ben Tre land, where you’ll transfer to a smaller hand-paddled wooden sampan. This sampan will take you through the quiet, narrow waterways of the delta, passing through the Xep canal in Ben Tre (land of coconuts), amidst green coconut grove ranges. Enjoy the tranquil atmosphere while listening to the water’s sound and the birds’ songs. After about 20-30 minutes of riding on the sampan, we’ll disembark and start our exploration of the local villages. Along a small route, we’ll walk through lush tropical fruit gardens, fresh vegetables, and plants such as bananas, pomelos, jackfruits, longyans, oranges…, admiring the richness that the Mekong Delta has bestowed upon this region. Hop onto a traditional Vietnamese tuktuk (xe lôi) and continue our journey to a small factory producing coconut candies, where you’ll observe the way coconut candies are made through different stages.

Lunch will be served at a local restaurant*. At the restaurant, you can rent a bicycle and enjoy a short ride around the local village (at your own expense) before heading back to My Tho pier via motorboat. After a day filled with excitement and discovery, we’ll journey back to Ho Chi Minh City by road.

*Lunch at a local restaurant here offers simple fare, and while the flavors may not cater to every palate, it provides an authentic taste of the region. Adjusting expectations accordingly will ensure a more enjoyable dining experience.

Overnight at the hotel in Saigon

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Breakfast at the hotel. At scheduled time, transfer to the airport for your flight to Hue. Upon arrival in Hue, you will be welcomed by our representative and we’ll start to explore Hue with the Thien Mu Pagoda, an iconic landmark nestled on the banks of the Perfume River (Song Huong). Afterwards, we’ll venture into the bustling Dong Ba market, where you can immerse yourself in vibrant local culture. Known as one of the city’s busiest markets, it boasts an array of fresh produce, tropical fruits, and local delicacies.

Transfer to your hotel to check-in.

Overnight at the hotel in Hue

Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Today, we embark on a journey to explore Hue City, once the imperial capital of Vietnam during the Nguyen Dynasty, which ruled the country from 1802 to 1945. Our journey into the past then start with a visit to the complex of Hue Monuments, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1993. Our first stop is the Hue Imperial City, spanning 520 hectares. It is divided into three main sections: Kinh Thành Huế (Hue Citadel), a square fortress enclosing the entire compound; Đại Nội (Royal City), serving as the administrative center where the kings and their entourage conducted their affairs; and Tử Cấm Thành (Forbidden Purple City), a private enclave reserved exclusively for emperors and royal families. After lunch at a local restaurant, we’ll venture to the tomb of Emperor Khai Dinh, an architectural marvel blending Western influences with traditional Vietnamese design. Reigning from 1916 to 1925, Emperor Khai Dinh’s elaborate tomb stands as a testament to his era’s cultural shifts and influences.

In the afternoon, transfer via Hai Van Pass to Hoi An (approximately 3.5 hours). Upon arrival, check-in at your hotel.

Overnight at the hotel in Hoi An

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Breakfast at the hotel. Free day to explore the loving town of Hoi An.

Suggested activities: Take a leisurely stroll through Hoi An Ancient Town, enjoy a boat trip on the Thu Bon River, ride a bicycle to local villages, or participate in a cooking class at a local home. You can also visit the My Son Sanctuary or relax on the beach. Don’t forget to try the local delicacies.

Overnight at the hotel in Hoi An

Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time, transfer to Danang Airport for your departure flight to the next destination.

Meals: Breakfast