Heart of the South Saigon & the Mekong Delta 3D2N Escape

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Duration3 days
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 50 travelers
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Overview

Discover the heart of Southern Vietnam on this 3-day, 2-night journey through Saigon, My Tho, Ben Tre, and Can Tho. From iconic city landmarks and historic war sites to floating markets, lush orchards, and traditional villages, this tour offers the perfect mix of culture, history, and authentic Mekong Delta experiences.

What's included

  • Travel insurance
  • Motorboat: Equipped with life jackets
  • 02 nights accommodation (1 night in Saigon, 1 night in Can Tho) – twin/triple sharing
  • Fresh coconut juice, honey tea, seasonal fruit platter
  • Lunch
  • 03 bottles of Aquafina mineral water (500ml)
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Entrance fees to all attractions listed in the itinerary
  • English and Vietnamese-speaking tour guide
  • Traditional rowing sampan: Equipped with life jackets
  • New air-conditioned coach/van for all transfers and sightseeing
  • Airfare (domestic and international)
  • Personal expenses not mentioned in inclusions
  • Tips for guide and driver
  • VAT (if requested)
  • Meals and activities outside the scheduled program

What to expect

Day 1: Saigon City Highlights & Dinner Cruise
  1. War Remnants Museum
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Explore Vietnam’s war history via 20,000+ artifacts, aircraft, tanks, and preserved relics.
  2. Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Visit the iconic red-brick basilica with twin bell towers and a serene statue of the Virgin Mary.
  3. Saigon Central Post Office
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Admire French colonial architecture with ornate interior designs and local history.
  4. Ho Chi Minh City
    1h
    View one of Saigon’s most stunning French colonial buildings from the outside.
    Visit the historic site where Ho Chi Minh departed Vietnam in 1911. Explore the museum and learn about his journey.
  5. Ho Chi Minh City
    1h 30m
    Board a cruise at 18:30 and enjoy a traditional Vietnamese dinner with live music while taking in the stunning night view of Saigon from the river.
Day 2: My Tho – Ben Tre – Can Tho
  1. Vinh Trang Temple
    15m · Admission ticket included
    Explore a fusion of Eastern and Western architecture at the largest temple in Tien Giang.
  2. My Tho
    2h 30m
    Visit honeybee farms and try local honey tea.
    Taste tropical fruits while enjoying Southern folk music.
    Ride a sampan along narrow canals.
    Watch the process of making coconut candy, taste fresh samples, and buy as souvenirs.
    Ride through peaceful village roads by horse cart or vintage “xe lam.”
  3. My Tho
    4h
    Enjoy lunch at a local garden restaurant.

    Visit animal farms (crocodiles, porcupines, snakes).

    Relax in hammocks or play traditional games.
    Transfer to Can Tho
Day 3: Can Tho – Floating Market – Son Islet – Return to Saigon
  1. Cai Rang Floating Market
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    Boat ride to the largest floating market in the Mekong. Watch local vendors trade fruits and goods.
    Observe the making of rice paper and noodles. Try the unique "noodle pizza."
  2. Can Tho
    4h
    Visit floating fish farms and experience koi fish massage.

    Taste handmade fish cakes and tropical fruits straight from the tree.

    Cross monkey bridges, make traditional cakes, or watch the "dancing snakehead fish" show.
    Enjoy a countryside-style lunch with fresh local ingredients.
  3. Ho Chi Minh City
    Pass by
    Depart Son Islet after lunch and return to Saigon (~6-hour journey including rest stops).

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel lobby

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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