Our driver and tour guide welcome you at Tan Son Nhat Airport (Estimated arrival time in the morning). Then, we head to Tan Dinh market. Built in 1926, Tân Định is one of Saigon’s old markets that still retains its French architecture.

The front façade on Hai Bà Trưng Street is quite remarkable, featuring three bell towers above the entrance, the biggest of which has a clock at its center. Take a photo at the Pink Church nearby.

Back to the center for lunch.

We visited The Independence Palace (Reunification Palace): the former Presidential Palace of the president of South Vietnam. The famous photo of Vietcong tank number 483 crashed through the main gate of this palace on April 30th, 1975. It is a symbol of the fall of Saigon’s regime.

Ho Chi Minh City is rich in history and culture.

The next attraction is the Thich Quang Duc Memorial with the statue of Boddhisattva Thich Quang Duc in the center, an altar, an incense burner, a large-scale relief behind the statue, green trees, and small ponds of lotuses.

Hidden gem-Old apartment building: Point out the gentlemen of Saigon Mr. Duong Van Ngo and the old CIA apartment where the last helicopter left Vietnam (We will look from the side of Notre Dame Cathedral).

If time permits, we will visit and shop at Ben Thanh Market.

Then we transferred to the hotel for check-in (arranged on our own). Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City

At 8 Am, we will drive to the extraordinary Cu Chi tunnels. Located about 70 Km from Ho Chi Minh City, this complicated underground network was built by Viet Cong guerillas in their fight for independence against foreign aggressors.

After you arrive at the Cu Chi tunnels, you will watch a documentary film about one of the most sophisticated man-made tunnels together with its extraordinary wartime legends.

Walkthrough the jungle visiting the bamboo spike traps, the secret entrances, the bunkers, and underground hideouts still in one piece.

Have the opportunity to fire real wartime weapons at the riffle range of Cu Chi Tunnels. (Bullets not included)

See the rice paper (spring roll skin) and rice wine production line.

Crawl into the tunnels and experience the feeling of life in the tunnels.

Take a rest, drink green tea, and eat tapioca – the main food served during wartime.

Lunch is served by a local restaurant.

• The first stop is the History Museum Saigon. This museum is not just any ordinary museum – it’s an incredible space that showcases the city’s rich history and heritage.
• We visit The War Remnants Museum: where you have to see a different point of view about the Vietnam War, from the Vietnamese side.

• We moving to The Notre Dame Cathedral: with its Gothic Architectural style. The church was established by French colonists between 1863 and 1880.
• Nearby The Notre Dame Cathedral is the Saigon Central Post office, the building was constructed when Vietnam was part of French Indochina in the late 19th century.

• We continue our tour by visiting Saigon Opera House and City Hall.
• Finally, we have time to shop in the Dong Khoi St area or Saigon Square.

At 5 pm, we take you back to your accommodation. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Known by the Vietnamese as the “Land of Coconut”, Ben Tre located in the Mekong Delta is one of the best areas to explore.

The untouched and natural landscapes of the Mekong Delta and discover its local life, beautiful canals, and traditional activities. An authentic and relaxing experience!

At 8 Am, we depart from Saigon and head straight to Ben Tre (a 2-hour drive). Firstly board a small boat to visit typical workplaces including:

• Small brick factories.
• A coconut processing workshop.
• A local mat-weaving house.

After that, we stop at a quiet village. Moreover, we could take a short walk to witness local life and hop on a xe-lôi(a kind of motorized rickshaw). We reach a nice riverside restaurant for a local lunch.

After lunch, you have to chance to take a short cycling tour to explore the surrounding fields, therefore, boarding a sampan for a tranquil trip along the picturesque canals.

Come back to the port and continue to visit Ben Tre, Local Market. Finally, we headed back to Ho Chi Minh.

Back to your accommodation. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

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You have free time in the morning until we get transferred to the airport (2-3 hours before) (Estimated flight departure at 12 pm). End of services.

Please note: Program changes are sometimes necessary depending on arrival/departure flight time, weather conditions,s, and local tour arrangements.