5 Nights/6 Days – War Stories to Island Wonders – A Deep Dive into Southern Vietnam

Arrive at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, meet your guide, and transfer to your hotel for check-in (standard time: 14:00). Begin your introduction to Saigon, once the “Pearl of the Orient”:

Admire the grand Opera House (exterior view)

Snap photos of the French-style Hotel de Ville (People’s Committee Building)

Visit the Notre Dame Cathedral (outside only unless open 3–4 PM)

Explore the elegant Central Post Office, designed by Gustave Eiffel

Tour the Presidential Palace, once the seat of South Vietnam’s government

Reflect at the War Remnants Museum – a powerful look at Vietnam’s history

Visit Mariamman Hindu Temple, a vibrant relic of Saigon’s Indian community

Meals Included: None

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City

After breakfast, depart for the Cu Chi Tunnels – an iconic symbol of Vietnam’s resistance and resilience:

Drive ~2 hours through Vietnamese countryside

Walk through underground passages, hideouts & trap systems

Learn how guerrilla fighters lived, cooked, and survived during war

Optional crawl experience for a hands-on feel

After lunch at a local restaurant, return to Saigon and enjoy free time for shopping at the Ben Thanh Market, famed for local crafts, textiles, coffee, and souvenirs.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City

After breakfast, transfer to My Tho, gateway to the Mekong Delta:

Cruise along the Tien River, passing Dragon, Unicorn, Tortoise & Phoenix Islands

Visit local fish farms and enjoy fresh coconut juice

Stop at Thoi Son Island: walk through orchards, sample tropical fruits, and enjoy traditional music

Rowing boat ride through palm-lined Chua Canal (Ben Tre)

Visit a honeybee farm and enjoy honey tea tasting

Ride a horse-drawn carriage through Quoi Son village

Learn how coconut candy is made in Tan Thach Village

Return to Ho Chi Minh City by late afternoon.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City

Breakfast at hotel, then transfer to the airport for your flight to Phu Quoc (VN8593, 14:25 – 15:55). Upon arrival, check in and proceed to explore:

Grand World Phu Quoc – a “mini-Europe” packed with attractions

See the Bamboo House – an architectural marvel

Stroll beneath color-changing domes at Clarke Quay

Explore Urban Park with its European-themed sculptures

Ride along the Venice-style canal and admire the Dating Tower

End with the Essence of Vietnam Show – a world-class performance capturing ancient life through light, music & dance

Note: All entrance fees today are at your own expense – pay-as-you-go.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Overnight in Phu Quoc

Start the day with breakfast, then set off to explore southern Phu Quoc’s highlights:

Pearl Farm – learn the art of pearl cultivation

Sim Wine Factory – taste local Vietnamese fruit wine

Pepper Farm – see harvesting & drying of world-famous Phu Quoc pepper

Fish Sauce Factory – tour the traditional production process

Ho Quoc Pagoda – a serene Buddhist temple by the sea

Sao Beach – pristine white sands, lunch, swimming & sunbathing

Coconut Prison Museum – glimpse into the island’s wartime history

Sun Premier Village Primavera – Kiss Bridge & Clock Tower walking tour

Optional Stops: Sunset Sanato or Duong Dong Night Market (return transfer on own)

Note: Entrance fees are on a pay-as-you-go basis

Meals Included: Breakfast

Overnight in Phu Quoc

After breakfast, enjoy free time at leisure before transferring to the airport for your return flight.

Note: Airport drop with driver only. Guide upon request ($30 per group)

Meals Included: Breakfast