This comprehensive 14-day journey takes you deep into the history and vibrant cultural mosaic of Southern Vietnam. Step into a unique crossroads where the architecture, spiritual traditions, and customs of the Kinh, Cham, Chinese, and Khmer peoples blend together seamlessly. From bustling urban centers and traditional craft villages to ancient temples and sacred mosques, this tour offers an authentic and all-encompassing experience of the soul of the South.
Our driver meets you at Tan Son Nhat Airport at your requested time and transfers you to your 4-star hotel in District 1. Check in and enjoy free time to explore the city center on foot — vibrant streets, local cuisine, and iconic landmarks all within easy reach.
9:00 AM – City tour begins.
Thien Hau Temple – One of Saigon's oldest and most sacred Cantonese temples. Experience incense coils, curved rooflines, and ceramic bas-reliefs dedicated to the Goddess of the Sea.
Chinatown Alleyways – Stroll through timeless narrow alleys with bilingual shop signs and the vibrant atmosphere of Saigon's Chinese diaspora.
Binh Tay Market (Cholon New Market) – The bustling commercial heart of Chinatown.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Secret Weapon Bunker – A hidden wartime bunker inside a quiet residential neighborhood.
Reunification Palace – Walk through Vietnam's pivotal modern history in the former presidential residence.
Saigon Central Post Office & Notre-Dame Cathedral – Grand French colonial architecture (outside visit for the Cathedral).
Tan Dinh Church (Pink Church) – A striking Gothic and Romanesque landmark.
Vietnamese Egg Coffee – A creamy, rich local specialty to close the day.
Return to hotel.
Meals: Lunch
7:00 AM – Depart northwest toward Tay Ninh.
Ba Den Mountain – Take the cable car over lush green forests to the mountain summit or the sacred Ba Pagoda. Enjoy panoramic views of Tay Ninh's landscape of sky, clouds, and mountains.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Cao Dai Temple – One of the most unique religious centers in Vietnam, blending Eastern and Western beliefs in vivid, mystical architecture with dragon pillars and the "Divine Eye." Witness the noon prayer ceremony.
Cu Chi Tunnels – Crawl through narrow wartime underground passages, discover ingenious traps and hidden shelters, and learn how people lived and fought beneath the surface. Optional: shoot an AK-47 at the shooting range.
Return to hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Pick up at 7:00 AM for the 2-hour drive to Ben Tre. Meet your river guide and begin a full day of Mekong Delta immersion:
Afternoon: continue to Tra Vinh. Check in at a private countryside homestay surrounded by nature.
Evening: dinner with local dishes, relaxing countryside atmosphere.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, explore the quiet countryside of Tra Vinh by bicycle or motorbike through peaceful village lanes, rice fields, and coconut groves.
Visit a thousand-year-old Khmer pagoda — discover its distinctive soaring architecture and intricate Buddhist murals.
Midday: visit the birthplace of Tra Vinh's legendary wax coconut (Dừa sáp) and meet the farmers preserving this rare craft.
Afternoon: back at the homestay for lunch, hammock time, and a relaxed village walk. Home-cooked dinner and overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Breakfast at the countryside homestay, then depart to visit Con Ho ("Giant Fish Islet") — a small, peaceful island in the Mekong River preserving authentic rural life.
Activities on the island:
Return to Can Tho by 5–6 PM. Check in at a private Mekong lodge. Dinner at the lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
A completely tour-free day for rest and natural connection with local life. Sleep in, sway in a hammock, or take an easy bicycle ride through village paths.
Later in the day: join your local host to pick fresh vegetables and fruits from the garden, then prepare a warm home-cooked meal together in the kitchen.
A slow, soulful evening and overnight at the homestay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Pick up at 10:00 AM for the 20-minute journey to Son Islet on the Mekong River. Activities with local families:
Return to the lodge. Dinner at the lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Check out early. Pack everything and join the boat at 5:30 AM for a morning on the water:
Board the car and drive to Chau Doc. Check in to your hotel. Free evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
7:30 AM – Hotel pickup after breakfast. Transfer to the harbor.
Boat across the Hau River to one of Vietnam's oldest Cham Muslim communities:
3:30 PM – Return boat to Chau Doc.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Morning: explore the deep spiritual and historical roots of the Kinh community in the borderland South.
Afternoon: cruise along the historic borderline canal. Pause near palm fields for sweet palm milk and palmyra fruit.
Cajuput forest: navigate tranquil canals by motorboat and hand-rowed sampan. Visit a bee farm to taste raw cajuput honey. Climb the 25-meter observation tower for bird-watching.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast, check out and begin the comfortable journey back to Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy the changing scenery of rice fields, waterways, and delta towns. Arrive in Saigon by late afternoon. Check in to your hotel and enjoy a relaxing evening at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
A full, relaxed day in Saigon at your own rhythm. Sleep in, enjoy morning coffee at a hidden local café, wander through vibrant markets and boutique shops. The perfect day to handpick meaningful souvenirs — Vietnamese teas, coffees, local spices, and handcrafted keepsakes.
Breakfast at the hotel. Check out. Private transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport according to your flight schedule.
Meals: Breakfast
Departure from Ho Chi Minh City (Tan Son Nhat Airport pickup)
Transport: boats, car, scooters, motorboat, river cruise, bicycles
All private homestays have private rooms with private bathrooms
Pricing varies by group size — contact us for a custom quote
Holidays and special occasions: 30–50% surcharge applies
Please inform us of any allergy concerns
Payment policy
A deposit of 50% of the total tour price is required when booking. Confirmation is sent once the deposit is received. The remaining balance can be paid in Vietnamese Dong (VND) or in USD, AUD, or EUR when you meet your guide at the start of the tour. Foreign currency notes must be in good condition (no tears, wrinkles or markings; no old-series banknotes; denominations of 50 or higher). If you prefer to pay the balance by the same online method as the deposit (Wise, Revolut or PayPal), an 8% surcharge applies in accordance with Vietnamese tax regulations. Transfer fees for deposits are the guest's responsibility.
Accepted deposit methods: PayPal, Wise, Revolut, or cash.
Cancellation policy
For tours including hotels or pre-booked services: hotel costs, guide flights, or any pre-booked services will be deducted before refunding the deposit.
For tours without accommodation/transport: cancel more than 14 days before departure — 100% deposit refunded; cancel 7–14 days before — 50% refunded; cancel within 7 days — no refund.
This is a package tour. Once the tour has started, no refund is possible. Transfer fees for refunds are the guest's responsibility.
Accepted refund methods: PayPal or cash.