Southern Vietnam

Saigon, the tunnels and the delta

Saigon, the tunnels and the delta A ready-built creator-led group trip across Vietnam, 4 days / 3 nights. GoExplorer shapes it into a departure under your name, with route, inclusions and logistics handled.

Vietnam · 4 days / 3 nights · Best season: October to April, the dry season across most of the country · Group size: 10–20 guests

Route

Ho Chi Minh City > Cu Chi > Mekong Delta

Highlights

  • Cu Chi Tunnels, Reunification Palace, old Saigon
  • Mekong Delta day trip to My Tho
  • Check-in is from 14:00, and the rest of the day is free to settle in and explore at your own pace
  • In the morning, visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, the vast underground network, with hospitals, living quarters and schools, used during the long struggle for independence
  • Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, then cruise the Tien River past the Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands

Day by day

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City arrival

On arrival, your private driver transfers you to your hotel. Check-in is from 14:00, and the rest of the day is free to settle in and explore at your own pace.

Day 2: Cu Chi Tunnels & Saigon landmarks

In the morning, visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, the vast underground network, with hospitals, living quarters and schools, used during the long struggle for independence. In the afternoon, tour the Reunification Palace, the Eiffel-designed Old Saigon Post Office and the lively Nguyen Hue Walking Street, with time at Ben Thanh Market for handicrafts and snacks if the schedule allows.

Day 3: Mekong Delta, My Tho

Drive about 1.5 hours through rice-field country to My Tho. Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, then cruise the Tien River past the Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands. Stroll a village lane to an orchard for seasonal fruit and honey tea with southern folk music, ride a hand-rowed sampan along a coconut-shaded canal, and visit a coconut-candy workshop before returning to the city.

Day 4: Departure

After breakfast, your private driver takes you to the airport for your onward flight.

Inclusions

  • Private door-to-door pick-up and drop-off
  • Professional English-speaking guide as per the itinerary
  • 3 nights hotel accommodation in your chosen tier, with breakfast
  • Mekong Delta river cruise and sampan ride
  • All entrance fees listed in the itinerary
  • Meals as listed: 3 breakfasts
  • Bottled water in the vehicle (2 per person per day)
  • Service charges and government tax
  • 24/7 support throughout the trip

Exclusions

  • International and domestic airfares
  • Travel insurance
  • Meals not listed in the programme
  • Peak-season or public-holiday surcharges, if any
  • Personal expenses such as drinks, telephone and laundry
  • Vietnam visa fees
  • Tips for your guide and driver