--- title: "Southern Vietnam Overview: Saigon, Cu Chi, Mekong delta in 4 Days" id: "2065" type: "tour" slug: "southern-vietnam-experience" published_at: "2017-12-18T03:29:00+00:00" modified_at: "2025-05-07T01:22:09+00:00" url: "https://www.vietnamparadisetravel.com/tour/southern-vietnam-experience" markdown_url: "https://www.vietnamparadisetravel.com/tour/southern-vietnam-experience.md" excerpt: "Immerse yourself in the vibrant energy, rich history, and rural charm of southern Vietnam on this 4-day Southern Vietnam Experience tour. Perfect..." taxonomy_category: - "Mekong Delta Tours" - "South Vietnam Holidays" - "Vietnam Tours" taxonomy_destination: - "Ho Chi Minh City" - "Mekong Delta" - "Vietnam" --- # Southern Vietnam Overview: Saigon, Cu Chi, Mekong delta in 4 Days 10.04 Reviews - Excellent Duration: 4 Days/ 3 Nights Ho Chi Minh City > Cu Chi Tunnels > Mekong Delta ![Southern Vietnam Overview: Saigon, Cu Chi, Mekong delta in 4 Days](https://vpt-en.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/c/30/Cai-be-floating-market-mekong-cover.jpg) [https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g293924-d8647177-Reviews-Paradise_Travel-Hanoi.html](https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g293924-d8647177-Reviews-Paradise_Travel-Hanoi.html) From US$161 pp Book Now --- Duration 4 Days/ 3 Nights Departure Ho Chi Minh City From US$161 pp Inquire Now ## Overview Immerse yourself in the vibrant energy, rich history, and rural charm of southern Vietnam on this **4-day Southern Vietnam Experience tour**. Perfect for those with limited time, this journey offers a dynamic blend of urban life, wartime history, and river culture. Begin in **Ho Chi Minh City**, a fast-paced metropolis where tradition meets modernity. Explore lively streets lined with colonial buildings, bustling markets, and vibrant food stalls. Key attractions like the **Reunification Palace** and **Notre-Dame Cathedral** reveal the city’s layered past and cultural diversity. Next, head underground at the legendary **Cu Chi Tunnels**, a vast network built during the Vietnam War. Learn how resistance fighters lived and operated beneath the surface, gaining powerful insights into the country’s resilience and ingenuity. The tour concludes with a scenic journey to the **Mekong Delta**, known as Vietnam’s “rice bowl.” Cruise through narrow canals, visit floating markets, and experience the daily life of river communities surrounded by lush orchards and waterways. Taste fresh tropical fruits and enjoy the peaceful rhythm of life in the Delta. This compact yet enriching **South Vietnam tour** offers the perfect introduction to the region’s contrasts – urban bustle, historical depth, and tranquil countryside – all within just four unforgettable days. Show more ## Tour Highlights - **Saigon**: Ho Chi Minh City – Saigon, the biggest city of Vietnam was once ‘pearl of Far East”. The city is now still most attractive travel destination in Vietnam for foreigners. - **Cu Chi:** Are you interested in Vietnam’s war history? Gain first-hand experience as to what it must have been like by crawling through the Cu Chi tunnels. - **Mekong:** Take a journey through the mighty Mekong Delta. Share a boat with locals as you make your way through rice paddy fields, unique floating markets, and don’t forget to try the coconut candy! Show more ## Detailed Itinerary [Expand all] ### [DAY 1: Ho Chi Minh City Arrival](#itinerary1) On arrival at Tan San Nhat Airport, you are met and transferred to hotel. Ho Chi Minh City, still called Saigon by many locals, is a center of commerce, finance, culture and tourism in Vietnam. This bustling metropolis, contradiction of its northern counterpart, is crowded with motorbikes and cars, excited by numerous shopping area and sidewalk cafés. (If time permits) we stroll around the down town to explore the different local ways of life. Ho Chi Minh City ### [DAY 2: Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnels](#itinerary2) Breakfast The sightseeing tour acquaints us with the city’s major sights. We pass the now-demolished wartime American Embassy before exploring the Reunification Palace which was the former residence of the President of South Vietnam until the end of April 1975. Close to this palace are some French colonial structures including the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Old Sai Gon Post Office. After seeing the Jade Emperor Pagoda and the War Remnant Museum, we continue our trip on to the bustling Ben Thanh Market where anything and everything is for sale. We drive out this afternoon, to explore the Cu Chi Tunnels, an incredible underground network constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the long struggle for independence. The tunnels contained hospitals, plus accommodation and schools, and were used as a military base for the Vietcong in the American war. Cu Chi Tunnels ### [DAY 3: Ho Chi Minh City - MeKong Delta](#itinerary3) Breakfast & Lunch Heading out of the town, we travel by roads to the Mekong Delta, Vietnam’s largest rice bowl. On arrival in My Tho, we embark on a boat navigating around the intricate small canals in the delta region, which is a great way to observe the local lifestyle close-up and catch a view dotted by many islands. The exciting excursion will pass the lush green vegetation before arriving at the famous Unicorn Island. Here we have opportunities to stroll around an orchard, taste many seasonal fruits and enjoy wonderful traditional music. The next stop of our trip is Ben Tre Province to visit some fascinating local industries. After feasting on a huge lunch we return to Ho Chi Minh, stopping off along the way to see the beautiful Ving Trang Pagoda and the Cho Lon, Saigons Chinatown, which is crammed with sacred temples and mysterious, narrow lanes. Floating Market – Mekong River ### [DAY 4: Ho Chi Minh City Departure](#itinerary4) Breakfast There is a free time for you to relax or further explore Ho Chi Minh City. The trip ends after your transfer to Tan San Nhat Airport for departure. End of the tour. Notre Dame Cathedral – Saigon ## Prices Prices are in **USD**, per person. *This tour can be customized to fit your own demands.* | Hotel / Group | 2 guests | 3~4 guests | 5~6 guests | 7~8 guests | 9~12 guests | Single surcharge | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 3 Star | 282 | 227 | 191 | 170 | 161 | 68 | | 4 Star | 335 | 281 | 244 | 223 | 213 | 113 | | 5 Star | 471 | 416 | 378 | 356 | 345 | 225 | #### What's included - Accommodations (Hotels, resorts or homestays as mentioned in program) - Meals as indicated in the program (B – Breakfast, L – Lunch, D – Dinner) - Airport and land transfers - Mekong boat trip - Tour guides (English speaking or other languages upon request) - Entrance fees as per itinerary #### What's excluded: - Visa/ passport - International flight to and/ or from our countries - Travel Insurances - Meals/ drinks not mentioned in program - Peak season surcharges (if any) - Tips, laundry and gratuities - Other personal expenses #### Cancellation by Customer Please note that some services such as **flights, hotels and other bookings may have cancellation fees** once they have been confirmed and paid. Any applicable supplier cancellation fees will be charged to the traveler. The following are the **maximum cancellation fees** that may apply: - **After booking confirmation:** Any applicable cancellation fees charged by airlines, hotels, or other suppliers. - **11–20 days before arrival:** Up to 20% of the total tour price, plus any applicable cancellation fees charged by airlines, hotels, or other suppliers. - **3–10 days before arrival:** Up to 30% of the total tour price, plus any services already used or any applicable cancellation fees or penalties charged by airlines, hotels, or other suppliers. - **Less than 3 days before arrival, during the tour, or in case of no-show:** Up to 100% of the total tour price, limited to 10% management fee and the actual costs incurred, including services already used and any applicable cancellation fees or penalties charged by airlines, hotels, or other suppliers **Please contact us as soon as possible if you need to cancel or change your trip. We will always do our best to minimize any cancellation costs where possible.** #### Children Policy - **Children under 5 years old:** Travel **free of charge** when sharing a room and meals with a full-paying adult. Any applicable **airfare, entrance fees or additional expenses** will be charged separately. - **Children aged 5 to under 11:** Pay **50% of the adult rate** when sharing a room and services with a full-paying adult. - **Children aged 11 and above:** Pay the **full adult rate**. **Please note:** The child rates apply when children share a room and services with a full-paying adult. **Additional charges may apply** for extra beds, private rooms, special meals or other services requested for children. Child rates may also vary depending on the specific tour, hotel policy and services included. PT-2065From **USD 161** per person Book Now - Competitive Local Rates - Local Travel Expertise - Simple Booking Process - Flexible Booking Support - Tailor-Made by Local Experts Add to wishlist ## Customer reviews 10.0 Excellent4 Reviews Itinerary 10.0 Food/Drink 10.0 Activity 10.0 Tour guide 10.0 Accomodations 10.0 Angela SozziAustralia October 5, 2024 10.0Thank you for making us fall in love with Vietnam[View on TripAdvisor](https://www.tripadvisor.com.vn/ShowUserReviews-g293924-d8647177-r972604005-Paradise_Travel-Hanoi.html) The best company to go with! The whole family loved Vietnam and we’re in the process of organising another trip with the sane company. Tour guides, driver, iteniary was all top notch! It was very easy to with with our tour planner Ms Liah. --- [https://www.tripadvisor.com/Profile/804mays](https://www.tripadvisor.com/Profile/804mays) [Ms Suk-Kim Fong](https://www.tripadvisor.com/Profile/804mays) Malaysia December 25, 2019 10.0Family trip[View on TripAdvisor](https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g293924-d8647177-r737413820-Paradise_Travel-Hanoi.html) We had an excellent experience with Paradise Travel. From the moment we contacted them (Ms Helen) until the end of the trip, we had no complains. Our guide, Mr Nguyen took good care of us especially we had my mom (75 yes old) and a young child with us. He accommodated to our needs and made changes to suit us. Will definitely engage their service again! --- [https://www.tripadvisor.com/Profile/87raghavanr](https://www.tripadvisor.com/Profile/87raghavanr) [Mr Raj Rajendran](https://www.tripadvisor.com/Profile/87raghavanr) USA November 23, 2019 10.0Excellent Planning ans Support for a Relazed discovery of Vietnam[View on TripAdvisor](https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g293924-d8647177-r731800565-Paradise_Travel-Hanoi.html) The planning for the trip was rushed and last minute. But Helen Dang was available with prompt responses to my questions always. Once I reached there, she was always available to answer my questions and check in to see if there was anything she could do to help. Overall the trip was fantastic. The visit to Hanoi and Danang, the experiences she organized, the hotel and guide booking she did was all fantastic. I will be back once again for a longer and more detailed travel in this beautiful country and will be reaching out to Helen again for her help and knowledge.More --- [https://www.tripadvisor.com/Profile/TrailBlazer590387](https://www.tripadvisor.com/Profile/TrailBlazer590387) [DUBACH Fabrice Michel Jean](https://www.tripadvisor.com/Profile/TrailBlazer590387) France February 25, 2019 10.0Trip to Northern Vietnam (Saigon, Mekong)[View on TripAdvisor](https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g293924-d8647177-r655226702-Paradise_Travel-Hanoi.html) Perfect organization and excellent French speaking guide. All at a reasonable price (I did make some comparisons). --- #### We are here to make your trip Happy & Easy! Are you interested in this tour or would you like to customize your own trip? Call our local experts: [+84 98 939 1076](tel:+84989391076) Start to Customize Your Trip ## Customers who viewed this also viewed... 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