Itinerary
- Day 1
Ho Chi Minh City
You'll arrive at Ho Chi Minh City airport and get picked up for transfer to your hotel, where check-in happens from 2:00 PM onward. Spend the rest of the day settling in and getting your bearings around the city.
- Day 2
Mekong River
Head out early to My Tho, a riverside town about an hour away on the Mekong River. Start at Vinh Trang Pagoda, then take a traditional sampan past four different islands. You'll stop on Unicorn Island to walk through country lanes, taste fresh tropical fruits, and listen to local folk music. After that, try a hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son Canal and visit a family workshop where they make coconut candy, plus you'll get to try some honey tea. Have lunch somewhere local, then cycle around Tan Thach village to meet residents or relax in a hammock if you prefer. You'll head back to Ho Chi Minh City later in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda
- Traditional sampan boat cruise on Mekong River passing Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise Islands
- Walk on Unicorn Island, visit fruit orchards, sample seasonal tropical fruits
- Traditional folk music performance by local artists
- Hand-rowed sampan ride through Thoi Son Canal
- Visit local family-run business and coconut candy workshop
- Taste honey tea
- Bicycle ride around Tan Thach village or hammock relaxation
Landmarks/POIs Vinh Trang Pagoda Mekong River Unicorn Island Thoi Son Canal Tan Thach village - Day 3
Historical & Cultural Exploration
This day focuses on Ho Chi Minh City's history and colonial architecture. Start with Independence Palace, which holds major significance in Vietnam's modern story. From there, check out Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office, both beautiful examples of French colonial building style. Next, the War Remnants Museum gives you a look at the complex history of the Indochina Wars through its exhibits. After grabbing lunch at a local place, head over to Chinatown to see Thien Hau Pagoda, which is spiritually important to the community. Later in the afternoon, board the Saigon Waterbus at Bach Dang Harbor for a river cruise that takes you past landmarks like Vinhomes Central Park and Landmark 81.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Independence Palace (Reunification Palace)
- Visit Notre Dame Cathedral
- Visit Central Post Office
- War Remnants Museum visit with exhibits from First and Second Indochina Wars
- Visit Thien Hau Pagoda in Chinatown (Cho Lon)
- Saigon River cruise aboard Saigon Waterbus
Landmarks/POIs Independence Palace Notre Dame Cathedral Central Post Office War Remnants Museum Thien Hau Pagoda Bach Dang Harbor Vinhomes Central Park Landmark 81 Bitexco Financial Tower - Day 4
Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc Island
Have breakfast at the hotel, then enjoy some free time before heading to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for your flight to Phu Quoc Island. When you land at Phu Quoc Airport, a driver meets you and takes you to your hotel. Check-in opens from 2:00 PM.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 5
Kayaking & Countryside
Pick your preferred time slot, either morning (08:00 12:00) or afternoon (14:00 18:00), for a half-day kayaking trip on Cua Can River. You'll paddle upstream through tropical forests and look for local wildlife, then have a relaxing ride back with a stop at a riverside hut. After kayaking, explore the Phu Quoc countryside by visiting a tropical garden, learning how organic farming works, and checking out a handicraft spot to connect with local artisans and their work.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Kayaking journey on Cua Can River
- Paddle through lush tropical forests
- Break at riverside hut
- Explore tropical garden
- Learn about organic farming practices
- Visit handicraft corner
Landmarks/POIs Cua Can River - Day 6
Phu Quoc Island to Departure
Check out of your hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight home. You'll have free time to relax before departure. That wraps up the service.
- Meals
- Breakfast
