Travel Style
Essentials Tours
Destinations
Ben Tre, Can Tho, Ho Chi Minh City, Nha Trang, Da Lat
Highlights Itinerary Accommodation Inclusions/Exclusions
This 12-day journey offers a well-rounded exploration of southern and central Vietnam, blending vibrant cities, authentic rural experiences, cultural discovery, and seaside relaxation. The itinerary begins in Ho Chi Minh City, a dynamic metropolis where colonial heritage meets modern life, before heading into the lush Mekong Delta to experience floating markets, traditional villages, and peaceful waterways. The journey then continues to the Central Highlands of Da Lat, known for its cool climate, scenic countryside, coffee plantations, and waterfalls. The trip concludes on the coast in Nha Trang, where time is set aside to unwind on the beach and enjoy the sea. Designed for comfort and depth, this itinerary is ideal for travelers seeking a diverse and immersive introduction to Vietnam.
Upon arrival at the Tan Son Nhat Airport, you will be welcomed by your driver and local guide before getting transferred by private car to your hotel.
Included meals: -
Meals: - | Overnight: Ho Chi Minh City
Please note: Hotel standard check-in time is 14:00 pm. Early check-in is subject to room availability.
Discover the highlights of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s vibrant commercial hub. Visit the historic Central Post Office, the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral, and Dong Khoi Street, known for its elegant shops and colonial architecture. Continue to Cholon (Chinatown) to explore Binh Tay Market and Thien Hau Temple. In the afternoon, choose between the War Remnants Museum or the FITO Museum of Traditional Medicine. Enjoy free time to explore the city at your own pace.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch | Overnight: Ho Chi Minh City
Travel by speedboat to the Cu Chi Tunnels, a vast underground system used during the Vietnam War. After a short documentary, explore sections of the tunnels and learn how people lived and worked underground. Enjoy a taste of boiled cassava, a traditional wartime food, before returning to Ho Chi Minh City.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch | Overnight: Ho Chi Minh City
Head into the heart of the Mekong Delta. Cruise along peaceful waterways lined with coconut palms, visit local coconut-processing workshops, and stop at fruit gardens to sample seasonal produce. Enjoy a traditional sampan ride through narrow canals, followed by a relaxed bike ride through rural villages. Lunch is served at a local restaurant featuring regional specialties.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch | Overnight: Ben Tre
Begin the day cycling to a local market and crossing the Mekong River by ferry. Continue biking on a quiet island where daily life remains largely unchanged. Travel on to Tra Vinh, a town known for its Khmer heritage. Visit impressive Khmer pagodas, meet a local artisan who crafts traditional musical instruments, and walk through rice fields before continuing to Can Tho.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch | Overnight: Can Tho
Visit Cai Rang Floating Market early in the morning to experience the lively river trade of the Mekong Delta. Watch boats selling fruits and vegetables directly on the water, each displaying their goods on tall wooden poles. Return to Ho Chi Minh City in the afternoon and enjoy free time.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch | Overnight: Ho Chi Minh City
Travel to Da Lat, located in Vietnam’s Central Highlands, with a stop at the scenic Damb’ri Waterfall along the way. Arrive in Da Lat and enjoy free time to relax or explore this charming mountain town.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch | Overnight: Da Lat
Explore the countryside around Da Lat by jeep. Visit flower villages, coffee plantations, Elephant Waterfall, Linh An Pagoda, a silkworm farm, and a local rice-wine workshop, gaining insight into local life and traditions.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch | Overnight: Da Lat
Drive to the coastal city of Nha Trang. In the afternoon, visit Long Son Pagoda, the ancient Po Nagar Cham Towers, and the Oceanographic Institute. Return to your hotel in the late afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast | Overnight: Nha Trang
Free at leisure for beach leisure in Nha Trang.
Meals: Breakfast | Overnight: Nha Trang
Free at leisure for beach leisure in Nha Trang.
Meals: Breakfast | Overnight: Nha Trang
Free at leisure for beach leisure in Nha Trang. At an appointed time, you will meet up with your guide for the transfer to airport for your flight to the next destination.
Included meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: -
Please note: Hotel standard check-out time is 12:00pm
INCLUSION
- Accommodations with daily breakfast
- Private transfer with air conditioning
- Professional local English-speaking guide
- Small group tour to Cu Chi Tunnels by speedboat
- Private Jeep tour in Da Lat
- Meals mentioned in the program
- Boat trip as indicated in the program
- Entrance fees
- 02 bottles of water per person for a full-day tour
EXCLUSION
- Food/drinks not mentioned in the program
- International and Domestic Airfares
- Tips and Gratuities
- Services not mentioned in the program
