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If you want to spend 10 days in Vietnam, this is a good choice to go deep into the Mekong Delta and have relaxation on Phu Quoc island.

This 10-day South Vietnam tour starts from Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, where you will get a glimpse of Vietnam before you explore the towns and villages in the Mekong Delta, including Ben Tre, Cai Be, and Can Tho. You will spend 5 days exploring the Mekong Delta by visiting the floating markets, biking through the villages, and visiting the local workshops to see how the locals live in the delta close up. Finally, you will get to Phu Quoc Island to enjoy the sunshine and white beaches.
Travel Route: Ho Chi Minh City - Ben Tre - Cai Be - Can Tho - Phu Quoc
Day: 10
Best for: First-timers
Tour Type: Escorted private tour with personal tour guide and vehicle
Why Travel with Us
We Live in this Country:
The specialist who designs this trip have lived in this country for several years, in some cases, born here. Our first-hand knowledge will help you have an authentic experience, making the most of your vaction.
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We guarantee 100% deposite refund during the pandemic, and provide 24/7 emergency service during the trip.

Highlights

Get to Know Vietnam from its Largest City, Ho Chi Minh City

Have a city tour around Ho Chi Minh City to visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, Opera House, Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office, etc.

Enjoy the Most Popular Floating Markets in Mekong Delta

Take a boat trip to visit the lively floating markets in the world of water and see how the locals live on the water.

Go Deep into the Local Village by Bike

Enjoy a biking trip through the villages in the Mekong Delta and experience the real life of local people.

Escape to the Romantic Phu Quoc, the Largest Island in Vietnam

Take a fishing boat to the famous An Thoi archipelago, drive to Sao Beach to go swimming, and also visit Ham Ninh fishing village.

Floating Market
Cu Chi Tunnels
Ferry to vinh long

Tour Itinerary

 
Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City Arrival
Welcome to Vietnam!
Upon arrival, our guide will meet you at Tan Son Nhat International Airport and take you to your hotel.
Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City
In the morning, you will going to visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, from which you can delve in to Vietnam’s turbulent history from the previous century. You will see how the tunnel network works and get to walk into the underground tunnels yourself and fell the wartime atmosphere.
After that, get back to Dong Khoi Area in downtown to explore the highlights of Ho Chi Minh City. You will walk to the Opera House and the former Hotel de Ville, visit the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office, and wander up to the War Remnants Museum to gain a glimpse of the war.
Your last sight for today is the Ben Thanh Market, where you can deeply feel the lifestyle of the old Saigon.
Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Cu Chi Tunnel is one of the popular attractions in Vietnam.
Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City to Ben Tre
In the morning, you will leave Ho Chi Minh City for Mekong Delta. You will enjoy a bike tour (around 34km) from Mekong Delta to Long An. You will ride along the village paths and through the orchards. Then, you will enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant in the village.
In the afternoon, you will drive to Hung Vuong Pier and take a cruise along one of the branches of the Mekong. You will visit kinds of local workplaces during the cruise, such as a brickworks, a coconut processing workshop, or a met-weaving house. You will experience the traditional production process up close and learn how the locals make their living.
Stay overnight in Ben Tre.
Coconut processing workshop
Day 4: Ben Tre to Cai Be
After breakfast, you will take a scenic biking tour from Ben Tre to Cai Be. While riding through the fruit orchards en route, you will closely see how the local village life is.
After arriving in Cai Be, your guide will take you to the hotel. The rest of the day is for you to take a good rest and enjoy your leisure time in the village.
Stay overnight in Cai Be.
Enjoy biking tour from Ben Tre to Cai Be.
Day 5: Cai Be
Today’s tour starts with a boat trip to the Cai Be floating market and watching the locals trading fruit and many other commodities on board their vessels.
After lunch, you will ride from the village and visit Ba Kiet Old House before biking back to the lodge.
Stay overnight in Cai Be.
Cai Be floating market
Day 6: Cai Be to Can Tho
In the morning, you will take a ferry to Vinh Long. You will enjoy the charms of the upper Mekong Delta en route and visit Binh Hoa Phuoc Village, the green pearl of Vinh Long town, where you can immerse yourself in nature.
Enjoy a lunch of fresh river food served in the heart of the garden accompanied by traditional southern Vietnamese folk music. Take a delightful walk through the bonsai garden.
After that, get transferred from Vinh Long to Can Tho by car.
Stay overnight in Can Tho.
Binh Hoa Phuoc Village
Day 7: Can Tho
In the morning, you will go to visit the lively Cai Rang floating Market, where you can experience the real life of the Mekong people.
Keep cruising through the small canal system - the mighty Mekong River on the sampan, and roam into the villages to see how the locals make the rice paper mill and the rice noodles in their traditional ways.
In the afternoon, you will have your free time to relax in the hotel or take a half-day biking trip to explore the surroundings.
Stay overnight in Can Tho.
Cai Rang floating Market, the most famous and biggest floating market in the Mekong Delta.
Day 8: Can Tho to Phu Quoc
Today is free for you until you get to the airport for the flight to Phu Quoc.
Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure. You can relax on the white beach or explore the local markets in the town.
Stay overnight on Phu Quoc Island.
Day 9: Phu Quoc Island
In the morning, you will drive to An Thoi port. On the way, stop off to see the Australian pearl farm. Upon arrival, take a fishing boat to the An Thoi archipelago. Drop anchor in a quite bay and try your hand at angling. Compete with your fellow passengers to see who can catch the most fish.
Then enjoy a delicious barbecued seafood lunch. After disembarking, drive to Sao Beach to go swimming or simply relax in the beach hammocks.
You will also visit Ham Ninh fishing village on the way back to the hotel.
Stay overnight in Phu Quoc island.
An Thoi archipelago is a complex of over 18 islands located in South Phu Quoc.
Day 10: Phu Quoc Island Departure
Say goodbye to Phu Quoc Island!
You are free to arrange your time before taking the scheduled transfer to Phu Quoc International Airport for the flight to your next destination.
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Service Included

Private English-speaking tour guide
Local transfers mentioned in the itinerary
All entrance ticket fees for sightseeings listed in the itinerary
Meals as specified in the itinerary
Hotel accommodation
Governmental taxes

Service Excluded

International flight to and out of Vietnam
Vietnam visa
Lunches and dinners as not listed in the itinerary
Tips and gratitude to the guide and driver
Personal expenses, like laundry, phone call, snacks, soft drinks, etc.

Vietnam Travel Restriction

Since March 15, Vietnam has been fully open for inbound tourism. Self-isolation is no longer required for traveling to Vietnam. All you need is a valid Vietnam tourist visa and travel/medical insurance that includes COVID-19 cover.

Passport holders from the following 25 countries do not need to apply for a visa to travel to Vietnam.

Vietnam Visa-free Countries in Asia
Brunei & Myanmar - 14 days.
Japan & South Korea (ROK) - 15 days.
The Philippines - 21 days.
Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Singapore, & Thailand - 30 days.

Vietnam Visa-free Countries in Europe
Belarus, Denmark, Italy, Finland, France, Germany, Norway, Russia, Spain, Sweden, & The United Kingdom - 15 days.

Notice:
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