[Choose Your Own Hotel] Southern Vietnam City & Coast 5 Days｜Mekong Delta & Vung Tau
Trip highlights
- Three sides of Southern Vietnam in one tripHo Chi Minh City, the Mekong waterways and the Vung Tau coast — five days covering the classic Southern Vietnam route.
- Two days with a Mandarin-speaking guideA Mandarin-speaking guide joins you on Day 2 (Mekong Delta) and Day 4 (Vung Tau).
- Mekong boat tickets and lunch includedBoat tickets, honey tea, the coconut candy workshop and lunch are all included.
- Choose your own hotelYou decide where to stay; we collect you from that address by private car each day.
- Starts the moment you landThe e-Visa and airport fast track are included, so you step off the plane straight into your car.
What you arrange yourself
- Four nights' accommodationPick and book your own hotel; send us the address after booking and we will build the daily transfers around it.
- International flightsYou choose the departure date and the flights.
- Day 3 Ao Dai photo sessionRental and shooting are paid extras; the itinerary already leaves time to change and return the outfit.
Final pricing is confirmed by group size, departure date and peak-holiday dates.
Description
5-Day Itinerary
Day 1｜Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City & Streetwear Shopping
A private car meets you at the airport, then takes you to the city's popular streetwear district in the early evening — your Southern Vietnam trip starts in the energy of Saigon.
| Per your flight | Arrive at Tan Son Nhat International Airport |
| Per your flight | Fast track．Private car to your hotel |
| — | Drop your bags at the hotel; lunch at your own expense |
| Your own arrangements | Free time |
| 17:00 | Dinner at your own expense |
| 18:30 | Streetwear stores (Push Push, 11 Garmentory) |
| 21:30 | Back to the hotel |
Included today
- Vietnam e-Visa (standard)
- Tan Son Nhat standard arrival fast track
- Airport pickup
- City private car 17:00–21:30
Not included today
- Mandarin-speaking guide (not included today)
- Lunch and dinner
- Shopping
- Personal spending
Day 1 is adjusted flexibly to your actual arrival time. No Mandarin-speaking guide today; the city private car runs 17:00–21:30.
Day 2｜Mekong Delta Cruise & Waterway Life
Cruise into the Mekong Delta, taste honey tea, visit a coconut candy workshop, then take a sampan through the palm-lined canals at the slow pace of the delta.
| 08:30 | Depart the hotel for the Mekong Delta (about 2 hours by road) |
| 10:30 | Boat to the delta．Thoi Son Island |
| 11:00 | Honey tea．Coconut candy workshop (crocodile feeding at your own expense) |
| 12:30 | Lunch (included) |
| 14:00 | Sampan ride through the palm groves |
| 14:30 | Back to the city (about 2 hours by road) |
| Your own arrangements | Free time．Dinner at your own expense |
| Your own arrangements | Back to the hotel |
Included today
- Mekong boat tickets
- Mekong lunch
- Honey tea
- Coconut candy workshop entry
- Mandarin-speaking guide 08:30–16:30
- Private car 08:30–16:30
Not included today
- Crocodile feeding
- Breakfast and dinner
- Personal spending
Each way to the Mekong Delta takes about 2 hours; actual timing may shift with traffic and conditions on the day.
Day 3｜City Highlights & Classic Landmarks
Wander Saigon's classic streets — Tan Dinh Church, Book Street and The Cafe Apartments — and if you like, rent an Ao Dai at your own expense for a photo session.
| 09:00 | Cộng Coffee (at your own expense) |
| 10:30 | Ao Dai photo session (optional, at your own expense．suggested studios: AoDai.Moment Studio, EM ÁO DÀI) |
| 11:00 | Tan Dinh Church |
| 13:00 | Lunch at your own expense (4P's Pizza is a good option) |
| 14:30 | Book Street．Central Post Office |
| 16:00 | The Cafe Apartments (Nguyen Hue Walking Street) |
| 17:30 | Return the Ao Dai |
| Your own arrangements | Free time．Dinner at your own expense |
| Your own arrangements | Back to the hotel |
Included today
- Private car 09:00–18:00
Not included today
- Mandarin-speaking guide (not included today)
- Ao Dai rental and photo session
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Paid extras at the sights
- Personal spending
No Mandarin-speaking guide today — this is a private-car day at your own pace; the order of stops and time at each can be adjusted to suit you.
Day 4｜Vung Tau Coast & Sea Views
Head to the Vung Tau coast, climb to the Christ the King statue for the coastline view, ride the cable car up to Hồ Mây Park, then finish at Nghinh Phong Cape.
| 08:00 | Depart the hotel for Vung Tau (about 2.5 hours by road) |
| 10:30 | Christ the King Statue |
| 11:30 | Cable car up to Hồ Mây Park (cable car and entry paid on site) |
| Your own arrangements | Explore the park．Lunch at your own expense |
| 15:30 | Nghinh Phong Cape |
| 16:30 | Back to the city (about 2.5 hours by road) |
| Your own arrangements | Dinner at your own expense．Back to the hotel |
Included today
- Mandarin-speaking guide 08:00–19:00
- Private car 08:00–19:00
Not included today
- Hồ Mây Park cable car and entry
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Personal spending
The Hồ Mây Park cable car and entry are paid on site. Each way to Vung Tau takes about 2.5 hours.
Day 5｜Free Time & Airport Drop-off
The last day is yours — walk the city or pick up souvenirs, then meet your driver for the airport at the time your flight requires.
| Your own arrangements | Explore the city．Souvenir shopping |
| Per your flight | Meet at the hotel, private car to the airport |
| Per your flight | Departure fast track |
| Per your flight | Board your flight home |
Included today
- Tan Son Nhat airport drop-off
- Tan Son Nhat standard departure fast track
Not included today
- Mandarin-speaking guide (no guide today)
- Breakfast and lunch
- City transport other than the airport drop-off
- Personal spending
Day 5 is adjusted flexibly to your actual flight time. Apart from the airport drop-off, no private car is included today.
Guide and private car at a glance
| Day | Mandarin-speaking guide | Private car |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | None | Airport pickup + 17:00–21:30 |
| Day 2 | 08:30–16:30 | 08:30–16:30 |
| Day 3 | None | 09:00–18:00 |
| Day 4 | 08:00–19:00 | 08:00–19:00 |
| Day 5 | None | Airport drop-off |
Two of the five days include a Mandarin-speaking guide (Day 2 Mekong Delta, Day 4 Vung Tau). Days 1, 3 and 5 are private-car and free-time days with no guide. Vehicle use or guiding beyond the hours listed above is charged separately.
Who this trip suits
What the price covers
Included
- Vietnam e-Visa (standard)
- Tan Son Nhat standard arrival and departure fast track
- Airport pickup and drop-off
- Two days with a Mandarin-speaking guide (Day 2 Mekong Delta, Day 4 Vung Tau)
- Day 1 city private car 17:00–21:30
- Day 2 Mekong Delta private car
- Day 3 city private car
- Day 4 Vung Tau private car
- Mekong boat tickets
- Mekong lunch, honey tea and the coconut candy workshop
- Trip planner and customer support
Not included
- Four nights' accommodation
- International flights
- All meals (except the Day 2 Mekong lunch)
- Day 2 crocodile feeding
- Day 3 Ao Dai photo session
- Day 4 Hồ Mây Park cable car and entry
- A Mandarin-speaking guide on Days 1, 3 and 5
- Express visa surcharge
- Peak-holiday surcharges
- Tips for the driver and guide
- Personal spending
- Activities you arrange outside the itinerary
Transfers and meeting points
Cancellation policy
| When you cancel | Cancellation fee |
|---|---|
| 41 or more days before departure | 5% |
| 31–40 days before departure | 10% |
| 21–30 days before departure | 20% |
| 2–20 days before departure | 30% |
| 1 day before departure | 50% |
| On the day of departure / no-show | 100% |
Tickets, passes, visas and fast-track services cannot be cancelled, refunded or rescheduled once purchased. Cancellation fees are calculated on the tour price after deducting administrative fees already paid out.
Peak-holiday surcharges
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-02 | Vietnam National Day |
| 2026-12-31 | New Year's Eve |
| 2027-01-01 | New Year's Day |
| Lunar New Year 2027 | From lunar Dec 29, i.e. 2/5–2/9 |
| 2027-04-16 | Hung Kings' Festival |
| 2027-05-01 | Labour Day |
| 2027-09-02 | Vietnam National Day |
Booking dates that fall on the days above are taken as acceptance of the surcharge. We calculate the exact amount and tell you before you book.
FAQ
Are flights included?
No — this package covers the local itinerary and transfers. Please book your own international flights; you choose the departure date.
Is accommodation included?
No — please book the four nights yourself, wherever you prefer.
After booking, send us the name and address of your hotel in central Ho Chi Minh City and we will arrange the daily transfers around it.
Is the price per person or per group?
This package is priced per traveller; the price shown on this page starts at NT$21,200 per person.
The larger your group, the lower the per-person price; the final amount is confirmed by group size, departure date and peak-holiday dates.
What is the minimum group size?
This package runs with two or more travellers, and each group departs on its own.
We do not currently accept solo travellers paying a single supplement; for groups of eight or more, please ask our trip planner for a quote.
Is there a Mandarin-speaking guide every day?
A Mandarin-speaking guide joins you on Day 2 Mekong Delta and Day 4 Vung Tau。
Day 1、Day 3 are private-car days at your own pace, and Day 5 is free time plus the airport drop-off; there is no guide on those three days.
Is the Ao Dai photo session included?
No — the Day 3 Ao Dai photo session is a paid extra; rental and shooting fees are paid on site.
The itinerary reserves 10:30 to change and 17:30 to return the outfit; suggested studios are AoDai.Moment Studio and EM ÁO DÀI. If you would rather skip it, that time is simply free.
Can the itinerary be adjusted?
Yes, within the booked vehicle hours and service area. On a private tour you can change the order of stops and how long you spend at each — just tell us when you book.
Going beyond the day's vehicle hours or service area is charged separately; the Day 2 Mekong Delta itinerary is fixed and cannot be changed.
Is it suitable for families or older travellers?
A private vehicle throughout, never shared with other travellers, so the pace and rest stops can be adjusted to suit you.
Child safety seatsare NT$300 each per day; please tell us the children's ages and how many seats you need when booking.
Please note: Day 2 (Mekong Delta) and Day 4 (Vung Tau) involve 2 to 2.5 hours each way. The Mekong day requires getting in and out of small boats; Vung Tau involves a cable car and some walking. If you are travelling with young children or older travellers with limited mobility, please let us know when booking.
