[Signature Itinerary・Includes 4 Nights Hotel] Southern Vietnam Sand & Sea Feast 5 Days – Dinner Cruise・Mui Ne Dunes
Tour Highlights
- Four Nights' Accommodation IncludedAnima Boutique Hotel for four nights, two people per room, no need to change hotels during the five days.
- City and Nature All in OneSaigon streetscapes, Mekong water villages and Mui Ne red and white dunes, three completely different landscapes in five days.
- Four Nights' Hotel Breakfast + Two Meals ArrangedHotel breakfast on Day 2–Day 5; Mekong lunch on Day 2, 3-course cruise dinner on Day 3.
- Chinese-Speaking Guide at Signature SightsA Chinese-speaking guide accompanies Day 2 Mekong, Day 3 city tour and Day 4 Mui Ne.
- Starts the Moment You LandE-visa and airport fast track are both included; go straight to your private car after getting off the plane.
What You Need to Prepare
- International flightsYou decide your departure date and flights.
Actual prices are confirmed according to number of travelers, departure date and special holidays.
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Vietnam Holiday Pricing and Payment & Checkout Process
During Vietnamese national holidays or special peak seasons, the prices of some products may differ from weekdays and must be confirmed based on the actual departure date. The quoted price for this tour does not include international flights; please purchase flights yourself.
Checkout process:
- Choose a plan and departure date:After selecting the number-of-people plan, add to cart and confirm the departure date and number of people on the checkout page.
- Fill in the orderer and contract details:Fill in required information such as name, phone, contact address and ID number as per the fields; visa and hotel booking additionally require passport information.
- Fill in transfer and accommodation information:Provide arrival and return flight numbers, expected arrival time, hotel name and contact details.
- Confirm before departure:Before departure, a pre-trip notice will be provided, and we will help confirm the vehicle number, driver, guide or local service personnel information.
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- JCB
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- UnionPay card
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Description
5-Day Itinerary
Day 1｜Arrival in Ho Chi Minh・Ao Dai Rider Saigon Night Tour
After arriving in Ho Chi Minh, you will be met by a private car at the airport. After dark, a female Ao Dai rider carries you through the streets of Saigon, eating Vietnamese pancakes and Vietnamese bread along the way, to see the liveliest side of the city.
| According to flight | Arrive at Tan Son Nhat International Airport |
| According to flight | Fast track・private car to the hotel |
| — | Leave luggage at the hotel, lunch on your own |
| Flexible | Free time |
| 18:00 | Ao Dai Rider Night Tour (English guiding・designated meal included) |
| 21:30 | Arrive at the hotel |
Included Today
- Vietnam e-visa (standard)
- Tan Son Nhat Airport standard entry fast track
- Airport pick-up
- Ao Dai Rider Night Tour (English-speaking female Ao Dai guide)
- Designated night tour meals (Vietnamese pancake, Vietnamese bread)
Not Included Today
- Chinese-speaking guide (the Ao Dai tour is guided in English)
- Lunch
- Meals and drinks other than the designated meals
- Personal expenses
The Ao Dai rider tour is a motorbike back-seat experience and is guided in English.The Day 1 itinerary will be flexibly adjusted according to the actual arrival time.
Day 2｜Mekong River Cruise・Water Village Scenery
Take a boat to the Mekong Delta, taste honey tea, visit a coconut candy workshop, then ride a rowboat through coconut-palm waterways and feel the slow pace of Southern Vietnam's water villages.
| 08:30 | Depart from the hotel for the Mekong River (about 2 hours' drive) |
| 10:30 | Boat to the delta・Thoi Son Island |
| 11:00 | Honey tea・coconut candy workshop (feeding crocodiles is a self-paid experience) |
| 12:30 | Lunch (included) |
| 14:00 | Rowboat ride through the coconut grove |
| 14:30 | Return to the city (about 2 hours' drive) |
| Flexible | Free time・dinner on your own |
| Flexible | Return to the hotel |
Included Today
- Hotel breakfast
- Mekong River boat ticket
- Mekong River lunch
- Honey tea
- Coconut candy workshop admission
- Chinese-speaking guide 08:30–16:30
- Private car charter 08:30–16:30
Not Included Today
- Crocodile feeding experience
- Dinner
- Personal expenses
Today's one-way drive to and from the Mekong River is about 2 hours; actual times may be adjusted according to that day's traffic and on-site conditions.
Day 3｜City Tour・Classic Landmarks and Saigon Cruise Dinner
Walk through Saigon's classic districts, visit Tan Dinh Church, Book Street and the Cafe Apartment, and you can also pay to put on an Ao Dai for a travel photo shoot; end the evening with a Saigon River cruise dinner.
| 11:00 | Ao Dai travel photo shoot (optional paid plan; shop references: AoDai.Moment Studio, EM ÁO DÀI) |
| 12:30 | Tan Dinh Church |
| 13:30 | Lunch on your own (reference: 4P's Pizza) |
| 15:00 | Book Street・Central Post Office |
| 16:30 | Cafe Apartment (Nguyen Hue Walking Street) |
| 18:00 | Return the Ao Dai |
| 19:00 | Saigon River cruise dinner (3-course) |
| 22:00 | Return to the hotel |
Included Today
- Hotel breakfast
- Saigon River cruise dinner (3-course)
- Chinese-speaking guide 11:00–22:00
- Private car charter 11:00–22:00
Not Included Today
- Ao Dai rental and photo shoot
- Lunch
- Paid items inside attractions
- Personal expenses
The order of attractions and time spent can be adjusted according to preference. The Ao Dai photo shoot is self-paid; if you don't join, you can use the time for free activities.
Day 4｜Mui Ne Dunes・Coastal Scenery Exploration
Depart early in the morning for Mui Ne, visit the Red Sand Dunes, the traditional fishing village and Fairy Stream, then climb the White Sand Dunes in the afternoon to see the vast scenery where the Southern Vietnam coast and dunes interweave.
| 07:00 | Depart from the hotel for Mui Ne (about 2.5 hours' drive) |
| 09:30 | Red Sand Dunes (sand sliding is a self-paid experience) |
| 10:45 | Mui Ne Fishing Village |
| 11:30 | Fairy Stream |
| 12:45 | Lunch on your own (reference: Bờ kè Mr.Crab) |
| 14:30 | White Sand Dunes |
| 15:30 | Return to the city (about 2.5 hours' drive) |
| 18:00 | Dinner on your own (reference: Sài Gòn Kitchen Vina) |
| 20:00 | Return to the hotel |
Included Today
- Hotel breakfast
- Fairy Stream admission
- Chinese-speaking guide 07:00–20:00
- Private car charter 07:00–20:00
Not Included Today
- Red Sand Dunes sand sliding experience
- Paid transportation inside the White Sand Dunes park
- Lunch and dinner
- Personal expenses
Today's one-way drive to and from Mui Ne is about 2.5 hours; actual times may be adjusted according to that day's traffic and on-site conditions.
Day 5｜Free Time・Return Airport Transfer
The last day is reserved for free time; you can stroll in the city or shop for souvenirs, then meet according to your flight time to head to the airport.
| Flexible | Free exploration of the city・souvenir shopping |
| According to flight | Meet at the hotel, private car to the airport |
| According to flight | Departure fast track |
| According to flight | Board your flight home |
Included Today
- Hotel breakfast
- Tan Son Nhat Airport drop-off
- Tan Son Nhat Airport standard departure fast track
Not Included Today
- Chinese-speaking guide (no guide accompanies today)
- Lunch
- City transportation other than the airport drop-off
- Personal expenses
The last day's itinerary will be flexibly adjusted according to the actual flight time. No car charter is included today except the airport drop-off.
Guides and Car Charter Overview
| Day | Chinese-speaking guide | Private car |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | None (Ao Dai tour is guided in English) | Airport pick-up + Ao Dai half-day + cruise transfers |
| Day 2 | 08:30–16:30 | 08:30–16:30 |
| Day 3 | 11:00–22:00 | 11:00–22:00 |
| Day 4 | 07:00–20:00 | 07:00–20:00 |
| Day 5 | None | Airport drop-off |
The Day 1 Ao Dai rider night tour is led by an English-speaking female Ao Dai guide; Day 5 is free time and airport drop-off, with no guide accompanying. Car use and guiding beyond the time slots listed above require an extra surcharge.
Who This Tour Is For
Price Overview
Included
- Vietnam e-visa (standard)
- Tan Son Nhat Airport standard entry and exit fast track
- Round-trip airport transfers
- Four nights at Anima Boutique Hotel
- Four nights' hotel breakfast (Day 2–Day 5, dine in at the hotel)
- Chinese-speaking guide for three days (Day 2 Mekong River, Day 3 city, Day 4 Mui Ne)
- Day 1 Ao Dai rider half-day tour (English guiding) and transfers before and after the cruise
- Day 2 Mekong River car charter
- Day 3 city car charter
- Day 4 Mui Ne car charter
- Mekong River boat ticket
- Mekong River lunch, honey tea, coconut candy workshop
- Day 3 Saigon River cruise 3-course dinner
- Day 4 Fairy Stream admission
- Chinese-speaking planner and customer service
Not included
- International flights
- Lunches and dinners other than the meals included above
- Day 2 crocodile feeding experience
- Day 3 Ao Dai travel photo shoot
- Day 4 Red Sand Dunes sand sliding experience
- Day 1 and Day 5 Chinese-speaking guide
- Expedited visa fee difference
- Special holiday surcharge
- Driver and guide tips
- Personal expenses
- Self-arranged activities outside the itinerary
Accommodation is four nights at Anima Boutique Hotel, two people per room, with daily hotel breakfast included; daily pick-up and meeting are all at this hotel. The tour also includes three meals: Day 1 cruise 3-course dinner, Day 2 Mekong River lunch, Day 3 seafood buffet.
Pick-up and Meeting
Cancellation Policy
| Cancellation time | 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% |
| Departure day / no-show | 100% |
Once tickets, passes, visas and fast-track services are purchased, no cancellation, refund or rescheduling is accepted. The cancellation fee is calculated on the travel fee minus administrative fees actually incurred.
Special Holiday Surcharge
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-02 | Vietnam National Day |
| 2026-12-31 | New Year's Eve |
| 2027-01-01 | New Year's Day |
| 2027 Lunar New Year | From lunar 12/29 to 2/5–2/9 |
| 2027-04-16 | Hung Kings Festival |
| 2027-05-01 | Labor Day |
| 2027-09-02 | Vietnam National Day |
If your booking dates include the dates listed above, you are deemed to agree to the surcharge rules. The actual amount will be calculated and told to you by customer service before booking.
FAQ
Are flights included?
No~ This tour is the local itinerary, transfers and accommodation; please book international flights yourself, and you can freely choose your departure date.
Is accommodation included?
Yes~ Four nights' accommodation is included in the plan, two people per room, and hotel breakfast is included (Day 2–Day 5, dine in at the hotel).
Which hotel is it?
All four nights are in Ho Chi Minh at Anima Boutique Hotel, two people per room.
Daily pick-up and meeting are all at this hotel; no need to change hotels or move luggage during the five days.
If the hotel is full, an equivalent-class hotel will be arranged and you will be notified before departure.
Is the price per person or per group?
This tour is priced per traveler.
The more people traveling together, the cheaper the price per person; actual costs will be confirmed according to number of travelers, departure date and special holidays.
What is the minimum number of people to depart?
This tour departs with 2 or more people, and each group of travelers departs independently.
Single-person supplement groups are currently not accepted; for 8 or more people, please contact the travel planner to get the corresponding quote~
Which meals are included?
The tour includes four days of hotel breakfast (Day 2–Day 5), plus three meals:Day 1 Saigon River cruise 3-course dinner,Day 2 Mekong River lunch,Day 3 seafood buffet.
Other lunches and dinners are on your own, with reference restaurants marked in the itinerary.
Is there a Chinese-speaking guide every day?
Chinese-speaking guides are included on Day 2 Mekong River, Day 3 city tour, Day 4 Mui Ne.
Day 1 's Ao Dai rider half-day tour is led by an English-speaking female Ao Dai guide and is guided in English.
Day 5 is free time and airport drop-off, with no guide accompanying.
Can the itinerary be adjusted?
Yes, within the vehicle hours and service area~ For private groups, the order of attractions and time spent can be adjusted; please mention this when booking.
If it exceeds that day's charter hours or service area, extra fees apply; the Day 1 Ao Dai half-day and cruise dinner and Day 2 Mekong River are fixed itineraries and cannot be adjusted.
Accommodation is planned as the hotel listed on the product page. In case of full occupancy, hotel maintenance, natural disasters or other force majeure, it will be changed to an equivalent-class hotel with advance notice.
Is it suitable for families with children or seniors?
The entire tour is by private car, not shared with other travelers, and the pace and rest times can be adjusted accordingly.
Child safety seatNT$300 per seat per day; please tell us the children's ages and number when booking.
Please note:The Day 1 Ao Dai rider is a motorbike back-seat experience and is guided in English; the Day 4 Mui Ne itinerary is long, and the dunes require walking on soft sand. If you travel with young children, seniors with limited mobility, or have language considerations, please consider the suitability of the itinerary yourself~
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