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Southern Vietnam 4 - Day Essence Tour

Start & end in Ho Chi Minh City 4 days Up to 15

About this trip

Four days through Ho Chi Minh City and its surrounds, covering the city's colonial-era streets alongside the quieter waterways of the Mekong Delta and the underground tunnels at Cu Chi.

You move between city sightseeing and boat trips at a relaxed pace, with time to try local fruit and see how small household industries in the delta actually work.

It's a short, easy introduction to southern Vietnam rather than a deep dive, well suited to those with limited time or travelling as part of a family group.

What you'll do

  • Cruise the canals of the Mekong Delta
  • Visit cottage industries along the delta
  • Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels
  • See Saigon's French colonial architecture and historic pagodas
  • Sample tropical fruit grown in the region
Good to know
  • Easy-paced trip suited to families and mixed ages
  • Requires a minimum of 2 people per booking
  • Needs to be booked at least 30 days in advance
What travellers actually say

Worth it if you want a smoothly run, culturally rich 4-day Vietnam intro with a genuinely knowledgeable guide. Think twice if you need flexibility—it's tightly scheduled.

  • Guide Bau was exceptionally knowledgeable, informative and helpful; everything ran without delays.
  • Operator customizes tours at reasonable rates and accommodates hotel change requests pre-trip.
  • Covers highlights efficiently with in-depth historical explanation at each site.
  • Tour runs like clockwork; group dynamics matter, so compatible travellers make the difference.

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Tour dupe
Same trip, less money
£123 less all-in
HOT DEAL: 3 Days Ho Chi Minh - Cu Chi Tunnel - Mekong Delta (Southern Vietnam)
4.9from £913 days
The trade-off: 1 fewer night, and a different operator.
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Getting there

Ho Chi Minh City
One-way · arrive 4 Sept 26

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Where to stay

A night before your tour in Ho Chi Minh City · 4 Sept5 Sept

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Southern Vietnam 4 - Day Essence Tour — Vietnam · 18-35 Travel