9 days South Vietnam tour: Delta, Mountains & Beach
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Xin Chao! Welcome to Ho Chi Minh City!
Upon arrival at the airport, your guide will meet you and take you to your hotel for check-in.
The rest of the day is free for you to relax after your journey or explore the city at your own pace.
Formerly known as Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City is Vietnam’s largest city, where old traditions meet modern life. Its busy streets, tall buildings, lively nightlife, and tempting street food make it an exciting place to discover.
Summary of inclusions:
Start your morning with a cyclo ride through the busy streets of Ho Chi Minh City and get a glimpse of local life. Visit the War Remnants Museum and Reunification Palace to learn about Vietnam’s history, then see the Notre-Dame Cathedral and Central Post Office, two notable examples of French colonial architecture.
Continue along Dong Khoi Street, passing historic buildings before stopping at a local Hindu temple and Ben Thanh Market.
In the afternoon, explore Chinatown, visit Binh Tay Market, and discover the peaceful Thien Hau Pagoda. Return to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.
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Leave the busy streets of Ho Chi Minh City and drive about two hours to Cai Be, a quiet town on the Mekong River. Board your river cruise and enjoy lunch as the boat travels through the beautiful river scenery, passing local homes and daily life along the banks.
In the afternoon, take a guided walk through a nearby village, visit fruit orchards and rice fields, and meet local residents while sampling fresh fruits and regional produce.
Return to the boat to relax on deck or enjoy a drink at the bar as the sun sets. After dinner on board, spend the night on the river.
Summary of inclusions:
In the morning, visit Cai Rang Floating Market, where local traders sell fresh fruits and other goods from their boats. After the visit, transfer to the airport for a flight to Da Lat, a charming highland city known for its cool weather, pine forests, and flower gardens.
Upon arrival, your driver will take you to the hotel for check-in. The rest of the evening is free for you to relax or explore the city at your own pace.
Summary of inclusions:
Today, you will explore Da Lat’s highlights, including the unique Crazy House, Domaine de Marie Monastery, Da Lat Flower Park, and the Old Railway Station. You will also visit the Summer Palace of Vietnam’s last king and head to Robin Hill, where you can enjoy panoramic views of the city.
From Robin Hill, you can take a scenic cable car ride to Truc Lam Zen Monastery and Tuyen Lam Lake. You will then visit Da Lat Central Market, where you can discover fresh local produce and everyday life in the city. In the evening, you are free to relax or explore Da Lat at your own pace.
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After breakfast, you will ride a motorbike into the countryside around Da Lat to enjoy its green landscapes and local way of life. You will visit vegetable and flower farms, a coffee plantation, and a weasel coffee farm to learn how local products are made. Along the way, you can also explore a cricket farm, a rice wine distillery, and a silk workshop. You will have the chance to meet members of the Cil and Lat ethnic communities and learn more about their traditional lifestyles.
In the afternoon, you will visit Elephant Waterfall, one of the most impressive waterfalls in the Central Highlands, followed by Linh An Pagoda, known for its towering statue of the Goddess of Mercy. You will return to your hotel in the late afternoon and enjoy the evening at your leisure.
Note: If you prefer not to travel by motorbike, you can choose a car or van instead.
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After breakfast, you will travel by private vehicle from Da Lat to Nha Trang, passing through mountain roads, green valleys, and plantations. Along the way, you can stop at local villages, take photos, and meet local people.
Nha Trang is famous for its white sandy beaches, clear waters, and colorful coral reefs. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day relaxing by the sea at your own pace.
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We recently had a trip to Vietnam arranged by Travel Authentic Asia. Our experience from start to finish was perfect. From helping us choose the right attractions for us, to managing all the bookings including hotels and flights, everything was handled seamlessly. Special thanks our trip planner- Ms. Jenny ,our tour operator Ms. Tiff and all their staff, and to our attentive and professional drivers and guides: Mr. Lido in Ho Chi Minh City, Ms. Linh in Danang - Hoi An and Ms. Sue in Hanoi -Mai Chau -Pu Luong -Ninh Binh Mr. Jenny was very supportive and always available throughout the planning process and also upon our arrival in Vietnam. Made sure that everything ran smoothly, From the pick up at the Ho Chi Minh City airport to the final drop off in Hanoi. All in all, it was a well-organized, stress-free and memorable trip. We didn't have to think about anything except enjoying the beauty of the country. We highly recommend Travel Authentic Asia to anyone planning a vacation in Vietnam.
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