Vacation in Mekong and Phu Quoc
Mekong and Phu Quoc
The Phu Quoc & Mekong Delta tour offers a comprehensive insight into the region’s cultural and natural beauty, delivering unparalleled emotions. The journey begins with an excursion through the canals of the Mekong River and a visit to the picturesque Cai Rang floating market. Following this, Ho Chi Minh City will welcome you with tales of its heroic history and its famous flows of motorbikes. Finally, the trip concludes with a relaxing stay on the most beautiful beach in the country.
Detailed Itinerary
Saigon Arrival (-/-/-)
−Hotel
Private car
Arrival at Tan Son Nhat airport with flight [Flight Number] at [Arrival Time – TBD]. Greeting after baggage claim and customs clearance.
Entry Requirements:
- Passport: Must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of departure, with at least 2 blank pages.
- Visa: Tourist visa not required for stays of less than 45 days.
Transfer and check-in at the Hotel. Room availability is guaranteed starting from 2:00 PM (14:00).
Early check-in: Not included – available upon request with a supplement.
The rest of the day is at your leisure (guide, transportation, and tours not included). Meals are at your leisure (not included).
Overnight stay at a hotel in Saigon.
Saigon - Cu Chi - Visit (B/-/-)
−Guide
Hotel
Private car
Walking
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure to visit the Cu Chi Tunnels. Built by the Viet Cong outside Saigon during the Vietnam War, they represent an extraordinary example of extremely ingenious engineering.
Return to Saigon.
Lunch at your leisure in a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, a tour of Saigon city: the General Post Office, Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Chinatown district with the Thien Hau Pagoda.
Accommodation and overnight stay at the hotel.
Located a short distance from Saigon, Cu Chi was the district most devastated, deforested, razed to the ground, bombed, and poisoned with various chemical agents, including Agent Orange, during the Vietnam War. In the 1940s, to escape mandatory conscription and French attacks, and to maintain contact between villages, underground tunnels began to be dug. In the 1960s, the Viet Cong extended them to more than 250 km, and they became legendary during the “American War.” Structured in several layers, up to 5-6 meters deep, the network included dormitories, kitchens, schools, hospitals, and weapons factories. At a lower level was the guerrilla warfare section, with tunnels often equipped with traps in case opponents managed to penetrate them. During the excursion, you will visit a section of the tunnels to experience the sensations of underground life. Cu Chi is an excellent example of the spirit and determination of the Vietnamese people.
Saigon - Ben Tre - Can Tho (B/L/-)
−Guide
Hotel
Private car
Walking
Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning departure for Ben Tre, a beautiful region of the Mekong Delta famous for its production of coconut candy. Arrival at the Phong Nam Bridge for a boat trip on the Ben Tre River to discover local daily life. Stop at a brick kiln to observe the traditional brick-making process. Along the canal, you will visit one of the many coconut processing workshops, where you can taste fresh coconut and see how every single part of this fruit is transformed into its derivative products. Continue your boat trip along a canal to the village of Nhon Thanh. This will be an opportunity to taste fresh fruit. Take a bicycle ride (or Tuk Tuk) along a small path through the villages and enjoy the view of coconut trees, rice fields, and vegetable gardens.
Lunch included in a local restaurant.
Transfer to Can Tho.
Dinner at your leisure and overnight stay at a hotel in Can Tho.
Cai Rang Floating Market - Rach Gia - Speedboat to Phu Quoc (B/-/-)
−Guide
Hotel
Private car
Speedboat
Breakfast at the hotel.
Meeting with our guide at the hotel reception at 07:00 AM.
Transfer to the pier for a boat trip to visit the Cai Rang Floating Market – the largest and most vibrant in the Mekong Delta. A multitude of colors and scents fill the air, creating a lively atmosphere where hundreds of sampans are filled with goods such as rice, fruit, and handcrafted products that traders bring to the market at dawn.
Breakfast at a local farm during the tour.
After leaving the market, continue the boat trip through the canals and visit a fruit orchard.
Stop at the Binh Thuy Ancient House, home to an orchid garden and the filming location for the movie “The Lover.”
NOTE: The Cai Rang market is at its best between 5:00 AM and 7:00 AM.
Afterward, transfer to Rach Gia (100km ~ 2 hours) and board the speedboat to the beautiful island of Phu Quoc.
- Superdong XI: Rach Gia 1:10 PM – Phu Quoc 3:40 PM.
- Please note: The speedboat itinerary and availability may change without notice due to weather conditions or local authority decisions.
Optional: Supplement for a Saigon – Phu Quoc flight is available upon request. In this case, you would return to Saigon to catch your flight.
Arrival at Vong Pier. Meeting with our driver at the exit (look for the sign with your name) after baggage claim. Transfer and check-in at the hotel.
The rest of the day is at your leisure (guide, transportation, and tours not included). Meals are at your leisure (not included).
Overnight stay at a hotel in Phu Quoc.
Phu Quoc at Leisure (B/-/-)
−Beach stay
Hotel
Breakfast at the hotel.
Enjoy a full day at your leisure to explore the wonders of Phu Quoc Island.
The day is yours to enjoy at your own pace (transfers, sightseeing, and guide services are not included).
Lunch and dinner at your own arrangement.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Phu Quoc is the largest island in Vietnam and home to some of the country’s most stunning beaches. Often referred to as the “Emerald Island” for its hidden natural treasures, it offers a lush, wild landscape with forest-covered hills and pristine white-sand shores. Whether you seek relaxation by the turquoise waters or a touch of adventure in the tropical greenery, Phu Quoc is a true sanctuary for every traveler.
Phu Quoc free (B/-/-).
−Beach stay
Hotel
Breakfast at the hotel.
Free time to discover the wonderful island of Phu Quoc. The day is dedicated to your disposal to discover the island of Phu Quoc (transfers, visits, guide not included).
Free dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Besides beach activities, visitors can also explore traditional villages, wide natural parks, and Buddhist pagodas, easily accessible by motorbike, taxi, bus, or even through day trips.
The island of Phu Quoc hosts a natural park ideal for hiking and some buildings to visit, such as Su Muon pagoda or Phu Quoc prison. Furthermore, the peninsula is known for pepper production and visiting a pepper farm is an unusual and spicy activity!
Phu Quoc - Flight to Saigon Departure (B/-/-).
−Plane
Private car
Breakfast at the hotel.
Meeting with the driver at the reception of your hotel at a time to be defined.
Transfer to Phu Quoc airport for the return flight to Saigon.
Vietnam Airlines flight in economy lite/classic class VN xx PHU QUOC (PQC) xx – SAIGON (SGN) xx (included) (23kg checked baggage + 07kg hand baggage 115 cm (30 cm x 60 cm x 18 cm) included)
*Availability and price variable without notice before the issuance of the tickets. To be verified.
Layover of xx hours at Tan Son Nhat airport.
Return flight to Italy excluded
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Price and Policy
SERVICES INCLUDED:
- Hotels with the category as in the itinerary based on 2 people/room.
- Meals as mentioned in the program (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner).
- English or Italian speaking guides as indicated in the program.
- Entrance tickets to the indicated places. Boats as described in the program.
- Speedboat Rach Gia – Phu Quoc.
- Domestic flight Phu Quoc – Saigon with Vietnam Airlines.
- Water (01 bottle/person/day).
SERVICES EXCLUDED:
- International flights (not mentioned) and airport taxes.
- Meals not mentioned in the program.
- Drinks, telephone… all expenses of a personal nature and not expressly indicated in the “services included” section.
- Tips for drivers and guides.
- Our suggestion: 1-3$US/person/day for the driver and 3$US-5$US/person/day according to the size of the group.
- Anything not indicated under the heading “services included”.
- File management fee (includes medical, baggage, and cancellation insurance).
Vacation in Mekong and Phu Quoc
- 7 Days / 6 nights
- Saigon→Tunnel Cu Chi→Ben Tre→Can Tho→Saigon
- Saigon / Saigon
