Saigon & Mekong Delta
The trip
Saigon's war history and street food, then a slow boat morning through the Mekong Delta.
A shorter, city-and-river version of Vietnam. Two nights in Ho Chi Minh City for the war museums, Ben Thanh market and the food scene, then a night in the Mekong Delta for floating markets and canal boats before flying home.
Trip highlights
- War Remnants Museum and the Reunification Palace
- Cu Chi Tunnels half-day trip
- Overnight in the Mekong Delta
- Cai Rang floating market at sunrise
Day by day
A working outline, not a fixed schedule — days can be swapped, slowed down or swapped out entirely.
- 1
Day 1
Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City
Transfer to your hotel, evening at leisure in District 1.
- 2
Day 2
War history and the old city
War Remnants Museum, Reunification Palace and Ben Thanh Market.
- 3
Day 3
Cu Chi Tunnels, then south to the Delta
A half-day at Cu Chi, then on to Can Tho for the night.
- 4
Day 4
Floating markets
Sunrise at Cai Rang floating market, canal boat ride, back to Saigon by evening.
- 5
Day 5
Departure
Free morning, then an airport transfer.
What's included
Included
- 4 nights accommodation
- Daily breakfast
- All transfers and sightseeing transport
- English-speaking guide
Not included
- International flights
- Vietnam visa and travel insurance
- Lunches and dinners unless listed
Experiences included
- Cu Chi Tunnels
- Mekong Delta overnight
- Cai Rang floating market
Good to know
- Placeholder pricing — confirm with Compass & Atlas before publishing.
Along the way
Ready when you are
Questions about this trip?
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Mon – Sat, 9:30am – 7:00pm IST