HO CHI MINH CITY – MEKONG DELTA – CHAU DOC: UPPER MEKONG EXCURSION

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Duration

4 days 3 nights

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

Unlimited

Languages

English

About this tour

Discover the vibrant heart of Southern Vietnam and the beauty of the Mekong Delta on this memorable 4-day journey. Begin in Ho Chi Minh City with a tour of iconic landmarks such as the Independence Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office, and the War Remnants Museum. Explore the historic Cu Chi Tunnels and gain a deeper understanding of Vietnam’s wartime resilience. Cruise along the Mekong River to Thoi Son Islet, where you will enjoy folk music, a sampan ride, coconut candy making, and a visit to bee farms. Continue to Chau Doc to immerse yourself in the local culture before concluding your adventure with a scenic boat trip to Phnom Penh, Cambodia. A perfect blend of history, culture, and river life awaits you.

Included/Excluded

  • Transport Arrangements.
  • Accommodation as above.
  • All lunches and dinner meals as the program.
  • Guided Services: English-speaking tour guide and local guides (if implied) at attractions
  • Admission fees for all indicated sightseeing and visits
  • Any tour activities fees (if implied)
  • Water
  • Travel insurance
  • A detailed itinerary with activities and meal options before departure
  • Company support services: Support from tour operators and coordinators helps with travel documents, special requests, or emergencies.
  • Pre-departure packages and information (if implied)
  • International flights: Long-haul flights to the tour start point or home, unless specifically included.
  • Vietnam Entrance Visa and/or Border Fees: Any additional immigration fees that might apply.
  • Tips for tour guides and drivers. (Standard: $4/day/pax)
  • Cost of optional tours, excursions, and activities not included in the standard itinerary
  • Personal services: Service charges, gratuities, and porterage
  • Pre/Post-Tour Accommodation
  • Medical Expenses: Any medical or health-related expenses that arise during the tour
  • Expenditure of a personal nature, such as drinks, snacks, souvenirs, laundry, etc.
  • Local Taxes (if implied)
  • Others not mentioned or specified above are not to be included in the tour fees.

Itinerary

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PM: Arrival at Tan Son Nhat International Airport.

The tour guide and the private car, along with the chauffeur, will pick you up and transfer you to the centre of Ho Chi Minh City.

  • Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant with Vietnamese cuisine.
  • Explore HCMC’s night lifestyle in your own way.

AM: Enjoy the hotel's breakfast buffet.  Join a half-day city tour to explore Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon).

  • Independence Palace -  also known as the Reunification Palace, which was built at the site of the former Norodom Palace. The Independence Palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City. 
  • Take a picture at Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica - a symbol of the city’s historical and cultural connection to its colonial past, which has been a central place of worship and a symbol of French history and culture for over 850 years.
  • Explore the historic Saigon Central Post Office - The building's design was heavily influenced by French architectural styles, particularly neo-Renaissance and Gothic elements, making it one of the finest examples of colonial-era architecture in Vietnam.
  • War Remnants Museum - the museum offers a deep and emotional look into the history and impact of the Vietnam War, also known as the American War in Vietnam.

PM: Visit the famous Cu Chi Tunnels – a great historical achievement of the Vietnamese people during the Vietnam War (1955 – 1975)

  • Discover the complex underground tunnel system and how it worked in the war by the Viet Cong, as well as their life in the tunnels between 1961 and 1972.
  •  Reflect on the glorious history of the Vietnamese people through a documentary film about the Vietnam War and the way that the Cu Chi tunnels were constructed.

EVE: Transfer to Ben Thanh Street Food to have dinner with Vietnamese cuisine.  You can try “Pho”, “Banh Mi”, or other fresh seafood dishes that are locally cooked (at your own expense). Then, come back to the hotel. Free time to relax and explore Saigon’s nightlife.

AM:

Have breakfast before taking part in a full-day trip to the Mekong Delta with a lot of funny moments.

On arrival in My Tho City, capital of Tien Giang Province, take a boat to Thoi Son Island :

  • Enjoy Southern traditional music called “Đờn ca tài tử Nam Bộ” performed by local people.
  • Continue the tour with a sampan cruising through small rivers, and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere among orchards, and participate in many entertainment activities.
  • Learn the process of making coconut candy – a specialty that cannot be missed when travelling to Thoi Son Island.
  • Visit the bee farm and try products that are made from honey (honey tea, royal jelly,  pure honey,...)

PM - EVE:

Transfer to Chau Doc and check into your hotel before having dinner.

At night, feel free to have a stroll through Chau Doc Market and purchase some local delicacies.

AM:

Have breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to boat dock. Take a boat to Phnom Penh – Cambodia.

Durations

Multi day

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

All amounts mentioned on the Golden Smile Travel website and in the programs are expressed in United States Dollars.

  • Once we receive your reservation (if implied, it involves a monetary deposit), we will send you a confirmation including all the services, bookings, and any special accommodation requested.
  • The client reserves the right to make any tailored requests that fall within the company's capacity to accommodate. We ask that both the company and the client agree on an itinerary before the client makes a monetary deposit.
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  • Clients who are 70+ years old are required to sign an exclusive medical agreement with the company to ensure they are capable of participating in the tour. It is the client’s responsibility to enroll in an international insurance program and check up with their primary physicians before signing up. The company reserves the right to request any medical documents needed for the client’s safety and the success of the tour.
  • Travel insurance is strictly mandatory for clients who are 80+ years old.

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  • Group tours and individual visitors or small family groups have different payment methods. Depending on the nature of the itinerary (number of nights stay, date of departure, etc.) and the number of participants in each group, payments will be processed using various methods. Contact us for detailed payment arrangements.
  • We primarily accept United States Dollars as the payment currency; however, we are open to discussing alternatives.
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  • No refund will be issued fifteen (15) to thirty (30) days before departure. Cancellation by the client more than thirty (30) days before departure, refunds are to be determined on a case-by-case basis.
  • The company reserves the right to cancel a tour due to insufficient participants or unforeseen circumstances. In such cases, clients will be notified as soon as possible and offered a full refund or the option to transfer to another tour.
  • The company may modify the itinerary due to weather conditions, operational constraints, or other factors. Clients will be informed of any significant changes as soon as possible.

Golden Smile Travel reserves the right to charge any additional fees in accordance with the agreements between the company and our suppliers. We will inform you in advance of the amount of such charges, if any.

All confirmed refunds, in the event of cancellations or amendments, will be credited to your bank account within thirty (30) business days. Please be advised that refund policies may vary between banks, which can affect the speed of the processing procedure.

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We reserve the right to refuse to take action on perceived irregularities submitted to the company seven (7) days after our clients return to their home country.

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Nurul Hana
09/19/2025

Unforgettable River Life

Loved cruising the Mekong, floating markets are so alive. Chau Doc was peaceful & the food was good. Guide was helpful, everything went smoothly.
Aisha Rahman
09/11/2025
This was the highlight of my trip to Vietnam. Cruising along the Mekong Delta, visiting floating markets, and exploring Chau Doc gave me such a unique perspective of local life. Everything was well organized, from the boat rides to the meals. Truly unforgettable.

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