HO CHI MINH CITY – TIEN GIANG – BEN TRE – TAY NINH – VUNG TAU
Four days of southern highlights from Ha Noi.
Combine the seaside of Vung Tau, Ba Den Mountain in Tay Ninh and the Mekong waterways of Tien Giang and Ben Tre. A varied itinerary for first-time visitors to the south.
| DAY | ROUTE | MEALS |
|---|---|---|
| DAY 1 | HO CHI MINH CITY – VUNG TAU | Lunch, dinner |
| DAY 2 | VUNG TAU - TAY NINH | Breakfast, lunch, dinner |
| DAY 3 | TAY NINH - SUN WORLD BA DEN MOUNTAIN - CONQUER THE ROOF OF SOUTHERN VIETNAM - HO CHI MINH CITY | Breakfast, dinner |
| DAY 4 | HO CHI MINH CITY - TIEN GIANG - THOI SON - BEN TRE - HO CHI MINH CITY | Breakfast, lunch |
Guests gather at Vietravel Ha Noi (No. 3 Hai Ba Trung, Hoan Kiem), depart for Noi Bai Airport, taking a flight to Tan Son Nhat Airport.
Lunch and departure to Vung Tau for sightseeing:
- Ba Ria - Vung Tau Museum: Designed by architect Do Anh Dung, consisting of 4 main floors and 3 towers, viewed from afar like a white ship stretching out to the ocean. With a massive amount of documents and artifacts about Ba Ria - Vung Tau, arranged systematically with light and modern special effects, captivating visitors through various contexts, leading tourists through the story from prehistory to the present day.
Guests check into their hotel and rest.
Guests can immerse themselves in the cool sea water, relax on the long sandy beach to bathe in the afternoon sun, play with the gentle waves on the gently sloping beach.
Overnight stay in Vung Tau.
After breakfast, the group travels to Sao Mai Port – with a beautiful beach view like the West, the group goes through the procedure of boarding a high-speed cano for a sightseeing tour of the port system, shipyards, the Vietnam Coast Guard Base 3, and especially, a view of the entire modern oil and gas industry, the largest in the country, along the Dinh River Bay towards the West of the "City of the Sea".
- The cano takes tourists to visit the seismic exploration rig, oil and gas extraction: a special opportunity to see firsthand the most advanced drilling rigs in Vietnam and the Asia-Pacific region.
- The closest observation of the most modern Vietnamese Coast Guard vessels on duty in the southern sea area stationed at the Coast Guard Port Zone 3 Vung Tau.
- Left side: Vietsovpetro Port, PTSC service port, Tera Contest 9-10 drilling platform of Singapore, PV Drilling rig of Russia, anchorage area of the 171st Naval Regiment ship, a view of the fishing and exploitation activities of fishermen in the bay ...
- Right side: PV OIL East Region oil depot, aquaculture farm.
The group has lunch and departs for Tay Ninh.
The group has dinner at a restaurant and is free to relax.
Overnight stay in Tay Ninh
Guests check out, have breakfast, and depart for a tour of Ba Den Mountain Scenic Area – renowned for its pristine natural beauty and long-standing spiritual architecture. Guests can also check in at the world's largest cable car station, and the modern cable car system makes it easier than ever for travelers from all over to visit and conquer the highest mountain in Southern Vietnam.
Guests can experience the Ba Den Mountain Cable Car (expense self-funded).
- Touch the 986-meter milestone...
- Buddhist art exhibition hall - admire the relics, learn about the universe in Buddhism through 3D films, and see hundreds of sculpted and painted Buddhist works of art renowned throughout the world.
- Pray to the "Western Bodhisattva Mountain" bronze statue on the highest mountain in Asia.
Guests have lunch at Ba Den Mountain Scenic Area.
In the afternoon, the group will visit the Cao Dai Cathedral: a magnificent architectural complex harmoniously combining East Asian and Western styles. Learn about the Cao Dai religion – a Vietnamese-founded religion with a philosophy of love, humanity, and morality.
Guests depart for Ho Chi Minh City, have dinner, and explore Nguyen Hue Square – a multifaceted destination for all ages, where culture and street music come together; take photos in front of the modern 42 Nguyen Hue apartment building; admire the statue of President Ho Chi Minh; the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee – in the evening, the ancient architectural structures are brilliantly illuminated, looking like a magnificent castle in the dark.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
After breakfast, the group will travel to the My Tho tourist boat dock to begin a Mekong River excursion:
- Admire Rach Mieu Bridge: the first cable-stayed bridge designed and built by Vietnamese engineers, learn about the Long-Lan-Quy-Phung (Long-Lan-Quy-Phung) workers.
- View the My Tho fish port, and fish farms along the Tien River.
- Explore Thoi Son Commune, stroll along the village roads, visit fruit orchards, enjoy seasonal fruits, and listen to the Nam Bo folk music.
- Take a boat through the narrow canals to see the peaceful river scenery, visit a bee farm, and enjoy honey tea, and banana wine.
Continuing along the Tien River to Tan Thach (Ben Tre), visit a Ben Tre coconut candy factory, and a traditional craft village. Take a boat to explore the canals of Tan Thach, experiencing local daily life.
The group will have lunch and depart for Ho Chi Minh City, stopping along the way to purchase local specialties for gifts.
The guide will take the group to Tan Son Nhat Airport for check-in to the flight back to Ha Noi. Upon arrival at Noi Bai Airport, a car will transfer the group back to the initial pick-up location, marking the end of the trip.
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*Important Notes:
- Flight schedules are subject to updates from airlines - Customer service agents will immediately notify clients if there are any changes.
- The itinerary may vary in the order of destinations, depending on the actual conditions - Sightseeing plans (beach, flower viewing, experience tours) may easily be affected by weather. This is an unavoidable situation. Your understanding and patience are appreciated.
- If the group size is less than 10 people, the tour may not run. The company will suggest alternative tours on nearby dates, or explain additional fees needed for group formation.
- Children under 2 years old: No service fee, parents arrange for tickets and pay for any additional costs. Air ticket fee of 500,000 VND/child
- Children from 2 to under 5 years old: No service fee, parents take care of the child and pay for any additional costs (for services charged according to height...). Two adults can only accompany 1 child under 5 years old, the second child will pay the fee as per the regulations for the age from 5 to under 12 years old and a single room supplement. Air tickets, train tickets, and public transportation are purchased according to the regulations of the transport units.
- Children from 5 to under 12 years old: 90% of the adult tour price (no private bed). Two adults are only allowed to accompany 1 child from 5 to under 12 years old, the second child or more must purchase a single bed.
- Children 12 years old and older: 100% of the adult cost
After paying, if you wish to cancel the tour, please bring your Citizen Identity Card and invoice to the Vietravel office to complete the cancellation process. The company does not accept cancellations by phone.
- Cancellation time is calculated for working days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
- If you arrive late for the flight, it will be considered as a cancellation 1 day in advance.
Regulations on tour cancellation and refunds will be implemented according to the Terms and Conditions of Sale attached to the contract.
- Cancellation after registration – cancellation fee is 10% of the tour price
- Cancellation 15 days before departure: Cancellation fee is 50% of the tour price
- Cancellation 5 days before departure: Cancellation fee is 70% of the tour price
- Cancellation 2 days before departure: Cancellation fee is 100% of the tour price
Cancellation after registration – cancellation fee is 20% of the tour price
Cancellation 30 days before departure: Cancellation fee is 50% of the tour price
Cancellation 20 days before departure: Cancellation fee is 70% of the tour price
Cancellation 10 days before departure: Cancellation fee is 100% of the tour price
