Ho Chi Minh 4 days tour - Muine sand dunes - Vung Tau - Mekong Delta

Overview

Vietnam Trust Car Rental company offer a private tour with a driver which is a tailor-made tour perfect for travelers seeking a private itinerary. The Ho Chi Minh Private Tour 4 days takes you from Ho Chi Minh City - the Mui Ne Sand Dunes -Vung Tau - Mekong Delta.

Tour itinerary of Ho Chi Minh Private Tour 4 days

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh city tour

08:00: Our driver picks you up at hotels.

Visitors looking at historical photographs and exhibits at the War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City

• War Remnants Museum: is a site for tourists to visit and learn about the US Army invading Vietnam and how Vietnamese people save their country.
• Cho Lon Downtown (China Downtown)is the trading center of the Vietnamese and Chinese communities in Saigon.

A vibrant and detailed Chinese community hall in Saigon, showcasing traditional architectural styles

• Thien Hau Pagoda which was built in 1760. Since then, it has been renovated many times. The temple has a Quoc-shaped ground plan, divided into 3 rows: the front hall, the middle hall and the back hall.

12:00 - 13:00: Have lunch

Exterior of the Independence Palace with its distinctive architecture, a fountain, and the Vietnamese flag flying

• Independence Palace, with many special names, each name carries a different historical story. Built during the French colonial period, it was completed in 1868 and named Dinh Norondom.
• Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon is the cathedral of the Archdiocese of Ho Chi Minh City, one of the unique architectural works of Saigon, a destination for domestic and foreign tourists, a characteristic of Vietnam tourism.

Side-by-side: Saigon Cathedral and Central Post Office interior

• City Post Office's history began when Vietnam was part of French Indochina in the late 19th century. On January 13, 1863, the post office was first opened to the local people and the post office issued its first stamp.
• Ben Thanh Marketstill retains its historical value and is a symbol of Ho Chi Minh City.

17:00: Our driver takes you back to the hotel. Overnight in HCM city

Day 2: Ho Chi Minh city – Muine sand dune – Muine

07:00: The driver picks you up at the hotel to start the Muine sand dune tour a day

A bustling scene at Mui Ne fishing village with numerous colorful boats in the water

• Fishing Village:You will experience the life of the fishing village people when the fishing net is pulled up for the first time of the day, with lots of fresh seafood such as crab, squid, fish, shrimp, snails... Here you can take pictures of fishing boats preparing to set sail with the sunlight sparkling on the sea.

Scenic view of the vast White Sand Dunes in Mui Ne with a figure in a vibrant dress

• White Sand Hill: which is considered a “miniature Sahara desert” in Vietnam with its vast, pristine landscape. You can participate in other activities at the sand dunes, such as sand sliding and driving a 4-wheel motorbike on the white sand dunes (zip car cost is not included).

12:15 - 13:15: Have lunch.

• Red Sand Hill: one of the most prominent and popular destinations in Mui Ne. This is a land of brilliant pink sand, highlighted by sand dunes of various colors. The Red Sand Dunes offer a beautiful and captivating natural landscape that captivates people.

Bird's-eye perspective of the scenic Fairy Stream with its unique geological features and surrounding foliage

• Fairy Stream: a special natural wonder in Mui Ne. It stands out with a small stream flowing through red sand dunes, creating a rare natural landscape. The water here is bright emerald green. Creating a unique color contrast with the surrounding brilliant red sand dunes.

16:00:The driver takes you back to Hotel

Day 3: Muine – Vung Tau – Ho May Park – Cable Car – Ho Chi Minh city

At 07:00 am: The car and driver pick you up at the hotel in Muine. Start the Vung Tau city tour – Ho May Cable Car. Situated atop Big Mountain in Vung Tau, Ho May Park is a well-known tourist destination. With a wealth of recreational opportunities and stunning natural surroundings, this is the perfect place for families and friends. Among Ho May Park's features are:

• Cable Car: Take in the expansive aerial views of Vung Tau city from the 500-meter cable car.
• Natural landscape: An artificial waterfall, a lake, and a verdant pine forest combine to create a romantic area.
• Events include ziplining, rock climbing, tandem bicycling, horseback riding, ATV racing, waterfall slides, and a kids' play area.
• Culture-Spirituality: A serene environment is created by the Maitreya Buddha statue, pagodas, and historical artifacts.
• Cuisine: The eatery offers a variety of dishes that appeal to a wide range of palates, including regional delicacies.

A thrilling zipline experience above the foliage at Ho May Park, Vung Tau

12:15 pm:Have lunch

The iconic Statue of Christ the King with open arms statue, a prominent landmark in Vung Tau

• Statue of Christ the King: The statue was built in 1972 and disassembled in 1974. In 1992, the local government commissioned the rebuilding. On Dec 1st, 1994, the Christ of Vung Tau Statue was officially inaugurated.

Architectural shot of the White Palace in Vung Tau, showcasing its French colonial design

• White Palace: situated at 4 Tran Phu Street, Vung Tau city, nestled on a hillside overlooking the sea. Because it is located in the perfect place, in 1898 French Governor General Paul Doumer decided to build a palace for his family during summer vacation.

16:00 pm: The driver and car take you back the hotel, Overnight in Vung Tau

Day 4: Ho Chi Minh – Mekong – Cu Chi Tunnels – Ho Chi Minh

07:30 am: the car and driver (no tour guide) will pick you up from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City and transfer to Cu Chi Tunnels.

09:30 am: Arrive in Cu Chi Tunnels

• Watch a 3D film on the largest Us military operation during the Vietnam War. Learn about the Viet Cong's intricate subterranean tunnel system and how it operated throughout the war, as well as their lives in the tunnels from 1961 to 1972.

• Investigate a little hiding place in the tunnel and see how the residents used to move around.  Explore the network of tunnels, which includes many trap doors, storage facilities, weapons manufacturers, field hospitals, command centers, kitchens, and more.

• Explore the woodland and see a video on the strategic system of the Cu Chi Tunnels.

• Crawl inside the tunnel and discover the actual world underneath it.

• Try firing an M16 rifle at the shooting range (payment required).

• At the Cu Chi tunnels, you may eat cassava, which was popular during wartime.

Guide explaining the mechanics of a historical trap to a group of tourists at the Cu Chi Tunnels

14:00 pm: the car and driver (no tour guide) will pick you up from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City and transfer to My Tho boat station (about 10:00 AM) where your tour guide will greet and welcome you for embarking the boat.

Around noon, have an authentic set menu lunch with an elephant ear fish.

• Cruising on the mighty Mekong River

Portrait of a smiling female guide in a conical hat and life vest on a boat in the Mekong Delta

Arrive at My Tho boat station (where you will meet your tour guide), board the motorboat at a dock, and cruise down the magnificent Mekong River.  At this point you can see floating houses where fish are farmed beneath them surrounding four islands: Dragon Island, Thoi Son Island (Unicorn Island), Phoenix Island, and Turtle islet (viewed from the speedboat).

• Coco candy producing process

Scene of coconut candy being made by hand at a workshop in the Mekong Delta

Following the journey on the river until you reach the local hidden Tan Thach village (which is much less touristy than Thoi Son island tourism), you will learn about many coconut uses (coconut candy, wine, oil, mat, coco shell), and the tour guide will also explain the coco candy production process at the local coconut workshop, which is very kid-friendly.  Enjoying free sampling of local dishes and learning about the daily lives of locals.

• Horse cart

Group of individuals enjoying a horse-drawn cart ride, adorned with flowers, in the Mekong Delta

Take a brief walk through the village.  Enjoy more Mekong countryside with the horse cart as a Landlord from the past.  Visit another village for a performance of Vietnamese traditional music (Đàn Ca Tài Tử - A folk art form from Southern Vietnam certified by UNESCO in 2013 as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity) and seasonal tropical fruits and honey tea (included).

• Hand rowing sampan (smalboat) in a tiny canal.

A scenic hand-rowing sampan ride through the narrow, tree-lined canals of My Tho, a typical Mekong Delta experience

Afterward, I was on a hand-rowing sampan (small boat) in a little canal, leisurely cruising through a small stream with magnificent overhanging coconut palms. Life on both sides of the brook may be viewed.

17:00 pm: Transfer to HCMC

Disembark at My Tho boat port, where a vehicle driver (no tour guide) will meet you and bring you directly to HCMC city.  Arrive in HCMC at 19:00 pm.