Saigon & the Mekong Delta
Three nights in Ho Chi Minh City: the colonial centre, the Cu Chi Tunnels and a boat trip in the Mekong Delta.
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$500 / person
“Nataka kuelekea Ho Chi Minh City”
Ho Chi Minh City
Motorbikes, markets and the Mekong Delta
Trips from$500 pp
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Best timeDecember to April: the dry season, sunny and less humid
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Discover Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City, still called Saigon by many, is full of energy. Millions of motorbikes stream past French colonial buildings, rooftop bars and incense-filled pagodas.
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Visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, used in the Vietnam War, take a boat into the floating markets and orchards of the Mekong Delta, and eat bowls of fresh pho for a couple of dollars. It’s one of the best-value city breaks in Asia.
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Your Ho Chi Minh City trip
Flights from Dar es Salaam can be added to any trip. Reserve with a deposit, or save for it with elekea Kibubu.
See & do
The best of Ho Chi Minh City
Must-see
- Ben Thanh MarketThe city’s famous market for food, crafts and souvenirs.
- War Remnants MuseumA moving museum about the Vietnam War.
- Saigon Central Post OfficeA beautiful 19th-century French building.
Things to do
- 01Cu Chi TunnelsCrawl through part of the wartime tunnel network.
- 02Mekong DeltaBoat trips through floating markets, coconut farms and canals.
- 03City sightsNotre-Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office and Ben Thanh Market.
- 04Street food by scooterRide pillion with a local guide to the best food stalls.
When to go
Best time to visit
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Best months Possible, but not ideal
December to April: the dry season, sunny and less humid.
Climate. Tropical: hot all year (around 32°C), with a rainy season from May to November.
Travel info
Good to know
DARHo Chi Minh City
Fly to Tan Son Nhat International (SGN), usually connecting in Dubai, Doha or Bangkok. The centre is about 30 minutes away.
- Nearest airport
- Tan Son Nhat International (SGN)
- Currency
- Vietnamese dong (VND); US dollars also accepted in some places
- Languages
- Vietnamese; English in hotels and tourist areas
- Time zone
- Indochina Time (UTC+7)
- Visa
- Vietnam offers an online e-Visa for most nationalities. Our team checks the rules for your passport and can handle the application for you.
Questions
Before you go to Ho Chi Minh City
Is Vietnam good value?
Excellent value. Food, transport and tours cost far less than in most destinations.
Can I add more of Vietnam?
Yes. Add Hanoi and Halong Bay or the beaches of Phu Quoc. Ask us for a combined trip.
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