From AUD
$552
Individual
Travelers
Departure
Daily
Duration
5 Days
Saigon Short Stop 5 Days
Day 1 – Arrive Saigon (No Meals)
Private transfer from Saigon airport to your downtown hotel. Stay four nights.
Day 2 – Saigon & Cu Chi Tunnels (B)
Morning city tour of Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office, Presidential Palace, and the War Remnants Museum. Afternoon visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels, an extensive underground network from the war years.
Day 3 – Chef Vu’s Cooking Class (B,L)
Cyclo ride to market and cooking school. Join Chef Vu’s hands-on cooking class and prepare classic Vietnamese dishes before enjoying your creations.
Day 4 – Mekong Delta (B,L)
Full-day excursion to My Tho and Ben Tre. Cruise the Mekong, sample honey tea and tropical fruit, listen to folk music, ride a sampan through small canals, and visit a coconut candy workshop. Lunch included.
Day 5 – Depart Saigon (B)
Leisure time until private transfer to Saigon airport.
SKU: IJDB-SGJ-14-2024 / 2025 / 2026
Exclusions:
- All air arrangements to and from Vietnam
- Visa fees
- Gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Early hotel check in or late hotel check out
- Beverages of all types
- Expenses of personal nature
- Any other tours, meals or services not specifically covered herein
Tours Prices
| Tour prices valid to 31/10/2026 Depart any day | Twin share | Triple share | Single Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3***Huong Sen Hotel or Huong Sen Annex Hotel (Premium Deluxe room) | |||
| Solo Traveller | N/A | N/A | $1,108 |
| 2 Travellers | $672 | N/A | $909 |
| 3 Travellers | $616 | $589 | $852 |
| 4-6 Travellers | $578 | $552 | $815 |
| 4****Bay Hotel Ho Chi Minh (Deluxe room) | |||
| Solo Traveller | N/A | N/A | $1,292 |
| 2 Travellers | $747 | N/A | $1,093 |
| 3 Travellers | $690 | N/A | $1,036 |
| 4-6 Travellers | $653 | N/A | $999 |
| 4****ICON Hotel Saigon (Premium room) | |||
| Solo Traveller | N/A | N/A | $1,441 |
| 2 Travellers | $821 | N/A | $1,242 |
| 3 Travellers | $764 | $747 | $1,185 |
| 4-6 Travellers | $727 | $710 | $1,148 |
| 4****ICON Hotel Saigon (Premium room) | |||
| Solo Traveller | N/A | N/A | $1,914 |
| 2 Travellers | $1,058 | N/A | $1,715 |
| 3 Travellers | $1,001 | $928 | $1,658 |
| 4-6 Travellers | $964 | $891 | $1,621 |
A surcharge may apply for travel mid Dec 2025 to mid Jan 2026, 29 Apr – 2 May 2026 & 1-3 Sep 2026
Saigon Short Stop 2025–2026
Saigon, Vietnam’s most cosmopolitan city and once known as the “Pearl of the Far East”, is a place of contrasts – where colonial architecture sits beside soaring skyscrapers, and vibrant street life is balanced with pockets of history and tradition. On this short break, explore the city’s landmarks, descend into the Cu Chi tunnels, join a cooking class, and discover the cultural riches of the Mekong Delta.
Destinations:
Saigon • Ben Tre • Cu Chi
Highlights
- Discover Saigon’s colonial landmarks and street coffee culture
- Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels, Vietnam’s underground wartime network
- Hands-on cooking class with Chef Vu, traveling by cyclo
- Cruise the Mekong Delta with island visits, sampan ride, and village stops
- Sample authentic local food and traditions in southern Vietnam
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