Day 1
Colonial Saigon
- 8:30District 3Sight
- 11:00District 1Sight
- 14:00Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of SaigonDistrict 1Sight
- 14:30District 1Sight
Day by day
Day 2
Ben Thanh and Nguyen Hue
- 9:00District 1Sight
- 11:30District 1Sight
- 17:00District 1Sight
- 19:00Nguyen Hue Walking StreetDistrict 1Walk
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Day 3
Cu Chi Tunnels
- 8:00Cu ChiDay trip
Day 4
The Mekong Delta
- 7:30Mekong DeltaBen TreDay trip
Day 5
Cholon
- 9:00District 1Sight
- 11:00District 6Sight
- 13:30District 5Sight
Day 6
Museums and gardens
- 8:30District 1Walk
- 10:30District 1Sight
- 15:00Nguyen Van Binh Book StreetDistrict 1Walk
Day 7
Tay Ninh
- 7:30Tay NinhDay trip
- 13:30Tay NinhSight
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Ho Chi Minh City questions
Is one week enough for Ho Chi Minh City?
One week covers central sites plus day trips to Cu Chi and the Mekong Delta. Book day tours in advance for early departures from District 1.
Do I need to book Cu Chi Tunnels ahead?
Reserve Cu Chi Tunnels tours at least one day ahead in high season. Most hotels in District 1 arrange transport and entry for 300,000 VND per person.
How do I reach the Mekong Delta from Ho Chi Minh City?
Take a day tour bus from Pham Ngu Lao that includes boat transfers for 500,000 VND. Independent travel requires a 2-hour drive to Ben Tre then local ferries.
Do I need to book Cao Dai Holy See tickets?
Join a guided tour from Ho Chi Minh City that covers entry and timing. Tours run daily at 8:00 and cost 400,000 VND including transport to Tay Ninh.
