Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam-5-day-itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and Exploration of District 1

Morning

  • 9:00 AM: Arrive at Tan Son Nhat International Airport
  • 10:00 AM: Take a taxi or grab to your hotel in District 1 ( approx. 30-40 minutes, $10-$15 USD)
  • 11:00 AM: Check-in at Hotel Equinox (3-star hotel, approx. $50-$70 USD per night)

Afternoon

  • 12:00 PM: Visit the Central Post Office and Notre Dame Cathedral, two iconic landmarks in District 1
  • 1:30 PM: Have lunch at Pho 2000, a popular restaurant serving delicious Vietnamese noodle soup (approx. $3-$5 USD per meal)

Evening

  • 6:00 PM: Visit the Ben Thanh Market, a bustling marketplace selling everything from souvenirs to street food
  • 8:00 PM: Enjoy dinner at Com Ga Xe Lua, a restaurant serving delicious grilled chicken and other Vietnamese dishes (approx. $10-$15 USD per meal)

Things to Know

  • Be prepared for crowds and traffic in District 1
  • Learn some basic Vietnamese phrases, such as “xìn chào” (hello) and “cảm ơn” (thank you)
  • Bring sunscreen and a hat to protect yourself from the sun

Day 2: Cu Chi Tunnels and Street Food

Morning

  • 8:00 AM: Take a taxi or grab to the Cu Chi Tunnels (approx. 1 hour, $10-$15 USD)
  • 9:00 AM: Visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, a network of underground tunnels used during the Vietnam War
  • 11:00 AM: Have lunch at [Binh Tay Market](https://www.binh taymarket.com.vn/), a popular street food market in District 6

Afternoon

  • 1:00 PM: Visit the War Remnants Museum, a museum showcasing the impact of the Vietnam War on the country
  • 3:00 PM: Explore the Saigon River, a scenic river that runs through the city

Evening

  • 7:00 PM: Enjoy dinner at Madam Su, a restaurant serving delicious Vietnamese and international cuisine (approx. $15-$25 USD per meal)

Transportation

  • Take a taxi or grab to get around the city
  • Rent a motorbike for a day to explore the city on your own (approx. $5-$10 USD per day)

Day 3: Museum of Fine Arts and Park

Morning

  • 9:00 AM: Visit the Museum of Fine Arts, a museum showcasing Vietnamese art and culture
  • 11:00 AM: Have lunch at Le Jardin, a restaurant serving delicious Vietnamese cuisine (approx. $10-$15 USD per meal)

Afternoon

  • 1:00 PM: Visit the Ho Chi Minh City Museum of History, a museum showcasing the history of the city
  • 3:00 PM: Explore the Lac Long Quan Park, a scenic park with beautiful gardens and lakes

Evening

  • 7:00 PM: Enjoy dinner at Restaurant 95, a restaurant serving delicious Vietnamese cuisine (approx. $15-$25 USD per meal)

Things to Know

  • Be prepared for crowds and traffic in the city
  • Learn some basic Vietnamese phrases, such as “xìn chào” (hello) and “cảm ơn” (thank you)
  • Bring sunscreen and a hat to protect yourself from the sun

Day 4: Mekong Delta

Morning

  • 8:00 AM: Take a taxi or grab to the Mekong Delta (approx. 2 hours, $20-$30 USD)
  • 10:00 AM: Visit the Cai Be Floating Market, a market selling everything from fruits and vegetables to handicrafts
  • 12:00 PM: Have lunch at [River View Restaurant](https://www.river view.com.vn/), a restaurant serving delicious Vietnamese cuisine (approx. $15-$25 USD per meal)

Afternoon

  • 2:00 PM: Visit the An Binh Temple, a beautiful temple with stunning views of the Mekong Delta
  • 4:00 PM: Explore the Cai Rang Floating Market, another bustling market selling everything from souvenirs to street food

Evening

  • 7:00 PM: Enjoy dinner at Restaurant 95, a restaurant serving delicious Vietnamese cuisine (approx. $15-$25 USD per meal)

Day 5: Departure

  • 9:00 AM: Check-out of your hotel
  • 10:00 AM: Take a taxi or grab to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (approx. 30-40 minutes, $10-$15 USD)
  • 11:00 AM: Depart from Ho Chi Minh City