Private transfer to your hotel: Upon arrival at Ho Chi Minh City airport you will be welcomed to Vietnam by your guide, and transferred to your hotel in a private chauffeur driven car. Early check-in is included so you will be able to check into your hotel right away and rest after your journey.

Afternoon tour of Saigon: This afternoon you will visit some of Saigon's historic landmarks. Start with the former Presidential Palace which was once headquarters for the Saigon Government during the "American War". Then head to the historical heart of the city and visit the Notre Dame Cathedral. The red bricks of the cathedral walls were originally from Paris. From there, take a short walk to the old Central Post Office, then visit the best-preserved buildings from the colonial era, the Opera House and the Hotel de Ville, which is now home to Saigon’s municipal authorities. Continue to the Catinat building. Built in 1927 in an art deco style, it has once again become a hub for fashion conscious Saigonese and contains many designer boutiques, galleries, restaurants and cafés.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Villa Song Saigon (Sanctuary Room)

Morning local life tour: Wake up early this morning and start your day like a real Saigonese does! Your guide will show you things that make Saigon so different compared to other parts of Vietnam, from the morning crowded street coffee places to the lively local outdoor markets where people shop for their daily needs. Your first stop is a Vietnamese bread stall which is believed to be the first bread stall in Saigon. Sit down together with the local people inside a small alley to enjoy this simple yet delicious breakfast. After breakfast, zig zag through the alleys and stop at a market for a cup of tea or coffee in Saigon’s oldest café. This coffee shop, now in its 78th year of operation, is something of a Saigon landmark. Meet the owner for a talk to learn how she makes coffee with such a special yet traditional method, a kind of “stocking coffee” which was originally the method of Chinese coffee vendors and involved a long, stocking-like fabric filter, a charcoal stove and traditional clay pots. Continue to wind your way through nearby street markets to see how people bargain for fresh vegetables, seafood and other local food. Carry on to the “flower alleys” – the biggest flower market in Saigon. Take the opportunity to see the colourful blossoms, and interact with the sellers. Stop at some vendors to try some favourite Saigonese snacks and desserts such as sponge cakes and sweet soups before heading back to your hotel to freshen up.

Afternoon at leisure: This afternoon you have some free time at leisure to relax and continue exploring Saigon at your own pace.

Private Saigon after dark tour by Vespa: A foodie tour on the back of a Vespa in the early evening is the perfect way to explore this exciting city. The tour reveals the city's culinary secrets, taking you to see and taste exotic foods and brews in Saigon's authentic nightspots. First, your vespa driver / tour guide will stop at a small shop with a reputation of selling the best “Banh Mi” in town. Choose your own stuffed Banh Mi then proceed to a small coffee shop where you can enjoy a drink before continuing your ride through busy streets and alleys, witnessing the local life at night. Continue on to a vendor selling authentic Banh Xeo. Enjoy interacting with your vespa drivers and other locals while trying this Vietnamese specialty. Another habit of Saigonese at night is eating seafood and your night wouldn’t be complete without tasting some local seafood at a hidden “Oc” (seafood) vendor located away from the busy city. Before reaching this place, you will pass the city's downtown which is very lively at night, see youngsters out enjoying the evening on Nguyen Hue Walking Boulevard and the numerous colourful stores along the streets. After enjoying some seafood, your driver will take you to a hidden Vietnamese style pub to enjoy a cup of local beer before finishing with a visit to an acoustic bar. Stop here for a drink or two and enjoy the music before being transferred back to your hotel.

Times will be confirmed locally, but this tour usually starts around 6pm and finishes at around 10pm. Please note that the exact itinerary of the tour is subject to change.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Villa Song Saigon (Sanctuary Room)

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Morning tour of the Cu Chi Tunnels: After breakfast travel out of the city to the Cu Chi Tunnels. This vast network of tunnels, stretching for over 150 kilometres, was built by the Viet Cong in the battles for the South. The tunnels are a sobering insight into the dedication of the Viet Cong who virtually lived in the narrow and claustrophobic tunnels whilst the war raged. Nearby, a chilling demonstration of the traps and weapons that were used against the Americans is given. The Cu Chi tunnels have been widened in places for visitors, however they can still be dark, hot and claustrophobic inside so please bear this in mind if you do not like enclosed spaces.

Afternoon at leisure in Ho Chi Minh City: This afternoon you have time at leisure in this bustling Asian metropolis. Relax at your hotel, or explore independently. Great shopping opportunities can be found in busy Ben Thanh market as well as numerous glitzy modern malls, while great food can be found on every corner either on the street or in a number of fantastic upmarket restaurants.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Villa Song Saigon (Sanctuary Room)

Meals: Breakfast

Road journey to Cai Be: This morning, you will be met at your hotel and transferred to Cai Be in the Mekong Delta, a journey of around 1.5 hours.

Private cruise to Vinh Long: Arrive at the Cai Bei Jetty at around 10am, where the crew will be waiting to welcome you onboard the Princess Sampan with cold towels and a refreshing drink. Set off for a relaxing cruise along the busy waterways of the Mekong Delta, observing the local life of the people and the beautiful scenery along the riverbanks as you go. Stop to visit an ancient house built in the 19th century, as well as visiting local cottage industries including the making of coconut candy and puffed rice (the local equivalent of popcorn).

Lunch will be served at Le Longanier Restaurant, an exquisite colonial-style villa set in a lush tropical garden by the river and surrounded by fruit trees, giving you a sense of privileged life during Indochinese times. After lunch, re-board the Cai Be Princess and continue your cruise towards Vinh Long, via the Dong Phu Canal, before arriving at Binh Hoa Phuoc and An Binh, small islands renowned for their fruit orchards. Stop on the way to visit historic An Binh Church. After crossing the Co Chien River, your sampan docks at Vinh Long Pier at around 4:30pm, where your driver awaits.

Road journey to Can Tho: After meeting back up with your driver you will be transferred by road to Can Tho, a journey of around one hour.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Can Tho Ecolodge (Deluxe Room)

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Breakfast cruise to Cai Rang floating market: You will be picked up at the Victoria Hotel's jetty to board your private boat. Breakfast will be served on board as you approach Cai Rang, the largest floating market on the Mekong. The seemingly chaotic gathering is mostly large boats wholesaling vegetables and fruit, but there are also local traders selling groceries to the larger boats. Weave around the vessels and observe the frenzied trading from the comfort of your private boat. On leaving the floating market, the sampan takes you to an orchard and a local market, where you can disembark and walk around. You will then be taken to Ba Lang for a cooking lesson from a local chef. Enjoy your creations for lunch, and the cruise will end in Ba Lang at around 2pm.

Afternoon cycling tour around Ba Lang: In the afternoon you will explore Ba Lang, a peaceful village near Cai Rang Floating Market. After some time exploring, you will be provided with bicycles and taken on a leisurely 6km ride along narrow, shade covered village lanes, past fruit orchards and rice fields before reaching a garden, where you will stop for some interaction with the locals and some snacks. Then take a short ferry ride back towards Can Tho and make your way back to your hotel with your guide.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at Can Tho Ecolodge (Deluxe Room)

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day at leisure in Can Tho: Today you have a full day at leisure in the heart of the Mekong Delta. Relax at your hotel or explore the busy riverside city of Can Tho independently. Bikes can be hired locally and are an excellent way to get out of the city and into the surrounding countryside. Further tours or excursions can be arranged through your guide.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Can Tho Ecolodge (Deluxe Room)

Meals: Breakfast

Private transfer to the airport: At the appropriate time today, you will be transferred to Can Tho airport to check in for your onward flight to Phu Quoc.

Flight: VN8014 Can Tho - Phu Quoc 11.45 - 12.40

Transfer to your hotel: Upon arrival at Phu Quoc Airport you will be met by a hotel representative, and transferred to your hotel to check in and relax.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Mango Bay Resort (Sea View Plantation Bungalow)

Meals: Breakfast

Days at leisure in Phu Quoc: These days are yours to relax on Phu Quoc. Excursions can be arranged to visit fishing villages, pepper gardens and fish sauce workshops or indulge in watersports including diving, snorkelling or fishing.

Accommodation: Stay these nights nights at the Mango Bay Resort (Sea View Plantation Bungalow)

Meals: Breakfast

Private transfer to the airport: At the appropriate time today you will be collected from your hotel by your guide, and transferred to Phu Quoc Airport in time for your onward flight.

Flight: QH1628 Phu Quoc - Hanoi 20.05 - 22.15

Meals: Breakfast