25/09/2026
There’s more than one side to Southern Vietnam.
Start in Ho Chi Minh City, where busy streets, local markets, old landmarks and cafés are all part of the experience. From the city, a day trip to the Cu Chi Tunnels offers a very different look at the South and its history.
Then head towards the Mekong Delta, and the surroundings begin to change. Life here has long been shaped by the river, with small boats, narrow canals, fruit gardens and communities along the water. It feels far removed from the pace of Ho Chi Minh City, even though it is only the next part of the journey.
Then continue to Phu Quoc and the trip changes again. Spend a few days by the sea, go island-hopping, take the cable car, enjoy an evening out, or simply leave some time with nothing planned.
Ho Chi Minh City, the Mekong Delta and Phu Quoc each show a different side of the South. Put them together, and you get a journey that moves naturally from city life to the river and finally to the sea.
With 4–5 days, Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta work well together. With 7–8 days, there is time to add Phu Quoc without trying to squeeze too much into the trip.
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AFS Travel Vietnam is a licensed inbound tour operator, a member of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), and a TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice 2026 award recipient.