[Local departure/arrival] 3-day Ho Chi Minh sightseeing tour | Mui Ne desert and Mekong river cruise trip

Evening:Arrived at Tan Son Nhat International Airport.

A Japanese guide will warmly welcome you at the arrival lobby of the airport. We will transfer you and check-in to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City (formerly known as Saigon), which continues to evolve as Vietnam's largest economic city.

Night:Depart for the latest trendy cruise and an art bistro that will stimulate your senses.

17:00：A Japanese guide will pick you up at the hotel lobby.

◎ Double-decker pleasure boat “Saigon Water Go” twilight cruise
18:00: An elegant 45-minute river cruise boarding from the historic Bakudang Pier. From the ancient strategic port of Nha Dzong Port, you will pass through the city's symbol Bitexco Tower, the waterfront where the futuristic skyscraper Landmark 81 stands, and the beautiful Bur Son Bridge, which opened in 2022. Enjoy Ho Chi Minh's beautiful skyline that changes from cobalt blue to golden yellow and then to a spectacular night view.

[Dinner] “Propaganda Vietnamese Bistro”
19:00：A very popular restaurant with retro and vivid Vietnamese propaganda art painted all over the walls and sofas. Enjoy ``creative Vietnamese cuisine'' made with fresh local ingredients delivered from local farms in a modern setting that will captivate foreign residents and highly sensitive young locals in a stylish space.

20:30：After dinner, you will be transferred to your hotel with a pleasant aftertaste.

[Accommodation location: Ho Chi Minh City]

Early morning to morning:After breakfast at the hotel, drive along the modern highway to one of Vietnam's best sand dune resorts.

07:30：Depart from the hotel and drive to Phan Thiet (Mui Ne) by private car (about 3 hours).

10:30：After arriving at Mui Ne, a city full of exotic nature, we will depart for a sightseeing tour of the mysterious highlights.

○ Vantuitu Palace
Visit a mysterious temple that houses one of the largest whale skeleton exhibits in Southeast Asia, which has been worshiped by fishermen as the guardian deity of the sea since ancient times.

○ Cham Ruins Po Sha Nhu Pagodas
A historic Hindu temple located in the southernmost tip of Vietnam, built during the Champa Kingdom era of the 8th to 9th century. We will tour the three sacred towers that have withstood the ravages of time and still retain their red brick beauty.

Lunch: [Lunch] “Cay Bang” Restaurant

12:00：A special seat where you can feel the endless blue sea and the soothing sound of waves up close. Enjoy a sumptuous lunch of fresh, local, freshly caught seafood.

Afternoon:It's like a different world. From the mountain stream where fairies live, to the breathtaking pure white sand dunes

○ Fairy Stream
An unexplored region where the fiery red clay cliffs and white limestone create a miraculous contrast. A relaxing moment where you soak your bare feet in the cool reddish clear stream and walk leisurely through the mysterious beauty of nature while feeling the heartbeat of the earth.

[Café time with a spectacular view overlooking Mui Ne fishing village]
Enjoy a luxurious drink while watching the activities of a somewhat nostalgic fishing village with countless fishing boats and traditional round bowl boats floating on the sea from a cafe on a hill.

◎ Fascinating “White Sand Dunes (White Safari)”
Driving along the scenic coastline road from Mui Ne, an overwhelming world of pure white sand that stretches all the way to the horizon suddenly appears in front of you.
(*If you wish, you can also enjoy thrilling activities such as dynamically driving through the vast sand dunes on a four-wheel buggy or taking a commemorative photo with a camel, for an on-site payment option.)

Evening to night: Taste simple local gourmet food and head to Saigon, full of excitement.

17:15: [Dinner] Phan Thiet's specialty "Bánh Căn"
We ended our trip with a local dish of rice flour batter topped with shrimp, squid, and pork, grilled over charcoal in a small earthenware pot, crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. The cute takoyaki-like appearance and aromatic aroma will whet your appetite.

After dinner, take the expressway again to Ho Chi Minh City (about 3 hours).

20:45：Return to the hotel. After a day filled with lots of excitement, please take a good rest.

[Accommodation location: Ho Chi Minh City]

Morning:After breakfast at the hotel, check out. Depart for the Mekong Delta, the source of life in South Vietnam.

09:30：Depart from the hotel and travel through the peaceful countryside to the water town of My Tho (about 2 hours).

11:30：After arriving in My Tho, cross the mighty Mekong river by motorboat and land on a lush sandbar island.

○ Walk around the fruit island “Tyson Island” & honey farm
Sample tropical fruits such as rambutan and dragon fruit that have been blessed with the blessings of the sun while listening to traditional music. At the honey farm, you can enjoy a relaxing honey tea made with freshly harvested natural honey.

Daytime:A jungle cruise with swaying palm leaves & the sweet scent of coconuts

12:30: ◎ Mekong River jungle cruise by rowing boat
Highlights of a tropical trip. A walk on the water full of tranquility and adventure, as you pass through the natural tunnel of Nipa palms that cover your head, moving slowly with the boatman's exquisite paddling.

○ Coconut candy factory tour
Watch how Vietnam's famous coconut candy is made right in front of your eyes. Enjoy an impressive tasting of freshly made, piping hot candy that melts like caramel.

14:00: [Lunch] Mekong River traditional local cuisine lunch
Enjoy the traditional flavors that are eye-catching, such as the famous "Fried Elephant Ear Fish", which is made by the staff on the spot and wrapped in rice paper with fresh vegetables, and the mysterious deep-fried rice cakes that are inflated like balloons.

Afternoon:Return to Hanoi and “choose your choice of dissolution” to suit your travel style

14:45：Depart My Tho and return to Ho Chi Minh (arrival around 16:30).

★Before returning, you can choose to stop off (disband) at one of the following two very popular spots.

Plastic basket specialty store “HAPPER’S”:A specialty store that is extremely popular among Japanese women as souvenirs due to its carefully hand-knitted quality and modern Scandinavian design.

Pink Cathedral “Tandinh Church”:It's like a fairytale castle. A photogenic pink church that looks like it came out of a picture book.

Night:Vietnam's No. 1 seasonal dinner to conclude the best trip

18:30：Pick up at your hotel (or designated location) and have a final dinner.

[Dinner] "Pizza 4P's"
For the final dinner of your trip, go to a famous restaurant that is incredibly popular in Vietnam and is now attracting attention from foodies around the world. Enjoy the ultimate luxury pizza baked in the store's authentic stone oven and topped with fresh homemade burrata cheese.

20:30: After dinner, transfer directly to Tan Son Nhat International Airport by shared bus. I headed back home with many memories in my heart.

Vehicle, Japanese guide, entrance fee, lunch, dinner, hotel fee (including breakfast)

Vehicle, Japanese guide, entrance fee, lunch, dinner, hotel fee (including breakfast)

Air ticket price, drinks, tips (optional), personal expenses, etc.

Air ticket prices to and from Japan are not included. If you would like to arrange air tickets, please feel free to contact us.

• ◆・Tour schedule may be changed or canceled depending on weather, traffic conditions, etc.
• ◆・If you are late for more than 15 minutes at the advised departure time without contacting us, the service will not be operated. Please note that there will be no refunds in this case.
• ◆・Customers are responsible for managing their valuables and luggage. We are not responsible for any damage, loss or theft of your luggage.
• ◆・Although it is possible for one person to participate, the price is for two people. In addition, if you apply for one person, there will be no refund even if there are other participants on the day.
• ◆*Additional hotel charges and gala dinners may be charged depending on the hotel during Vietnam holidays and year-end and New Year holidays.