Upon arrival in HO CHI MINH CITY, our Asia Senses tour guide will be awaiting to transfer you to hotel for check in. Take a short break at the hotel.

In the afternoon, discover the lively local streets by night. Join the locals then have chance to sample authentic Vietnamese food. Start the tour around 1830 and try “banh xeo” which is a large rice pancake filled with vegetables, shrimps and pork. The second stop will be made at the Tan Dinh Market for street food with a delicious local soup inspired by Chinese recipes.

Next, it is time for a tasty “com suon non nuong muoi ot”, a local dish with rice and pork ribs. Cross a busy intersection, indulge yourself with a delicious dessert and a Vietnamese coffee. Wrap up the experience at a live music café playing traditional Vietnamese songs. Tour concludes around 10.00 PM.

Overnight at hotel in HCMC.

Today’s tour will begin at 08:30. Meet with a local guide and set off from the hotel, transfer to a buzzing local market (Cholon) for the start of this insightful Ho Chi Minh city walking tour. Delve right into local life while browsing the stalls, watching the vendors peddle their wares and shoppers bargain for the freshest goods. The cacophony of noises, colours and smells is invigorating!

Discover the area’s markets, shops and the Cantonese Thien Hau Pagoda. Next pay a visit to Vietnam's first traditional medicine museum, the FITO Museum, with an amazing collection of 3,000 items relevant to the development of traditional Vietnamese medicine. Implements used to prepare indigenous herbs and objects commonly found in traditional pharmacies can be seen in the galleries as well as ancient books and documents on traditional Vietnamese medicine.

Head back to the city centre to visit Ben Thanh Market, where an incredible display of fresh produce is offered. Enjoy a stroll through the market exploring the variety of goods for sale.

This afternoon, visit the War Remnants or History Museum (personal preference) and the former Presidential Palace. From the Palace, stroll to the major sights of colonial Ho Chi Minh City: the Old Saigon Post Office, Dong Khoi Street (formerly Rue Catinat), Continental Hotel, Opera House and City Hall (guide and driver will be available at all times). At the end of the afternoon head back to the hotel.

NOTE: History Museum is closed on Mondays.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

After breakfast, head to the beach town of MUI NE located about 220 kilometres north from Ho Chi Minh City. The beach town is famous for its cheap, fresh seafood, giant sand dunes which are ideal for jeep safaris… Once in Mui Ne, it is also possible to play water sports like windsurfing and kite surfing. On arrival in Mui Ne, having lunch then check in your hotel.

In the late afternoon, visit Fairy Spring, White and Red Sand Dunes which are top attractions in Mui Ne. A small stand of pine trees sitting on the bank of the Lotus Lake (Bàu Trắng) overlooking the sand dunes makes a popular spot for photo-snapping. Watch the amazing sunset on Sand Dunes. Return back your resort and free at leisure.

Overnight at hotel in Mui Ne.

Enjoy your relaxation days at your own leisure. Feel free for swimming and sunbathing and water sports on Mui Ne Beach.

Overnight at hotel in Mui Ne.

After breakfast, our guide will pick you up then transfer you back to HCMC International Airport for your onward flight. Thank you for choosing Asia Senses Travel for your Southern Vietnam Beach Break Tour. We look forward to serving you again in the future.