6 Days in Ho Chi Minh City: A Journey of Culture and Adventure

Devansh Krishna

8 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling 6-day adventure in Ho Chi Minh City, exploring ancient marvels, indulging in delicious cuisine, and immersing yourself in the vibrant culture of Vietnam. From historic landmarks to exhilarating theme parks, this itinerary has it all!

Trip to Ho Chi Minh City

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Delights of Vietnamese Cuisine and Ecotourism

$130

$ 9

Vilion Central Hotel - 3 Star Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

35 - 42 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$15

7 - 9 min

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Theme park featuring a range of rides & water-based activities amid iconic Buddhist imagery.

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$50

12 - 15 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$25

14 - 17 min

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Artificial eco-park with peaceful woodland & riverside walks, picnic spots & a swimming pool.

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$40

Day 2Wildlife Encounters and War History

$122

$ 5

Vilion Central Hotel - 3 Star Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$20

2 - 3 min

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Straightforward zoo showcasing an array of animals, including giraffes, camels, elephants & snakes.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$13

49 - 59 min

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Scenic park offering picturesque hilltop views, kids' playgrounds & swan-boat rides on a lake.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

53 - 64 min

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The first vegetarian restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City to cater your health rather than providing just assortments of veggies.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$35

3 - 4 min

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Memorial museum exhibiting photographs, weapons & other objects from the Vietnam & Indochina wars.

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$19

4 - 5 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$35

Day 3Coffee Culture and Iconic Landmarks

$243

$ 5

Vilion Central Hotel - 3 Star Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 9 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$30

9 - 14 min

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Vendors with colorful bouquets of flowers line this busy outdoor market also offering street food.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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Leafy public park featuring manicured gardens, a Buddhist temple, play areas & sports facilities.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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Historical building of the Vietnam War era, with tours of government offices, war rooms & artifacts.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$25

8 - 11 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$25

3 - 4 min

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1880s Catholic cathedral built with French bricks & featuring 58m-tall Romanesque bell towers.

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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Iconic 68-floor skyscraper featuring an observation deck, retail shops, dining & a cineplex.

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$63

1 - 2 min

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Glass-enclosed observation deck on the 49th floor of the Bitexco Financial Tower with scenic views.

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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$63

9 - 14 min

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7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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$25

2 - 3 min

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Well-known standby for handicrafts, souvenirs, clothing & other goods along with local eats.

9:00 PM - 10:30 PM

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$13

Day 4Markets, Museums, and Gastronomic Delights

$124

$ 5

Vilion Central Hotel - 3 Star Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 12 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$20

2 - 3 min

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Relaxed stretch of green space & walkways with a playground, duck pond & lots of trees.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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Covered market with stalls selling home goods, produce & local dishes like pho & spring rolls.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

29 - 35 min

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Lively bazaar with many vendors for clothing, shoes & accessories, plus street eats.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

25 - 30 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$30

4 - 5 min

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Buzzy, pedestrian-only street with Vietnamese & expat bookstores, plus spots for al fresco coffee.

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Ornate 19th-century French colonial opera house that is now home to the city's ballet & symphony.

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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$31

15 - 22 min

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Bà Bà - Bún Bò Nam Bộ & Bún Bò Xào - Nguyễn Thái Bình

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

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$30

3 - 4 min

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Classical to contemporary Vietnamese & foreign artworks on display in an elegant colonial building.

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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$13

Day 5Water Park Fun and Local Markets

$135

$ 5

Vilion Central Hotel - 3 Star Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

25 - 30 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$20

14 - 21 min

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Sprawling family-friendly entertainment complex with rides, a water park, cinema & zoo.

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$50

15 - 18 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$40

6 - 9 min

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Indoor market with a huge selection of goods including fabrics, clothing, dried foods & handicrafts.

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$25

Day 6Culinary Delights and Historical Wonders

$174

$ 9

Vilion Central Hotel - 3 Star Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$30

4 - 5 min

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Bustling market known for its fabrics & clothing, plus food stalls serving noodles & seafood.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

67 - 81 min

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Large complex offering amusement & water parks, a zoo & a course for auto, horse & greyhound racing.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$31

48 - 58 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$30

12 - 17 min

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Sprawling underground tunnel complex used by Viet Cong soldiers, plus exhibits & war memorials.

3:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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$38

55 - 66 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$45

13 - 16 min

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Small, manicured park with a water feature, bridge, koi & whimsical fish sculptures.

8:30 PM - 9:30 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $963 In total

Activities & Food:$927

Transport:$36