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

Talles Festa

16 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling 6-day adventure in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Discover ancient pagodas, explore historic landmarks, and immerse yourself in the vibrant local culture. From tranquil gardens to bustling markets, this itinerary has it all!

Trip to Ho Chi Minh City

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Serenity and Spirituality - Buu Long Pagoda, Thuy Chau Ecotourism, Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon

$ 3

Triple E Hotel Fine Art Museum

Depart from your stay 🏨

44 - 53 min

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Prominent Buddhist temple with ornate architecture, a tranquil ambiance & a vegetarian restaurant.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

42 - 51 min

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

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 2Unveiling History - Hoang Phap Buddhist Temple, Cu Chi Tunnel

$15

$ 2

Triple E Hotel Fine Art Museum

Depart from your stay 🏨

59 - 71 min

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This colorful pagoda has ornate architecture & religious statues, plus an open courtyard.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

60 - 72 min

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

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$15

Day 3Heritage and Remembrance - Independence Palace, War Remnants Museum, Tao Dan Park

$18

$ 2

Triple E Hotel Fine Art Museum

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$10

6 - 9 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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11 - 16 min

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 4Nature and Shopping - Saigon Zoo and Botanical Garden, Ben Thanh Market

$10

$ 2

Triple E Hotel Fine Art Museum

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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9 - 11 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Day 5Sky-high Views and Artistic Delights - Saigon Skydeck, Ho Chi Minh City Opera House, Hanh Thong Tay Market, Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts

$43

$ 2

Triple E Hotel Fine Art Museum

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 11 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$25

9 - 14 min

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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$13

31 - 38 min

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

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

32 - 39 min

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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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Day 6Splashing Fun - Dam Sen Water Park

$20

$ 2

Triple E Hotel Fine Art Museum

Depart from your stay 🏨

26 - 32 min

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

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$20

Budget breakdown: $114 In total

Activities & Food:$105

Transport:$9