Overview
Unite the dynamic urban culture and history of Ho Chi Minh City with the tropical tranquility of Phu Quoc Island. Start with Saigon’s architectural treasures, subterranean tunnels, and legendary street food before escaping to Phu Quoc’s turquoise waters, white sand beaches, and lush pepper plantations. Highlighted by a private island-hopping speedboat trip across the An Thoi Archipelago and an evening at the iconic Kiss Bridge, this tour offers a balance of adventure and tropical relaxation.
Detailed Itinerary
- Afternoon: Warm airport welcome and private transfer to your central hotel.
- Late Afternoon: Take a leisurely architectural walking tour covering the Central Post Office, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Opera House, and Nguyen Hue Walking Street.
- Overnight: Saigon
Meals:
- Breakfast: Not included (depending on arrival)
- Lunch: On own / At leisure
- Dinner: Welcome tasting menu featuring refined Southern Vietnamese cuisine.
- Morning: Head countryside to explore the underground defense network of the Cu Chi Tunnels.
- Afternoon: Return to Saigon to tour the historic Independence Palace and the poignant War Remnants Museum.
- Evening: Embark on a curated street food and coffee tour to taste local favorites like Bánh Mì and traditional drip coffee.
- Overnight: Saigon
Meals:
- Breakfast: at Hotel
- Lunch: Classic Saigon noodle lunch (Bún Thịt Nướng).
- Dinner: Curated multi-stop street-food tasting tour.
- Morning: Private airport transfer for a short flight to Phu Quoc Island. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel.
- Afternoon: Unwind on the beach, swim in the resort pool, or take out a kayak.
- Overnight: Phu Quoc. Enjoy a relaxing evening by the shore.
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
- Full Day (Private Speedboat Adventure): Charter a private speedboat across the crystalline waters of the An Thoi Archipelago. Swim and snorkel among vibrant coral gardens at Gam Ghi Island and relax under coconut palms on May Rut Island.
- Late Afternoon (Kiss Bridge Sunset Experience): Head to Sunset Town to visit the Kiss Bridge (Cầu Hôn).
Designed by Italian architect Marco Casamonti, this architectural sculpture features two 400-meter curving spans that reach out over the ocean. They stop precisely 30 centimeters apart without touching—creating a poetic frame for the fiery sun as it sinks into the Gulf of Thailand, making it an unforgettable setting for romance and photography.
- Evening: Stroll through the seaside night market at Sunset Town.
- Overnight: Phu Quoc
- Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Morning: Discover Phu Quoc’s authentic crafts with a visit to an organic Pepper Farm to taste fragrant black and red pepper. Continue to a traditional Fish Sauce Distillery to see how the island’s famous Nước Mắm is aged in massive wooden vats.
- Afternoon: Drive through lush stretches of Phu Quoc National Park before heading to Sao Beach, renowned for its powdery white sand and shallow turquoise water.
- Evening: Free evening to relax at your resort or explore the Phu Quoc Night Market in Duong Dong.
- Overnight: Phu Quoc
Meals:
- Breakfast: at hotel
- Lunch: Coastal seafood lunch overlooking the turquoise waters of Sao Beach.
- Dinner: On own (opportunity to explore Duong Dong Night Market)
- Full Day at Leisure: Enjoy a relaxing day at your own pace.
Optional Highlight: Ride the Hon Thom Cable Car—the world’s longest non-stop three-wire cable car—soaring above turquoise seas and fishing fleets to Hon Thom Island.
- Overnight: Phu Quoc
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
- Morning: Enjoy a final morning breakfast overlooking the ocean and some last-minute beach time or resort relaxation.
- Afternoon: Transfer to Phu Quoc Airport for your connecting flight to Ho Chi Minh City and onward departure.
Highlights
- Saigon Heritage & Wartime History: Visit the Central Post Office, Independence Palace, and Cu Chi Tunnels.
- An Thoi Archipelago Speedboat Tour: Cruise across turquoise waters to coral reefs around Gam Ghi and May Rut Islands.
- Kiss Bridge Sunset: Walk across this architectural landmark jutting into the Gulf of Thailand for a coastal sunset.
- Phu Quoc Flavors: Visit artisan pepper farms, traditional nước mắm (fish sauce) distilleries, and night markets.
- Island Relaxation: Unwind on the powdery white sands of Sao Beach or enjoy the world’s longest oversea cable car to Hon Thom.