Explore Vietnam's southern wonders on this luxurious journey into one of Southeast Asia's most fascinating regions. You'll begin your laidback Vietnam tour exploring the streets of Ho Chi Minh City and taking in its many striking contrasts. Fabulously delicious restaurants vie for space with street vendors selling remarkable wares, while the city's local markets are juxtaposed against charming colonial architecture. You'll soon discover that Ho Chi Minh is filled with intriguing sites and a fanciful history to match, dating back to the Angkor era when it was named Prei Norkor by the Cambodians before being renamed Saigon under the Nguyen emperors who claimed the city. But although Ho Chi Minh's name has changed over the years, much of its stunning architecture and quaint way of life remains unaltered.

Once you've finished your journey through this colourful city's many wonders, you will be escorted through the green and tranquil Vietnamese countryside to the legendary Mekong River to spend the night aboard the quaint Song Xanh sampan. Taking in traditional villages and the hustle and bustle of the river on the way, the pampering continues when you arrive at the stunning Victoria Hotel in the heart of the Delta, a luxurious way to end a journey filled with a wealth of tastes and experiences.

Whether as an extension to a Vietnam package tour or as a luxurious escape, this tour was created for the discerning traveler wishing to see the true beauty and hidden charms of the south.

On arrival you will be welcomed by your tour guide and taken by private car to the luxuriously appointed Park Hyatt Hotel. Spend the day relaxing poolside with cocktails, indulge in a spa treatment or take one of our highly recommended Ho Chi Minh City tours. If you arrive early we recommend a relaxing spa treatment (optional extra).

Overnight at the Park Hyatt, Ho Chi Minh City.

Today your Vietnamese experience begins with tour of Ho Chi Minh City. Spend today exploring and enjoying all the many sites this city has to offer from the back of a chauffeur driven vintage vespa! Start the day at Tao Dan Park with a local coffee and a chance to see the local bird lovers club who congregate here every morning. Onto the flower market and China town before taking the ferry to District Two and observe the city from a different perspective. Continue to District One before heading to the famous Saigon landmarks, the post office and the Cathedral of Notre Dame. Following a leisurely lunch at one of the city's top spots, stroll through the oldest quarter of the city, dipping in to antique shops, art galleries and museums, before completing the afternoon with a well deserved ice -cream at Ho Chi Minh's best loved ice-cream parlor.

Overnight at the Park Hyatt, Ho Chi Minh City.

Depart for the Mekong Delta, leaving the hustle and bustle of the city behind to travel through Vietnam's picturesque countryside with its rice paddies and rural villages. Upon arrival in the Delta board the charming, traditional sampan boat, the Song Xanh for a leisurely exploration of the Mekong River and its hidden treasures.

Overnight aboard the Bassac Boat, Mekong Delta.

A delicious breakfast is served on board while the boat cruises across the Mekong to Tra On Floating Market where you'll take in traditional sights such as rice barges, wooden ship building yards and even fruit drying along the Mekong's banks. After paying a visit to the colourful floating market we'll take you to the luxurious colonial-style Victoria Can Tho Resort, situated on the banks of the Mekong. Enjoy an afternoon of free time lounging by the pool, or as an optional extra indulge in spa treatments.

Overnight at the Victoria Can Tho Resort, Can Tho.

Today you travel back to Ho Chi Minh City, where your private car and guide will be at your disposal until it's time for us to say 'bon voyage.' Depending on the time of your flight, your private car will transfer you to Ton Son Nhat Airport for international flights or a domestic extension.