How many days do I need for Ho Chi Minh City on a group tour?

3 full days in HCMC comfortably covers the city highlights, Cu Chi Tunnels day trip, and Mekong Delta excursion. Add 2 more days if you want to include Hoi An. TravelBuddy's 7-day South Vietnam tour is perfectly paced for groups.

Is the War Remnants Museum suitable for all group members?

The War Remnants Museum is an important historical site but contains graphic images and exhibits about the Vietnam War. Most group members find it a valuable and moving experience. It may be intense for younger children — the museum is more appropriate for teenagers and adults.

Can I buy custom-made clothes in Hoi An on a group tour?

Yes — Hoi An is famous for skilled tailors who produce quality custom clothing in 24-48 hours. Ao Dai (Vietnamese dress), suits, shirts, and dresses are all available. TravelBuddy's Hoi An itinerary includes time for tailor visits on the first evening so orders can be collected before departure.

Is Indian food available in Ho Chi Minh City?

Indian restaurants are available in District 1 of HCMC, Hoi An, and Da Nang. Vietnamese food is generally more vegetable-forward than other Southeast Asian cuisines. TravelBuddy's tours include Indian-style group dinners on most evenings.

Is the full Vietnam circuit (HCMC to Hanoi) worth doing?

For groups with 12+ days, the full Vietnam circuit from south to north or north to south is extraordinary value — you experience the country's full diversity from tropical delta to mountain highlands. TravelBuddy offers this as a 12N/13D comprehensive tour covering HCMC, Hoi An, Da Nang, Hue, Ninh Binh, Ha Long Bay, and Hanoi.

Destination Guide10 min readUpdated 26 May 2026

Ho Chi Minh City & Mekong Delta: South Vietnam GIT Tour Guide

South Vietnam is a destination of remarkable contrasts — the pulsating energy of Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), the moving history of the Cu Chi Tunnels, and the lush green waterways of the Mekong Delta where life has floated unchanged for centuries. This guide covers everything for your South Vietnam group tour.

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Trip length: 6–10 days
Best months: November · December · January · February · March · April
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Trip snapshot

Trip length: 6–10 days
Best months: November · December · January · February · March · April
Budget from: ₹55k–₹1.1L; per person
Pace: Easy

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Covers · Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong Delta, Vietnam, Southeast Asia

South Vietnam: History, Culture & Natural Beauty on a Group Tour

Ho Chi Minh City (still widely called Saigon) is Vietnam's commercial capital and one of Southeast Asia's most vibrant cities — a place where French colonial architecture stands beside gleaming towers, where street food on plastic stools competes with rooftop cocktail bars, and where the recent history of the Vietnam War gives every visit a layer of emotional depth. Combine this with the Mekong Delta's floating markets and river life and you have a truly memorable group tour.

Ho Chi Minh City — Saigon's Energy

HCMC's must-visits include the War Remnants Museum (a powerful and sobering look at the Vietnam War from the Vietnamese perspective), Reunification Palace, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office, and the Ben Thanh Market. The Bui Vien Walking Street is the nightlife hub. A cyclo ride through District 1's French Quarter at sunset captures Saigon's timeless charm beautifully.

Cu Chi Tunnels — History Underground

The Cu Chi Tunnels, 70km from HCMC, are a 250km underground network used by Viet Cong guerrillas during the Vietnam War. Groups can crawl through enlarged tunnel sections, see trap mechanisms, and understand the extraordinary ingenuity and resilience of the Vietnamese resistance. The Ben Dinh section (more tourist-friendly) is recommended for groups over Ben Duoc.

Mekong Delta — The Rice Bowl of Vietnam

The Mekong Delta's labyrinth of rivers, canals, and floating markets offers a completely different Vietnam — slow, green, and deeply traditional. A day trip or overnight from HCMC takes groups to Cai Rang floating market (where boats sell wholesale produce at dawn), through coconut candy workshops in Ben Tre, and onto river sampans navigating narrow fruit-tree-lined canals. This is rural Vietnam at its most authentic.

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Hoi An — The Ancient Town Worth the Journey

Hoi An's UNESCO-listed Ancient Town, 1 hour from Da Nang, is one of Southeast Asia's most atmospheric destinations — lantern-lit riverside streets, Japanese covered bridge, tailor shops producing custom clothing in 24 hours, and white sand An Bang Beach nearby. A mid-Vietnam stop at Hoi An and Da Nang's Marble Mountains creates a perfect full-Vietnam circuit for groups flying into HCMC and out of Hanoi.

Best Time & Visa for South Vietnam

November to April is the dry season in South Vietnam and ideal for HCMC and the Mekong Delta. Hoi An's best weather is February to August. Vietnam's 90-day e-visa is easily applied for online at evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn and costs approximately USD 25 — TravelBuddy handles all applications for group members.

TravelBuddy South Vietnam Group Packages

TravelBuddy's South Vietnam GIT package runs 6N/7D covering HCMC, Cu Chi Tunnels, Mekong Delta, and Hoi An. A full Vietnam end-to-end tour (HCMC to Hanoi) is also available as a 12N/13D comprehensive package. Contact us for current pricing and departure dates.