DAY 01: QUẢNG BÌNH – HO CHI MINH CITY – HISTORY MUSEUM – METRO LINE 1 EXPERIENCE – 5-STAR SAIGON RIVER CRUISE
07:20 AM: Phong Nha Việt’s bus and tour guide pick up the group at the meeting point and transfer to Dong Hoi Airport for flight VJ267 (Vietjet Air), departing at 09:00 AM to Ho Chi Minh City.
10:35 AM: Arrival in Ho Chi Minh City. The group is picked up for lunch at a local restaurant, then checks in at the hotel and rests.
2:00 PM: Depart for the Ho Chi Minh City History Museum – a French colonial architectural gem that reflects the story of Saigon through the ages. Leisurely walking tour around the museum.
3:30 PM: Experience the new Metro Line 1 (Ben Thanh – Suoi Tien), with panoramic views of modern-day Saigon throughout the ride.
5:30 PM: Transfer to Pier 5, Nguyen Tat Thanh Street, District 4, and board a 5-star luxury cruise on the Saigon River. Admire the glowing skyline with landmarks like Bitexco Tower, Empire 88 Tower, Landmark 81, Times Square, and IFC One.
6:30 PM: Enjoy a luxurious buffet dinner on board, accompanied by live music and a vibrant riverside atmosphere.
9:15 PM: The boat docks. Transfer back to the hotel to rest.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
DAY 02: VISITS TO TWO LOCAL SCHOOLS
6:30 – 7:00 AM: Breakfast at the hotel.
7:30 AM: Depart for a school exchange program at Minh Duc Secondary School in central Ho Chi Minh City.
11:00 AM: Lunch at a local restaurant, then return to the hotel for a short break.
2:00 PM: Visit and work with Tran Van On Secondary School.
6:00 PM: Dinner at a local restaurant featuring Saigon’s vibrant cuisine.
Evening free to explore famous local spots such as Nguyen Hue Walking Street, Bui Vien Western Street, and Ho Thi Ky Food Market, enjoying the dazzling nightlife.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
DAY 03: BÀ ĐEN MOUNTAIN – HO CHI MINH CITY
6:30 – 7:00 AM: Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
Free time to explore the city or visit friends and relatives.
11:00 AM: Lunch and short rest at the hotel.
1:30 PM: Transfer to Ba Den Mountain – an extinct volcano in Tay Ninh and the highest peak in southern Vietnam at 986 meters, often called “The Roof of the South.”
3:45 PM: Explore the spiritual and historical complex of Ba Den Mountain, and ride the Van Son Cable Car to reach the Chua Hang Pagoda. Enjoy breathtaking views of the natural surroundings.
After 8 minutes in the cable car, you arrive at the summit and can check in at the 986m marker. From here, you’ll see Dau Tieng Lake, the vast Ba Den range, and the Ma Thien Lanh Valley – a pristine and diverse natural haven.
5:00 – 6:00 PM: Join the lantern-floating ceremony, wishing peace and happiness for yourself and your loved ones.
6:00 PM: Enjoy a stunning water music show at the mountain top.
6:45 PM: Return via cable car and transfer to Tay Ninh city for dinner.
8:00 PM: Head back to Ho Chi Minh City and relax at the hotel.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
DAY 04: INDEPENDENCE PALACE – HISTORY MUSEUM – RETURN TO QUẢNG BÌNH
6:30 – 8:00 AM: Buffet breakfast at the hotel and check-out.
8:30 AM: Visit the Independence Palace, the former command center of the U.S.-backed Southern Vietnamese government. See the iconic tank that broke through the gates on April 30, 1975, marking the end of the war. Along the way, you’ll stop for photos at Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office, two Gothic architectural landmarks.
Visit Nha Rong Wharf, where President Ho Chi Minh began his journey to seek national salvation in 1911.
11:30 AM: Lunch at a local restaurant.
12:30 PM: Transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport for flight VJ264 (Vietjet Air), departing at 2:35 PM to Dong Hoi.
4:10 PM: Arrival in Dong Hoi. Transfer back to your organization, ending the journey of learning and cultural exchange in Ho Chi Minh City.
We look forward to welcoming you again.
