HCMC, Ba Den Mountain and Free Day 6D5N

Arrival at Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Complete customs and meet your private guide and driver. Check in to your hotel in District 1.

Dinner at Pizza 4P's Hai Ba Trung, known for its fresh in-house-made cheese and creative pizzas blending Italian and Vietnamese flavours.

Breakfast at the hotel. Visit Independence Palace, which served as the residence and office of South Vietnamese President Nguyen Van Thieu during the Vietnam War and stands today as a historic monument capturing the essence of Saigon's history.

Lunch at a vegetarian local restaurant. Visit the War Remnants Museum, one of Vietnam's most famous history museums, which documents the Vietnam War in depth. Photo stop at Notre Dame Cathedral, the largest Catholic church in Vietnam and one of Saigon's most iconic symbols, showcasing its French colonial architectural splendour.

Continue to Saigon Central Post Office, one of the oldest buildings in Ho Chi Minh City, notable for its combination of neo-classical European architecture and Asian decorations.

Dinner at a local restaurant. Watch the sunset on the Bach Dang River aboard Water Go, with unlimited complimentary soft drinks on board. Optional: watch a performance at Saigon Opera House if a show is scheduled (not included).

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Tay Ninh. Conquer Ba Den Mountain, the Roof of the South, standing at 986 metres and sometimes hidden beneath clouds and mist. Ride the cable car station honoured by Guinness as the largest in the world. Visit Go Ken Pagoda, one of the oldest pagodas in Tay Ninh and a well-known centre of Buddhism and culture.

Lunch at a local restaurant. Visit the Cao Dai Holy See in Tay Ninh, the largest Caodaist temple in the world, to explore its unique architectural complex and experience the colourful world of Caodaism. Watch the traditional ceremony if timing permits. Transfer back to Ho Chi Minh City.

Dinner at Secret Garden rooftop restaurant. Stroll along Bui Vien Walking Street, a vibrant nightlife hub known for its bustling bars, street food and lively atmosphere. Optional: enjoy a traditional water puppet show bringing folk tales to life with puppets performing on water, accompanied by live music (extra: SGD 18 per person).

Breakfast at the hotel. Head to Thao Dien in District 2, a hip expat-filled neighbourhood known for its trendy cafes and laid-back vibe. Enjoy a casual breakfast of avocado on toast with local coffee. Walk across Saigon Bridge to Landmark 81 Skyview and admire the river from Vietnam's tallest building. You can also reach Landmark 81 by metro.

Casual Vietnamese lunch at the Landmark 81 food court at your own expense. Try a massage or return to the hotel to relax at your own expense.

Walk along Nguyen Hue Walking Street to Bach Dang Wharf and admire Nha Rong Port. Chill evening stroll or stop at a dessert cafe.

Breakfast at the hotel. Shopping tour starting at The New Playground, an underground shopping mall in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City in District 1. Continue to Saigon Centre and Vincom, featuring famous international brands including Zara and Uniqlo. Visit Nguyen Hue Coffee Apartment, a unique cafe complex housed in a building that witnessed the city's many economic changes and developments.

Food tour at Ben Thanh Market sampling banh mi, pho, bun bo, nom and more. Free and easy to explore Saigon at your own pace.

Explore Ho Thi Ky Market, a lively local flower and food market.

Breakfast at the hotel. Optional visit to Ben Thanh Market for any last-minute shopping or souvenirs. Transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport for your departure flight.