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Ho Chi Minh City in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days in Ho Chi Minh City lets you see history, rivers and temples. Here is how to spend three perfect days in Saigon — with the best-rated tours and day trips to book for each.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: Củ Chi & city
  2. 2Day 2: Mekong Delta
  3. 3Day 3: Cao Đài & food
  4. 4History, rivers & flavours

Day 1: Củ Chi & city

Explore the tunnels and Saigon’s landmarks.

Day 2: Mekong Delta

Cruise the canals and visit villages.

Day 3: Cao Đài & food

Visit the temple and take a food tour.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Ho Chi Minh City — prices per person.

ホーチミン市内ツアーでの終日Cu Chiトンネル
Ho Chi Minh City
ホーチミン市内ツアーでの終日Cu Chiトンネル
5.0(6)·9 時間
料金$73/ 人
via Viator
Private Tour To Mekong Delta 1 day from Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City
Private Tour To Mekong Delta 1 day from Ho Chi Minh City
5.0(54)·10 時間
料金$119/ 人
via Viator
Black Virgin Peak, Cu Chi Tunnels & Cao Dai Temple - Private Tour
Ho Chi Minh City
Black Virgin Peak, Cu Chi Tunnels & Cao Dai Temple - Private Tour
5.0(84)·9 時間
料金$125/ 人
via Viator
Ho Chi Minh City: Motorbike Street Food Tour with 12 Tastings
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City: Motorbike Street Food Tour with 12 Tastings
5.0(140)·4 時間
料金$30/ 人
via Viator
Cu Chi Tunnels Small Group Maximum 12 From Ho Chi Minh
Ho Chi Minh City
Cu Chi Tunnels Small Group Maximum 12 From Ho Chi Minh
4.8(5)·7 時間
料金$16/ 人
via Viator
From Ho Chi Minh City: Discover Mekong Delta & Coconut Village
Ho Chi Minh City
From Ho Chi Minh City: Discover Mekong Delta & Coconut Village
5.0(1,127)·10 時間
料金$15/ 人
via Viator
Tay Ninh – Cao Dai & Ba Den Mountain + Optional Cu Chi Tunnels
Ho Chi Minh City
Tay Ninh – Cao Dai & Ba Den Mountain + Optional Cu Chi Tunnels
4.9(462)·12 時間
料金$38/ 人
via Viator
Ho Chi Minh City Street Food Tour & Sightseeing By Motorbike
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City Street Food Tour & Sightseeing By Motorbike
5.0(113)·4 時間
料金$32/ 人
via Viator

Ho Chi Minh City in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough to see Ho Chi Minh City?
Three days is ideal — Củ Chi and the city on day one, the Mekong Delta on day two, and the Cao Đài Temple plus a food tour on day three, covering history, rivers and culture.
What is the best day trip from Ho Chi Minh City for 3 days?
The Củ Chi Tunnels are the most powerful, the Mekong Delta the most scenic, and the Cao Đài Temple the most unique; together they capture southern Vietnam.
How do I plan a 3-day Ho Chi Minh City itinerary?
Spend day one at Củ Chi and the city, day two in the Mekong Delta, and day three at the Cao Đài Temple with a food tour, booking the day trips ahead.

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