Depart Dubai (DXB) on an overnight flight to Tan Son Nhat (SGN). Typical non-stop/economy duration ~7.5–8.5h; arrive same day local time. Book AWAY with Emirates/Etihad/Jet, or combination with Qatar via Doha if needed.
Arrive Tan Son Nhat Airport, clear immigration and transfer (private or shuttle) to 4-star/5-star Ho Chi Minh hotel in District 1. Check-in and short rest.
Stroll the colonial core: Opera House, Notre-Dame Cathedral (currently visits may be limited), Central Post Office; great first photos and short introduction to the city.
Traditional Vietnamese food in a charming, atmospheric house — excellent introduction to southern Vietnamese cuisine; open evenings roughly 6:00pm–10:30pm.
Powerful exhibits about Vietnam’s 20th‑century conflicts; best to visit in the morning to avoid crowds. Open 07:30–17:00 (check holiday closures Dec 25th).
Pick-up from hotel; travel ~1.5–2h to Cu Chi Tunnels for a guided tour of the wartime tunnel network and demonstrations. Tours typically depart early and return mid to late afternoon.
Embark on an overnight Mekong river cruise with included meals and activities — island visits, local workshops, village visits. Typical cruise hours: board mid-late morning, overnight on river/jetty.
Domestic flight ~1h15m from Tan Son Nhat to Phu Quoc. Typical late afternoon flight; arrive PQC and transfer to your resort overwater villa. Airlines: VietJet / Vietnam Airlines / Bamboo.
Settle into your overwater villa on Phu Quoc — private deck, direct water access and sunset views. (Confirm property and exact overwater villa offering at booking).
Depart on a Phu Quoc boat trip visiting small islands (Mong Tay, Gam Ghi), snorkeling spots, and swimming. Typical full-day tours run 9:00–16:00 and include lunch and equipment.