Discover colonial-era architecture and bustling night markets, cruise through neon-lit streets in a 3-wheeled cyclo, and take a journey deep into the winding waterways of the Mekong Delta as you unravel the sights, smells, and tastes of Ho Chi Minh City on this immersive, 5-day excursion.

Day 1 Get picked up from the airport and make your way to your hotel before beginning your nighttime cyclo ride through Ho Chi Minh City's illuminated urban landscape. Take in a traditional water puppet show, and end your night with a scenic dinner cruise in Bach Dang Port.

Day 2 Spend the day in town, exploring the grand towers of Notre Dame Cathedral, the Gothic style of the Saigon Central Post Office, and the intriguing exhibits of the War Remnants Museum. Admire the colourful pagodas and lantern-lined streets in Chinatown, and do some souvenir shopping in Ben Thanh Market.

Day 3 Cruise past farm-flecked countryside and verdant rice paddies to My Tho, where you can climb aboard a riverboat bound for the Mekong Delta's picturesque villages. Have lunch in a coconut grove, watch a folk music performance, and check out an intriguing garden of bonsai trees.

Day 4 Find out what 3 philosophies combine to create Caodaism at a temple in Tay Ninh, explore underground tunnels used by soldiers during the Vietnam War at Cu Chi, and get the chance to fire a rifle at a gun range nearby.

Day 5 Browse for handicrafts among the colourful stalls of Ben Thanh Market and consider name-brand goods at the city's shiny new shopping centers on your last day. Transfer to the airport in plenty of time for you flight out of Ho Chi Minh City, or simply return to your hotel if you plan to stay in town.