Leaving Saigon, the family heads to the Mekong Delta and stays long enough to settle into island life. Mornings in the orchard, afternoons by boat through the hamlets, evenings making cakes with the hosts. Children have plenty to ask about, grandparents plenty of stories to tell.
2stops
5hand-picked nights
2local guide
1your contact for the whole trip
“A holiday for the whole family: comfortable for the grandparents, plenty to discover for the kids.” For: Multi-generation families who want to holiday together without anyone having to follow someone else's schedule.
2-stop route
1
Ho Chi Minh City2 nights · two days getting to know the city
2
Cai Be3 nights · three nights in an orchard house on the river island
Starting in Ho Chi Minh CityDays 1–2 · pickup at Tan Son Nhat airport, private car to your stay
1
Ho Chi Minh City
Days 1–2 · 2 nights
Overview
The first two days help the whole family settle into the southern pace: museums with room for curious children, markets where grandparents can share old stories, and evenings without going far.
Two days getting to know the city
Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine ArtsMuseums · Bến Thành
Ho Chi Minh City · 2 nights · picked by Localis, changeable when you personalise
Ho Chi Minh City → Cai BePrivate car, about 2 hours with a lunch break · Localis handles tickets and door-to-door pickup
2
Cai Be
Days 3–5 · 3 nights
Overview
On the river island the whole family shares one riverside orchard house. Mornings picking fruit in the garden, afternoons by boat along the canals, evenings making cakes with the hosts. Little travelling, plenty of time together.
Three nights in an orchard house on the river island
Morning fruit picking in the orchard with the hostsNature & seasons
Private experiences
Afternoon boat ride through the hamletsCommunity villages
Cai Be · 3 nights · picked by Localis, changeable when you personalise
End of the tripDay 6 · back to HCMC, airport drop-off
Included
Price includes
One contact for the whole family throughout the trip
5 nights' stay, multi-generation rooms close together
Private car with child seats
Boats and activities on the river island
Travel insurance
Not included
Flights to HCMC
Meals outside the itinerary
Personal spending, tips
Best time to go
★★★ Ideal★★ Good★ Acceptable
Estimated price per guest by departure month. Pick a month to personalise the trip for that month.
Questions
Can I change the number of nights or add a stop?
Yes. Every sample trip can be personalised: add or remove nights, change stays, add or drop stops. Your Curator sends a new quote within about 2 hours.
Are flights included in the price?
Price excludes: flights to HCMC. Flights and transfers within the route are included if listed under Included.
Can I travel with young children or older relatives?
Yes. Mention it in your request so the Curator can choose stays with fewer steps, ease the walking pace and add rest time.
When do I pay the deposit?
Sending a request is completely free. You only pay a deposit once you are happy with the final quote.
Which month is best?
May, June and July have less favourable weather. Your Curator prepares backup plans and lets you know in advance if the schedule needs to change. Best in January, February, September, October, November and December.
LC
A trip designed by a Localis Curator
A local at every stop, replying within about 2 hours.
