KD, OJ, Pattu arrive → Grab to villa (25 min). Settle in, explore the villa, stock up on drinks and snacks via Grab delivery or supermarket run.

Pauly arrives at 11:05 PM. Pool + drinks to kick things off. Set up the bar, get the music going.

Remaining 6 arrive by ~11 AM. Full squad together. Pool, games, villa vibes. Settle in and enjoy the space.

American-style BBQ delivered to the villa between 8–9 PM. Pork ribs, BBQ chicken, chicken skins, bacon, BBQ skewers, egg burgers, fries, slaw, and pickles.

Sleep in. Lazy pool morning, brunch at the villa. Use the courts, gym, cinema. You check out tomorrow — make the most of it.

Rooftop Vietnamese home-cooking, 5th floor. Family-style sharing plates. Full vegetarian side of the menu. Leave villa by 12:30 PM, Grab to District 1 (25 min).

Starters: Gỏi cuốn (Fresh Spring Rolls) · Bánh xèo (Crispy Vietnamese Crepe) · Canh chua (Sweet & Sour Soup).
Mains: Sườn ram sả (Lemongrass Braised Ribs) · Cá kho tộ (Claypot Fish) · Gà nướng sả (Grilled Lemongrass Chicken) · Đậu hũ chiên sả (Tofu Fried with Lemongrass) · Đậu bắp xào (Stir-fried Okra) · Rau muống xào tỏi (Stir-fried Morning Glory).

Walk through Saigon's history. Good context before the War Remnants Museum on Nov 2. 45 min–1 hr, 5 min walk from Secret Garden.

Communist-themed café, iconic coconut coffee. Spacious enough for the group. Chill until it's time to head to the pickup.

Nguyen Du Secondary School, 139 Nguyen Du Street. Short walk from Cộng Cà Phê.

Saigon Adventure — 7 tastings and sightseeing with local guides. 10 people, female drivers. Collect 1,175,000 VND (~$45 USD) refund from the guide at pickup — covers food tour + Cu Chi headcount reduction.

Hit a Circle K or GS25 near the tour drop-off — cold beer, snacks for the ride. Grab back to Summer Fortress (~25 min). Crack open Saigon Beers in the cab, pool nightcap at the villa.

Pauly → Grab straight to SGN airport from the villa (3:20 PM flight — allow for midday traffic). Everyone else → Grab to Madison Tower. Early check-in and bag drop-off at the apartment.

23 Hàn Thuyên, facing the park behind Notre Dame. Mediterranean and Middle Eastern — mezze, falafel, hummus, salads, Spanish and Italian plates. Four separate areas plus a terrace. Table for 9. Be seated by 1:35 PM (table held 20 min). 10 min walk from apartment.

28 Võ Văn Tần. Tanks, helicopters and aircraft outside; indoor exhibits across multiple floors. 12 min walk from lunch — you'll pass Notre Dame and Book Street on the way. Allow two hours plus. Closes 5:30 PM, last entry 5:00.

All within 100m of each other, 12 min walk east from the museum. You'll pass Independence Palace on the way — tanks visible from the gate, no ticket needed. 40 min. Still in the museum at 5? Skip this and go straight to Ben Thanh.

Street food snacks, souvenirs, shopping. Open until 7 PM. 15 min walk south from the museum, or a 5 min Grab.

Freshen up, shower and change. KD → pack up and Grab to SGN airport (9:05 PM flight).

Two levels with a balcony, full food menu, open till midnight. 4 min walk from apartment. Claim the balcony — message ahead for 8.

If anyone wants cocktails after: Layla is 5 min away, open till midnight.

Private tour by limousine, 7 people. Pickup and drop-off at the apartment. Documentary, tunnel crawling, wartime trap demos, shooting range (AK-47, M16, M60 — 60,000 VND/bullet, 10-bullet min, paid on the day). Lunch included at Sol Cu Chi Restaurant.

Praveen skips Cu Chi. Free morning in District 1, then airport (4:40p flight).

French brasserie and wine bar in an old opium refinery courtyard. Garden terrace, table for 7. Be seated by 7:45 PM (table held 15 min). No dress code, but dress smart casual — M Bar comes after. 6 min walk from apartment.

Down the walking street to the river, then along the waterfront. Snack carts, buskers, Landmark 81 lit up across the water. About 30 min at a stroll.

8th floor of Hotel Majestic, a 1925 colonial building with an open terrace over the Saigon River. Live music. Open till midnight. Smart casual — collared shirt and closed shoes.

If the night's still going: Drinking & Healing (Asia's Top 100, open till 2 AM, 3 min walk) or Layla (rooftop, 5 min from apartment).

Up Đồng Khởi past the Opera House. 5 min to apartment.

Ashok leaves the apartment by 5:30 AM for his 8:35a flight. Pack before heading out to M Bar on Tuesday night.

Sakhs, Moda and Putt: pack fully and leave bags by the door before breakfast.

19 Lê Thánh Tôn, 2 min walk. Continental café breakfast (eggs, toast, good coffee). A nice break from Vietnamese food before a big Vietnamese lunch.

15 Thái Văn Lung, next door. VIP Golden Lotus: private room, foot and body massage with hot stones and aroma oil, face mask, shower. Tips included. Be there by 9:15; they cancel late arrivals.

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Level 3, Union Square, 5 min walk. The original Vietnam House on Đồng Khởi is in the Michelin Guide; this is its brand-new second branch, opened April 2026. Modern Vietnamese food, sharing plates.

Sakhs, Moda and Putt: Grab from the apartment to SGN.

Craft spirits tasting / Fine Arts Museum / Chinatown / rest.

Vietnam's famous bamboo circus: acrobatics and live music. "Ooh" section recommended.

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Michelin Bib Gourmand Latin American food and great cocktails. A fun change of cuisine for the last night.

Back at the apartment. OJ & Pattu's Grab to the airport is at 4:30 AM.

OJ, Pattu → Grab at 4:30 AM (6:30 AM flight). Appu departs at 4:10 PM — full morning to explore or sleep in. SGN airport is 20 min from District 1.