Duration | Destination | Departure |
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4 days and 3 nights | Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh, Cu Chi, My Tho) | Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh) |
Day 1:
Saigon
Welcome to Saigon – Vietnam!
You will be welcomed at the Tan Son Nhat airport and transfer to the hotel to check-in. Overnight in Saigon.
Day 2:
Saigon - City Tour - Cuchi Tunnel (Breakfast, Lunch)
Breakfast at hotel. Take the morning trip to visit Independence Palace, also known at the Reunification palace, was built on the sight of the former Norodom palace. The Independence palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu. Continue seeing the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office. Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum the museum has a vast display of the both the Indochina wars. Have lunch at local restaurant. Depart for Cu Chi tunnel, the trip will take approximately one-and-a-half-hour bus driving. Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will have some short introduction followed by introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of the war time. Then, spend your time to explore the remaining area and tunnel systems which included the special constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purpose during the war. Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served. Break time for relax or time for those who want to try the real shooting gun (at own cost). Overnight in Saigon.
Day 3:
Saigon - Mekong Delta - Saigon (Breakfast, Lunch)
Breakfast at hotel. A smooth one-and-half-hour bus ride through rice field scenery along National Highway 1 brings you to the beautiful rural district of Trung Luong. On arrival at My Tho, after visiting Vinh Trang pagoda, take a leisurely cruise on the Tien River to view the four beautiful islands: Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise. Boats pass by the fish rafts along the Tien River, overlooking the Rach Mieu Bridge. Stroll along the village road, visit the orchard and enjoy seasonal fruit & honey tea to the sound of "Southern Vietnamese folk music" performed by locals. Riding a hand-rowed sampan through the Tan Thach canal. Then visit the coconut candy mill and take an amazing rowing boat trip along the small canal on a hand-rowed sampan under the shadow of the water coconut trees along natural canals. Enjoy lunch at the local restaurant. Then the motorboat will take you back to the cruise. Meet on the bus and return to Saigon. Overnight in Saigon.
Day 4:
Saigon (Breakfast)
Breakfast at hotel. If your flight is in the afternoon, you will have a half day more for the sightseeing and shopping before the departure. Check out time and transfer to the airport for the departure flight back to your sweet home.
- English-speaking tour guides on touring date
- Accommodation on twin/double sharing basic
- Meal plan (Daily breakfast at hotels, Lunch or dinner with local food as mentioned in the program)
- Air-con transfer for airport transfer and touring
- Boat trip in Mekong delta
- Entrance fee and Zone fee as per program
- Water during transfer
- Vietnam Visa arrangement services (single entry)
- Vietnam Visa stamp fee (USD 25/pax)
- International, domestic flights and airport departure tax
- Meals not mentioned in Detailed Program
- Shooting gun fee in Cu Chi Tunnels
- Early check-in, late check-out surcharge
- Surcharge for Christmas and New Year period (to be advised upon booking confirmation)
- Tipping for Guides (USD 3/pax/day) and Drivers (USD 1/pax/day)
- Banking fee for payment by bank transfer
- Other expense not mentioned in the program
Day | Overnight | Itinerary highlights |
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1 | Ho Chi Minh City | Ho Chi Minh - Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN), Ho Chi Minh City - Arrival Terminal |
2 | Ho Chi Minh City |
Ho Chi Minh City - City tour Cu Chi - Visit Cu Chi Tunnels |
3 | Ho Chi Minh City | My Tho - Visit Mekong Delta |
4 | Ho Chi Minh - Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN), Ho Chi Minh City - Departure Terminal |
Place | Standard | Superior | Deluxe |
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Ho Chi Minh City | Liberty hotel Saigon Parkview (Deluxe room) or similar | Happy life grand hotel & Sky bar or similar | New World Saigon Hotel (Deluxe) or similar |