S002 - HO CHI MINH 4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS HOLIDAY

The tour

SUMMARY

DAY 1: HO CHI MINH ARRIVAL – DINNER ON CRUISE (D).

DAY 2: HO CHI MINH CITY - CU CHI TUNNEL (B,L)

DAY 3: HO CHI MINH - MEKONG DELTA (B,L)

DAY 4: HO CHI MINH – DEPARTURE (B)

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DAY 1: HO CHI MINH ARRIVAL – DINNER ON CRUISE (D)

Activities: Ho Chi Minh arrival, enjoy Ho Chi Minh River Dinner Cruise and Musical Show

Included: ground transportation, guide, entrance fee, dinner, Hotel in Ho Chi minh

Itinerary:

On arrival at Hanoi International Airport you will be greeted by our guide and transfer to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh for check in hotel ( after 2pm)

Everning: Enjoy an unforgettable night sailing down the beautiful Saigon River, and delight in the spectacular views of Ho Chi Minh City by night.

Get picked up at your desired location and driven to the Bach Dang Wharf, a short distance from the center of town in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. Upon boarding the beautiful cruise ship, settle in for a delicious dinner while admiring the twinkling nightlife on either bank of the Saigon river.

As you continue your evening cruise, enjoy the variety of traditional performances aboard the ship. Be amazed by the spectacular fire dancing, sway along to the beautiful music numbers, and enjoy performances by talented dancers showcasing the dances of Vietnam.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

DAY 2: HO CHI MINH CITY - CU CHI TUNNEL (B,L)

Activities: Visit Ho Chi Minh city, Cu Chi Tunnel

Included: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh, ground transportation, guide, entrance fees, breakfast, lunch.

Itinerary: Have breakfast. Car and tour guide will pick you up from hotel start to visit HCMC.

The Reunification Palace : This is one of the most important buildings in the city. Here on April 30, 1975, what the Vietnamese refer to as the ‘American War' officially ended when tank number 843 of the North Vietnamese Army crashed through the gates of what was, at the time, the residence of the President of the Republic of Vietnam .

War Remnants Museum : Formerly known as the Museum of American War Crimes , this is a poignant display of the futility of war. Some of the black and white photography in the ‘Requiem' exhibit is particularly touching, dedicated to both foreign and Vietnamese journalists and photographers who perished during the conflict. The exhibit includes the last shots these photographers had taken before their deaths. The courtyard outside contains the spoils of war, namely rusting jets, tanks and cannons captured from the American military machine.

Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office : Built between 1877 and 1883 this is one of the best examples of classical French colonial architecture. Remarkably every stone used in its creation was shipped from France to Vietnam . Her two 40m towers, topped with iron spires dominate the city's skyline. The Old Post Office is another example of French colonial architecture and is also the country's largest post office.

Have lunch.

Afternoon, visit Cu Chi Tunnel. Cu Chi Tunnels are underground zigzag networks of over 200 Km, are the symbol of the will and the creativity of the Vietnamese.

Located about 60 Km from Saigon, Cu Chi was a fierce battlefield during 1960- 1972. Visiting Cu Chi, you can see how guerrillas dug, lived and fought the tunnel, you also have a chance to learn how the streight of will against sophisticated weapon.

Then you watch the documentary films about the history of Cu Chi Tunnels and see hand-made weapons, bamboo traps,…And crawl in the tunnels as you like. We also know how the locals make rice – paper and rice – wine. Experience the awesome feeling when firing AK- 47. Visit Cu Chi Tunnels you get closer to the spirit and courage of Vietnamese people in the Viet Nam War.

Back to your hotel.

DAY 3: HO CHI MINH - MEKONG DELTA (B,L)

Activities: Visit My Tho, fruit gardens, and experience local life in Mekong Delta

Included: Hotel in HCMC, ground transportation, boat trip, guide, entrance fees, beakfast, lunch

Itinerary:

About 8:00am, our guide will pick you up at your hotel. We then spend about 1,5hours on car to come to My Tho, which is known as “ the biggestr rice basket” in Vietnam.

After arriving My tho city, you get a chance to visit one of the most famous pagoda named VINH TRANG with special architecture combined between Asian and Eropean styles. To continue the tour, the local motor boat willl take you along Dragon island, Unicorn Island, Phoenix Island, Turtle Island. On the boat, you can see the fishing port, Rach Mieu bridge, stilt house, boat buiding workshop.We then stop at the famous Unicorn Island where you will take a short trek to see the fruits garden.You can also enjoy tropical fruits, natural honey tea and wine at a bee keeping farm and Vietnamses tradition music showed by the locals.

Then you are tranfered to a small motor boat, travel along the lush, green canals, and stop at Halal restaurant for Vietnamnses lunch. You can ride the bike around the village and visit crocodile farm, take a rest on hamock or study how to pass the monkey bridge.

A rowing boat will carry you slowly through the canals which cover a peaceful air and full of water- coconuts trees.

After that, you will continue your motor boat trip to Ben Tre province.

The horse-car will take you to the village to visit a handmade coconuts candy workshop and see with your own eyes how to make the rice noodles. Boat will take you back My Tho, then the bus will drive you straight to Ho Chi Minh at about 5:00pm, drop you of at hotel.

DAY 4: HO CHI MINH – DEPARTURE (B)

Morning: Have breakfast at your Hotel. Check out hotel. Free shopping and The car will pick you up and transfer to Airport for flight back to your city.

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