The tour

SUMMARY:

Day 1 : Ho Chi Minh arrival – dinner cruise (D), overnight in Ho Chi Minh

Day 2 : Ho Chi Minh city tour – Cu Chi Tunnel (B,L), overnight in Ho Chi Minh

Day 3 : Mekong delta (B-L), overnight in Ho Chi Minh

Day 4 : Vung Tau (B-L), overnight in Ho Chi Minh

Day 5 : Ho Chi Minh departure (B)

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DAY 01: HO CHI MINH ARRIVAL (D)

Activities: Pick up from the airport and transfer to your hotel, enjoy welcome dinner on cruise.

Included: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh city, Ground transportation, dinner

Itinerary:

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

Free and relax at your hotel after your flight. Free at leisure until dinner.

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.

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 city, ground transportation, guide, entrance fee, breakfat, lunch.

Itinerary:

In the morning: About 08:30 am, you will be a picked up from your hotel and start to visit:

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.

After lunch at local restaurant we continue to 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.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

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 Ho Chi Minh City, ground transportation, boat trip, guide, entrance fees,breakfast, 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 biggest 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 5:00 pm.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

DAY 4 : VUNG TAU CITY TOUR ( B,L)

07:30 -8:00: Departing Ho Chi Minh to Vung Tau.

Arriving in Vung Tau at around 09:30am and visiting the Jesus Christ Statue. Walking up the 847 stairs and meeting the 32 meter-tall (105 feet) Statue of Jesus, considered one of the tallest statues of Jesus Christ in Asia. Its outstretched arms span a little over 18.4 meters. Originally started in 1972, but the construction was only completed in 1993. The adventurous travelers are welcome to climb up to the top of inside Christ arms and enjoy the breathtaking panoramic view of Vung Tau city.

11:30am: Assembling at the foot of the mountain then, proceeding for lunch at a restaurant that serves authentic Vietnamese dishes.

After lunch, visiting Nghinh Phong cape, it is literally translated as Cape of Welcoming Breeze. The cape is the cliff of Vung Tau and has unobstructed views of Vung Tau City as well as the East Sea.

Free time at Thuy Van beach (Back beach) – one of the nicest beaches in Viet Nam with the shore runs for almost 10km full with fine sand and white waves. 04:00 pm: Returning back to Saigon and on the way, taking a short break.

Arive Ho Chi Minh around 06:30 pm.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

DAY 5: HO CHI MINH - DEPARTURE (B)

Being free to enjoy the last moment in this unforgettable land.Transfer to airport for leaving flight.

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INCLUSIONS:

Transportation
English speaking guide
4 night accommodation.
Daily breakfast, 3 Lunch,1 dinner
Entrance fees
Tipping for guide and driver ( 2usd/pax/day for guide, 1 usd/pax/day for driver)
Travel insurance