On this tour we sample the best of the the South, a taste of the diversity and contrasts this part of the country has to offer. Highlights include the bustling metropolis of Ho Chi Minh City, the Cu Chi Tunnels and the Mekong River by boat.

ITINERARY

Day 1 | Arrive Ho Chi Minh City (D)

Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City, meet your guide and driver then transfer to hotel for check-in. Evening enjoy a welcome dinner at the local restaurant.

 Ho Chi Minh City formerly named Saigon, is the largest city in Vietnam and much more crowded and exciting than Hanoi. It overcomes the war history to become a modern and dynamic City now. The boast of Saigon is it’s French Colonial architecture and wide boulevards.

Accommodation: In Ho Chi Minh City

Meals : Dinner

Day 2 | Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi tunnel  (B/L)

Today you will visit Ho Chi Minh city, the former Saigon – capital of the South Vietnam during 1954-1975. The tour will include the War Remnants Museum, which shows the Vietnam War through many left-over weapons and photos taken by international journalists. Reunification Palace, the former residence of the South Vietnam president. Then continue the morning with a stop at Notre Dame Cathedral & Central Post Office, which was designed by Gustave Effell company from 1886. Enjoy a vietnamese lunch at a local resataurant, then continue drive to Cu Chi to see the tunnels which were built over a period of 20 years from 1940s to 1972 by Vietcong to hide themselves. Have a walking tour at the site, try a short part of the tunnel (if you wish to) to understand more about the life of guerrillas in the war time. Return to the hotel by late afternoon.

Accommodation: In Ho Chi Minh City

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 3 | Mekong Delta Exploration in My Tho (B/L)

Transfer to My Tho pier for the boat trip Mekong River discovering the areas of My Tho fish market. Continue to cruise Ben Tre province to visit the coconut candy and rice paper factory. Another interesting in this tour is take horse cart riding along the nicest rural village in Ben Tre, on the way stop to visit one of the local houses to enjoy the taste of honey tea and fresh fruits while listening to the traditional music of “Tai Tu” – the lovely and romantic melody of one of the tribes in Mekong Delta. Lunch will be served at the local house. Relax on a sampan through one of small canals of the Mekong river. Return to My Tho Pier for return by road to Ho Chi Minh City.

Accommodation: In Ho Chi Minh City

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 4 | Ho Chi Minh City – Departure  (B)

Breakfast at hotel then free time until departure. Hotel check-out time is 12:00pm.

Accommodation: On your flight

Meals: Breakfast

INCLUSIONS:

• Accommodation in a double or twin share room with daily breakfast
• Private air-conditioned vehicle during all tours and transfers.
• Private boat in Mekong
• Local Experienced English speaking guide
• Entrance fees for all visits as mentioned in the itinerary
• Meals as specified in the itinerary
• 1 bottle of Water, tissues/person/day

EXCLUSIONS:

• Vietnam visa (a visa is compulsory and must be arranged in advance)
• Meals, if not specified in the itinerary
• Single supplement.
• Travel insurance (we highly recommend that you purchase adequate insurance)
• Gratuities for guides and drivers
• Personal expenses, such as laundry, telephone, drinks, etc.
• All other services not mentioned in the itinerary

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