
Southern Vietnam Discovery 5 days 4 nights
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Cuchi speed boat cruise from Saigon river
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Caibe Vinh Long Mekong delta tour
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Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica
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Cuchi Tunnels Hochiminh city tours
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Ben Thanh Market Hochiminh city
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Hochiminh city ( Saigon )
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Sheraton Hotel Saigon
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Cai Rang floating market Mekong delta Vietnam
Outline Itinerary
Day 1 : Hochiminh city arrival
Day 2 : Hochiminh city - Cuchi Tunnels Tours
Day 3 : Hochiminh city - Mekong delta
Day 4 : Mekong delta Hochiminh city
Day 5 : Hochiminh city departure
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 – Hochiminh city arrival
Arrive in HCMC and transfer to your hotel. Check in, free at leisure for the rest of day and overnight in HCMC.
Day 2 : Cuchi tunnels - Hochiminh city tour
In the morning, depart Ho Chi Minh City for a drive to the Cu Chi Tunnels. Leaving the bustling city behind the scenery begins to change; first to lush rice paddies, then to rubber plantations, and finally to villagers drying noodles by the side of the road and going about their daily chores. On arrival start the visit with the Ben Dinh or Ben Duoc sections of the tunnel, an immense network of connecting underground tunnels located in the Cu Chi district in the suburb of HCMC. Back to Hochiminh city for lunch at local restaurant.
After lunch, visit to War Museum which contains exhibits relating to the phase of the war against American and the former Presidential Palace that was the home and workplace of the President of Southern Vietnamese govenment during the Vietnam War, from there on you will go on foot (the car will be available at all times) to visit the major sights of colonial Ho Chi Minh City: the Notre Dame Cathedral, Old Saigon Post Office, Opera House and then enjoy funny shopping at the historic Ben Thanh market. Enjoy a cruise dinner - a different experience and the perfect way to see the panoramic view of the vibrant city lights along the Saigon River with live Vietnamese traditional music performace. Overnight in HCMC(B,L,D)
Day 3 : Hochiminh city - Caibe- Vinh Long - Cantho
Depart for Cai Be, deep in the Mekong Delta, and embark on a cruise to explore the delta. The tour begins with a visit of the colourful Cai Be floating market, followed by a visit to some local home factories that produce rice paste, rice popcorn and coconut candy. Proceed to evergreen islands among the Mekong River through a large network of meandering tributaries, crisscrossed with countless arroyos. Lunch at a fruit orchard before the cruise to Vinh Long to discover beautiful landscapes along the river and observe the typical Mekong Delta rural life. Drive to Can Tho and transfer to hotel on arrival. Dinner at a riverside restaurant and overnight in Can Tho. (B,L,D)
Day 4 : Cantho- Hochiminh city
Breakfast at your hotel, board a local boat to visit the colourful Cai Rang floating market, the boat will enter narrow creeks, stop to visit noodle factory and local orchard, enjoy fresh fruit at the orchard or if you like biking, enjoy a short biking trip along the narrow path of the local village. Lunch at a restaurant en-route back to Saigon. Arrival at HCMC at mid afternoon. Dinner at a local restaurant and overnight in HCMC (B,L,D)
Day 5 : Hochiminh city departure
Breakfast at your hotel, free at leisure till being transferred to Tan Son Nhat Int Airport for your departure
Tour price : Available upon request
Rates vary frequently. Please contact us to get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs
NOTES : Discount rate valid until 30 Sep 2013