Day 1SAIGONWelcome to Saigon, currently known as Ho Chi Minh, the largest city, business and financial hub of Vietnam.
Located in the North of Vietnam, the “Indochina Pearl” – Ho Chi Minh City, or formerly known as Saigon, is your first stop of the tour. On arrival, our friendly tour guide with a private driver will welcome you at Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Just a short transfer to the city center. Check in your hotel and then take your free time at leisure.
Overnight in Saigon
Meal: None
Day 2SAIGON CITY TOUR WITH LOCAL LUNCH – CU CHI TUNNELS (SIC BASIS)Breakfast at hotel.
We start the trip by visiting Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office, followed by exploring the Reunification Palace and the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum.
PM: Cu Chi Tunnels. Located 60km from HCMC, Cu Chi is now a popular spot for both Vietnamese & foreign tourists - the network of over 200km of tunnels became legendary when they played a vital role in the War. In their heyday, the tunnels were functioning underground cities including numerous trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers & kitchens. Today, ducks and water buffalos happily coexist in the rivers along the side of the road. However, the peaceful rural rice paddy scenery belies the area’s violent history. Visitors will find it hard to imagine the destruction, damage & defoliation over this whole area, caused by bombing and mines. There is plenty of evidence of the fierce battle that took place here during the 1960s when Cu Chi was a Free Target Zone. Start our tour in the morning, before entering the tunnels visitors can watch a short introductory video showing how the tunnels were constructed. You will spend the next hour exploring the tunnels. Afterwards, enjoy tea, cassava (guerrilla’s food during the war). Return to Saigon.
Overnight in Saigon
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch at local restaurant
Day 3MEKONG DELTA WITH LOCAL LUNCH (SIC BASIS)Breakfast at hotel.
Enjoy the scenic journey along the way bordered by green rice fields.
On arriving at My Tho, visit Vinh Trang pagoda, take a leisurely boat ride along the river, view the stilt houses, fruit plantations and fishing villages along the river bank. Proceed to Tortoise islet, have lunch in the orchard garden. Then a boat ride to An Khanh – a less touristy attraction in Ben Tre, enjoy cruising on a hand-rowed sampan under the shadow of the water coconut trees along natural canals, then enjoy seasonal fruit & honey tea to the sound of ;Southern Vietnamese folk music & performed by locals. Visit a family business which epitomizes the idyllic rural lifestyle, taste the delicious coconut candy, observe the pastoral life as you roam through the fruit plantation and village. Meet the bus and return to HCMC. This trip provides a fascinating insight into daily life in the Mekong Delta and you are guaranteed to take home your own private collection of beautiful memories.
Overnight in Saigon.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch at local restaurant
Day 4SAIGON – DEPARTUREBreakfast at hotel.
You are free at leisure time to visit around until time to check out and then transfer you to the airport for your return flight. Pack your luggage and unforgettable memories. Have a safe flight to come back home and see you later.
Meal: Breakfast
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