Itinerary

Day 1

SAIGON / ARRIVAL (L, D)

Upon arrival at the international airport of Ho Chi Minh, pick up at the exit lounge and transfer to hotel for check in. Lunch is at the local restaurant.

After lunch, take an orientation drive around the city. Take photo stops at the Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office with the French-style architecture, City Hall. Visit the former Presidential Palace, History Museum and watch the Traditional Water Puppet show. Dinner is on floating restaurant cruising along Saigon River
Overnight in Saigon.

Day 2

MEKONG DELTA (B, L, D)

Breakfast at hotel.

Drive to My Tho – a provincial town in the Mekong Delta where you will board the local wooden boat for the trip on Mekong river. Visit Thoi Son or unicorn island where you will listen to the folk music and taste the seasonal tropical fruits. Visit to coconut candy making house and taste the honey tea. Lunch is on the island. After lunch, take a rowing boat to along the small canal. Take the big boat back to the quay. Continue the tour with a visit to Vinh Trang pagoda built in 1849. The pagoda is featured by a combination of European, Khmer and Viet architecture.

Drive back to Saigon. Stop at Ben Thanh market for shopping.

Overnight in Saigon

Day 3

CU CHI TUNNELS / VUNG TAU BECH CITY (B, L, D)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Take a morning tour to visit Cu Chi Tunnels – an incredible underground tunnel network constructed by Vietnamese resistance fighters during the long struggle for independence. Lunch is at local restaurant. After lunch, leave for Vung Tau – a beautiful Beach in Vietnam. Visit Jesus Statue built in 1972 on the top of the Mountain. Leisure time for swimming and enjoy water entertainment on your own expense. Dinner is at local restaurant. Check in hotel. Enjoy the sea city of Vung Tau at night.

Day 4

VUNG TAU / SAIGON (B, L, D)

Breakfast at hotel. start to visit Vung Tau - Cap Saint Jacques with the Whale Temple, fishing village & drive back to Saigon after lunch with seafood. On the way back, drop off at a local lacquer ware factory where skillful Vietnamese artisans can be observed making lacquer ware items, from the beginning stage to the finished product. Dinner is at local restaurant.
Overnight in Saigon.

Day 5

SAIGON / DEPARTURE (B)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Free until transfer to the airport for departure. Tour ends.

General Information

Duration:

5 Days

Location Start:

Saigon Hotel

Location Finish:

Saigon Hotel

Payment Types:

Paypal, Cheque, Travellers Cheque, Payment Transfer

We Speak:

English

Extra Information

Inclusions -

-Air-con land transfer -An English or Chinese speaking guide -Entrance fees as the above program -Hotel in twin share basis -Private boat in Mekong delta -Meals: 4 breakfast + 4 lunches + 4 dinners ( 6usd/pax/meal ) (excluding drinks) -Tickets for water puppet show -Bottle of drinking water & wet towels during tours

Exclusions -

-International air-ticket with departure tax. -Other expenses which do not mention at the above itinerary -Mini bar at hotel. -Tips for local drivers and guides. - Insurance can be arranged in advance according to your requires.

Extras -

This is a nice trip for you to know about Sai Gon The Pearl of Far East; to discover Cu Chi heroic tunnel, to enjoy Mekong Delta and nice beaches of Vietnam.