VIETNAM THE BUSTLING SOUTH (daily departure)

VIETNAM THE BUSTLING SOUTH (daily departure)

Having a much shorter history compared to its South of Vietnam offers less ancient sightseeing points, more modern and dynamic life. Travelers would have chance to:

Visit to War Remnants Museum – the fifth best Asian tourism attraction in 2013 by Tripadvisor.

Learn why Vietnamese can claim their independent over American troops by one of the most fascinating example: Cu Chi tunnels with its’ an immense network of connecting underground tunnels

Engage the boat trip to Mekong Delta - the ‘rice bowl’ of Vietnam, the delta is carpeted in a dizzying variety of greens. It's a water world that moves to the rhythms of the mighty Mekong, where boats, houses and markets float upon the innumerable rivers, canals and streams that criss-cross the landscape like arteries.

Itinerary

Day 1: SAIGON ARRIVAL

Pass By: Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Trường Sơn, Phường 2, Tân Bình, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
Welcome to Saigon – Vietnam!

You will be welcomed at the Tan Son Nhat airport and transfer to the hotel to check-in. Overnight in Saigon.

Please note: Hotel check in time is from 14.00

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Le Duy Hotel (3 star)/ Le Duy Hotel (4 star)/ Eastin Grand Saigon (5 star)

Day 2: SAIGON – CU CHI TUNNELS – SAIGON (B/-/-)

Stop At: Cu Chi Tunnels, Phu Hiep TL15 Phu Hiep, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam
Morning visit Cu Chi Tunnels, one of the few remaining monuments to the Vietnam War. Beneath the ground lie 200 km of tunnels, dug by hand and inhabited by the forces of the Vietnamese guerillas during the conflict. At its peak, prior to the Tet Offensive in 1968, the tunnel complex was base to almost 10,000 troops. To this day, it remains one of the most impressive examples of how fierce the war used to be. You even can try to crawl some dozens of m on the tunnel underground to have the real experience. Return to Saigon.

Then we will join a half tour to have an overview of Saigon - the most dynamic city of Vietnam. Depart from your hotel to the Reunification Palace; this beautifully preserved palace was the residence of the President of the Republic of Vietnam. On April 30th 1975 the American War officially came to an end here. Enjoy a visiting the War Remnants Museum where you can see countless artifacts, photographs and pictures documenting the second Indochina war. Afterward, we visit The Notre Dame Cathedral, which was built in 1880, and the Old Post Office, which was built sometime between 1886 and 1891. It is one of the best examples of classical French colonial architecture. Our last stop would be at a local Market where you can practice your bargaining skills while shopping for souvenirs. Discover local life and culture. You’ll find some of the friendliest, liveliest, most convivial people in the city in here.

Overnight in Saigon.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Le Duy Hotel (3 star)/ Le Duy Hotel (4 star)/ Eastin Grand Saigon (5 star)

Day 3: SAIGON – MEKONG DELTA – SAIGON (B/L/-)

Stop At: Vinh Trang Pagoda, ấp Mỹ An, Phường 8, Thành phố Mỹ Tho, Tiền Giang, Vietnam
After breakfast at hotel, picked by at hotel and drive heading to My Tho the homeland of coconut and family factories with local products like coconut candy, rice paper… Upon arrival, embark on the boat cruising on the mighty Mekong River viewing the life to the local people live along the banks. We stop at one of 4 islands in the area for sightseeing. Enjoy the fresh tropical fruits served in the heart of the garden accompanied by traditional southern Vietnamese folk music at the plantation. After that you will embark on the small boats rowed the local people thru the small cannels with water coconut tree to visit the local factories. There you will taste the honey tea and see the local people produce the coconut candy milk and of course you also can try it or stroll in the garden where the locals feed honeybee. We continue getting on the big boat to visit the vast area. Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant nearby Mekong River. Afternoon, drive back to Saigon with stop to visit Vinh Trang pagoda, a famous pagoda in the area that its architecture is a mix of Chinese, Cambodian, and French culture. Overnight in Saigon.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Le Duy Hotel (3 star)/ Le Duy Hotel (4 star)/ Eastin Grand Saigon (5 star)

Day 4: SAIGON DEPARTURE (B/-/-)

Stop At: Lê Duy Hotel, 20 Nguyễn Thị Nghĩa, Phường Phạm Ngũ Lão, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
Breakfast at hotel. If your flight is in the afternoon, you will have a half day more for the sightseeing and shopping before the departure. Check out time and transfer to the airport for the departure flight back to your sweet home.

End of services!

Please note: Standard check out time is around 12.00.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.