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HCMC-03: HO CHI MINH city – MEKONG DELTA – CU CHI TUNNEL – VUNG TAU

5 Days

Overview

Visit Hochiminh city, Mekong delta and Cuchi tunnels, Vung Tau beach

 

Highlights

  • Hochiminh city: War Remnants Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral
  • Cuchi tunnels
  • Mekong Delta
  • Vung Tau beaches

Itinerary

Arrive in Ho Chi Minh city (Saigon), pick up and transfer to the city centre & check in hotel (check in time from 2pm on ward).
Today you will visit half day Saigon city tour, the first place is The Independence Palace symbolizes Vietnam's victory, peace, and territorial integrity. This place has a glamorous design, hundreds of rooms equipped with luxurious furnishings and decorations, and an enormous and gorgeous exterior space; next is War Remnants Museum: Formerly known as the Museum of American War Crimes, this is a poignant display of the futility of war, the museum is a call for peace and hopes that history does not repeat itself; continue to Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office: Built between 1877 and 1883 this is one of the best examples of classical French colonial architecture. End of the tour is Ben Thanh Market: This bustling market is very popular with tourists, primarily due to its central location. It has a wide selection of goods ranging from fake Nike shoes to beautiful silk Ao Dais. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city

Mekong delta is known as The Nine Dragon river delta since it is formed by nine rivers. The background of this area is the largest site of endless paddy fields, coconut farms, tropical gardens. Morning, drive to My Tho, known as the "rice basket" in Vietnam. Upon arrival Cruising through Mekong River, passing a fishing villages. Visiting some small islets as Turtle, Dragon, Phoenix Island,.. under a green canopy of water coconut trees. Walking through some villages to a fruit garden. Taste tropical fruits, while having live traditional music. Have honey tea. Short rowing boat ride, enjoy the nice boat ride through natural island and canals in Ben Tre under the shadow of the water coconut trees... Return and Overnight in Hochiminh city.

Day 3: Ho Chi Minh city - Cu Chi Tunnel – Ho Chi Minh city (B)

Morning, we will drive overland to Cu Chi Tunnels, an incredible underground network constructed by Vietnamese guerrillas to protect the region against the American attacks during the Vietnam War. The tunnels were used by Viet Cong soldiers as hiding spots during combat, as well as serving as communication and supply routes, hospitals, food and weapon caches and living quarters for numerous North Vietnamese fighters. The tunnel systems were of great importance to the Viet Cong in their resistance to American forces, and helped to counter the growing American military effort. We can even crawl a part inside the tunnel, visit their infirmary, kitchen.... to discover how people had survived hereby. Back to Hochiminh city in the afternoon and free to discover city by your own way. Overnight in Hochiminh city

Morning, Transfer to Vung Tau (2.5 hour), the first place to visit is Jesus Christ Statue by walking up the 847 stairs and meeting the 32 meter-tall (105 feet) statue of Jesus Christ. Considered one of the tallest statues of Christ in Asia, its outstretched arms span a little over 18.4 meters. The next site Thang Tam Temple (Whale Temple), the temple displays the bones which came to symbolize the protector deity of the coast. Now, each time a carcass of a whale washes ashore, the bones are ceremonially hauled to the mausoleum. Afternoon free on beach for swimming. Return to Ho Chi Minh city and overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.

Free at leisure on beach till transfer to airport for return flight to your sweet home

END TOUR

Includes/Excludes

Includes

  • All road transportation in Air-conditional vehicle
  • 4 nights hotel accommodation on Twin/double/triple sharing with daily breakfast
  • Boat trip in Mekong Delta
  • English speaking guide during sightseeing
  • Entrance fees as per above program
  • Drinking water on transfer during visit 500ml*2/person/day

Excludes

  • Vietnam Evisa (US$ 25), client apply online: https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/en_US/trang-chu-ttdt
  • Other meals & Beverages not mentioned above
  • Early check-in/ Late check-out
  • All flights / airport tax.
  • Compulsory tips for guide and driver US$3/client/day
  • Personal expense such as laundry, meals or drinks during, etc..,
  • Other items not mentioned in above